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Recycled Plastic Shade Structures and Energy-Efficient Design in a Sustainable Residential Framework

Recycled Plastic Shade Structures and Energy-Efficient Design in a Sustainable Residential Framework

Karen belinda schuster Miller

Utilizing locally sourced brick and innovative recycled plastic shading, the design provides a sustainable residential solution that emphasizes energy efficiency and community engagement.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define Sustainable Community Spaces

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define Sustainable Community Spaces

Christopher Wilson

Crafted with charred wooden shingles and cross-laminated timber, the design emphasizes sustainability and user adaptability within a versatile community space.

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Floating Wood and Glass Walls in a Compact Kiosk with Chemical Toilet

Floating Wood and Glass Walls in a Compact Kiosk with Chemical Toilet

Alessandro Artizzu, Elisa Sulis, Giuseppangelo Tore

With a compact footprint, this kiosk integrates a chemical toilet and sustainable energy systems within a modern design characterized by its glass walls and aluminum framework, providing a functional space for urban engagement.

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A Volcanic Museum Rooted in Geological Narratives

A Volcanic Museum Rooted in Geological Narratives

Lionel Delforge, Grégory Amand

Incorporating charred wooden shingles and locally sourced volcanic stone, the museum functions as a cultural hub that seamlessly connects educational exhibits with the geological landscape of Iceland.

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Repurposed Shipping Containers Transform Urban Living Spaces

Daniel Polgreen, Dean Valentin

Repurposed shipping containers create a sustainable solution for affordable urban living, addressing Melbourne's housing crisis while fostering community interaction through thoughtfully designed shared spaces.

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Dynamic Walls and Modular Booths Enhancing Music Experiences

윤지 김, Yoonseok Heo, Jeonghyun Jin

The moving wall system and modular design of this booth create a dynamic space for music engagement, allowing users to experience listening, dancing, and music creation in a versatile urban environment.

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Memory-Activated Spaces with Organic Water Elements and Gears

Memory-Activated Spaces with Organic Water Elements and Gears

Hyeonuk Kim, Lee Ju Won

Activated by memory, the design integrates organic water and mechanical gears to create adaptable living and working spaces that foster emotional connections through a fluid relationship between interior and exterior environments.

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Circular Homes Crafted from Adobe and Local Timber in a Sustainable Community Setting

Ashirai Zeyn Musikavanhu

Crafted from local adobe and timber, the circular homes embody a sustainable design approach that fosters community resilience and offers practical living solutions in Zimbabwe's rural highlands.

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Charred Wood Cladding and Expansive Glass Integrate with Nature in a Multi-Functional Community Space

Charred Wood Cladding and Expansive Glass Integrate with Nature in a Multi-Functional Community Space

EDGAR MANUEL NAVA AYALA, RICARDO ARTURO HERNANDEZ PACHECO, RODRIGO SALVADOR SANCHEZ, OSMAR Ortiz Martine

Charred wood cladding envelops a structure with expansive glass elements, creating a seamless interaction with the surrounding landscape while serving as a multi-functional community space focused on well-being and connection.

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Warmth of Cordwood and Community: a Modular Shelter for Cyclists

Warmth of Cordwood and Community: a Modular Shelter for Cyclists

Michael Buckley, Dominik Szpyrka, Lorraine Kung, Samantha Saunders

With its distinctive cordwood masonry and interlocking Swoops, the design creates a modular shelter that fosters community interaction among cyclists along the EuroVelo 6 route.

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Pre-Wired Steel Structures Enhancing User Agency in Modular Living Spaces

Gabriel Mateus

Pre-wired steel structures provide a flexible framework for modular homes that empower users to actively shape their living environments.

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Translucent Glass Facades and Green Roofs in a Sustainable Retreat

Translucent Glass Facades and Green Roofs in a Sustainable Retreat

Gustavo Carvajal

Combining translucent glass facades and a green roof, the retreat utilizes sustainable materials to create a harmonious space for meditation and community engagement.

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Fluid Spaces for Collaborative Living

Martin Bombal

With a focus on fluidity and community engagement, the design incorporates intermediate spaces that merge work and living areas, creating a dynamic environment tailored for collaborative experiences.

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Modular Plywood Cabins Formed Around Lightwell and Stone Foundations

Modular Plywood Cabins Formed Around Lightwell and Stone Foundations

Victor Paixão, Paula Sertório, Raphael Nogueira

Constructed with plywood panels and strategically designed lightwells, these cabins utilize stone foundations to create versatile spaces for wellness and meditation.

