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Bioplastic Facades and Hydroponic Greens in a Flexible Urban Workspace

Bioplastic Facades and Hydroponic Greens in a Flexible Urban Workspace

Rodney Phillips

Incorporating bioplastic facades and vertical hydroponic gardens, the design creates a flexible urban workspace that seamlessly integrates natural elements with modern functionality.

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Reimagining Urban Spaces with Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Engaging Community Areas

Reimagining Urban Spaces with Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Engaging Community Areas

Efklides Evan Tzimapitis, Sammriddha Shrestha

Utilizing a distinct second-skin cladding of cross-laminated timber panels, the revitalization effort transforms prefabricated concrete structures into vibrant community hubs that promote interaction and sustainable living.

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Impact-Resistant Design Using Precast Concrete and Biophilic Elements for Urban Resilience

Impact-Resistant Design Using Precast Concrete and Biophilic Elements for Urban Resilience

Nicole Mendoza Sarmiento

Utilizing layered defense mechanisms and precast concrete, the design redefines urban resilience in Kharkiv by creating a safe residential environment that fosters community while addressing the realities of conflict.

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Modular Facades Enhanced with Lightweight Concrete and Steel Frames for Sustainable Community Living

Modular Facades Enhanced with Lightweight Concrete and Steel Frames for Sustainable Community Living

Paul Henry Sündermann, Maja Christin Leichtner

Modular façades constructed with lightweight concrete and steel frames redefine urban living spaces, enhancing community interaction and functionality within the residential blocks of Saltivka.

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Charred Wood Shingles and Laminated Timber Create Multifunctional Community Spaces in Urban Renewal

Charred Wood Shingles and Laminated Timber Create Multifunctional Community Spaces in Urban Renewal

Michaela Maurer

Utilizing charred wood shingles and laminated timber, the architectural scheme reinvents urban living by combining adaptable residential units with vibrant community spaces to foster social interaction and sustainability.

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Timber Cladding and Precast Concrete Integration for Sustainable Community Housing

Timber Cladding and Precast Concrete Integration for Sustainable Community Housing

Oleksandr Zelinskyi, Chung-yao Chen, Sebastiano Carboni, Derbel Mohamed Rami

Incorporating timber cladding and durable precast concrete, the design revitalizes Northern Saltivka by providing adaptable and sustainable housing solutions that address community needs.

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Buoyancy Ventilation and Green Community Spaces in a High-Rise Concrete Tower

Buoyancy Ventilation and Green Community Spaces in a High-Rise Concrete Tower

W. victoria Lee, Lisa Moffitt, Yorgos Berdos

Featuring buoyancy ventilation air tubes and sawtooth solar extensions, the high-rise transforms the concrete structure into a sustainable living environment that fosters community engagement.

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Concrete Massing with Pixelated Terraces and Acoustic Barriers for Urban Living

Concrete Massing with Pixelated Terraces and Acoustic Barriers for Urban Living

Anna Armentani, Stefano Eger, Giada Campigotto

A building featuring a concrete mass that serves as an acoustic barrier, interconnected with pixelated terraces, enhances urban living by merging privacy and community space.

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Cross-Laminated Timber Reinforced Community Hub with Built-in Bomb Shelter

Cross-Laminated Timber Reinforced Community Hub with Built-in Bomb Shelter

Julio Joaquín Viejo Romero Mazariegos, Juan Ignacio Urdaneta

Incorporating cross-laminated timber for structural integrity and a bomb shelter for safety, this community-oriented facility in Kharkov offers a multifunctional living space that fosters resilience and connectivity among residents.

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Polycarbonate Facades and Steel Frameworks Transforming Urban Resilience in Post-War Housing

Polycarbonate Facades and Steel Frameworks Transforming Urban Resilience in Post-War Housing

Muhamad Abdulqadir Naqshbandi, Nour Ali El-souri

Utilizing polycarbonate panels and a robust steel framework, the design redefines urban living in Kharkiv by integrating flexible modular structures that enhance community resilience and support effective post-war housing solutions.

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Transformed Bomb Shelter Integrated with Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wooden Shingles

Transformed Bomb Shelter Integrated with Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wooden Shingles

Oleksandra Suprunovych, Anna Borysova

A bomb shelter repurposed as a community hub is seamlessly integrated with cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles, creating a multifunctional space that fosters social interaction while promoting sustainable living.

