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Curvilinear Form Crafted From Wood-Clad Panels with Expansive Views and Natural Ventilation
Curvilinear Form Crafted From Wood-Clad Panels with Expansive Views and Natural Ventilation
Ka yan natalie Wong, Lok yiu abby Wong, Keung Lee
Crafted with curvilinear shapes and clad in warm wood panels, the design harmonizes with its environment while providing versatile living spaces that encourage creativity and community interaction.
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Reflective Glass Cube Shelter Designed for Climate Resilience at High Altitude
Reflective Glass Cube Shelter Designed for Climate Resilience at High Altitude
Maxime Gaillard, Bruno Palak
A reflective glass cube emerges from the snowy terrain of Mount Everest, utilizing insulated panels and lightweight fabric to provide a sustainable and safe shelter for climbers facing extreme weather conditions.
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Nest-Like Structure Crafted From Natural Fiber and Bamboo Offering Elevated Perspectives in a Natural Setting
Nest-Like Structure Crafted From Natural Fiber and Bamboo Offering Elevated Perspectives in a Natural Setting
Yahia Ahmed
Crafted from organic materials like bamboo and natural fibers, the nest-like structure seamlessly integrates with Kemen National Park, offering immersive experiences that connect visitors with the surrounding landscape while providing spaces for relaxation and engagement.
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Charred Wooden Shingles Define A Child-Centric Exploration Space Enhanced By Natural Materials
Charred Wooden Shingles Define A Child-Centric Exploration Space Enhanced By Natural Materials
Da som Park, Jeong Sook Kim, Hyeon Hwa Lee
Emphasizing a playful architectural narrative through the use of charred wooden shingles and organic forms, this engaging space invites children to explore, learn, and interact with their imaginative environment.
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Floating Platforms of Glass and Timber Embracing Interactive Experiences in Sustainable Design
Floating Platforms of Glass and Timber Embracing Interactive Experiences in Sustainable Design
Vatsal Patel
Elevated glass platforms supported by sustainable timber create an interactive hub that fosters engagement and knowledge sharing, redefining the concept of communal space.
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Corten Steel and Laminated Wood Elevate Elevated Birdwatching Experience in Natural Surroundings
Corten Steel and Laminated Wood Elevate Elevated Birdwatching Experience in Natural Surroundings
Giuseppe Guassardo, Natalia Pezzi, Francesca Basile, Claudia Zanfi
With its eye-catching corten steel facade and warm laminated wood elements, the design invites visitors to immerse themselves in the Pape wetlands while offering unparalleled vantage points for a captivating birdwatching experience.
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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
Eligibility Open to all
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
Take a step and make a statement!
Take a step and make a statement! Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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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 €
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
Eligibility Open to all
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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