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Charred Wooden Shingles and Indoor Gardening Define a Compact Urban Residence
Emma Haukom
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and designed for indoor gardening, this compact urban residence epitomizes sustainability and versatility while providing a comfortable living space for its inhabitants.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Transparent Facades in a Sustainable Urban Residence
Giancarlo Gemma, Vignesh srinivas Venkatraman
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, the design fosters a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, offering an inclusive and sustainable urban residence.
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Vertical Farming With Glass Façade and Sustainable Wood Elements in Urban Living Environment
Yu Gong
Incorporating vertical farming alongside a glass façade and sustainable wood elements, this urban development redefines affordable housing by prioritizing community spaces and ecological integration.
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Rainwater Harvesting Homes Constructed with Recycled Blocks and Galvanized Steel
Eben Wagner, André Eksteen, Magdalena Cilliers
Constructed with recycled blocks and galvanized steel, these elevated homes are designed to withstand flooding while harnessing rainwater and solar energy, providing sustainable housing solutions for local communities.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape Flexible Housing Over Urban Waterway
Ying Gao, Sandee Deogaygay, Apinya Sangrugee
Elevated above an urban waterway, the flexible housing design employs cross-laminated timber panels and innovative 3D-printed elements to create adaptable living spaces that address the critical need for affordable shelter.
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Elevated Living Spaces With Steel Frames and Green Roofs Along Vancouver’s Waterfront
Jessica Iozzo
Elevated above the water, the modular living spaces utilize steel frames and green roofs, harmoniously blending functionality with sustainable design principles in Vancouver's waterfront community.
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Mirrored Facades and Vertical Gardens Constructed from Prefabricated Panels in Multifunctional Urban Living
María González rodríguez de biedma, Maria antonia Franco lopera, Miriam Otto hernández-palacios
With a façade that reflects its urban surroundings and innovative vertical gardens integrated into its prefabricated structure, this development redefines communal living through an adaptable design that prioritizes both privacy and social interaction.
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Vertical Greenwalls and Brickwork Define Communal Living in Modular Housing
Fjoreta Sulaj
Combining vertical greenwalls and textured brickwork, this modular housing solution creates inviting communal spaces that promote both sustainability and affordable living in an urban setting.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Angular Facades in a Sustainable Urban Living Solution
Alexis Henry
With its angular facades clad in charred wooden shingles and thoughtfully designed modular living pods, this sustainable urban development redefines co-living by balancing community engagement with individual privacy.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roofs Transforming Urban Living Spaces
Tobias Guggenheimer, Jojo Gallaza, Karen hesia Pasoquin
With its distinctive charred wooden shingles and integrated green roofs, the design redefines urban housing by creating sustainable, inviting spaces that foster community living.
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Diagonal Facades Enhanced by Natural Light and Integrated Solar Panels in Urban Housing
Alejandro Orbe
Diagonal voids carved into a reinforced concrete structure maximize natural light and airflow while incorporating green roofs and solar panels, creating a sustainable urban housing solution that fosters community connection.
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Automated Expansion With Steel Frameworks and Glass Facades for Affordable Urban Housing
Tarek Radwan, Maroun Semaan
Utilizing prefabricated modular units and a robust steel framework, this innovative housing solution redefines urban living by offering flexible, affordable spaces that adapt to the diverse needs of contemporary residents.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define Flexible Community Living Solutions
Bochuan Zheng, Xiao Yang
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design emphasizes flexibility and community engagement, providing adaptable living spaces that respond to the diverse needs of urban families.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Stack Structure Creating Flexible Residential Communities
Chae lin Kyoung
With a unique integration of charred wooden shingles and a concrete stacking system, the design fosters flexible living spaces that adapt to the evolving needs of urban residents.
vancouver housing affordable modular community sustainability residential green urban flexibility
Sustainable Housing with Fly Ash Brick and Expansive Glass Facades
Uladzislau Kastsiukevich
Utilizing fly ash brick for durability and sustainability, the design maximizes natural light through expansive glass façades, creating a welcoming multifamily residential space that promotes community engagement.
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Biodegradable Cardboard Shelter With Flexible Modular Layouts for Sustainable Living
Jerzy Łątka, Dominika Jezierska, Agata Jasiołek, Jagoda Gromek
Utilizing biodegradable cardboard and innovative modular construction, this design offers adaptable living solutions that respond to individual needs while promoting sustainability.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Flexible Living Spaces in Sustainable Urban Housing
Paulo Sembrano
The integration of charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels creates an adaptable, community-focused living space that addresses housing affordability in an urban setting.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Vertical Circulation in Affordable Urban Living
Zamen Lin, Holland Seropian, Zi li He
With a façade clad in charred wooden shingles and an emphasis on vertical circulation, this innovative housing solution redefines urban living by seamlessly integrating affordable residences with vibrant communal spaces.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in Compact Modular Housing
Lyndsey Howarth
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, this compact modular housing solution seamlessly blends sustainability and mobility, providing a versatile living space for young professionals.
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Cross-Laminated Timber With Charred Shingles Forms A Flexible Urban Community Space
Tianyi Han, Prajakta Thipsay, Jenny Morrill, Madison Irwin
Constructed with cross-laminated timber and accented by charred wooden shingles, this urban housing initiative seamlessly blends sustainability with flexibility to create a vibrant community living experience.
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Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Design a concrete pavilion
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Museum of Emotions
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Museum of Emotions
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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Design affordable housing for Denver
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Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
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Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
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Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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