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Harmonious Spaces Crafted With Curved Roofs and Natural Stone for Compassionate Care
Harmonious Spaces Crafted With Curved Roofs and Natural Stone for Compassionate Care
Junxian Poon, Preeti Kulkarni
Curved roofs seamlessly integrate with natural stone and expansive glass facades, creating a tranquil environment that fosters healing and community engagement in a dedicated hospice setting.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Vaulted Ceilings Enhance Guest Homes Amidst Italian Vineyards
Charred Wooden Shingles and Vaulted Ceilings Enhance Guest Homes Amidst Italian Vineyards
Dorin Samano
Nestled among Italy's vineyards, the guest homes showcase charred wooden shingles and vaulted ceilings that resonate with the landscape, creating a harmonious retreat for visitors seeking comfort and connection with nature.
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Translucent Polycarbonate Modules Crafted for Urban Meditation Spaces
Translucent Polycarbonate Modules Crafted for Urban Meditation Spaces
Steve Diskin
Translucent polycarbonate panels and geometric forms define a dedicated space for meditation in the heart of Tokyo, seamlessly blending urban life with tranquility and mindfulness.
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Modules of Adaptive Voxels with Holographic Displays and Natural Wood Textures in a Transformable Living Environment
Modules of Adaptive Voxels with Holographic Displays and Natural Wood Textures in a Transformable Living Environment
Edric Choo poo liang, Kadhiraven Samynathan, Lim Min syn
Built from modular voxels and enhanced with dynamic holographic displays, this transformable living environment allows inhabitants to tailor their spaces to reflect personal memories and emotions, creating a truly customized residential experience.
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Amber Niches and Solar Orientation in a Tranquil Memorial Space
Amber Niches and Solar Orientation in a Tranquil Memorial Space
Feifei Feng, Michelle Boyde, Ye Wang
With amber niches that resonate with sound and sunlight, this memorial space harmoniously intertwines cultural narratives and natural elements to create an environment for reflection and remembrance.
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Charred Timber Canopy Nestled Within a Forest Landscape for Reflective Remembrance
Charred Timber Canopy Nestled Within a Forest Landscape for Reflective Remembrance
Beka Dvali, Lasha Alavidze, Jemal Katamadze, Nodari Maisaia
Nestled beneath a charred timber canopy, this reflective space harmonizes with its forested surroundings to provide a serene environment for remembrance and personal reflection.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glazed Roofs Define a Cliffside Retreat for Mindfulness
Charred Wooden Shingles and Glazed Roofs Define a Cliffside Retreat for Mindfulness
Mr sohail Sepehri, Miss wais Ashrafy
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and expansive glazed roofs, this cliffside retreat seamlessly blends into the landscape while offering a tranquil space for mindfulness and relaxation.
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Retractable Workspace Nestled in Nature With Montreal Pine and Expansive Glazing for Essence Processing and Meditation
Retractable Workspace Nestled in Nature With Montreal Pine and Expansive Glazing for Essence Processing and Meditation
Ka may, faythe Chow, Fang yong Neoh, Le yi Yip, Ryan Khang Yueh Pang
A retractable tabletop transforms a serene meditation space into a functional workspace, crafted from Montreal Pine and framed by expansive glazing that invites the surrounding landscape, all dedicated to the practice of natural essence processing.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Retreat With Charred Wooden Shingles Nestled in Nature
Cross-Laminated Timber Retreat With Charred Wooden Shingles Nestled in Nature
Zhi xing Lim, Keqing Ng, Xiao tung Yip, Jia en Lam
With its distinctive cross-laminated timber construction and charred wooden shingles, this retreat seamlessly integrates aesthetic warmth and sustainability, offering couples a serene space for connection amidst nature.
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Natural Timber Retreat Featuring Laminated Veneer Lumber and Triple-Glazing for Mindful Wellness
Natural Timber Retreat Featuring Laminated Veneer Lumber and Triple-Glazing for Mindful Wellness
Gregory Wang, Jack Walker
Showcasing Laminated Veneer Lumber and triple-glazed windows, the retreat harmoniously integrates with its forested environment, providing a tranquil space for meditation and wellness activities.
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Bamboo-Reinforced Rammed Earth Cabins Promoting Serenity Through Circular Design
Bamboo-Reinforced Rammed Earth Cabins Promoting Serenity Through Circular Design
Niklas Neumann
With its unique blend of bamboo-reinforced rammed earth and innovative circular design, these cabins create a tranquil urban oasis dedicated to meditation and mindfulness in the heart of Tokyo.
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Sound Absorbing Concrete Structure with Responsive Lighting for Emotional Release in Urban Retreat
Sound Absorbing Concrete Structure with Responsive Lighting for Emotional Release in Urban Retreat
Carola Bona
Embracing sound-absorbing concrete and responsive lighting, this intimate retreat transforms emotional release into a meditative experience amidst the bustling urban landscape of Tokyo.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Create Harmonious Urban Spaces
