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Curvilinear Structure Crafted from Zinc and Natural Wood Harmonizing with Volcanic Landscapes
Curvilinear Structure Crafted from Zinc and Natural Wood Harmonizing with Volcanic Landscapes
Paul Haigh
Crafted from smooth zinc and warm wood, the curvilinear design seamlessly integrates with the volcanic landscape, creating an inviting café space that educates visitors about the geological wonders of Hverfjall.
iceland caf coffee information gallery volcano landscape education sustainability materials
Charred Wooden Shingles and Geothermal Systems Define Sustainable Community Hub in Iceland
Charred Wooden Shingles and Geothermal Systems Define Sustainable Community Hub in Iceland
Duc hoa Cao
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and geothermal energy, this community hub seamlessly blends sustainable design with its natural surroundings, creating a vibrant space for local engagement and education.
iceland community hub sustainability greenhouse education social natural resources local
Circular Visitor Center Emphasizing Natural Lighting and Concrete Shells In The Heart Of Iceland’s Volcanic Landscape
Circular Visitor Center Emphasizing Natural Lighting and Concrete Shells In The Heart Of Iceland’s Volcanic Landscape
Sigrid Enzinger, Korbinian Enzinger
Blending seamlessly with the volcanic landscape, the circular visitor center utilizes a concrete shell and timber framing to create an inviting space that educates visitors about Iceland’s geological heritage and natural beauty.
iceland visitor center geology education nature circular sustainability accessibility timber concrete
Curvilinear Glass Facade Accentuated by Volcanic Stone and Sustainable Timber in a Visitor Center Design
Curvilinear Glass Facade Accentuated by Volcanic Stone and Sustainable Timber in a Visitor Center Design
Jeff Vandeberg, Tao Kostman
Curvilinear forms of the visitor center emerge from volcanic stone and sustainable timber, seamlessly blending with the striking Icelandic landscape while offering an immersive educational experience about the region's geology.
iceland visitor center education observation volcanic sustainability natural glass community experience
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Facades Enhancing Visitor Experience in a Natural Setting
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Facades Enhancing Visitor Experience in a Natural Setting
Nicolas Elias
Crafted from charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, this visitor centre immerses guests in the natural beauty of Kemeri National Park while fostering environmental education and community engagement.
kemeri latvia visitor centre conservation education nature ecology sustainability community
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Frame Creating a Sustainable Community Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Frame Creating a Sustainable Community Hub
Sama Jabr, Jawad Hamdan, Nour El Qirem, Lamis Jalabneh
Charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber come together in a design that harmonizes with the natural landscape, creating a vibrant space dedicated to fostering community engagement and environmental education.
uk eco-center community education sustainability landscape local materials learning environment exhibition
Cultural Institution Featuring London Stock Brick and Interactive Exhibits Highlighting Digital Heritage
Cultural Institution Featuring London Stock Brick and Interactive Exhibits Highlighting Digital Heritage
Dominika Szczecińska
This cultural institution masterfully integrates traditional London Stock Brick with interactive exhibits, creating a distinctive space that celebrates the history of the Internet while promoting educational engagement in a welcoming environment.
london museum internet cultural educational exhibition history technology public space interactive
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Facades Harmonize with Volcanic Landscape for a Multifunctional Visitor Experience
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Facades Harmonize with Volcanic Landscape for a Multifunctional Visitor Experience
Hallee Kinikin
Merging charred wooden shingles with expansive glass facades, the visitor center invites exploration of Iceland's volcanic landscape while offering an engaging space for coffee enthusiasts and education about the region's geological wonders.
iceland visitor center coffee education sustainability geology landscape natural community
Weaving Nature Into Learning Spaces With Kapok Timber and Natural Light
Weaving Nature Into Learning Spaces With Kapok Timber and Natural Light
Jeevanjyot Kohli
With a design that intricately weaves together local kapok timber and natural light, the pavilion offers an engaging educational space that celebrates human history and evolution within its environmentally sensitive setting.
maropeng south africa educational cultural pavilion heritage sustainable exhibition interactive nature
Subterranean Structure Featuring Turf and Concrete Amid Volcanic Terrain
Subterranean Structure Featuring Turf and Concrete Amid Volcanic Terrain
Quentin Blaising
Nestled within a volcanic crater, the innovative use of turf and concrete creates a captivating subterranean museum that explores the dynamic relationship between Iceland's geothermal energy and its rich geological heritage.
iceland museum geothermal subterranean volcanic education sustainability community cultural exhibition
Cross-Laminated Timber Bridges Enhancing Pedestrian Connectivity in A Nature Reserve
Cross-Laminated Timber Bridges Enhancing Pedestrian Connectivity in A Nature Reserve
W. jude Leblanc
Engineered with cross-laminated timber to blend seamlessly into its natural surroundings, a series of pedestrian bridges fosters ecological awareness and connectivity within Gauja National Park.
latvia bridges timber nature sustainability pedestrian gauja national park ecology community
Transparent Bioplastic Façade and Recycled Wood Form a Sustainable Coffee Experience
Transparent Bioplastic Façade and Recycled Wood Form a Sustainable Coffee Experience
Federico Lerner, Mercedes Mena
A façade crafted from bioplastic and a structure built with recycled wood invite urban dwellers to engage with the coffee-making process in a kiosk that promotes sustainability and community interaction.
coffee kiosk sustainability urban community educational bioplastic recycled interactive modular
Vinyl Canopies and Brick Structures Transforming An Abandoned Factory Into A Cultural Hub
Vinyl Canopies and Brick Structures Transforming An Abandoned Factory Into A Cultural Hub
Amirmohammad Momeni, Shabnam Mousaie, Ali Rezazadeh
With a striking integration of vinyl canopies and repurposed brick structures, the redevelopment of a historic factory block breathes new life into Cesis, Latvia, creating a vibrant cultural hub for music, art, and community engagement.
cesis cultural hub music community reuse factory education performance plaza
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The Architect’s Stair

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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Prize 50,000 € + Potential realisation
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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
100,000€ Prize / 2025 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 11 September 2025
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The Architect’s Stair
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The Architect’s Stair
Take a step and make a statement!
Take a step and make a statement! Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
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 €
Eligibility Open to all
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
Eligibility Open to all
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
Eligibility Open to all
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
ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
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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Prize Monetary award
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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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