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Gabion Structures Enhanced With Natural Wood Offer Sustainable Retreat Amidst Portuguese Landscape
Gabion Structures Enhanced With Natural Wood Offer Sustainable Retreat Amidst Portuguese Landscape
Bianca Brebenell
Crafted from local stones and timber, the design harmonizes with the hillside while providing a sustainable lodging experience that emphasizes ecological sensitivity and flexibility.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Triple-Glazed Facades in a Sustainable Urban Residence
Charred Wooden Shingles and Triple-Glazed Facades in a Sustainable Urban Residence
Ariadne Kaperonis-bountris, Kateryna Gerasymova, Mehek Rahman
Built with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by triple-glazed facades, the design offers a harmonious blend of sustainability and community living within an urban setting.
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Biophilic Community Hub Featuring 3D Printed Concrete and Green Roof Integration
Biophilic Community Hub Featuring 3D Printed Concrete and Green Roof Integration
George Wu, Efren Estrada
With 3D printed concrete elements and a green roof that merges seamlessly into the urban landscape, the design creates an inviting space for community engagement and social interaction.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cedar Cladding Enhance Sustainability in Community Space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cedar Cladding Enhance Sustainability in Community Space
Rezart Struga
Charred wooden shingles and expansive glass panels create a seamless connection to nature, fostering a vibrant community space designed for collaboration and engagement.
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Tensile Roof Membranes and Polycarbonate Cladding Create a Community-Focused Sanctuary in Cambodia
Tensile Roof Membranes and Polycarbonate Cladding Create a Community-Focused Sanctuary in Cambodia
Margaret Fitzpatrick
Elevated on slender columns and enveloped in polycarbonate cladding, this Cambodian retreat seamlessly integrates natural ventilation and communal spaces to foster well-being and mindfulness for its residents.
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Natural Brown Cladding and Modular Spaces in a Collaborative Urban Living Environment
Natural Brown Cladding and Modular Spaces in a Collaborative Urban Living Environment
Giacomo Caputo
With its innovative use of straw cladding and modular wood structures, this urban living development redefines communal spaces, creating an adaptive environment that fosters connections among residents while prioritizing sustainability.
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Dynamic Facade With Interactive Library Showcasing Silk Craftsmanship Through Natural Materials
Dynamic Facade With Interactive Library Showcasing Silk Craftsmanship Through Natural Materials
Teerat Chaiyatham
With a dynamic facade that shifts in hue to reflect the silk dyeing processes within, the architectural design serves as a vibrant community hub that immerses visitors in the rich traditions of Southeast Asian craftsmanship through educational exhibits and artisan workshops.
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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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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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Prize 100,000 €
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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
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
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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
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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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