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Cross-Laminated Timber Pods Integrating Playful Swings for Engaging Outdoor Reading Spaces

Cross-Laminated Timber Pods Integrating Playful Swings for Engaging Outdoor Reading Spaces

Michelle Mack

With cross-laminated timber pods incorporating swings for active engagement, the design creates an inviting outdoor area that fosters a love for reading among users of all ages.

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Cocoon-Like Retreat Crafted from Lattice Framework and Translucent Glass in a Forest Setting

Cocoon-Like Retreat Crafted from Lattice Framework and Translucent Glass in a Forest Setting

Shania Salsabila, Joshua Michael sihasale, Jason Joel ciptawijaya

Crafted with a lattice framework and translucent glass, this elevated retreat seamlessly integrates into its forest surroundings, providing a serene space for meditation and reflection.

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Curvilinear Spaces That Capture Light and Airflow

Curvilinear Spaces That Capture Light and Airflow

Eric Miller

Curvilinear forms and thoughtfully positioned openings enhance natural light and airflow in a space designed for habitation and connection with the surrounding environment.

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Curved Steel Structure with Kinetic Polycarbonate Panels Enhancing Community Connection

Curved Steel Structure with Kinetic Polycarbonate Panels Enhancing Community Connection

Matthew Pultorak, Pouya Zhand

The curved steel structure, enhanced by kinetic polycarbonate panels that sway in the wind, serves as a community gathering place, celebrating Latvian culture and the traditions of the summer solstice.

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Water Collection Structure Elevated Among Pine Trees

Water Collection Structure Elevated Among Pine Trees

Santiago Esquivel, Yael Gonzalez

Elevated among pine trees, a yoga house integrates rainwater collection and wooden structures, providing a tranquil space for mindfulness and practice.

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Petal-Inspired Peaks Blending with Mountainous Terrain

Petal-Inspired Peaks Blending with Mountainous Terrain

Alejandro Carreras

Drawing from the natural forms of flowers, the structure's petal-inspired peaks seamlessly integrate with the mountainous landscape of northern Portugal to create a functional space that emphasizes ecological harmony and local topography.

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Suspended Timber Pavilion Enveloped in Nature’s Layers

Chi chun Choi

Constructed using modular timber and suspended elements, the pavilion offers a dynamic experience in nature while serving as an educational space for visitors to engage with local flora and the history of timber.

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Exploring Nature Through Wooden Pillars and Organic Pathways

Exploring Nature Through Wooden Pillars and Organic Pathways

Yoichiro Hayashi

Emphasizing its wooden pillars and organic pathways, the observation tower invites visitors to engage with the natural landscape of Kemeri National Park while providing elevated views of the surrounding environment.

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Floating Cabins with Eco-Rocket Stoves and Rainwater Harvesting for Mindful Retreats

Floating Cabins with Eco-Rocket Stoves and Rainwater Harvesting for Mindful Retreats

Joanna Targowicz, Mateusz Binkowski

Equipped with eco-rocket stoves and a rainwater harvesting system, the floating cabins offer a sustainable retreat designed for meditation and deep connection with nature.

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Thatched Roof over a Wildlife Garden with Gulam Pillars

Thatched Roof over a Wildlife Garden with Gulam Pillars

Erik Heiman

A natural thatched roof coupled with solid Gulam wood pillars creates a unique environment that seamlessly integrates an exotic garden with wildlife, allowing visitors to engage with nature in a dedicated exhibition space.

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Triangular Platforms with Wooden Shingles Overlooking Wildlife Habitat

Triangular Platforms with Wooden Shingles Overlooking Wildlife Habitat

Marie Nicolazzi, François Guyon

With triangular viewing platforms crafted from wooden shingles, the structure harmonizes with its natural surroundings while serving as an observatory for wildlife in the North Latvia Biosphere Reserve.

