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Charred Wood Shingles and Expansive Glass Form a Vineyard Tasting Room Integrated with Nature
Charred Wood Shingles and Expansive Glass Form a Vineyard Tasting Room Integrated with Nature
Katie Donahue, Katharina Hoerath, Marina gabriela Brink
A cantilevered structure of charred wood shingles and expansive glass creates an immersive experience that connects visitors to the surrounding vineyard, serving as a unique tasting room rooted in its natural environment.
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Charred Sea Stone Retreat Emphasizing Passive Solar Design and Natural Textures
Charred Sea Stone Retreat Emphasizing Passive Solar Design and Natural Textures
Garrett Burleson
Emphasizing sustainability through locally sourced black sea stone and triple-glazed windows, this retreat for poets and creatives integrates solitude with communal spaces, fostering an environment conducive to inspiration.
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Marble Residue Housing Crafted with Sustainable Timber Panels Enhancing Community Living
Marble Residue Housing Crafted with Sustainable Timber Panels Enhancing Community Living
Ovidiu-alexandru Dobre, Ioana bianca Voican, Sebastian alexandru Boldea, Roberta maria Teodorescu
Utilizing marble residues and sustainable timber panels, this design delivers adaptable housing solutions that foster community connections for workers in the local quarrying industry.
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Concrete Sanctuary With Tactile Wood Textures in an Urban Retreat
Concrete Sanctuary With Tactile Wood Textures in an Urban Retreat
Shirley Levy
Nestled within Jaffa's vibrant urban fabric, the thoughtful interplay of polished concrete surfaces and warm wooden textures creates an intimate retreat that prioritizes sensory experiences and personal connection in residential living.
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Elevated Pathway Crafted from Steel and Timber Panels Integrating Geothermal Features in a Unique Geological Landscape
Elevated Pathway Crafted from Steel and Timber Panels Integrating Geothermal Features in a Unique Geological Landscape
Margaret Fitzpatrick
Crafted from steel and timber panels, the elevated walkway navigates the rugged terrain of the Grjótagjá Rift, offering visitors a sustainable route to connect with the region’s unique geological features while providing an immersive educational experience.
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Sensory Reading Experience in a Spiraling Space of Light Steel and Warm Timber
Sensory Reading Experience in a Spiraling Space of Light Steel and Warm Timber
Tze yong Tay
Crafted from warm timber and light steel, this spiraling space invites community engagement through a sensory reading experience, seamlessly blending modern design with a focus on environmental sustainability.
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Terracotta-Crafted Retreat Embracing A Natural Landscape with Local Timber Framework
Terracotta-Crafted Retreat Embracing A Natural Landscape with Local Timber Framework
Julia Mainenti, Ivana Jordanovska
With a carefully crafted terracotta exterior and a warm wooden framework that harmonizes with the surrounding landscape, the design serves as a contemporary home that celebrates local materials while providing a peaceful retreat in the Portuguese countryside.
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Woven Wall Of Reclaimed Wood Enhances Sensory Experience In Sustainable Wine Tasting Pavilion
Woven Wall Of Reclaimed Wood Enhances Sensory Experience In Sustainable Wine Tasting Pavilion
Roberta Militello, Anna Koh, Chloe Collins
Crafted from reclaimed wood barrel staves and framed in robust steel, this pavilion invites visitors to immerse themselves in a sensory journey that connects the art of winemaking with the surrounding landscape through an engaging wine tasting experience.
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Charred Wood Shingles and Natural Stone Homes Nestled in Vineyard Landscapes
Charred Wood Shingles and Natural Stone Homes Nestled in Vineyard Landscapes
José alberto Hernández natividad, Martín Roa campos, Sinhué alejandro Reséndiz viazcán, Héctor javier Hipólito molina
Nestled amongst rolling vineyards, homes crafted from charred wood shingles and local stone create a tranquil retreat that seamlessly integrates with the landscape while offering guests a unique connection to the region's viniculture.
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Geological Formations Captured in Weathered Steel and Monolithic Stone for a Visitor Center Amid Volcanic Landscape
Geological Formations Captured in Weathered Steel and Monolithic Stone for a Visitor Center Amid Volcanic Landscape
Allister Low, Agi Permatasari, Kyung joo Min
Weathered steel and monolithic stone blend seamlessly into the volcanic landscape, creating an engaging visitor center that invites exploration and reflection on the geological history of the surrounding area.
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Intersecting Geometries of Concrete and Steel in a Memorial for Reflection and Remembrance
Intersecting Geometries of Concrete and Steel in a Memorial for Reflection and Remembrance
Arsen Abrahamyan, Misak Khostikyan
Intricately woven with interlocking geometric forms of concrete and steel, the memorial creates a contemplative space for reflection and remembrance, inviting visitors to engage deeply with the narratives of loss and healing.
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Curved Beams and Biophilic Elements Merge in a Community Retreat Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber
Curved Beams and Biophilic Elements Merge in a Community Retreat Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber
Lorenzo Buccoliero, Paolo Pizzichini, Andrea Larocca
With its organic spiral form and warm cross-laminated timber construction, the building creates an inviting communal space that seamlessly connects nature and social interaction.
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Octagonal Retreat Crafted From Local Timber and Thatched Roof in a Serene Natural Setting
Octagonal Retreat Crafted From Local Timber and Thatched Roof in a Serene Natural Setting
Steven Newton, Zabie Mustafa
Crafted from local timber and topped with a thatched roof, this octagonal retreat seamlessly blends with its natural surroundings while providing a tranquil space for meditation and reflection.
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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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
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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
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Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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