Cantilevered glass integrates seamlessly with natural slate and native landscaping, creating a contemporary residence that prioritizes light and spatial connection for modern living.
Curvilinear forms and a U-profiled glass facade define a sustainable lodge that integrates earth-sheltered construction with communal spaces for skiers.
Constructed with a gently sloped walkway of timber and large glass panels, this lakeside observation platform seamlessly integrates into its environment, offering an immersive experience for wildlife enthusiasts.
With a roof shaped like a leaf and constructed using timber screens, the design provides a serene retreat that promotes meditation while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding nature.
With a focus on double tempered glass and a metal cladding system, the design creates a flexible exhibition space that engages visitors while respecting the harsh climate of Iceland's Myvatn region.
Set against the backdrop of Al Wathba's wetlands, the visitor center features floating canopies and a pivot shutter system that blends transparency and functionality, providing an immersive space for community engagement and education about the local ecosystem.
Constructed with a wigwam-inspired shape and advanced goat wool insulation, this microhome utilizes rainwater recycling to promote sustainability while providing cozy year-round living near Lake Ontario.
With a green roof that merges with the volcanic landscape and the use of reclaimed wood framing, the design enhances the visitor experience while providing essential amenities in the Hverfjall region of Iceland.
Tempered glass facades provide panoramic views of Iceland’s volcanic landscape, while concrete and geotextile materials enhance durability and sustainability in a community-focused coffee shop designed for education and relaxation.
The structure's unique design, inspired by the form of a flamingo wing and constructed with a weathering steel frame, provides an educational visitor center that integrates seamlessly with the Al Wathba Wetlands while promoting ecological awareness.
Constructed with charred wood and expansive tempered glass, the residence integrates private family spaces within a multifunctional layout, emphasizing both sustainability and modern living.
The design employs modular circular forms of cast concrete and expansive glass to create a seamless interaction with the desert landscape, offering luxury accommodations that highlight sustainability and regional context.
Nestled within Iceland's dramatic landscape, a mobile guesthouse constructed from tempered glass and steel incorporates renewable energy solutions to provide an immersive experience in nature.
A striking facade of pink glass and metal pylons complements the strategic circulation design of a multi-level space dedicated to commercial functions.
Constructed with a butterfly roof that supports a green landscape and utilizes insulated glazing, the structure serves as an educational hub focused on environmental awareness and community engagement.
Wayne Guy,Constantina Tsetsos,Peter Gillis,Arash Pakzad
Constructed from locally sourced basalt and incorporating geothermal heating, the observation tower enhances community interaction while offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
A central deciduous tree framed by sheltered courtyards and insulated masonry walls provides a serene setting for reflection and remembrance in a dedicated columbarium.
Mariana agustina Castiglione,Nazareno luis Navone,Carolina Lopez presas,Florencia Zamalloa
Curvilinear forms shaped by cross-laminated timber panels evoke the surrounding volcanic landscape, creating a harmonious space that serves as a community coffee shop.
Constructed as a crater and utilizing tempered glass for immersive 360° projections, the cultural center invites visitors to engage with cinema and art within Iceland's distinctive volcanic landscape.
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.