An interactive fountain surrounded by charred wood elements revitalizes the urban experience in Piazza Galeno, offering a dynamic public space for community engagement and cultural events.
Constructed with cross-laminated timber and clad in charred wooden shingles, these cabins provide a harmonious retreat that emphasizes a seamless integration with the natural landscape while facilitating communal and individual experiences.
Suspended shells rise among separated slabs, creating a unique observation tower that offers unobstructed views of migrating flamingos in their natural wetland habitat.
Ryan Mcclanaghan,Laura Whittingham,Jill Robertson,Jason Heinrich
The tower's spiral steel truss structure seamlessly merges with a timber-framed pavilion, offering expansive views of the Vidzeme bioreserve while inviting visitors to explore the natural landscape and engage in reflection.
A deconstructed diamond structure illuminated by laser emitters transforms public space in Berlin, promoting social interaction while maintaining necessary physical distance for users.
Constructed with corten panels that echo the region's geology, the visitor center seamlessly integrates with the dramatic landscapes of Karlagjá and Kvennagjá, offering educational experiences that deepen the connection to the surrounding environment.
Eduardo jose Anez alcalde,Valeria Camarra castillo,Jeniffer Roldan carvajal
The spiral form radiates from a central olive tree, incorporating bricks made by community members to foster connections, while abundant natural light enhances spaces for cooking, gathering, and communal activity.
The kinetic neon membrane responds to user interaction while the wooden box integrates tree soil, creating a versatile public space for leisure and community gatherings.
Mirrored surfaces create an immersive experience that harmonizes with the natural landscape, while movable walls allow for flexible use as a pavilion, gallery, and café.
Dynamic foldable walls constructed from locally sourced timber create adaptable cabins that enhance community interaction while providing essential shelter for hikers in Latvia's forests.
Constructed from corten steel and ultra-thin glass, the architectural response near Myvatn Lake merges robust materiality with transparent aesthetics to create an intimate observatory space for experiencing the Northern Lights.
Constructed with black lava sand and enveloped by a living plant epidermis, the retreat harmonizes with its thermal waters while offering spaces for communal engagement and personal reflection.
The design incorporates a light-structure system with protective materials that enables users to maintain personal space while engaging in social gatherings, fostering safe interactions in the techno music scene.
Inspired by the fluidity of soundwaves, the booth's unique design integrates solar panels to power its lighting and sound systems, creating an interactive space for community gatherings and dance events.
With a core design inspired by the Fibonacci growth model, the structure emphasizes seasonal adaptability and natural light to create a communal heart for social interaction and engagement.
The oculus at the center and rammed earth walls create a unique meditation space that fosters introspection while harmonizing with the surrounding landscape.
The interplay of liquid-like surfaces and geo-responsive elements creates a dynamic environment suited for living, meditation, and digital asset curation.
Crafted with natural brown tones and a focus on simplicity, the hut integrates into the Cambodian landscape, offering a serene retreat for reflection and relaxation.
Elevated on stilts, the structure utilizes cross-laminated timber panels and translucent surfaces to create a harmonious integration with the surrounding environment, serving as a serene space for meditation and reflection.
A central tree anchors a gabled cabin designed for relaxation and self-discovery, while cross ventilation and sustainable wood construction enhance the connection with nature.
The proposal examines a visitor-oriented facility situated within a natural park landscape, designed to accommodate both recreational and educational functions. The study considers how spatial organization, vertical circulation, and cultural elements can enhance the visitor experience while addressing operational needs such as security and staff requirements.
Maria Paz Debarre,Maria Azul Fontao,Eliana Daniela Lejtman
The proposal examines a series of modular cabins designed to support cyclists along a major European route. The study focuses on how compact structures equipped with essential facilities can provide comfort and rest while maintaining a low impact on the natural environment.
Incorporating a double-skin facade of translucent polycarbonate and locally sourced timber, the structure harmonizes with the volcanic landscape while providing essential facilities for winter recreation.
Maria Turcu,Mihai Mitrică,Alina Măldărescu,Alina Lixeanu
Incorporating vertical gardens and green façades, the design enhances urban connectivity and sustainability while providing multi-functional spaces for offices and public interaction.
The conical structure clad in iridescent terracotta tiles offers a seamless blend of ecological sensitivity and cultural resonance, providing an elevated platform for observing the diverse wildlife of the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, UAE.
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.