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Create Harmonious Urban Spaces
Jan Kwaśnik, Bartosz Kuczyński, Malek Bitar, Lena Schneider
Combining charred wooden shingles with cross-laminated timber panels, the design fosters an engaging urban environment that invites community interaction and connection with the surrounding canals.
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Curvilinear Space Crafted With Elemental Materials for Tranquil Living
Curvilinear Space Crafted With Elemental Materials for Tranquil Living
Laura Kupka, Bjarki snaer Smarason, Birta run Armannsdottir, Suzan Amato
Crafted from soft pastels and charred wooden shingles, the space embodies a curvilinear design that promotes emotional well-being, creating a serene environment for reflection and relaxation.
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Corten Steel Sculpture and Granite Seating in a Tranquil Memorial Space
Corten Steel Sculpture and Granite Seating in a Tranquil Memorial Space
Alexander Sorin
A captivating interplay of Corten steel and granite creates a serene memorial space designed for reflection and community, inviting visitors to engage deeply with their memories.
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Circular Structure Crafted with Stacked Stone and Natural Timber for Mindful Meditation
Circular Structure Crafted with Stacked Stone and Natural Timber for Mindful Meditation
Sara Elfallah
Crafted from stacked stone and organic timber, the design prioritizes sustainability and connection to nature, creating a serene environment for meditation and personal reflection.
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Meditative Retreat Crafted From Accoya Timber With Tinted Glazing Overlooking Nature
Meditative Retreat Crafted From Accoya Timber With Tinted Glazing Overlooking Nature
Mira Karjalainen
Crafted from durable Accoya timber with large, tinted glass panes that frame serene landscape views, this meditative retreat invites users to embrace tranquility and mindfulness in a harmonious natural setting.
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Floating Retreat Crafted From Laminated Glass and Sustainable Timber
Floating Retreat Crafted From Laminated Glass and Sustainable Timber
Rana El dakkak, Ola Ziad, Samira Chahine
Elevated on slender columns and enveloped in laminated glass, this retreat integrates sustainable timber design with nature, creating a serene space dedicated to meditation and reflection.
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Terracotta and Stucco Retreat Embracing Vineyard Views and Sustainable Living
Terracotta and Stucco Retreat Embracing Vineyard Views and Sustainable Living
Nicolae Busca, Raluca Risnoveanu
Crafted from terracotta and fine stucco, the retreat harmoniously blends with its vineyard surroundings, offering guests a serene escape characterized by intimate suites and communal spaces designed for relaxation and connection.
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Biophilic Retreat Crafted With Laminated Timber And Geometric Metal Screens
Biophilic Retreat Crafted With Laminated Timber And Geometric Metal Screens
Marian-ionuț Drogoțel
Crafted with laminated timber and adorned by geometric metal screens, this meditative retreat harmonizes with its natural surroundings to foster a tranquil space for mindfulness and reflection.
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The Architect’s Stair

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MICROHOME

MICROHOME
Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction
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Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge
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Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
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The Architect’s Stair
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
Design a safe and supportive space to those struggling with a terminal illness
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Final registration deadline 9 July 2025
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Concrete Pavilion
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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Museum of Emotions
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Museum of Emotions
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #7 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Design affordable housing for Denver
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
The Architect's Chair
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The Architect's Chair

Take a seat and make a statement!
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
Re:Form - New Life for Old Spaces
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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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Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
Howard Waterfall Retreat
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
Design a house near an iconic waterfall in the USA
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Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
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Kinderspace
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
Architecture for Children’s Development #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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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.
Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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