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Curvilinear Memorial Wall With Indigenous Flora and Natural Stone Integration Reflecting Life's Transitions
Curvilinear Memorial Wall With Indigenous Flora and Natural Stone Integration Reflecting Life's Transitions
Jo Janssen, Maud van Oerle, Floor Verhaak, Mingyu Kim
Curvilinear walls crafted from durable concrete seamlessly integrate with indigenous flora and natural stone, creating a contemplative memorial space that honors the cycle of life and death.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Create Community Hub for Social Interaction
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Create Community Hub for Social Interaction
Claudio Galletti
Utilizing charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels, the design captures a harmonious blend of warmth and sustainability, serving as a versatile community hub that fosters social connections.
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Embracing Natural Stone and Glass Facades Within a Spiraled Sanctuary for Spiritual Reflection
Embracing Natural Stone and Glass Facades Within a Spiraled Sanctuary for Spiritual Reflection
Junlin Li, Zeqi Zheng
Elevating spiritual practice, the residence incorporates natural stone and expansive glass facades within a thoughtfully spiraled layout, creating a harmonious environment for meditation and reflection near the Chharu Temple.
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Vertical Living Space Embracing Natural Light and Concrete Elements by the Lake
Vertical Living Space Embracing Natural Light and Concrete Elements by the Lake
Vanesa Abadi
Towering above a tranquil lakeside, this residence seamlessly integrates large glass panels and warm timber accents to create a private sanctuary ideal for a writer's creative retreat.
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Circular Design Featuring Charred Wood And Reinforced Concrete Nestled In A Natural Landscape
Circular Design Featuring Charred Wood And Reinforced Concrete Nestled In A Natural Landscape
Ji hyun Kim, bohyun kim
Nestled within a serene landscape, the carefully crafted circular structure combines charred wood and reinforced concrete to enhance light play, fostering a tranquil environment for couples to connect and reflect.
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Adaptive Skylights and Central Courtyard Crafted with Exposed Brick and Glass Elevate Modern Residential Living
Adaptive Skylights and Central Courtyard Crafted with Exposed Brick and Glass Elevate Modern Residential Living
Sooyeon Jeong, Taeyeon Kim
Exposed brick walls and adaptive skylights work in harmony to create a luminous central courtyard that enhances the livability of this modern family home.
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Curvilinear Sanctuary Crafted from Concrete and Translucent Glass for Reflective Healing
Curvilinear Sanctuary Crafted from Concrete and Translucent Glass for Reflective Healing
Lim Dabin, Han Seongju, Kim Ijin, Yu Hyewon
Crafted with curvilinear forms and illuminated by natural light filtering through expansive glass panels, this sanctuary serves as a nurturing retreat for parents seeking solace in their grief.
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Rammed Earth Pyramid Integrating Natural Light and Sustainable Design Elements in Reflective Space
Rammed Earth Pyramid Integrating Natural Light and Sustainable Design Elements in Reflective Space
Khalil morad El ghilali
With its rammed earth construction and a pyramid shape that captures natural light, the design creates a reflective space for introspection and connection with the surrounding landscape.
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Clay-Infused Spaces with Expansive Glass and Organic Forms in Sustainable Craftsmanship
Clay-Infused Spaces with Expansive Glass and Organic Forms in Sustainable Craftsmanship
Jake Heffington, Emily Fiedler, Eli Simaan
Incorporating claywork artistry with expansive glass elements and organic forms, this residence offers a unique sanctuary that seamlessly blends a potter's studio and gallery with a warm, inviting living space.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Pathways Create a Memorable Space for Remembrance
Charred Wooden Shingles and Concrete Pathways Create a Memorable Space for Remembrance
Kyung min Choi
Charred wooden shingles and smooth concrete pathways intertwine to create a reflective memorial that honors the stories of displacement while inviting visitors into a contemplative urban space.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Light Frame a Contemporary Retreat in a Lush Forest Setting
Charred Wooden Shingles and Natural Light Frame a Contemporary Retreat in a Lush Forest Setting
Gleb Sheykin
Embracing the forest's essence through charred wooden shingles and expansive glass, this retreat seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings to provide a serene space for contemplation and community gatherings.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Define a Sustainable Retreat in Nature
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Define a Sustainable Retreat in Nature
유준 송, 수영 한, Seunghyun Han
Embracing the natural landscape, charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels converge to create a harmonious retreat designed for community engagement and sustainable living.
