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Glazed Living Spaces with Lamellar Beams Overlooking Lake Gardens
Glazed Living Spaces with Lamellar Beams Overlooking Lake Gardens
Stefano Piccinini, Simona Alesi
A non-linear roofing design frames panoramic lake views while spacious, glazed living areas merge with landscaped gardens, supporting both artistic creation and residential comfort.
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Corten Steel Facade and Optical Fiber Integration Create a Community Hub in Rome
Corten Steel Facade and Optical Fiber Integration Create a Community Hub in Rome
SHIR YEE SUN, HUI NERN VOO
Incorporating a CORTEN steel facade and optical fiber concrete features, the architectural design serves as a multifunctional community hub in the heart of Rome, fostering engagement through its dynamic spatial configurations and sustainable materials.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Walls Create a Harmonious Coastal Residence
Charred Wooden Shingles and Expansive Glass Walls Create a Harmonious Coastal Residence
Carlos E Hernandez
With charred wooden shingles enveloping expansive glass walls, this coastal residence integrates sustainable materials to enhance the connection between indoor living and the natural landscape.
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Modular Living Spaces Enhanced by Kingspan Facades and Canyon Cooper Cladding
Modular Living Spaces Enhanced by Kingspan Facades and Canyon Cooper Cladding
Sergiy Ilchenko, Anna Ilchenko, Oleksii Bilobrovets, Olena Ilnytska
Utilizing Kingspan facades and Canyon Cooper cladding, the modular living spaces are designed for efficient micro-living, seamlessly blending sustainability with modern functionality.
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Optimizing Natural Light Through Petal-Form Structures and Thermal Mass Techniques
Optimizing Natural Light Through Petal-Form Structures and Thermal Mass Techniques
Theo Sebastian Clarke, Cheung Hong Ivan Hung
Utilizing a petal-form structure and advanced thermal mass techniques, the design maximizes natural light and airflow, creating an adaptable residential space suited for the challenges of a desert environment.
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Turf Roofs and Dark Wood Retreats Designed for Northern Lights Viewing
Turf Roofs and Dark Wood Retreats Designed for Northern Lights Viewing
Jianfeng Liu, Bo Li, Zhen Zhang, Lutao Gao
Turf roofs and dark wooden structures create a seamless blend with the Icelandic landscape, providing visitors a warm, sustainable retreat that prioritizes Northern Lights observation.
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Transparent Acrylic Pavilion Supported by Red Steel Columns for Cultural Engagement
Transparent Acrylic Pavilion Supported by Red Steel Columns for Cultural Engagement
Nikola Ilic
Elevated on red steel columns, a transparent acrylic structure serves as an interactive cultural pavilion that immerses visitors in the narratives of Kosovo's diverse heritage through virtual reality experiences.
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Prefabricated Steel Framework with Circular Design Enhances Compact Urban Living
Prefabricated Steel Framework with Circular Design Enhances Compact Urban Living
Edoardo Montevidoni, Alessandro Liberati
Utilizing a prefabricated steel framework and a circular layout, this compact dwelling promotes efficient urban living while integrating essential utility systems for modern residents.
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Interplay of Light and Shadow with Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in Sustainable Residential Design
Interplay of Light and Shadow with Cross-Laminated Timber Panels in Sustainable Residential Design
Rafael De Giles Gonzalez
The careful integration of cross-laminated timber panels and strategically placed slatted screens fosters a dynamic relationship between light and shadow in a residential environment designed for sustainable living.
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Perforated Clay Bricks and Sustainable Airflow Define a Modern Family Dwelling
Perforated Clay Bricks and Sustainable Airflow Define a Modern Family Dwelling
Hesham Khalil Shaaban Kahlil, Rewan Hesham Khalil Shaaban
Utilizing perforated clay bricks and a strategically integrated wind tower, this modern family dwelling fosters natural airflow while seamlessly blending communal and private living spaces.
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A Geometric Installation for Desert Reflection
A Geometric Installation for Desert Reflection
Marco Tosone
Set within a remote desert landscape, the installation engages with the surrounding geology through a restrained formal language and material palette. It is conceived as a space for reflection and observation, where geometric structures frame the vastness of the environment.
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A Platform for Observation, Circulation, and Gathering
A Platform for Observation, Circulation, and Gathering
Hadi Koohihabibi, Pariya Shahbazi, Parsa Kavosi, Kimia Salimzadeh
Located in a small urban center adjacent to open landscape, the structure supports both elevated viewing and pedestrian circulation across its site. Designed to enhance public engagement, it responds to local context through its spatial configuration and material logic.
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A Guidepost for Community and Contextual Engagement

A Guidepost for Community and Contextual Engagement
Shuyang Fang Tianjian Cheng
Positioned within the prairie landscape of De Smet, the structure functions as a vertical marker that combines public utility with cultural reference. Its design responds to local narratives and environmental conditions, offering spaces for observation, orientation, and gathering.
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

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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.
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A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber
A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber
Franco Ghilardi
Wrapped in charred wooden shingles and built from cross-laminated timber, this community spa blends wellness, sustainability, and landscape-driven design in a remote Icelandic setting.
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A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids
A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids
Wilson Lopes Do Nascimento Junior, Valerio Ziantoni, Gabriela Vitória Carvalho, João Pedro Pina
The design addresses the challenges of desert living by integrating sustainable strategies that support self-sufficiency and environmental resilience. Emphasizing resource efficiency and ecological balance, the project highlights the relationship between built form and natural systems in a harsh environment.
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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation
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A Split-Level Shelter for Arctic Living
A Split-Level Shelter for Arctic Living
Pietro Cipolletta, Marco Caporaletti
Set within Iceland’s remote and rugged landscape, the design explores the relationship between built form and natural environment. It prioritizes ecological sensitivity and spatial adaptability, offering a retreat that accommodates both communal and private use across changing seasonal conditions.
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A Modular System for off-Grid Communal Living
A Modular System for off-Grid Communal Living
Paolo Dolceamore, Omar Cicci, Federico Andrea Iannarone, Matteo Dossetto
Designed to respond to the demands of remote habitation, the work addresses housing flexibility within Iceland’s variable climatic and geographic conditions. It considers ecological performance, spatial adaptability, and modular construction as key factors in supporting off-grid living for a diverse user base.
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The Triangular Retreat for Harsh Climates
The Triangular Retreat for Harsh Climates
Hubert Pierre Olivier Charlaix, Mathieu Henri Pierre Nouhen
Situated in a remote and climatically challenging environment, the design responds to the need for shelter and communal space within a rugged natural landscape. The approach reflects regional building traditions while addressing functional requirements for comfort and protection.
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The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000
The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000
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MICROHOME

MICROHOME
Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction
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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
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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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Advance registration deadline 10 September 2025
Concrete Pavilion
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
AIA (American Institute of Architects) invites you to design affordable housing in Denver
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition ideas COMPETITION
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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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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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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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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
Design a safe and supportive space to those struggling with a terminal illness
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Kinderspace
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Kinderspace
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