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Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Efficiency in a Metropolitan Living Community

Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Efficiency in a Metropolitan Living Community

Stefan Snedeker, Alejandro Salas, Pedro Duarte

Emphasizing sustainability through charred wooden shingles and expansive green roofs, this urban community seamlessly blends functionality with environmental sensitivity, creating adaptable living spaces in the heart of London.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Efficiency in a Minimalist Retreat Design

Charred Wooden Shingles and Solar Efficiency in a Minimalist Retreat Design

Khrystyna Karkhut

Incorporating charred wooden shingles alongside solar energy solutions, the design creates a harmonious retreat that emphasizes sustainability and connection to nature, all while providing a tranquil escape for its inhabitants.

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Charred Wood Cladding and Solar Efficiency in a Serene Wellness Retreat

Charred Wood Cladding and Solar Efficiency in a Serene Wellness Retreat

Ji hoon Hong

Constructed with charred wood cladding and enhanced by solar panels, this cabin merges sustainable materials with a design that fosters mindfulness and well-being, serving as a tranquil retreat for yoga and meditation.

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The Architect’s
Stair

The Architect’s Stair

Take a step and make a statement!

Take a step and make a statement! Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION

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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 17 July 2025

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Mujassam Watan
Urban Sculpture Challenge

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €

50,000 € PRIZE project COMPETITION

Prize 50,000 € + Potential realisation

Eligibility Open to all

Final registration deadline 24 July 2025

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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 €

Eligibility Open to all

Final registration deadline 11 September 2025

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The Architect’s
Stair

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The Architect’s Stair

Take a step and make a statement!

Take a step and make a statement! Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award

Eligibility Open to all

Final registration deadline 26 June 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

Final registration deadline 9 July 2025

Concrete
Pavilion

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Concrete Pavilion

Design a concrete pavilion

Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award

Eligibility Open to all

Final registration deadline 9 July 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

Final registration deadline 10 July 2025

Denver Affordable Housing Challenge

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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge

Design affordable housing for Denver

Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award

Eligibility Open to all

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

Prize Monetary award

Eligibility Open to all

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

ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award

Eligibility Open to all

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

project COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award

Eligibility Open to all

Final registration deadline 24 July 2025

Kinderspace

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Kinderspace

Design a kindergarten of tomorrow

Architecture for Children’s Development #3 ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award

Eligibility Open to all

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

Eligibility Open to all

Final registration deadline 10 September 2025

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