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Lamboo Structure Embracing Water's Flow for Off-Grid Living
Lamboo Structure Embracing Water's Flow for Off-Grid Living
Dixon Leung, Xiaoqi Sang, Yutao Mei, Tristan Kovacs
Constructed with Lamboo and designed for off-grid living, the microhome harnesses the river for both electricity and fresh water, ensuring a sustainable lifestyle in a tropical climate.
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Timber Cabin with Tapered Roof for Mindful Retreats
Timber Cabin with Tapered Roof for Mindful Retreats
Brad Scahill, Annie Tong
A tapered roof captures sunlight and facilitates the creation of flower essences in a timber cabin designed for meditation and wellness, seamlessly integrating with the surrounding native landscape.
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Meditation Cabins Surrounded by Recycled Timber and Natural Greenery
Meditation Cabins Surrounded by Recycled Timber and Natural Greenery
Julia Maraj, Corinne Stefanini
Constructed with recycled timber and designed to harmonize with its natural landscape, the retreat features meditation cabins that provide tranquil spaces for yoga practitioners to connect with nature.
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Volcanic Basalt Structure That Harmonizes With Natural Landscapes
Volcanic Basalt Structure That Harmonizes With Natural Landscapes
Gonçalo Da costa
Constructed from local basalt, the design integrates seamlessly with the Icelandic landscape while serving as a multifunctional space that includes offices, public areas, and a gallery.
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Biomimetic Design Featuring Powder-Coated Aluminum and Leaf-Inspired Projections for Wildlife Observation
Biomimetic Design Featuring Powder-Coated Aluminum and Leaf-Inspired Projections for Wildlife Observation
John Yurchyk, Jordan Kasten-Krause
Utilizing powder-coated aluminum and biomimetic leaf projections, the observation tower offers a seamless integration with its natural surroundings, aimed at enhancing the wildlife viewing experience.
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Elevated Living Spaces with Triple-Layer Windows and Integrated Nature
Elevated Living Spaces with Triple-Layer Windows and Integrated Nature
Alejandro Jauma blume
Elevated above ground to enhance air circulation and featuring triple-layer windows for optimal insulation, the design integrates nature into its modular living spaces tailored for modern residents.
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Lantern-Inspired Retreat With Recycled Timber and Translucent Membrane
Lantern-Inspired Retreat With Recycled Timber and Translucent Membrane
Yeong yee Yeoh, Minjie Liang
Crafted with a timber grid and enveloped in a retractable translucent membrane, this meditation cabin serves as a lantern in the forest, providing a serene space for introspection and connection to nature.
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Bamboo Retreat with Retractable Roof for Mindful Living
Bamboo Retreat with Retractable Roof for Mindful Living
Rainer Strauss, Andrej Vujasinovikj
Constructed primarily from bamboo, this retreat offers a unique experience with a retractable roof that enhances engagement with the surrounding nature, serving as a space for meditation and reflection.
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Elevated Bamboo Structure Overlooking Desert Wetlands
Elevated Bamboo Structure Overlooking Desert Wetlands
Maria Schmidt, Pascal Rokohl
An elevated structure crafted from bamboo offers unobstructed views of the Greater Flamingo habitat, designed to educate visitors while respecting the delicate ecosystem of the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve.
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Elevated Viewing Platform With Eco-Composites and Fabric Canopy in Natural Wetlands
Elevated Viewing Platform With Eco-Composites and Fabric Canopy in Natural Wetlands
Paul Panassow, Benjamin Nahum, Akirah Dominique Hixon, Danielle Vickers
Constructed with eco-composite materials and a fabric canopy, the elevated platform offers unobstructed views of the surrounding wetlands while facilitating wildlife observation and environmental education.
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RINGED SANCTUARY FOR WELLNESS AND REST
RINGED SANCTUARY FOR WELLNESS AND REST
Ana-maria Lenghen, Razvan ioan Muntean, Silviu ioan Popa
House Fo(u)r Innerlight(s) is a yoga retreat designed to foster mindfulness and community within a natural forest setting in Latvia. The project emphasizes a circular spatial organization that integrates indoor and outdoor environments while supporting both collective activities and individual reflection.
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A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems
A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems
Austin Autrey
Integrating fog harvesting technology with locally sourced spruce plywood, this elevated residence offers a unique approach to sustainability while providing functional living spaces within a serene forest setting.
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A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN

A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN
Balint Iszak Csenge Gyorgyi
Set within a contemporary residential context in the United Arab Emirates, the design explores the relationship between traditional urban forms and present-day living requirements. It emphasizes community interaction, environmental responsiveness, and adaptability, responding to both cultural and climatic conditions.
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

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.
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A RESIDENCE WITH ADAPTABLE OPEN-PLAN LIVING
A RESIDENCE WITH ADAPTABLE OPEN-PLAN LIVING
Paula Soler Soler, Marta Woodward Moncho
Designed for a residential setting in Dubai, the architecture responds to the demands of desert living through passive strategies, adaptable spatial planning, and material efficiency. The layout emphasizes a balance between privacy and communal life, with a focus on outdoor integration.
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A Monument to Human Memory and Nature
A Monument to Human Memory and Nature
Beomsoo Kim
Situated in a remote and challenging landscape, the design explores the relationship between humanity, nature, and time through a combined memorial and educational facility. The structure addresses themes of memory, ecological responsibility, and philosophical inquiry within a carefully considered architectural framework.
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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation
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A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game
A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game
Sadyr Khabukhayev, Raikhan Seilova
Located within a uniform residential landscape in the United Arab Emirates, the design introduces a contemporary response to the region’s repetitive built environment. It proposes a modular residential typology that accommodates changing household needs while engaging with its environmental and social context.
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An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs
An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs
Menno Joop Johan Smit
Constructed with modular cross-laminated timber panels and green roof systems, the design establishes a contemporary urban hub that supports intergenerational living and promotes social cohesion.
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Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana
Bamboo and Steel Micro-Housing with Vertical Gardens in Ghana
Shuang Chen, Yushan Jiang, Hengyuan Yang
Utilizing bamboo and recycled steel, the design incorporates vertical gardens to enhance urban living environments while fostering community engagement through adaptable micro-housing units.
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The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000
The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000
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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 €
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Advance registration deadline 11 September 2025
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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
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Final registration deadline 25 September 2025
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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
Advance registration deadline 10 September 2025
Concrete Pavilion
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 17 September 2025
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
AIA (American Institute of Architects) invites you to design affordable housing in Denver
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 18 September 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 18 September 2025
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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Advance registration deadline 18 September 2025
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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
Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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Early bird registration deadline 2 October 2025
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
Advance registration deadline 9 October 2025
Kinderspace
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
Architecture for Children’s Development #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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Advance registration deadline 16 October 2025
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