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Rammed Earth Walls and Natural Light Create a Refuge in Urban Greenery
Rammed Earth Walls and Natural Light Create a Refuge in Urban Greenery
Maria fernanda Del giovannino de oliveira, Larah Agostinho barbosa, Augusto Palhares zschaber da costa, Natália hiromi Guimaraes yoshikawa
Rammed earth walls and a zenith opening create dynamic light patterns within a tranquil pavilion, offering a contemplative retreat amid the urban landscape of São Paulo.
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Empowering Spaces Through Lightplay and Symbolic Panels
Empowering Spaces Through Lightplay and Symbolic Panels
Patxi Jauregui, Mónica Muñoz, Ana Elizalde
With an emphasis on lightplay and symbolic panels, the design creates an engaging environment that fosters empowerment and reflection, serving as a cultural center dedicated to exploring identity and agency.
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Circular Structures With Steel Cladding and Green Roofs Enhancing Urban Agriculture
Circular Structures With Steel Cladding and Green Roofs Enhancing Urban Agriculture
Shkelqim Musiqi, Elvis Karavianskii, Sofia Manferdini, Elio Zeiater nassar
Cylindrical forms clad in steel and topped with green roofs redefine urban space, integrating sustainable agriculture with community engagement functions in the heart of São Paulo.
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Bananeira Circle with Cross-Laminated Timber and Efficient Gray Water Management
Bananeira Circle with Cross-Laminated Timber and Efficient Gray Water Management
Beatriz Coelho, Mariana Paoliello, José Ricardo Paoliello
Incorporating a Bananeira Circle for gray water management and built using Cross-Laminated Timber, the design serves as a sustainable housing solution that fosters community interaction in São Paulo.
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Rainwater Harvesting and Passive Cooling in a Space Optimized with Thermal Mass and Natural Wood Finishes
Rainwater Harvesting and Passive Cooling in a Space Optimized with Thermal Mass and Natural Wood Finishes
Maitė Bignardi Cervantes
Combining a rainwater harvesting system with passive cooling strategies, this residence utilizes thermal mass and natural wood finishes to create an environmentally responsive living space.
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Vertical Farming Tower Integrating Canal Water and Community Participation
Vertical Farming Tower Integrating Canal Water and Community Participation
Leslie Onumbu, Chris Mccoy, Arjun Hunt, Carlos Antequera munoz
Equipped with a tapering form that maximizes views and a self-sustaining aquaponics system utilizing canal water, the tower serves as a mixed-use hub for community engagement and local food production.
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Twisting Helicoidal Form Emphasizes Community Interaction in Urban Tower
Twisting Helicoidal Form Emphasizes Community Interaction in Urban Tower
Felipe Giacomin gripa, Betina De biazzi, Daniel Regis cardoso, Fábio Bellucci
A helicoidal tower rises prominently along the Pinheiros River, utilizing a unique twisting form to create diverse spatial experiences and foster community interaction while integrating retail and office functions.
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Vertical Structure Utilizing Double-Layered Façade for Efficient Healthcare Access
Vertical Structure Utilizing Double-Layered Façade for Efficient Healthcare Access
Svetlana Kizilova
A double-layered façade optimizes natural ventilation while sky gardens provide designated green spaces for patients, medical staff, and researchers in a vertical structure designed to enhance healthcare delivery in a densely populated urban environment.
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Illuminated Lightbox Marker Celebrating Female Legacy in São Paulo
Illuminated Lightbox Marker Celebrating Female Legacy in São Paulo
Julia Ippolito, Manon Coppens
A lightbox marker designed to celebrate the legacy of Lina Bo Bardi illuminates a public square in São Paulo, serving as both a tribute and an interactive platform for discussions on women's empowerment in the arts.
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Rammed Earth Walls and Natural Ventilation in Senior Living Design
Rammed Earth Walls and Natural Ventilation in Senior Living Design
Esther De Sousa Fernandes , Maria Júlia Garib Destro
Utilizing rammed earth construction and natural ventilation, the design enhances thermal comfort and accessibility, creating a supportive living environment specifically for senior residents.
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RINGED SANCTUARY FOR WELLNESS AND REST
RINGED SANCTUARY FOR WELLNESS AND REST
Ana-maria Lenghen, Razvan ioan Muntean, Silviu ioan Popa
House Fo(u)r Innerlight(s) is a yoga retreat designed to foster mindfulness and community within a natural forest setting in Latvia. The project emphasizes a circular spatial organization that integrates indoor and outdoor environments while supporting both collective activities and individual reflection.
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A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems
A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems
Austin Autrey
Integrating fog harvesting technology with locally sourced spruce plywood, this elevated residence offers a unique approach to sustainability while providing functional living spaces within a serene forest setting.
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MODULAR TOWER FOR ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATION

MODULAR TOWER FOR ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATION
Elan Jordan Ergas Lenett Sigrid Anna Joubert
Located in the wetland landscape of Big Slough and Silver Lake, the design offers a vertical exploration of the natural environment through a carefully articulated watchtower structure. The project merges ecological awareness with spatial complexity, creating an architectural framework for observation, movement, and interaction.
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

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.
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A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN
A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN
Balint Iszak, Csenge Gyorgyi
Set within a contemporary residential context in the United Arab Emirates, the design explores the relationship between traditional urban forms and present-day living requirements. It emphasizes community interaction, environmental responsiveness, and adaptability, responding to both cultural and climatic conditions.
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A RESIDENCE WITH ADAPTABLE OPEN-PLAN LIVING
A RESIDENCE WITH ADAPTABLE OPEN-PLAN LIVING
Paula Soler Soler, Marta Woodward Moncho
Designed for a residential setting in Dubai, the architecture responds to the demands of desert living through passive strategies, adaptable spatial planning, and material efficiency. The layout emphasizes a balance between privacy and communal life, with a focus on outdoor integration.
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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation
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A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING
A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING
Hadi Koohihabibi, Pariya Shahbazi, Parsa Kavosi, Kimia Salimzadeh
Located in a small urban center adjacent to open landscape, the structure supports both elevated viewing and pedestrian circulation across its site. Designed to enhance public engagement, it responds to local context through its spatial configuration and material logic.
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A GUIDEPOST FOR COMMUNITY AND CONTEXTUAL ENGAGEMENT
A GUIDEPOST FOR COMMUNITY AND CONTEXTUAL ENGAGEMENT
Shuyang Fang, Tianjian Cheng
Positioned within the prairie landscape of De Smet, the structure functions as a vertical marker that combines public utility with cultural reference. Its design responds to local narratives and environmental conditions, offering spaces for observation, orientation, and gathering.
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A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids
A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids
Wilson Lopes Do Nascimento Junior, Valerio Ziantoni, Gabriela Vitória Carvalho, João Pedro Pina
The design addresses the challenges of desert living by integrating sustainable strategies that support self-sufficiency and environmental resilience. Emphasizing resource efficiency and ecological balance, the project highlights the relationship between built form and natural systems in a harsh environment.
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The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000
The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000
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Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize
100,000€ Prize / 2025 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 €
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Advance registration deadline 11 September 2025
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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 25 September 2025
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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
Advance registration deadline 10 September 2025
Concrete Pavilion
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 17 September 2025
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
AIA (American Institute of Architects) invites you to design affordable housing in Denver
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 18 September 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 18 September 2025
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
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 18 September 2025
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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
Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 2 October 2025
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
Advance registration deadline 9 October 2025
Kinderspace
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
Architecture for Children’s Development #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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Advance registration deadline 16 October 2025
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