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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape Community Living in Urban Berlin
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Shape Community Living in Urban Berlin
Joseph Loreto, Ramsey Leung
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, this urban residential development redefines community living in Berlin through its thoughtful integration of social spaces and sustainable materials.
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Living Wall Integration with Transparent Facades in a Community-Centric Care Facility
Living Wall Integration with Transparent Facades in a Community-Centric Care Facility
Belinda Tedjokusumo, Jui-fang Hsu, Hsin-hui Wang, Li-hong Lee
With living walls interwoven into transparent facades, the facility redefines community care through its adaptive reuse of a former school, offering a nurturing space for hospice patients and their families.
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Bamboo Structures Elevated Within Natural Surroundings for a Community Retreat
Bamboo Structures Elevated Within Natural Surroundings for a Community Retreat
Lucrezia Cerulo, Anna Grenci, Anna lena Reier
Elevated bamboo structures seamlessly integrate with the lush landscape, utilizing natural ventilation and rainwater harvesting to create a sustainable retreat focused on mindfulness and community engagement.
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Chained Plate Facade and Recycled Materials Define A Compact Living Space for Bike Travelers
Chained Plate Facade and Recycled Materials Define A Compact Living Space for Bike Travelers
Agustín Jauregui, Romina Carola
Utilizing a chained plate facade and recycled materials, the design creates a compact and adaptable living space tailored for bike travelers seeking comfort and community in nature.
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Elevated Steel Framework and Wood Decking in a Nature-Integrated Experience Tower
Elevated Steel Framework and Wood Decking in a Nature-Integrated Experience Tower
Riccardo Turatti, Edoardo Venturi
An elevated structure, supported by slender steel columns and adorned with natural wood decking, seamlessly connects visitors to the Kemeri bog landscape while serving as an interactive experience tower for education and reflection.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create an Urban Community Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create an Urban Community Hub
Ralph Denish Agno
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design creates a welcoming urban community hub that fosters social interaction while seamlessly blending with the surrounding environment.
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Natural Stone and Spruce Structures That Foster Community Reflection Amidst Nature
Natural Stone and Spruce Structures That Foster Community Reflection Amidst Nature
Alexander Lockhart, Shun Yuguchi, Geoff Goerling
Crafted from locally sourced spruce and natural stone, the columbarium reimagines traditional Latvian forms to create intimate communal spaces for reflection and remembrance amidst a serene landscape.
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Copper Roof and Acoustic Walls Create a Serene Meditation Retreat in Timber Structure
Copper Roof and Acoustic Walls Create a Serene Meditation Retreat in Timber Structure
Mari Ihalainen
Crafted from 2x4 timber and topped with a distinctive copper roof, the serene retreat emphasizes acoustic comfort and natural light, offering a dedicated space for meditation amid the tranquility of New Zealand's landscape.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Create a Versatile Community Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Create a Versatile Community Space
Bommier Pacôme
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design harmoniously integrates with the natural landscape to create a versatile community space that fosters engagement and collaboration.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Cabins With Integrated Rainwater Systems For Mindful Retreats
Cross-Laminated Timber Cabins With Integrated Rainwater Systems For Mindful Retreats
Istem seckin Parlakyildiz, Imran Gumus, Ezgi Alacam
Constructed from sustainable cross-laminated timber and designed to seamlessly integrate rainwater collection, these cabins offer tranquil spaces for meditation and mindfulness within a serene forest setting.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Harmonious Urban Retreat
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Harmonious Urban Retreat
Jae Hyun Yoo
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design creates a striking relationship with its urban environment while providing a versatile space for community engagement and activities.
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The Architect’s Stair

The Architect’s Stair

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Take a step and make a statement! Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
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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
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
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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