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Colored Glass Plates Enhancing Natural Light for Meditation Retreat

Colored Glass Plates Enhancing Natural Light for Meditation Retreat

Youngji Lee

Suspended colored glass plates filter light into a tranquil space designed for meditation, creating an immersive environment that integrates seamlessly with its natural surroundings.

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Resilient Reflection in Polished Concrete and Stainless Steel

Resilient Reflection in Polished Concrete and Stainless Steel

Nejc Rožič gorjup

A central tree, symbolizing resilience, rests amidst polished concrete and stainless steel elements in a reflective meadow designed for communal remembrance of genocide victims.

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Sculpted Oak Elements Embrace Sitka Spruce Pavilion for Contemplative Learning

Patrick Clarkson, Daniel Holman

Crafted using locally sourced Sitka Spruce and complemented by sculpted oak elements, the pavilion offers a tranquil space for contemplation and community engagement within the historical context of Bute Park.

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A Tropical Stacked-Roof Structure Promoting Views in a Forest Setting

A Tropical Stacked-Roof Structure Promoting Views in a Forest Setting

Kenan Vatrenjak

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.

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A Compact Hideout Dwelling for Retreat Living

A Compact Hideout Dwelling for Retreat Living

Abel Laki, Julia Gunther, Eszter Reti

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.

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A Meditation Cabin with CLT Panels and Translucent Surfaces

A Meditation Cabin with CLT Panels and Translucent Surfaces

Neel Patel

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.

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A Sustainable Retreat with a Central Tree and Gabled Roof Structure

A Sustainable Retreat with a Central Tree and Gabled Roof Structure

Javier Anzueto Busto, María Arriola Flesch

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.

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A Visitor Facility with a Vertical Observation Tower

A Visitor Facility with a Vertical Observation Tower

Max Fabris

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.

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A Circular Reflection Memorial with Preserved Trees

A Circular Reflection Memorial with Preserved Trees

Jordan Felber

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.

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A Double-Skin Cubic Structure Featuring Translucent Polycarbonate and Local Timber

A Double-Skin Cubic Structure Featuring Translucent Polycarbonate and Local Timber

Jiansong Yuan, Xiaotong Ni

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.

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An Adaptive Mixed-Use Complex with Integrated Greenhouse Facades

An Adaptive Mixed-Use Complex with Integrated Greenhouse Facades

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.

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Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Design a slow-living restaurant in Portugal

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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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Advance registration deadline 8 October 2026

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The Quiet Tower

Design an observation tower in Latvia

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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

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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

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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

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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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14 projects found:

Cross-Laminated Timber Pods Integrating Playful Swings for Engaging Outdoor Reading Spaces

Cocoon-Like Retreat Crafted from Lattice Framework and Translucent Glass in a Forest Setting

Curvilinear Spaces That Capture Light and Airflow

Curved Steel Structure with Kinetic Polycarbonate Panels Enhancing Community Connection

Water Collection Structure Elevated Among Pine Trees

Petal-Inspired Peaks Blending with Mountainous Terrain

Suspended Timber Pavilion Enveloped in Nature’s Layers

Exploring Nature Through Wooden Pillars and Organic Pathways

Floating Cabins with Eco-Rocket Stoves and Rainwater Harvesting for Mindful Retreats

Thatched Roof over a Wildlife Garden with Gulam Pillars

Triangular Platforms with Wooden Shingles Overlooking Wildlife Habitat

Colored Glass Plates Enhancing Natural Light for Meditation Retreat

Resilient Reflection in Polished Concrete and Stainless Steel

Sculpted Oak Elements Embrace Sitka Spruce Pavilion for Contemplative Learning

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A Sustainable Retreat with a Central Tree and Gabled Roof Structure

A Visitor Facility with a Vertical Observation Tower

Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

A Circular Reflection Memorial with Preserved Trees

A Double-Skin Cubic Structure Featuring Translucent Polycarbonate and Local Timber

An Adaptive Mixed-Use Complex with Integrated Greenhouse Facades

Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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New York High Falls Riverfront Market

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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

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