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Photovoltaic Wings and Sandwich Panels Fuel Flexible Community Resilience

Photovoltaic Wings and Sandwich Panels Fuel Flexible Community Resilience

Maciej Jan Wojtasik, Agnieszka Sutkiewicz, Lech Tomasz Wojtasik, Agata Anna Bielicka

Incorporating photovoltaic wings and modular sandwich panels, the design emphasizes energy efficiency and rapid adaptability, serving as a multifunctional community hub in a post-conflict environment.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Energy-Efficient Insulation in Modular Residential Solutions

Charred Wooden Shingles and Energy-Efficient Insulation in Modular Residential Solutions

Polina Prokopenko, Yaroslav Shevchuk, Kseniia Tsymbal, Marianna Diadechko

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and prefabricated concrete elements, this development enhances community resilience through energy-efficient modular housing tailored for diverse urban needs.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Framework Enhance Modular Community Living

Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Framework Enhance Modular Community Living

Leonardo Mussetola

Utilizing charred wooden shingles and a robust steel framework, the modular design offers adaptable housing solutions that prioritize sustainability and community engagement.

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Verandah-Enhanced Upper Levels with Lightweight Structures in Urban Housing

Kai shing Yau

A lightweight structural system enhances upper levels while integrating a verandah, creating a communal living environment in a retrofitted urban housing complex near the Melbourne Museum.

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An Educational Center of Crossed Horizons

An Educational Center of Crossed Horizons

Frederic Champagne, Bao Tram Quach

Light-colored sand and pinkish hues define an educational facility that merges porous walls with the natural landscape of a wetland, promoting biodiversity while enhancing visitor engagement.

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Community-Centric Design Featuring Eco-Friendly Photovoltaics and Traditional Azulejos

Community-Centric Design Featuring Eco-Friendly Photovoltaics and Traditional Azulejos

Patryk Włodarczyk

Incorporating traditional azulejos and sustainable photovoltaic panels, the facility fosters community interaction among elderly residents through thoughtfully designed spaces that blend functionality with regional cultural elements.

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Living Well: a Residential Model for Active Ageing

Living Well: a Residential Model for Active Ageing

Kristina Klimova

This residential complex is designed to enhance active ageing to support its elderly residents. It prioritizes autonomy and community engagement, offering a unique blend of individual living spaces and communal areas.

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A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

Sadyr Khabukhayev, Raikhan Seilova

Located within a uniform residential landscape in the United Arab Emirates, the design introduces a contemporary response to the region’s repetitive built environment. It proposes a modular residential typology that accommodates changing household needs while engaging with its environmental and social context.

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A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

Shiyen Wu, Jun-han Huang, Pei-shan Chen, Chun-teng Lin

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by biophilic green walls, the design integrates residential and commercial spaces to promote community interaction within an urban setting.

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Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

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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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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

Affordable Housing Edition #20 ideas COMPETITION

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Final registration deadline 17 September 2026

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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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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.

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15 projects found:

Bioplastic Facades and Hydroponic Greens in a Flexible Urban Workspace

Reimagining Urban Spaces with Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Engaging Community Areas

Impact-Resistant Design Using Precast Concrete and Biophilic Elements for Urban Resilience

Modular Facades Enhanced with Lightweight Concrete and Steel Frames for Sustainable Community Living

Charred Wood Shingles and Laminated Timber Create Multifunctional Community Spaces in Urban Renewal

Timber Cladding and Precast Concrete Integration for Sustainable Community Housing

Buoyancy Ventilation and Green Community Spaces in a High-Rise Concrete Tower

Concrete Massing with Pixelated Terraces and Acoustic Barriers for Urban Living

Cross-Laminated Timber Reinforced Community Hub with Built-in Bomb Shelter

Polycarbonate Facades and Steel Frameworks Transforming Urban Resilience in Post-War Housing

Transformed Bomb Shelter Integrated with Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wooden Shingles

Photovoltaic Wings and Sandwich Panels Fuel Flexible Community Resilience

Charred Wooden Shingles and Energy-Efficient Insulation in Modular Residential Solutions

Charred Wooden Shingles and Steel Framework Enhance Modular Community Living

Verandah-Enhanced Upper Levels with Lightweight Structures in Urban Housing

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A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

The Repurposed Oil Rigs Supporting Aquatic Communities with Urban Farming

Wellness Space Elevated in a Forest Canopy

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

Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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Pavilion Atlas 2026

The Architect's Chair

MICROHOME 2026

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

BuildnerArchitect’s Sugar

Designing in Extreme Environments - Lessons from Antarctica

Architecture as a Political and Social Act

Architecture on Water

Rethinking Architecture in a Changing World

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

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