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Meditative Retreat Featuring Natural Fiber Insulation and Moss Roof Construction
Meditative Retreat Featuring Natural Fiber Insulation and Moss Roof Construction
Carmen Canamero
Constructed with a moss roof and fischle wood shingles, this serene retreat offers a unique space for silent meditation, harmonizing traditional Latvian design with sustainable practices.
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Patinated Copper and Perforated Concrete Embrace in a Contemplative Memorial Space
Patinated Copper and Perforated Concrete Embrace in a Contemplative Memorial Space
Brock Muir
A contemplative space emerges through the harmonious blend of patinated copper and perforated concrete, inviting visitors to connect with history while commemorating the lives lost in acts of genocide.
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Triangular Roof Structure Crafted from Local Timber and Designed for Meditative Retreat
Triangular Roof Structure Crafted from Local Timber and Designed for Meditative Retreat
Ayca Kapicioglu
Crafted with locally sourced timber and adorned with a distinctive triangular roof, this meditative retreat seamlessly integrates into its natural surroundings, providing a space for reflection and tranquility.
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Hinoki Wood Retreat Embracing Natural Light Within a Tranquil Forest Setting
Hinoki Wood Retreat Embracing Natural Light Within a Tranquil Forest Setting
Piyaporn Wadkhien, Chawakorn Hongthong, Phimpakanit Parisanyuthanont, Sorasith Butsingkorn
Crafted from hinoki wood and enveloped in natural light, this meditation cabin offers a serene retreat designed for introspection and relaxation amidst a tranquil forest setting.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Stone Walls Create a Sustainable Retreat Fostering Local Tea Traditions
Charred Wooden Shingles and Stone Walls Create a Sustainable Retreat Fostering Local Tea Traditions
Yahya Jundi, Cheng Zheng, Mahan Navabi
With walls of reclaimed stone and charred wooden shingles, this guest house harmonizes local tea traditions with sustainable design, offering a tranquil retreat in a forested setting.
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Charred Wooden Shingles And Engineered Timber Create Serene Meditation Cabins In A Forest Retreat
Charred Wooden Shingles And Engineered Timber Create Serene Meditation Cabins In A Forest Retreat
Sarah Obtinalla
Nestled among the trees, the tranquil retreat utilizes charred wooden shingles and engineered timber to create distinctive meditation cabins designed for introspection and connection with nature.
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ETFE Membrane Shelters Within a Tranquil Woodland Retreat
ETFE Membrane Shelters Within a Tranquil Woodland Retreat
Moyena ahmed Niazi, Mark Thompson
A translucent ETFE membrane envelops a core nestled within the natural landscape, creating a serene sanctuary designed for meditation and self-reflection.
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Overlapping Petals of Softwood Create a Tranquil Meditation Retreat Embraced by Nature
Overlapping Petals of Softwood Create a Tranquil Meditation Retreat Embraced by Nature
David Huntly-grant
Crafted from overlapping softwood petals, the serene meditation retreat seamlessly integrates into its forest surroundings, offering a tranquil space for reflection and communal tea ceremonies.
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Elevated Timber Cabins Featuring Glass Walls for Meditative Retreats
Elevated Timber Cabins Featuring Glass Walls for Meditative Retreats
Tianshu Liu, Linning Zhang
Elevated above the forest floor, the carefully crafted timber cabins with expansive glass walls create immersive spaces for meditation and reflection, seamlessly integrating nature into their design.
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Charred Wooden Shingles Enveloping A Tranquil Meditation Retreat in the Forest
Charred Wooden Shingles Enveloping A Tranquil Meditation Retreat in the Forest
Will Quintana
Surrounded by a serene forest, the tranquil retreat employs charred wooden shingles and expansive glass elements to create a harmonious space designed for meditation and reflection.
