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Charred Wooden Shingles Enveloping Flexible Spaces for Community Engagement
Charred Wooden Shingles Enveloping Flexible Spaces for Community Engagement
Tabita Jacobs, Sabrina Addicks
Charred wooden shingles create a textured façade that seamlessly integrates with flexible interior spaces designed for community engagement and activity.
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Biophilic Pavilion Featuring Natural Ventilation and Sustainable Fibers in the Abu Dhabi Wetlands
Biophilic Pavilion Featuring Natural Ventilation and Sustainable Fibers in the Abu Dhabi Wetlands
Alessia Tosetto, Giambattista Brizzi, Gabriele Convertino
With its undulating forms crafted from sustainable fibers and concrete, this biophilic pavilion harmonizes with the Abu Dhabi wetland ecosystem to create an engaging space for community interaction and art appreciation.
abu dhabi cultural educational community sustainable pavilion landscape art visitors interaction
Flowing Forms and Sustainable Bamboo Integrate with Natural Ventilation in a Community Space
Flowing Forms and Sustainable Bamboo Integrate with Natural Ventilation in a Community Space
Sawsan Al tamsheh
Incorporating flowing lines and natural bamboo, this environmentally responsive space harmonizes with its surroundings to facilitate community engagement and social interaction.
flamingo community caf training sustainability wood bamboo terraces natural environment
Museum designed with angled concrete canopies and layered exhibition halls for enhanced ecological integration
Museum designed with angled concrete canopies and layered exhibition halls for enhanced ecological integration
Jerry Blanchard, Stephanie Morrison
Set against Iceland's dramatic volcanic landscape, this museum seamlessly blends terraced exhibition halls and faceted concrete roofs with sustainable materials, inviting visitors to engage with both the rich culture and the natural environment.
iceland museum cultural center volcanic landscape education exhibition space sustainable materials outdoor integration community engagement natural light
Basalt Walls and Corten Steel Embrace Volcanic Landscapes in a Cultural Museum
Basalt Walls and Corten Steel Embrace Volcanic Landscapes in a Cultural Museum
Ella Flint, Alex Flint
Embracing the rugged beauty of Iceland’s volcanic landscape, the museum’s basalt walls and weathered Corten steel create a striking dialogue with nature while serving as a vibrant cultural space for exhibitions and community engagement.
iceland museum cultural exhibition tourism community volcano basalt contemporary public
LED Facade and Green Courtyards in a Multifunctional Community Hub
LED Facade and Green Courtyards in a Multifunctional Community Hub
Johan Meisel, Branko Kovacevic
With a dynamic LED facade and thoughtfully designed green courtyards, the structure serves as a multifunctional hub that actively engages the community while seamlessly integrating modern materials and sustainable practices.
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Perforated Façade Highlighting Folklore Through Concrete and LED Illumination in a Visitor Center
Perforated Façade Highlighting Folklore Through Concrete and LED Illumination in a Visitor Center
Atim Kilama-oceng, Katie Cunningham, Charlie Pye
Illuminated silhouettes of trolls dance across a perforated concrete façade, inviting visitors to explore the rich cultural heritage and geological wonders of Iceland through a thoughtfully designed center.
iceland cultural visitor center folklore interaction exhibition landscape trolls lighting
Fluid Forms and Parametric Glazing Integrated Within Sustainable Aluminum and Steel Structure
Fluid Forms and Parametric Glazing Integrated Within Sustainable Aluminum and Steel Structure
Rawan Shanan, Yamamh Alessa, Razan Masri, Jaffer Khan
Mimicking the elegant curvature of the flamingo, the design seamlessly integrates parametric glazing and sustainable aluminum to create a visitor center that enhances the ecological experience of Abu Dhabi's vibrant wetlands.
abu dhabi visitor center wetlands ecology public space exhibition sustainability education community nature
Volcanic-Inspired Structure Utilizing Clay and Glass for Community Engagement in Iceland
Volcanic-Inspired Structure Utilizing Clay and Glass for Community Engagement in Iceland
Craig Mccracken, Innes Stewart
Embodying the rugged essence of Iceland’s volcanic landscape, the museum’s design employs clay brick and expansive glass elements to create an immersive space for cultural exhibitions and community interaction.
iceland museum cultural education exhibition landscape sustainability community geology art
Reflective Stainless Steel Facade Complementing Geometric Form in Icelandic Museum
Reflective Stainless Steel Facade Complementing Geometric Form in Icelandic Museum
Mohamad Yaish
A geometric museum clad in reflective stainless steel mirrors the rugged Icelandic landscape while offering a versatile exhibition space dedicated to celebrating art and culture.
iceland museum cultural exhibition community natural contemporary sustainable public space
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Community-Centric Music Venue
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Form a Community-Centric Music Venue
Yu-hsuan Liu, Min-han Kao, Tzu-yu Lin
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, this music venue seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings to foster community engagement and celebrate the cultural significance of live performances.
ireland music venue performances community nature flexibility outdoor materials interaction
Rusted Metal Cladding and Alabaster Displays Create a Multifunctional Cultural Hub Along the Historic Railway
Rusted Metal Cladding and Alabaster Displays Create a Multifunctional Cultural Hub Along the Historic Railway
Toni McCall, Lina Stasaityte
Constructed with rusted metal cladding and warm alabaster stone, the cultural hub serves as a multifunctional resting point for travelers along the historic Trans-Siberian Railway, integrating local heritage with contemporary design elements.
siberia rest stop tourism cultural hub information center upcycled materials rusted metal waiting area local crafts trans-siberian
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The Architect’s Stair

The Architect’s Stair

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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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Concrete Pavilion
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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
Design affordable housing for Denver
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The Architect's Chair
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The Architect's Chair

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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
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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
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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