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Passive Design Featuring Corrugated Metal and Timber Integration for Compact Living

Shane Byrnes

Constructed with corrugated metal roofing and timber elements, this compact residence employs passive design principles to enhance sustainability while providing a functional living space.

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Integrating Recycled Timber Panels and Urban Agriculture in a Sustainable Mixed-Use Living Space

Integrating Recycled Timber Panels and Urban Agriculture in a Sustainable Mixed-Use Living Space

Garbis Salakian, Mert Aydin

Utilizing recycled timber panels and an integrated urban agriculture feature, the design creates a mixed-use living space that fosters community interaction and sustainability.

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Reconfigurable Living Spaces Featuring Moving Walls and Sustainable Materials in Compact Urban Design

Reconfigurable Living Spaces Featuring Moving Walls and Sustainable Materials in Compact Urban Design

yeonjung Eom, soo hyung Heo, hyosil Jang

Moving walls enable flexible space configurations within a compact urban environment, utilizing a blend of concrete, glass, and wood to create adaptable residential units tailored for diverse living needs.

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Living Green Wall and Reclaimed Oak in a Vertical Micro Residence

Jay Dragon

A living green wall enhances the facade while reclaimed oak flooring offers warmth in a compact, vertical residence designed for urban living in Chicago.

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Programmatic Furniture Optimizes Compact Living in Urban Residual Space

Víctor Lobos, Daniela Meyer, Ana Canessa

Centered on the integration of programmatic furniture within a compact footprint, the residence utilizes its three-meter width to create a dynamic living environment that efficiently addresses urban space constraints.

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Charred Wood Shingles and Composite Design in a Transportable Living Unit

Angelo Bucci, Luca Giuliano, Francesca Caramanico

Utilizing charred wood shingles and a composite structure, this transportable living unit redefines flexibility and sustainability for modern nomadic lifestyles.

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Transformable Plywood Partitioning in Compact Urban Living Solutions

Transformable Plywood Partitioning in Compact Urban Living Solutions

Ye eun Kim, Si young Yang

The innovative rotating plywood partition transforms living spaces in a compact urban environment, allowing for adaptable residential functions in response to diverse user needs.

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Conic Wooden Structures with Circular Layouts for Quiet Reflection

Conic Wooden Structures with Circular Layouts for Quiet Reflection

Jianfeng Wang, Pietro Canova, Martina Dal pont, Junhui Gong

Constructed with conic wooden forms and a circular layout, the design offers a harmonious space for meditation and contemplation within the serene Latvian forest.

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Glulam Frame Surrounded by Nature in a Compact off-Grid Living Space

Josh Taplin

Constructed with a glulam frame and integrating advanced solar energy and rainwater harvesting systems, this microhome offers a self-sufficient living environment designed for both comfort and sustainability.

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Vertical Living Spaces with Smart Algae Curtain and Plywood Features

Muhammad aqil Mohd amran, Muhammad haziq Yahya, Nafisah Ezam

Incorporating a smart algae curtain and compact vertical furniture, the design offers flexible living environments for young professionals navigating the challenges of urban housing.

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Eco-Conscious Architecture with Undulating Roof and Passive Design

Eco-Conscious Architecture with Undulating Roof and Passive Design

Jean Paul El Hachem

The facility integrates natural light and sustainable materials to create a flexible community space that supports interaction and engagement.

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Olive Grove Retreat with Natural Fluidity

Olive Grove Retreat with Natural Fluidity

Henrique Giovani Canan, Maria Fernanda Del Giovannino De Oliveira, Lia Balassiano Strosberg, Gabriela Tiely Barros Giotoku

The design uses terraced landscapes to connect with the surrounding olive groves, creating a peaceful guest retreat that balances sustainability, community interaction, and everyday comfort.

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A Modular Reading Pavilion Balancing Solitude and Interaction

A Modular Reading Pavilion Balancing Solitude and Interaction

Edda Meinertz Jakob Albrecht

The integration of nine modular wooden boxes forms a serene inner dome that offers a versatile reading space, balancing private retreat with community interaction.

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An Educational Center of Crossed Horizons

An Educational Center of Crossed Horizons

Frederic Champagne, Bao Tram Quach

Light-colored sand and pinkish hues define an educational facility that merges porous walls with the natural landscape of a wetland, promoting biodiversity while enhancing visitor engagement.

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Community-Centric Design Featuring Eco-Friendly Photovoltaics and Traditional Azulejos

Community-Centric Design Featuring Eco-Friendly Photovoltaics and Traditional Azulejos

Patryk Włodarczyk

Incorporating traditional azulejos and sustainable photovoltaic panels, the facility fosters community interaction among elderly residents through thoughtfully designed spaces that blend functionality with regional cultural elements.

