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Sustainable Living Enhanced by Schist Walls and Split-Level Design in a Community-Focused Environment

Sustainable Living Enhanced by Schist Walls and Split-Level Design in a Community-Focused Environment

Lorenzo Mahfoud, Stephane Thybulle

Combining split-level design with locally sourced schist and oak, the retirement home fosters community interaction while seamlessly integrating with the natural landscape.

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Vertical Gardens and Perforated Metal Enclosures Enhancing Senior Living Spaces

Vertical Gardens and Perforated Metal Enclosures Enhancing Senior Living Spaces

Thi Phuong Nhung Pham, Shiva Bolboli, Lea Jasmin Zurbuchen

Incorporating vertical gardens and a semi-transparent façade of perforated metal, this senior living development prioritizes community interaction while seamlessly integrating nature and sustainable practices within its urban setting.

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Water-Inspired Community Hub Featuring Parametric Façades and Sustainable Timber Construction

Water-Inspired Community Hub Featuring Parametric Façades and Sustainable Timber Construction

Parminder Bal, Lady moira l Barcenilla

The parametric façades crafted from sustainable timber and inspired by water movement create a unique visual identity for a community hub designed to foster social interaction and enhance the living experience for residents.

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Charred Wood Shingles and Communal Gardens Uniting Seniors in Thoughtful Living Environment

Charred Wood Shingles and Communal Gardens Uniting Seniors in Thoughtful Living Environment

Tarique Katuntu

Incorporating charred wood shingles and expansive communal gardens, this residential complex promotes social engagement among seniors while providing individual living spaces designed for comfort and accessibility.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades in a Community-Centric Urban Residence

Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades in a Community-Centric Urban Residence

Cameron rhys Jones, Hannah Elizabeth Payne, Phoebe Benbow, Elias Khlif

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, the design creates a vibrant community hub that integrates residential and retail spaces, promoting social interaction among older residents in an urban context.

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Spiral Ramp and Colorful Glass Panels Enrich Community Living in Sustainable Timber Housing

Spiral Ramp and Colorful Glass Panels Enrich Community Living in Sustainable Timber Housing

Andy J Au, Suxuan Zhang

Colorful glass panels and a spiral ramp create dynamic communal spaces within a sustainable timber framework, facilitating intergenerational living for an engaged community of seniors.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Recycled Concrete Define a Community-Centric Residence for the Elderly

Charred Wooden Shingles and Recycled Concrete Define a Community-Centric Residence for the Elderly

Simão Jorge

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and recycled concrete, the design fosters a sustainable living environment that encourages community interaction for elderly residents.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Foster Harmony in Senior Living Design

Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Foster Harmony in Senior Living Design

Sarolta Barna

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and expansive glass facades, the design creates a seamless connection to nature while providing a supportive environment for active senior living.

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Bio-Algae Facade and Glulam Structure Defining a Sustainable Retirement Community

Bio-Algae Facade and Glulam Structure Defining a Sustainable Retirement Community

Roniel Vincent Armas

Incorporating a bio-algae facade alongside glulam structural elements, the design fosters sustainability while creating an engaging retirement community that emphasizes intergenerational connections and shared horticultural practices.

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Charred Wood Shingles and Biophilic Design Create a Community Hub for Active Living

Charred Wood Shingles and Biophilic Design Create a Community Hub for Active Living

Nandita Warrier, Megan Hannah Miller, Zaria Lene Sumling

Incorporating charred wood shingles and extensive biophilic elements, the design fosters an environment that encourages social engagement and well-being for retirees in an urban community setting.

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Charred Wooden Shingles Enhancing Community Cohesion in a Timber-Structured Residence

Charred Wooden Shingles Enhancing Community Cohesion in a Timber-Structured Residence

Karolina Anna Kaczor

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design transforms an existing mining shaft tower into a cohesive living space that fosters community engagement for retired miners.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Sustainable Concrete Create Integrated Garden Housing for Retirees

Muhan Li

Using charred wooden shingles and sustainable concrete, the design integrates vertical gardens and communal spaces to create a supportive housing environment tailored for retirees.

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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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The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

Mark Van Wasbeek, Jules Stefelmanns

Repurposed oil rigs form the foundation for a resilient water-based community, integrating fish farms and urban agriculture to create a sustainable habitat for future residents.

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Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

Valeria Baeza Mario Arancibia Felipe Gonzalez Tomas Zelada

The project is a wellness retreat that brings together yoga, meditation, and communal living through an architecture focused on minimal environmental impact. Using ecologically responsible materials and passive design strategies, it fosters a balanced relationship between daily life and the surrounding natural landscape.

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Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

Daniel Bramah

Positioned between the Baltic Sea and the Jaunupes River, the Pilgrimage Yoga House is a multifunctional space designed for yoga, meditation, and communal gathering. The project combines sustainable construction with a strong sensitivity to its landscape and users, offering a setting that supports both individual reflection and shared experience.