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An Eco Visitor Center Woven from Local Palm Materials

An Eco Visitor Center Woven from Local Palm Materials

Mevlut Cihan Alkan, Ahmet Serdar Aydın

Constructed using woven palm leaves and local materials, the visitor center integrates with the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, providing educational spaces that foster a connection between visitors and the surrounding ecosystem.

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An Experiential Observation Structure Celebrating Urban Views

An Experiential Observation Structure Celebrating Urban Views

Ekaterina Shomesova Pavel Nasonov

An enclosed observation area with all-round visibility allows visitors to engage deeply with the surrounding landscape while a series of designed balconies promotes social interaction and solitude, functioning as an urban lookout point.

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A Sustainable Woodland Cabin for Mindful Retreats

A Sustainable Woodland Cabin for Mindful Retreats

Francesco Michelis, Mattia Michelis, Anita Sampogna

The proposal explores retreat spaces designed for quiet reflection and meditation. The study focuses on creating a calm environment that fosters a connection to nature while supporting both individual and group activities.

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A Forest Retreat of Elevated Cabins for Nature Meditation

A Forest Retreat of Elevated Cabins for Nature Meditation

Alexandru Zingaliuc, Sandu Ursu, Mihai Cebotari

Located within a forested area near Gozjā “Little Lake” in Latvia, the proposal examines how small-scale architecture can support retreat and observation in a natural setting. The study considers the relationship between built forms, landscape, and light, focusing on spaces for rest, reflection, and communal gathering.

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Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

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Eco-Conscious Architecture with Undulating Roof and Passive Design

Eco-Conscious Architecture with Undulating Roof and Passive Design

Jean Paul El Hachem

The facility integrates natural light and sustainable materials to create a flexible community space that supports interaction and engagement.

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Olive Grove Retreat with Natural Fluidity

Olive Grove Retreat with Natural Fluidity

Henrique Giovani Canan, Maria Fernanda Del Giovannino De Oliveira, Lia Balassiano Strosberg, Gabriela Tiely Barros Giotoku

The design uses terraced landscapes to connect with the surrounding olive groves, creating a peaceful guest retreat that balances sustainability, community interaction, and everyday comfort.

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A Modular Reading Pavilion Balancing Solitude and Interaction

A Modular Reading Pavilion Balancing Solitude and Interaction

Edda Meinertz, Jakob Albrecht

The integration of nine modular wooden boxes forms a serene inner dome that offers a versatile reading space, balancing private retreat with community interaction.

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Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize

Open architecture competitions

Pavilion Atlas 2026

Design a story of your country

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Final registration deadline 16 September 2026

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Portugal Long Table Restaurant

Design a slow-living restaurant in Portugal

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Prize Monetary award

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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

ideas COMPETITION

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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Prize Monetary award

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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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Prize Monetary award

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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

Prize Monetary award

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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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Prize Monetary award

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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

Prize Monetary award

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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

Prize 100,000 €

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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

Prize Monetary award

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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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13 projects found:

Recycled Plastic Shade Structures and Energy-Efficient Design in a Sustainable Residential Framework

Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber Define Sustainable Community Spaces

Floating Wood and Glass Walls in a Compact Kiosk with Chemical Toilet

A Volcanic Museum Rooted in Geological Narratives

Repurposed Shipping Containers Transform Urban Living Spaces

Dynamic Walls and Modular Booths Enhancing Music Experiences

Memory-Activated Spaces with Organic Water Elements and Gears

Circular Homes Crafted from Adobe and Local Timber in a Sustainable Community Setting

Charred Wood Cladding and Expansive Glass Integrate with Nature in a Multi-Functional Community Space

Warmth of Cordwood and Community: a Modular Shelter for Cyclists

Pre-Wired Steel Structures Enhancing User Agency in Modular Living Spaces

Translucent Glass Facades and Green Roofs in a Sustainable Retreat

Fluid Spaces for Collaborative Living

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A Sustainable Woodland Cabin for Mindful Retreats

A Forest Retreat of Elevated Cabins for Nature Meditation

Pavilion Atlas 2026: Rethinking Nations Through Architectural Storytelling

Eco-Conscious Architecture with Undulating Roof and Passive Design

Olive Grove Retreat with Natural Fluidity

A Modular Reading Pavilion Balancing Solitude and Interaction

Celebrating Visionary Design: The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2026

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Pavilion Atlas 2026

The Architect's Chair

MICROHOME 2026

New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Vancouver Tall Challenge

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

Invitations-only architecture competitions

Manila Bay Central Park Challenge

BuildnerArchitect’s Sugar

Designing in Extreme Environments - Lessons from Antarctica

Architecture as a Political and Social Act

Architecture on Water

Rethinking Architecture in a Changing World

Shaping the Future: Transparency, Technology, and Jahn’s Vision Ahead

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