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Cork Panels and Grey Water Systems in a Tranquil Wellness Retreat
Cork Panels and Grey Water Systems in a Tranquil Wellness Retreat
Motomichi Kunugiza, Romane Negre
With its use of cork panels and an integrated grey water system, the design creates a sustainable environment that encourages mindfulness and healing in a tranquil wellness retreat.
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Core Design with Prefabricated Wood and White Canvas for Mindful Retreat
Core Design with Prefabricated Wood and White Canvas for Mindful Retreat
Tuan Mai, Han Dang
Incorporating a core design with prefabricated wood and a white canvas facade, the retreat offers a serene environment for meditation and self-reflection, fostering a strong connection between users and their natural surroundings.
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Subterranean Space Incorporating Aquaponics and Natural Lighting with Sustainable Materials
Subterranean Space Incorporating Aquaponics and Natural Lighting with Sustainable Materials
Wenyi Zhu, Jiancheng Zhao, Bojun Li, Zhaoqi Ge
Integrating natural lighting with aquaponics, the subterranean community space utilizes sustainable materials to create a multifunctional environment that fosters interaction and ecological awareness.
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Natural Stone Walls and Light Wood Structure Define a Tranquil Space for Reflection and Tea Preparation
Natural Stone Walls and Light Wood Structure Define a Tranquil Space for Reflection and Tea Preparation
Colin Berg, Philippe Le Quellec
Heavy stone walls and a light wood structure create a harmonious environment that facilitates tea preparation and meditation, emphasizing a deep connection to nature and the surrounding landscape.
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Curved Structure of Reclaimed Timber and Glass in a Forest Meditation Retreat
Curved Structure of Reclaimed Timber and Glass in a Forest Meditation Retreat
Rithika Ramachandran
A meditation retreat with a curved structure crafted from reclaimed timber and expansive glass panels fosters deep connection with the surrounding forest environment.
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Curvilinear Adobe Structure Embracing Natural Stone and Expansive Greenery
Curvilinear Adobe Structure Embracing Natural Stone and Expansive Greenery
Mohammed A. A. Nassar
Crafted from red adobe and natural stone, this curvilinear residence integrates expansive greenery and outdoor spaces to create a tranquil environment focused on holistic living.
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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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A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN

A RESIDENTIAL ENSEMBLE WITH COURTYARDS AND MAYADEEN
Balint Iszak Csenge Gyorgyi
Set within a contemporary residential context in the United Arab Emirates, the design explores the relationship between traditional urban forms and present-day living requirements. It emphasizes community interaction, environmental responsiveness, and adaptability, responding to both cultural and climatic conditions.
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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 GEOMETRIC INSTALLATION FOR DESERT REFLECTION
A GEOMETRIC INSTALLATION FOR DESERT REFLECTION
Marco Tosone
Set within a remote desert landscape, the installation engages with the surrounding geology through a restrained formal language and material palette. It is conceived as a space for reflection and observation, where geometric structures frame the vastness of the environment.
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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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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation
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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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A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids
A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids
Wilson Lopes Do Nascimento Junior, Valerio Ziantoni, Gabriela Vitória Carvalho, João Pedro Pina
The design addresses the challenges of desert living by integrating sustainable strategies that support self-sufficiency and environmental resilience. Emphasizing resource efficiency and ecological balance, the project highlights the relationship between built form and natural systems in a harsh environment.
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A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives
A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives
Levi Gauge Pfeil
Situated within the prairie landscape of De Smet, South Dakota, the design draws inspiration from the form and symbolism of pioneer-era covered wagons. The intervention engages visitors through movement, materiality, and historical reference.
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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.
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Design a concrete pavilion
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AIA (American Institute of Architects) invites you to design affordable housing in Denver
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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
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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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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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