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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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Fabric Envelope Structure Embracing Desert Adaptation With Local Mangrove Wood
Fabric Envelope Structure Embracing Desert Adaptation With Local Mangrove Wood
Nasrynn Chowdhury, Saif Lone
Constructed with a lightweight fabric envelope and local mangrove wood, this desert retreat seamlessly adapts to its environment while fostering community interaction in a serene getaway.
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Curved Roof Retreat Leveraging Natural Stone and Timber for Eco-Friendly Living
Curved Roof Retreat Leveraging Natural Stone and Timber for Eco-Friendly Living
Tomas Villa
Harnessing the warmth of locally sourced timber and the solidity of natural stone, this architectural retreat seamlessly integrates into its surroundings, providing a tranquil space for reflection and wellness.
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Floating Capsules of Glass and Steel Surrounded by Community Gardens
Floating Capsules of Glass and Steel Surrounded by Community Gardens
Polina Boldyreva
Floating glass and steel capsules with lush community gardens redefine urban living by creating adaptable shared spaces that integrate housing, work, and leisure within a sustainable environment.
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Elevated Timber Cabins Featuring Glass Walls for Meditative Retreats
Elevated Timber Cabins Featuring Glass Walls for Meditative Retreats
Tianshu Liu, Linning Zhang
Elevated above the forest floor, the carefully crafted timber cabins with expansive glass walls create immersive spaces for meditation and reflection, seamlessly integrating nature into their design.
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Foldable Spaces Crafted from Sustainable Wood and Textiles for Communal Engagement
Foldable Spaces Crafted from Sustainable Wood and Textiles for Communal Engagement
Jonathan Shek, Liza Sarmiento
Crafted from foldable sustainable wood and textiles, this innovative design transforms ordinary outdoor spaces into dynamic communal reading environments that encourage engagement and literature sharing.
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Natural Stone Integration and Biophilic Design in Coastal Healing Spaces
Natural Stone Integration and Biophilic Design in Coastal Healing Spaces
Lou Cirendini
With its seamless integration of biophilic design and local stone, this coastal healing environment creates a tranquil atmosphere that fosters recovery and wellness for its visitors.
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Sustainable Lodging Crafted from Palm-Frond Canopies and Dacron Fabric in the Desert Landscape
Sustainable Lodging Crafted from Palm-Frond Canopies and Dacron Fabric in the Desert Landscape
Tera Ponce, Weng ian Ng, Valeska karissa Tirtaguna
Employing palm-frond canopies and Dacron fabric to harmonize with the desert environment, the design offers flexible lodging that honors traditional nomadic practices while providing a unique experience in the heart of the Empty Quarter.
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Compact residential dwelling utilizing cross-laminated timber panels and a fabric membrane roof for adaptable living solutions
Compact residential dwelling utilizing cross-laminated timber panels and a fabric membrane roof for adaptable living solutions
Jason Demarest
This compact residential dwelling combines the efficient use of cross-laminated timber panels with a versatile fabric membrane roof, creating an adaptable and sustainable solution for modern living needs.
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Bamboo Pillars and Textured Concrete Create a Scenic Observation Space in Ecological Wetlands
Bamboo Pillars and Textured Concrete Create a Scenic Observation Space in Ecological Wetlands
Timon Kaiser
Unique bamboo pillars rise alongside textured concrete to create an inviting observation space that enhances connection with the flourishing biodiversity of the wetlands.
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Geodesic Dome Crafted from Local Stone and Timber for Community Shelter in the Himalayas
Geodesic Dome Crafted from Local Stone and Timber for Community Shelter in the Himalayas
Scott Lester
Crafted with a geodesic dome of local stone and timber, this Himalayan shelter harmonizes modern design with cultural heritage, providing a community hub for adventurers and locals alike.
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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
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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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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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Final registration deadline 11 September 2025
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The Architect’s Stair
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The Architect’s Stair
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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 €
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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
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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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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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