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Curvilinear Steel Forms and Transparent Glass Create A Memorial for Human Trafficking Awareness
Curvilinear Steel Forms and Transparent Glass Create A Memorial for Human Trafficking Awareness
Lucy andrea Flores villa, Wilhelmina Murillo hernandez, Sebastián Gómez garduño, Maricela Peñaflor santiago
Curvilinear steel forms and transparent glass converge to create a poignant memorial that embodies the struggle for human trafficking awareness and advocacy.
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Dark Dyed Concrete Wall Featuring Circular Urns Creates a Reflective Memorial Garden in Riga Forest
Dark Dyed Concrete Wall Featuring Circular Urns Creates a Reflective Memorial Garden in Riga Forest
Gustav Kragh-jacobsen, Erlend Lindstad
A dark dyed concrete wall with circular openings for urns defines a serene memorial garden in Riga Forest, inviting contemplation while harmonizing with the surrounding natural landscape.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Tranquil Meditation Retreat
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Create a Tranquil Meditation Retreat
Jayden Kenny, Zee Lim
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, this architecture achieves a harmonious blend of natural materials to create a serene sanctuary designed for meditation and reflection.
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Curvilinear Structure Crafted From Shou-Sugi-Ban Timber Overlooking Mývatn Lake
Curvilinear Structure Crafted From Shou-Sugi-Ban Timber Overlooking Mývatn Lake
Tamir Enkhtsatsral-hoever, Melissa Soh
Crafted with shou-sugi-ban timber, this curvilinear museum seamlessly integrates into the volcanic landscape of Mývatn, providing an immersive educational experience focused on the region's geological wonders.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Timber Elevation Create a Tranquil Meditation Retreat in Latvia
Charred Wooden Shingles and Timber Elevation Create a Tranquil Meditation Retreat in Latvia
Roberto De oliveira castro, Anya maria Recinos, Carlos miguel Enriquez
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and elevated timber construction, this Latvian retreat seamlessly integrates with its forested surroundings to create a serene space for meditation and reflection.
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Biophilic Design Emphasizing Elevated Plywood Canopies in Contemporary Meditation Space
Biophilic Design Emphasizing Elevated Plywood Canopies in Contemporary Meditation Space
Hervé Perraud, Célia Mazière
Elevated plywood canopies and transparent facades harmonize with the serene Norwegian forest, creating a contemplative space designed for meditation and personal reflection.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Serene Meditation Retreat in the Forest
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define a Serene Meditation Retreat in the Forest
Xena Kalouti, Khalid Jadallah
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design creates a harmonious retreat that seamlessly integrates with the forest, offering a tranquil space for meditation and reflection.
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Expanded Polystyrene Structure Blending With Natural Wood Elements for a Small Retreat
Expanded Polystyrene Structure Blending With Natural Wood Elements for a Small Retreat
Pascale Pierre, Marie Préaut, Nicolae Fugaru
Constructed from expanded polystyrene and natural wood, this compact retreat merges sustainability with modular design, providing a serene space for meditation amidst the forest.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Timber Framing Create Serenity in a Forest Retreat
Charred Wooden Shingles and Timber Framing Create Serenity in a Forest Retreat
Leonid Emdin
Crafted with charred wooden shingles and lightweight timber framing, this forest retreat is designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings while serving as a tranquil space for meditation and reflection.
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Conical Cabins with Larch Shingles for Meditative Retreats in the Forest
Conical Cabins with Larch Shingles for Meditative Retreats in the Forest
Mantas Maziliauskas, Gitana Stankienė, Povilas Šorys, Akvilė Norvilaitė
Crafted with conical larch shingle roofs and expansive skylights, these forest cabins provide serene meditation spaces that harmonize with their natural surroundings.
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MICROHOME

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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction
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Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

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Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
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The Architect’s Stair
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Final registration deadline 26 June 2025
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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
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Final registration deadline 9 July 2025
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Concrete Pavilion
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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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.
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Design affordable housing for Denver
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Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 17 July 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
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Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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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Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
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
Architecture for Children’s Development #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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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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