Incorporating perforated solar shading and durable limestone facades, the design facilitates a harmonious blend of communal living and privacy, tailored for multi-family use in the UAE's unique environment.
Lattice screens filter daylight through a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, enhancing a family residence designed with concrete and natural stone, promoting sustainable living in Andalusia.
Cross Laminated Timber structures integrate affordable housing with vibrant rooftop gardens along Parisian boulevards, creating a dynamic urban environment that enhances community interaction.
A geothermal heating system and a facade of locally sourced basalt define a tower that serves as a cultural landmark and observation point within Iceland's unique landscape.
Incorporating charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design creates a cohesive community space that fosters interaction while emphasizing sustainability.
A glass viewing platform extends over a dramatic fissure, complemented by sustainably sourced wood and corten steel, creating a visitor center that enhances interactions with the unique geological landscape.
The use of charred timber cladding and a modular pathway system creates a seamless integration of the structure with its natural surroundings, fostering an interactive visitor experience within the educational and recreational spaces.
The C-shaped structure, characterized by its use of XLAM panels and natural wood elements, offers a compact yet versatile living space designed to harmonize with its surroundings.
With basalt cladding and an ETFE membrane roof that captures natural light, the design creates a productive greenhouse and educational space that harmonizes with the landscape around Hverfjall.
Built as a series of cross-shaped wooden chalets that harness solar orientation, the design uniquely integrates warm interiors with traditional craftsmanship to create an immersive guest experience in Italy’s rich winemaking landscape.
Utilizing charred timber and hempcrete, the design creates a compact dwelling focused on sustainability and energy efficiency, serving as a model for eco-friendly living solutions.
Constructed with modular systems and insulated concrete panels, the design fosters community interaction within integrated green spaces, providing a sustainable solution for urban living.
Timbercrete construction and a cantilevered base enhance the sleeping pod's integration into the Vale de Moses landscape, offering expansive valley views while providing a private retreat for relaxation and mindfulness.
The integration of a green concrete tower with dynamic pathways connects visitors to the Kvennagjá and Karlagjá caves, creating a unique exploration experience in the Icelandic landscape.
Using charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design creates a visually cohesive and sustainable mixed-use space that emphasizes community interaction and environmental responsibility.
Utilizing a cloud fisher system to capture atmospheric moisture and framed by laminated wood, the tower serves as an observatory within a unique volcanic landscape, blending sustainability with functionality.
Utilizing vitrified roofs and recycled concrete, the design creates a sustainable community space that incorporates greenhouses and multifunctional areas, promoting local engagement and education in agriculture.
Constructed with gabion walls and locally sourced wood, the design serves as a series of sustainable sleeping pods, thoughtfully integrated into a hillside landscape at risk of landslides.
Crafted from granite and cast iron, the columbarium integrates seamlessly into a woodland setting, offering reflective spaces for remembrance within a community-oriented layout.
Incorporating lava rock cladding and a wood lattice structure, the center leverages geothermal energy to blend seamlessly with the volcanic landscape while providing educational resources for visitors.
With a design that utilizes stacked roofs to create unobstructed jungle views, this wooden retreat fosters a close connection to nature while providing essential shelter and spaces for relaxation and meditation.
Crafted with natural brown tones and a focus on simplicity, the hut integrates into the Cambodian landscape, offering a serene retreat for reflection and relaxation.
Elevated on stilts, the structure utilizes cross-laminated timber panels and translucent surfaces to create a harmonious integration with the surrounding environment, serving as a serene space for meditation and reflection.
A central tree anchors a gabled cabin designed for relaxation and self-discovery, while cross ventilation and sustainable wood construction enhance the connection with nature.
The proposal examines a visitor-oriented facility situated within a natural park landscape, designed to accommodate both recreational and educational functions. The study considers how spatial organization, vertical circulation, and cultural elements can enhance the visitor experience while addressing operational needs such as security and staff requirements.
The undulating roof structure, supported by wooden elements and complemented by a reflection garden featuring preserved mature trees, creates a contemplative memorial space honoring the lives lost during the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Incorporating a double-skin facade of translucent polycarbonate and locally sourced timber, the structure harmonizes with the volcanic landscape while providing essential facilities for winter recreation.
Maria Turcu,Mihai Mitrică,Alina Măldărescu,Alina Lixeanu
Incorporating vertical gardens and green façades, the design enhances urban connectivity and sustainability while providing multi-functional spaces for offices and public interaction.
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #9ideas COMPETITIONSILENT 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
Advance registration deadline 12 November 2026
Open architecture competitions
Closest deadline first
Project competitions first
Selected winning projects have the potential to be constructed
Ideas competitions
Experimental competitions with the focus on pushing the boundaries of creativity
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Edition #9ideas COMPETITIONSILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Only participants selected and invited by Buildner can enter these closed competitions. To be considered for future opportunities, please set up your account on Architects' Network Plus.