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Terracotta Facades and Reclaimed Brick Harmonize in Sustainable Guest Accommodations
Terracotta Facades and Reclaimed Brick Harmonize in Sustainable Guest Accommodations
Ioanna Tzetzi, Athanasios Sertsis
Harmonizing terracotta facades with reclaimed bricks, the architectural design employs local materials and sustainable practices to create an inviting retreat for guests seeking a connection with nature and community.
italy guesthouse sustainability community recreation local materials traditional contemporary landscape accommodation
Forest of Steel Columns Creating Reflective Spaces for Community Remembrance
Forest of Steel Columns Creating Reflective Spaces for Community Remembrance
Jake Heffington, Emily Fiedler
A harmonious arrangement of steel columns evokes a forest atmosphere, inviting the community to gather and reflect in a tranquil memorial space that honors shared memories and facilitates contemplation.
latvia memorial remembrance communal contemplation landscape steel nature gravel stelae
Fractal Patterns and Smart Technologies Define a Vertical Community Hub with Glass Facades and Green Roofs
Fractal Patterns and Smart Technologies Define a Vertical Community Hub with Glass Facades and Green Roofs
Christine Espinosa erlanda, Refaad sulttan Sha, Piyush Prajapati, Shayan Firdosy
Featuring a unique exoskeleton structure adorned with intricate fractal patterns and a glass facade that fosters transparency, this vertical community hub integrates sustainable green roofs and smart technologies to create a vibrant space for diverse urban interactions.
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Observatory Designed with Warped Pyramids and Mirrored Glass for Enhanced Environmental Integration
Observatory Designed with Warped Pyramids and Mirrored Glass for Enhanced Environmental Integration
Kyle Mahoney
This observatory features a series of warped half pyramids constructed with lightweight steel and mirrored glass, seamlessly integrating accessibility and engagement with the natural landscape of Kemeri National Park.
latvia observatory kemeri national park accessibility nature integration public space mixed-use observation environmental harmony landscape architecture
Charred Wooden Shingles and Reflective Glass Create Meaningful Spaces for Remembrance and Unity
Charred Wooden Shingles and Reflective Glass Create Meaningful Spaces for Remembrance and Unity
Anna Dolcetta Capuzzo, Martina Salvaneschi
Charred wooden shingles blend with reflective glass to evoke a sense of memory and unity, creating a contemplative space that invites community engagement and remembrance.
riga memorial commemoration public space gathering history unity landscaping concrete remembrance
Vertical Metal Columns with Sandblasted Glass in a Forest Cemetery Setting
Vertical Metal Columns with Sandblasted Glass in a Forest Cemetery Setting
Marwân Hamama
Rising gracefully amidst a forested landscape, vertical metal columns encased in translucent sandblasted glass create a reflective space for remembrance, seamlessly integrating memorialization with the natural environment.
riga memorial columns cemetery remembrance forest community reflection niche nature
Charred Wood Shingles and Transparent Facade Shape a Sustainable Urban Workspace
Charred Wood Shingles and Transparent Facade Shape a Sustainable Urban Workspace
Pedro Aparicio garcia-quijada
With a facade that seamlessly integrates charred wood shingles and expansive glass, this office tower redefines urban workspace by emphasizing sustainability through innovative energy solutions and natural light.
barcelona office tower sustainable urban commercial renewable energy glass community
Basalt-Covered Structures Embracing Geothermal Insights Within An Enriched Natural Landscape
Basalt-Covered Structures Embracing Geothermal Insights Within An Enriched Natural Landscape
Mariana Gonzalez zegarra
Incorporating local basalt stone and harnessing geothermal energy, the design seamlessly integrates into the volcanic landscape, offering guests an immersive lodging experience that celebrates the surrounding nature.
iceland guesthouse sustainable volcanic landscape local materials community accommodation nature views
Vertical Living With Glass Facades And Concrete Structures Enhancing Community Interaction
Vertical Living With Glass Facades And Concrete Structures Enhancing Community Interaction
Richard Prugger, Simon Kimmel
Elevated communal platforms and expansive glass facades redefine urban living in Hong Kong's latest residential towers, creating an adaptable space that fosters community while maximizing vertical space efficiency.
hong kong housing residential towers urban community sustainability vertical living spaces
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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

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge
Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €
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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
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Take a step and make a statement! Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
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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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Final registration deadline 10 July 2025
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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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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