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Curvilinear Form and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Embrace Natural Light in Mountainous Setting
Curvilinear Form and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Embrace Natural Light in Mountainous Setting
Artis Miezītis
Defined by its curvilinear form crafted from cross-laminated timber panels, this architectural endeavor seamlessly integrates with its snowy mountainous surroundings to serve as a welcoming community hub.
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Translucent Glass Facades and Versatile Spaces Create Dynamic Cultural Hub with Concrete and Wood Elements
Translucent Glass Facades and Versatile Spaces Create Dynamic Cultural Hub with Concrete and Wood Elements
John Sng, Delwin Tan
Translucent glass facades and dynamic spaces crafted from concrete and wood invite community engagement and cultural exploration within a multifunctional hub dedicated to celebrating pop culture.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Community-Focused Gathering Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Community-Focused Gathering Space
Danna Rasyad Priyatna
With its charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber structure, the design seamlessly merges with the environment to create an inviting community space for gatherings and activities.
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Helicopter-Constructed Retreat With Aged Wood Shingles And Adaptive Utility Core
Helicopter-Constructed Retreat With Aged Wood Shingles And Adaptive Utility Core
Maria Kartseva
Constructed via helicopter assembly, this eco-friendly retreat is defined by its aged wood shingles and adaptive utility core, delivering a sustainable lodging experience for outdoor enthusiasts in the heart of Iceland's wilderness.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roofs Define a Community Hub with Flexible Spaces
Charred Wooden Shingles and Green Roofs Define a Community Hub with Flexible Spaces
Theo Burelle, Ariane Bergeron , Henri Hudon
With a striking facade of charred wooden shingles complemented by expansive green roofs, this community hub fosters connectivity and adaptability to serve diverse social activities.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Sustainable Community Hub
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Sustainable Community Hub
Ruben Valentino S Giannini, Stanislas Marc Eddie Remi Turcon
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design cultivates a seamless connection between nature and community, culminating in a multifunctional hub that serves as a gathering place for residents.
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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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Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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The Architect’s Stair
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The Architect’s Stair
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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
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Final registration deadline 9 July 2025
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
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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.
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Design affordable housing for Denver
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Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
The Architect's Chair
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The Architect's Chair

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Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4 ideas COMPETITION
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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
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
Design a house near an iconic waterfall in the USA
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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
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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
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Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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