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Pneumocelli Floating Structures Creating Communal Spaces in Coastal Living
Pneumocelli Floating Structures Creating Communal Spaces in Coastal Living
Aniko Nebozuk
Floating structures constructed from Pneumocelli create an adaptive community living environment that seamlessly integrates with coastal ecosystems and encourages social interaction among residents.
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Elevated Platforms Crafted from Shipping Containers with Reed Cladding Overlooking a Coastal Ecosystem
Elevated Platforms Crafted from Shipping Containers with Reed Cladding Overlooking a Coastal Ecosystem
Wieteke Nijkrake, Jorrit Noordhuizen, Joran Lammers
Crafted from repurposed shipping containers and adorned with natural reed cladding, the design elegantly elevates visitors above the coastal ecosystem, providing a unique vantage point for ecological exploration and engagement.
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Hexagonal Platforms Constructed with Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Integrating Seamlessly into Coastal Ecosystem
Hexagonal Platforms Constructed with Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Integrating Seamlessly into Coastal Ecosystem
Johanna Olpp, Henning Storch
Constructed with cross-laminated timber panels and designed as a series of adaptable hexagonal platforms, this architectural endeavor harmonizes with Kemeru National Park's coastal ecosystem, providing an inclusive space for environmental education and community engagement.
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Biomimetic Spiral Observation Tower Featuring Pink-Tinted Glass and Weather-Resistant Fabric
Biomimetic Spiral Observation Tower Featuring Pink-Tinted Glass and Weather-Resistant Fabric
Andrey Lebedev
A biomimetic spiral design showcases pink-tinted glass and weather-resistant fabric, inviting visitors to engage with breathtaking coastal views from its layered observation terraces.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Define a Coastal Retreat's Sustainable Design
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Define a Coastal Retreat's Sustainable Design
David Hgrant
Charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels harmoniously blend with the coastal landscape, creating a sustainable retreat that serves as a versatile space for relaxation and community engagement.
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Reimagined Shipping Containers Elevated on Buoyant Foundations for Coastal Retreats
Reimagined Shipping Containers Elevated on Buoyant Foundations for Coastal Retreats
Alexander Brosh, Shannon Fitzgerald
Elevated shipping containers anchored by a buoyant concrete foundation create a sustainable retreat along the coast, offering a harmonious blend of private cabins and communal spaces designed for an immersive nature experience.
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The Architect’s Stair

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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Design a safe and supportive space to those struggling with a terminal illness
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Museum of Emotions
Use architecture to create different emotional states
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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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