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Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Crafting Reflective Spaces for Community Remembrance
Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Crafting Reflective Spaces for Community Remembrance
Brittain Allison, Jon Oberheim
The interplay of charred wooden shingles and robust concrete creates a sanctuary for reflection, where visitors find solace in a thoughtfully designed columbarium that serves as a space for communal mourning and personal remembrance.
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Community Habitat Utilizing Lightweight Reclaimed Steel and PTFE Membranes for Sustainable Living in the Amazon
Community Habitat Utilizing Lightweight Reclaimed Steel and PTFE Membranes for Sustainable Living in the Amazon
Somesh Tripathi
This pioneering habitat in the Amazon features a dynamic design that employs lightweight reclaimed steel and a PTFE membrane, creating an adaptable living space that harmonizes with its environment while empowering local communities to engage in climate activism.
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Timber-Laden Observation Ramps Emphasizing Natural Drainage and Community Engagement in Coastal Wetlands
Timber-Laden Observation Ramps Emphasizing Natural Drainage and Community Engagement in Coastal Wetlands
Bruna Murbach de Oliveira
Designed with timber-laden observation ramps that seamlessly integrate natural drainage, this innovative structure in Pape Park invites visitors to engage with the vibrant wetlands while enjoying panoramic views of diverse bird species.
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Biomimetic Design Featuring Polymer Exoskeleton and Sustainable Photobioreactor for Desert Living
Biomimetic Design Featuring Polymer Exoskeleton and Sustainable Photobioreactor for Desert Living
Sanja Tiedemann, Shreeya Radia, Petros Ioannou
The innovative use of a polymer exoskeleton and an integrated photobioreactor fosters a self-sustaining microhabitat, addressing environmental challenges while providing a unique living space in an arid landscape.
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Spiral Observation Tower Embracing Sustainable Steel and Glass in Wetland Ecology
Spiral Observation Tower Embracing Sustainable Steel and Glass in Wetland Ecology
Abdul muein Fallaha, Rasha Karema
With its spiraling form crafted from steel and glass, the observation tower elegantly merges with the lush wetland environment while providing a unique vantage point for engaging with the region's diverse ecology.
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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
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge
Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €
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Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
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Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize
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Prize 100,000 €
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Final registration deadline 11 September 2025
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The Architect’s Stair
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The Architect’s Stair
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Take a step and make a statement! Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
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Final registration deadline 26 June 2025
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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
Edition #5 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 10,000 €
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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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Final registration deadline 9 July 2025
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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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Final registration deadline 10 July 2025
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
Eligibility Open to all
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
Eligibility Open to all
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
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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