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A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

Serge Atallah

Lava rocks and corten steel create a dialogue with the volcanic landscape in a circular lodge designed for visitor engagement and immersion in nature.

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Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

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Underpass Reimagined: Bridging Work and Public Life

Underpass Reimagined: Bridging Work and Public Life

Jason Li, Dennis Byun, Chris Choi, John Woo

The project addresses the complexities of urban density while fostering social engagement and pedestrian accessibility by integrating flexible office spaces with vibrant communal areas. The design not only enhances functionality within a constrained urban footprint but also strengthens connections between disparate elements of the city’s fabric.

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A Nature-Integrated Visitor Center with Panoramic Forest Views

A Nature-Integrated Visitor Center with Panoramic Forest Views

Nana Zaalishvili

This study examines a multi-volume building designed to connect users with the forest landscape while accommodating communal and educational functions. Architectural strategies in these contexts can balance visual distinction with environmental sensitivity, providing spaces for learning and observation.

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A Tropical Stacked-Roof Structure Promoting Views in a Forest Setting

A Tropical Stacked-Roof Structure Promoting Views in a Forest Setting

Kenan Vatrenjak

With a design that utilizes stacked roofs to create unobstructed jungle views, this wooden retreat fosters a close connection to nature while providing essential shelter and spaces for relaxation and meditation.

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Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Design a slow-living restaurant in Portugal

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Advance registration deadline 23 September 2026

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New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Design a New Riverfront Market in Rochester, New York

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Advance registration deadline 7 October 2026

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Valli Wine Tasting Room

Design a wine tasting room in Italy

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The Quiet Tower

Design an observation tower in Latvia

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Vancouver Tall Challenge

Design the future of Vancouver’s skyline

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The Oak Moon Pavilion

Design a yoga pavilion in Italy

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Advance registration deadline 5 November 2026

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Underbridge #2

Design housing in underutilized bridge spaces

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Final registration deadline 17 September 2026

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Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize

100,000€ Prize / 2026 ideas COMPETITION

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The Architect's Chair

Take a seat and make a statement!

Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award + Exhibition at Stockholm Furniture Fair

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Advance registration deadline 24 September 2026

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MICROHOME 2026

Design a new concept of small-scale home and share a prize fund of 100,000€

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #11 ideas COMPETITION

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Kinderspace

Design a kindergarten of tomorrow

Architecture for Children’s Development #4 ideas COMPETITION

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Final registration deadline 28 October 2026

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Museum of Emotions

Use architecture to create different emotional states

Edition #9 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 12 November 2026

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Search results for: “Retirement living”

12 projects found:

Sustainable Living Enhanced by Schist Walls and Split-Level Design in a Community-Focused Environment

Vertical Gardens and Perforated Metal Enclosures Enhancing Senior Living Spaces

Water-Inspired Community Hub Featuring Parametric Façades and Sustainable Timber Construction

Charred Wood Shingles and Communal Gardens Uniting Seniors in Thoughtful Living Environment

Charred Wooden Shingles and Glass Facades in a Community-Centric Urban Residence

Spiral Ramp and Colorful Glass Panels Enrich Community Living in Sustainable Timber Housing

Charred Wooden Shingles and Recycled Concrete Define a Community-Centric Residence for the Elderly

Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Foster Harmony in Senior Living Design

Bio-Algae Facade and Glulam Structure Defining a Sustainable Retirement Community

Charred Wood Shingles and Biophilic Design Create a Community Hub for Active Living

Charred Wooden Shingles Enhancing Community Cohesion in a Timber-Structured Residence

Charred Wooden Shingles and Sustainable Concrete Create Integrated Garden Housing for Retirees

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Pilgrimage Yoga House: a Low-Impact Retreat Near the Baltic Sea

A Volcanic Retreat Lodge with Dynamic Spatial Flow

Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

Underpass Reimagined: Bridging Work and Public Life

A Nature-Integrated Visitor Center with Panoramic Forest Views

A Tropical Stacked-Roof Structure Promoting Views in a Forest Setting

Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Vancouver Tall Challenge

Underbridge #2

Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Valli Wine Tasting Room

The Quiet Tower

Kinderspace

The Oak Moon Pavilion

Museum of Emotions

Open architecture competitions

Pavilion Atlas 2026

Portugal Long Table Restaurant

New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Valli Wine Tasting Room

The Quiet Tower

Vancouver Tall Challenge

The Oak Moon Pavilion

Recurring architecture competitions

Underbridge #2

The Architect's Chair

MICROHOME 2026

Kinderspace

Museum of Emotions

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Manila Bay Central Park Challenge

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Architecture on Water

Rethinking Architecture in a Changing World

Shaping the Future: Transparency, Technology, and Jahn’s Vision Ahead

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