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Charnel House With Reinforced Concrete and Natural Stone Connecting Life and Memory
Charnel House With Reinforced Concrete and Natural Stone Connecting Life and Memory
Beijia Li, Yufeng Liao, Yingshi Jia, Chuyue Zhang
Employing reinforced concrete and natural stone to create a serene journey through space, the design thoughtfully integrates modular elements and landscaped pathways to foster contemplation and remembrance within a contemporary memorial setting.
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Memorial space featuring regional limestone and a suspended red metal ring for reflection and connection to nature
Memorial space featuring regional limestone and a suspended red metal ring for reflection and connection to nature
Tim Griffin, Nate Hulse, Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Landis
This thoughtfully designed memorial space combines the warmth of regional limestone with a suspended red metal ring, inviting visitors to engage in quiet reflection amid a serene landscape anchored by a central linden tree.
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Reflective Glass Pyramid With Automated Systems and Sustainable Features for Urban Meditation
Reflective Glass Pyramid With Automated Systems and Sustainable Features for Urban Meditation
Ramiro jose Cruz flores, I chen Su, Stirena Rossy Tamariska, Ken-Han Yu
Constructed with a unique pyramidal shape and reflective glass façade, this urban sanctuary integrates automated systems and sustainable practices to create a tranquil space for meditation and reflection.
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Spiral Observation Tower Featuring Transparent Glass and Sustainable Timber Elements
Spiral Observation Tower Featuring Transparent Glass and Sustainable Timber Elements
Pedro pablo Cordovez, Jorge Mancilla
Elevating the visitor experience through a continuous spiral pathway crafted from sustainable timber and transparent glass, this coastal observation tower serves as both a reflective landmark and a functional lighthouse.
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Meditative Retreat Crafted From Charred Wooden Shingles and Sustainable Timber
Meditative Retreat Crafted From Charred Wooden Shingles and Sustainable Timber
Giuseppe Vultaggio
Crafted from charred wooden shingles and sustainable timber, this linear retreat seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings to provide a tranquil space for meditation and reflection.
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Rammed Earth and Corten Steel Create Reflective Remembrance Spaces in Nature
Rammed Earth and Corten Steel Create Reflective Remembrance Spaces in Nature
Chiarini Claudio
Using rammed earth and Corten steel, the design creates immersive, reflective spaces that harmonize with the surrounding nature, serving as a meaningful memorial for remembrance and contemplation.
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Suspended Stones and Local Timber Create a Tranquil Meditation Retreat
Suspended Stones and Local Timber Create a Tranquil Meditation Retreat
Gene Miao
Suspended stones hover gracefully within a framework of local timber, creating a meditative haven that fosters reflection and tranquility amidst the natural landscape.
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Volcanic Stone And Metal Framework Integrated With Cantilevered Viewing Platforms
Volcanic Stone And Metal Framework Integrated With Cantilevered Viewing Platforms
Alex Touayev, Léa Salamé
Cantilevered viewing platforms made of metal and volcanic stone offer a unique perspective of the surrounding fault line, creating an engaging public space that invites exploration and contemplation within the dramatic Icelandic landscape.
iceland viewpoint public space exploration geology interaction community pathways contemplation nature
Charred Wood Shingles and Polycarbonate Roofs Create Engaging Community Living Space
Charred Wood Shingles and Polycarbonate Roofs Create Engaging Community Living Space
Kesra Mansuri, Inana Abdulli, Mehmet Sevin
With a rotating polycarbonate roof and operable walls crafted from Latvian timber, this distinctive communal living space embraces natural light and connection to nature while fostering community engagement.
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The Architect’s Stair

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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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Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

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Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €
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Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
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Final registration deadline 11 September 2025
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The Architect’s Stair
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The Architect’s Stair
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Final registration deadline 26 June 2025
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
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Hospice - Home for the Terminally ill
Design a safe and supportive space to those struggling with a terminal illness
Edition #5 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 10,000 €
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Final registration deadline 9 July 2025
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Concrete Pavilion
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 9 July 2025
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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.
Prize Monetary award
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Design affordable housing for Denver
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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
Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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
ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
Howard Waterfall Retreat
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Howard Waterfall Retreat
Design a house near an iconic waterfall in the USA
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Prize Monetary award
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Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
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Kinderspace
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Kinderspace
Design a kindergarten of tomorrow
Architecture for Children’s Development #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
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
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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