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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Enhance Community Connectivity and Functionality
Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Panels Enhance Community Connectivity and Functionality
Lavinia Stefan, Cristiana Roman, Melania Dulamea, Bogdan Pasat
Charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber panels create a visually compelling structure that seamlessly blends into its urban setting while providing a multifunctional community space for engagement and collaboration.
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Charmed Spaces Enveloped in Natural Light with Reinforced Concrete and Glass Facades
Charmed Spaces Enveloped in Natural Light with Reinforced Concrete and Glass Facades
Sidney Marques iii
Crafted with reinforced concrete and expansive glass façades, this residence engages with its surroundings through a dynamic interplay of light and shadow while providing a flexible living space that welcomes the desert landscape.
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Cantilevered Structure Embracing Natural Light Through Glass and Reflective Surfaces
Cantilevered Structure Embracing Natural Light Through Glass and Reflective Surfaces
梦溪 陈, 千寻 屠, 葆涵 蔡, 雨禾 潘
A cantilevered roof that captures the essence of clouds while extensive glass panels frame the serene landscape, creating a seamless connection between interior spaces and nature in a distinguished residential setting.
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Sustainable Timber Structure Featuring Translucent Light Panels with Flexible Living Spaces
Sustainable Timber Structure Featuring Translucent Light Panels with Flexible Living Spaces
Guangzu Wang
Crafted from sustainable timber and enhanced by translucent light panels, this compact residence redefines urban living with its flexible spaces and seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
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Fluted Concrete Columns and Earth Integration Create a Community Shelter Experience
Fluted Concrete Columns and Earth Integration Create a Community Shelter Experience
Vincent Dumay
Blending fluted concrete columns with natural earth elements, the design creates an inviting communal shelter that fosters social connection and environmental awareness.
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Charred Wood Shingles and Concrete Facades Blend Light and Nature in Functional Residential Design
Charred Wood Shingles and Concrete Facades Blend Light and Nature in Functional Residential Design
Bang giang Doan, Hoang Lam Bui, Vinh Hung Nguyen
Charred wood shingles envelop a robust concrete structure, creating a harmonious interplay of light and nature in a thoughtfully designed residential space that fosters connection and tranquility.
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Translucent Polycarbonate and Textured Fabrics Enveloping a Contemplative Space in a Forest Setting
Translucent Polycarbonate and Textured Fabrics Enveloping a Contemplative Space in a Forest Setting
Wai yan Oo, Kyal Sin Moe, Zwe Yan Naing Hla Moe, Thae Thiri Tun
Translucent polycarbonate harmonizes with natural fabrics to create an immersive environment that invites introspection and connection with the surrounding forest, serving as a contemplative space for reflection and community engagement.
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Circular Pavilion Featuring Polycarbonate Facade and Local Timber in Icelandic Landscape
Circular Pavilion Featuring Polycarbonate Facade and Local Timber in Icelandic Landscape
Laura Franeková
With its circular form and transparent polycarbonate facade seamlessly blending into the rugged Icelandic landscape, this pavilion utilizes local timber to create an inviting space for community gatherings and cinematic experiences.
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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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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 17 July 2025
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Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge
Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €
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Final registration deadline 24 July 2025
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Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize
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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
Take a step and make a statement!
Take a step and make a statement! Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
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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 €
Eligibility Open to all
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
Eligibility Open to all
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
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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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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
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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
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Final registration deadline 10 September 2025
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