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Forest Wellness Retreat with Elevated Timber Cabins
Forest Wellness Retreat with Elevated Timber Cabins
Ruben Giannini, Toby Pullen
Rooted in sustainability and simplicity, the project is a carefully crafted wellness retreat, designed to support yoga practice, meditation, and deep connection with nature. The architecture integrates seamlessly into the forested landscape while offering a peaceful, restorative environment for both individual reflection and communal experience.
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A Pavilion Reconnecting Community through Reading and Reflection
A Pavilion Reconnecting Community through Reading and Reflection
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The rhomboid roof and cross-configuration create distinct reading corners within a public plaza, revitalizing the cultural landscape and inviting community engagement with literature.
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A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives
A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives
Levi Gauge Pfeil
Situated within the prairie landscape of De Smet, South Dakota, the design draws inspiration from the form and symbolism of pioneer-era covered wagons. The intervention engages visitors through movement, materiality, and historical reference.
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A Modular System for off-Grid Communal Living

A Modular System for off-Grid Communal Living
Paolo Dolceamore Omar Cicci Federico Andrea Iannarone Matteo Dossetto
Designed to respond to the demands of remote habitation, the work addresses housing flexibility within Iceland’s variable climatic and geographic conditions. It considers ecological performance, spatial adaptability, and modular construction as key factors in supporting off-grid living for a diverse user base.
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A Minimalist Retreat for Wellness and Reflection
A Minimalist Retreat for Wellness and Reflection
Sofya Smirnova, Marianna-janika Gontšar, Oksana Karula, Endri Soomere
The Kolka Cabin is a contemporary yoga retreat designed with sustainability, community, and mindfulness at its core. Located in a forested setting near Cape Kolka, the structure serves as both a yoga studio and a communal gathering space.
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The Geometric Code of Humanity
The Geometric Code of Humanity
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The project intertwines spatial complexity with social purpose, offering a network of public spaces that foster collective engagement, reflection, and dialogue.
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Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

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An Affordable Housing Model for Urban Revitalization
An Affordable Housing Model for Urban Revitalization
Kai Yi Wong, Li Mei Tan, Vicky Wei Kee Lee, Yi Shu
With a focus on community hubs set in the historical districts of Chinatown and Medan Pasar, the design revitalizes urban living through co-living spaces that support social interaction while enhancing sustainable practices.
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A Functional Museum of Volcanic Heritage with Lava Rock Panels
A Functional Museum of Volcanic Heritage with Lava Rock Panels
Nodar Dekanosidze, Ana Tevzadze
Emphasizing the use of lava rock panels and abundant natural light, the museum provides an immersive exploration of Iceland's volcanic heritage and geological history.
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The Triangular Retreat for Harsh Climates
The Triangular Retreat for Harsh Climates
Hubert Pierre Olivier Charlaix, Mathieu Henri Pierre Nouhen
Situated in a remote and climatically challenging environment, the design responds to the need for shelter and communal space within a rugged natural landscape. The approach reflects regional building traditions while addressing functional requirements for comfort and protection.
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Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026
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Design housing in underutilized bridge spaces
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Design a slow-living restaurant in Portugal
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Design a wine tasting room in Italy
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Design a yoga pavilion in Italy
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Use architecture to create different emotional states
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Design a slow-living restaurant in Portugal

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New York High Falls Riverfront Market

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Design a New Riverfront Market in Rochester, New York

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Design an observation tower in Latvia

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Design the future of Vancouver’s skyline

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Design a yoga pavilion in Italy

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Design housing in underutilized bridge spaces

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The Architect's Chair

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Museum of Emotions

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Use architecture to create different emotional states

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