Employing birch bark cladding and locally sourced timber, the design integrates seamlessly with its natural surroundings to create a wellness retreat focused on relaxation and rejuvenation.
Constructed with a tree bark roof and supported by timber columns, this residence offers a distinctive blend of sustainability and tranquility, creating dedicated spaces for both daily living and meditation in the rural landscape of Latvia.
Constructed using bark and sapwood, the retreat integrates natural materials with modern functionality to create a nurturing space for meditation and community engagement.
Constructed with wooden bark cladding and equipped with Thermafleece insulation, this cabin offers a serene environment for meditation while harmonizing with the natural landscape of Latvia.
Constructed with basalt stone hearths and clad in bark siding, the guest house seamlessly integrates with the Icelandic landscape, offering a communal space that promotes connection while utilizing sustainable energy sources.
Using a bark roof and a pine structure, the design emphasizes natural materials and reflects on themes of life and rebirth, serving as a contemplative space for meditation and self-reflection.
Constructed with pine bark and incorporating vertical reed beds, the retreat harmonizes with its mountainous surroundings while providing a tranquil space for wellness and mindfulness.
Constructed from processed tree barks and reinforced with 3D-printed geopolymers, the traveler huts provide eco-friendly accommodations that harmonize with the natural landscape while facilitating communal living at Caramel Shore.
The pavilion features continuous timber arches and cypress bark cladding, creating an educational space that emphasizes sustainability and community engagement within Victoria Park.
With acrylic walls that filter light and terracotta planters that invite engagement, the design creates a sensory-rich environment dedicated to meditation and reflection.
Constructed with a tree bark roof and traditional timber walls, the retreat offers a serene environment for meditation and introspection within the natural landscape of Ozolini Farm.
Evania Hamdani,Michael Antonio halim,Spazio Julius halim
Bark-clad walls and integrated natural ground define a meditative retreat in the Latvian forest, designed to facilitate a deep connection with nature through its immersive spaces.
Verena Hornig,Javid Alibhai,Malika Butt,Ola-ife Ojo
Elevated above the forest floor by a cable system, this cabin utilizes bark shingles and light shafts to create a harmonious living space that fosters connection with nature and promotes introspection.
Elevated above the ground and wrapped in wood bark, the cabin offers a serene space for meditation and introspection, seamlessly blending with its natural surroundings.
Clad in tree bark and equipped with a greywater collection system, this compact microhome on Salt Spring Island offers a practical solution for affordable living while fostering a strong connection to the natural environment.
Elevated sleeping pods clad in locally sourced tree bark and insulated with straw integrate seamlessly into the Maritime Pine forest, providing a unique retreat for self-care and wellness.
Constructed with cork brick walls and adaptable spaces, the design fosters community engagement by providing a central gathering area for residents to connect and participate in various activities.
Charred bark cladding and straw insulation define a series of self-sustaining cabins in Latvia, designed to foster community interaction while seamlessly integrating with the surrounding landscape.
Set within the historical context of Pendle Hill, the memorial incorporates sheep's horn surfaces and moss growth to create a reflective space that honors the victims of the 1612 witch hunts.
Crafted from pressed cypress and cedar, the residence integrates shifting shadows with a simple layout, offering a close connection to nature while serving as a comfortable living space.
This residential complex is designed to enhance active ageing to support its elderly residents. It prioritizes autonomy and community engagement, offering a unique blend of individual living spaces and communal areas.
Located within a uniform residential landscape in the United Arab Emirates, the design introduces a contemporary response to the region’s repetitive built environment. It proposes a modular residential typology that accommodates changing household needs while engaging with its environmental and social context.
Shiyen Wu
Jun-han Huang
Pei-shan Chen
Chun-teng Lin
Constructed with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by biophilic green walls, the design integrates residential and commercial spaces to promote community interaction within an urban setting.
Constructed with modular cross-laminated timber panels and green roof systems, the design establishes a contemporary urban hub that supports intergenerational living and promotes social cohesion.
Repurposed oil rigs form the foundation for a resilient water-based community, integrating fish farms and urban agriculture to create a sustainable habitat for future residents.
Positioned between the Baltic Sea and the Jaunupes River, the Pilgrimage Yoga House is a multifunctional space designed for yoga, meditation, and communal gathering. The project combines sustainable construction with a strong sensitivity to its landscape and users, offering a setting that supports both individual reflection and shared experience.
Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #9ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 12 November 2026
Open architecture competitions
Closest deadline first
Project competitions first
Selected winning projects have the potential to be constructed
Ideas competitions
Experimental competitions with the focus on pushing the boundaries of creativity
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #9ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Only participants selected and invited by Buildner can enter these closed competitions. To be considered for future opportunities, please set up your account on Architects' Network Plus.