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Curved Plywood Canopy Emphasizing Natural Timber Integration for Community Reading Space
Curved Plywood Canopy Emphasizing Natural Timber Integration for Community Reading Space
Youssef Elmergawy
The elegantly curved plywood canopy artfully integrates natural timber elements, creating a welcoming space designed for reading and community engagement amidst Egypt's vibrant landscape.
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Curved Cross-Laminated Timber Pavilion Embracing Natural Light and Coastal Views
Curved Cross-Laminated Timber Pavilion Embracing Natural Light and Coastal Views
Henry Glennon
The pavilion’s elegantly spiraled form, constructed from sustainable cross-laminated timber, harmonizes with its coastal surroundings while providing a versatile space for community engagement and educational activities.
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Trekking Cabin Incorporating Tough Metal Shell and Natural Filtration with Volcanic Rock
Trekking Cabin Incorporating Tough Metal Shell and Natural Filtration with Volcanic Rock
Scott Erdy, Zamir Garcia, Jose Pertierra, Yuheng Ouyang
Nestled in the rugged Icelandic landscape, this trekking cabin features a tough metal shell and utilizes local volcanic rock for natural water filtration, creating a safe retreat that harmonizes with its environment.
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Spiral Retreat Constructed With Engineered Wood and Glass Panels Emphasizing Urban Connection
Spiral Retreat Constructed With Engineered Wood and Glass Panels Emphasizing Urban Connection
Kinga Zajac
Set within an urban landscape, a spiral structure of engineered wood and glass offers a serene refuge for meaningful social interactions, merging natural elements with contemporary design to encourage connection amidst city life.
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Earth-Sheltered Community Center Featuring Natural Stone and Green Roof Elements
Earth-Sheltered Community Center Featuring Natural Stone and Green Roof Elements
Donald Paine, Matthew Noe, Tony Wang
Curved walls of natural stone and a verdant green roof seamlessly blend into the landscape, creating a sustainable community center that fosters connections while embracing environmental harmony.
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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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
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Design affordable housing for Denver
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The Architect's Chair

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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
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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
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
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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
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Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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