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Ceramic Vaults and Green Roofs in Vineyard-Focused Hospitality Design
Ceramic Vaults and Green Roofs in Vineyard-Focused Hospitality Design
Pau Millet, Marta Miralpeix, Xisco Llabrés, Xavier Ramoneda
Ceramic vaults and green roofs create a harmonious blend of natural elements and functional spaces within a vineyard-focused hospitality setting designed for relaxation and recreation.
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Grapevine-Inspired Pavilion Featuring Azulejos and Sustainable Concrete
Grapevine-Inspired Pavilion Featuring Azulejos and Sustainable Concrete
Jaela Van tijn, Gyana Bindo
Inspired by the shape of a grape and adorned with traditional azulejos, the underground wine pavilion integrates sustainable concrete construction to create an inviting space for wine tasting amidst the surrounding vineyards.
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Light Wells and Subterranean Spaces in Icelandic Landscape Museum
Light Wells and Subterranean Spaces in Icelandic Landscape Museum
Yang Yu
With its innovative use of light wells and a partially subterranean design that blends seamlessly with the terrain, the museum in Iceland provides an engaging space for visitors to explore the region's geology and culture.
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Cross-Laminated Timber Modules with Integrated Safety Shelters for Urban Housing
Cross-Laminated Timber Modules with Integrated Safety Shelters for Urban Housing
Chang Yuan Max Hsu
Incorporating cross-laminated timber modules and integrated bomb shelters, this urban housing initiative offers a sustainable and secure solution to Kharkiv's pressing housing needs.
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Steel Columns and Geological Engagement in a Tectonic Landscape
Steel Columns and Geological Engagement in a Tectonic Landscape
Deniz Ozturk
Emerging from the rift of tectonic plates, a tower constructed with steel columns seamlessly integrates into Iceland's dramatic landscape, providing essential services for visitors to explore the region's geothermal features.
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Oak Walls Framing Panoramic Vineyard Views in a Semi-Underground Tasting Space
Oak Walls Framing Panoramic Vineyard Views in a Semi-Underground Tasting Space
Rittipong Tiandum, Sasithorn Tiandum
Constructed with oak walls and large glass windows, the semi-underground tasting space offers uninterrupted views of the vineyards, creating an immersive environment for wine appreciation.
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Bulbous Structures Crafted With GFRC and Shotcrete Offering Community Spaces Beneath Piazza Galden
Bulbous Structures Crafted With GFRC and Shotcrete Offering Community Spaces Beneath Piazza Galden
wilson peterson, lydia hreniuc, andrew cook
Crafted with GFRC and shotcrete, the bulbous forms of the underground facility create an inviting community space in Piazza Galden that emphasizes interaction and engagement.
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Vertical Expansion Through Precast Concrete and AAC in Compact Residential Living
Vertical Expansion Through Precast Concrete and AAC in Compact Residential Living
Luis Efren Santana Adrian, Cesar Eduardo Gavidia Cabello
Utilizing AAC and precast concrete for vertical expansion, this compact residential structure redefines modular living in Dubai by combining sustainability with adaptability.
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A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems
A Lightweight Forest Dwelling with Integrated Water Systems
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Integrating fog harvesting technology with locally sourced spruce plywood, this elevated residence offers a unique approach to sustainability while providing functional living spaces within a serene forest setting.
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MODULAR TOWER FOR ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATION

MODULAR TOWER FOR ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATION
Elan Jordan Ergas Lenett Sigrid Anna Joubert
Located in the wetland landscape of Big Slough and Silver Lake, the design offers a vertical exploration of the natural environment through a carefully articulated watchtower structure. The project merges ecological awareness with spatial complexity, creating an architectural framework for observation, movement, and interaction.
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The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial

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.
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A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN
A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN
Balint Iszak, Csenge Gyorgyi
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A RESIDENCE WITH ADAPTABLE OPEN-PLAN LIVING
Paula Soler Soler, Marta Woodward Moncho
Designed for a residential setting in Dubai, the architecture responds to the demands of desert living through passive strategies, adaptable spatial planning, and material efficiency. The layout emphasizes a balance between privacy and communal life, with a focus on outdoor integration.
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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING
A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING
Hadi Koohihabibi, Pariya Shahbazi, Parsa Kavosi, Kimia Salimzadeh
Located in a small urban center adjacent to open landscape, the structure supports both elevated viewing and pedestrian circulation across its site. Designed to enhance public engagement, it responds to local context through its spatial configuration and material logic.
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A GUIDEPOST FOR COMMUNITY AND CONTEXTUAL ENGAGEMENT
A GUIDEPOST FOR COMMUNITY AND CONTEXTUAL ENGAGEMENT
Shuyang Fang, Tianjian Cheng
Positioned within the prairie landscape of De Smet, the structure functions as a vertical marker that combines public utility with cultural reference. Its design responds to local narratives and environmental conditions, offering spaces for observation, orientation, and gathering.
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A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber
A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber
Franco Ghilardi
Wrapped in charred wooden shingles and built from cross-laminated timber, this community spa blends wellness, sustainability, and landscape-driven design in a remote Icelandic setting.
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The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000
The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025: Celebrating Architectural Creativity and Visionary Unbuilt Designs with a Total Prize Fund of €100,000
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MICROHOME

MICROHOME
Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
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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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Advance registration deadline 10 September 2025
Concrete Pavilion
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Concrete Pavilion
Design a concrete pavilion
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
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Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
AIA (American Institute of Architects) invites you to design affordable housing in Denver
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition ideas COMPETITION
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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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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.
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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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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
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