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Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

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A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

Sadyr Khabukhayev, Raikhan Seilova

Located within a uniform residential landscape in the United Arab Emirates, the design introduces a contemporary response to the region’s repetitive built environment. It proposes a modular residential typology that accommodates changing household needs while engaging with its environmental and social context.

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A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

Shiyen Wu, Jun-han Huang, Pei-shan Chen, Chun-teng Lin

Constructed with charred wooden shingles and enhanced by biophilic green walls, the design integrates residential and commercial spaces to promote community interaction within an urban setting.

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An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

Menno Joop Johan Smit

Constructed with modular cross-laminated timber panels and green roof systems, the design establishes a contemporary urban hub that supports intergenerational living and promotes social cohesion.

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Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize

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Pavilion Atlas 2026

Design a story of your country

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Prize Monetary award

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Final registration deadline 16 September 2026

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Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Design a slow-living restaurant in Portugal

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Prize Monetary award

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Advance registration deadline 23 September 2026

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New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Design a New Riverfront Market in Rochester, New York

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Prize Monetary award

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Advance registration deadline 7 October 2026

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Valli Wine Tasting Room

Design a wine tasting room in Italy

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Prize Monetary award

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Advance registration deadline 8 October 2026

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The Quiet Tower

Design an observation tower in Latvia

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Prize Monetary award

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Advance registration deadline 15 October 2026

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Vancouver Tall Challenge

Design the future of Vancouver’s skyline

Building higher downtown ideas COMPETITION

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Final registration deadline 29 October 2026

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The Oak Moon Pavilion

Design a yoga pavilion in Italy

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Advance registration deadline 5 November 2026

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Underbridge #2

Design housing in underutilized bridge spaces

Affordable Housing Edition #20 ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award

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Final registration deadline 17 September 2026

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Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize

100,000€ Prize / 2026 ideas COMPETITION

Prize 100,000 €

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Final registration deadline 23 September 2026

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The Architect's Chair

Take a seat and make a statement!

Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award + Exhibition at Stockholm Furniture Fair

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Advance registration deadline 24 September 2026

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MICROHOME 2026

Design a new concept of small-scale home and share a prize fund of 100,000€

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #11 ideas COMPETITION

Prize 100,000 €

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Final registration deadline 30 September 2026

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Kinderspace

Design a kindergarten of tomorrow

Architecture for Children’s Development #4 ideas COMPETITION

Prize Monetary award

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Final registration deadline 28 October 2026

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Museum of Emotions

Use architecture to create different emotional states

Edition #9 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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Advance registration deadline 12 November 2026

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Search results for: “Space-saving”

10 projects found:

Passive Design Featuring Corrugated Metal and Timber Integration for Compact Living

Integrating Recycled Timber Panels and Urban Agriculture in a Sustainable Mixed-Use Living Space

Reconfigurable Living Spaces Featuring Moving Walls and Sustainable Materials in Compact Urban Design

Living Green Wall and Reclaimed Oak in a Vertical Micro Residence

Programmatic Furniture Optimizes Compact Living in Urban Residual Space

Charred Wood Shingles and Composite Design in a Transportable Living Unit

Transformable Plywood Partitioning in Compact Urban Living Solutions

Conic Wooden Structures with Circular Layouts for Quiet Reflection

Glulam Frame Surrounded by Nature in a Compact off-Grid Living Space

Vertical Living Spaces with Smart Algae Curtain and Plywood Features

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An Educational Center of Crossed Horizons

Community-Centric Design Featuring Eco-Friendly Photovoltaics and Traditional Azulejos

Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

A Modular Villa Inspired by a Traditional Game

A Multi-Use High-Rise with Charred Timber Shingles and Vertical Gardens

An Urban Community Hub with Modular Wood and Integrated Green Roofs

Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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Featured architecture competitions

Pavilion Atlas 2026

The Architect's Chair

MICROHOME 2026

New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Vancouver Tall Challenge

Underbridge #2

Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Valli Wine Tasting Room

The Quiet Tower

Kinderspace

The Oak Moon Pavilion

Museum of Emotions

Open architecture competitions

Pavilion Atlas 2026

Portugal Long Table Restaurant

New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Valli Wine Tasting Room

The Quiet Tower

Vancouver Tall Challenge

The Oak Moon Pavilion

Recurring architecture competitions

Underbridge #2

The Architect's Chair

MICROHOME 2026

Kinderspace

Museum of Emotions

Invitations-only architecture competitions

Manila Bay Central Park Challenge

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Designing in Extreme Environments - Lessons from Antarctica

Architecture as a Political and Social Act

Architecture on Water

Rethinking Architecture in a Changing World

Shaping the Future: Transparency, Technology, and Jahn’s Vision Ahead

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