We take part in architectural competitions to test our design visions in various geographical and cultural contexts and each time learn something new about the world we live in.

LOCAL was first founded around architecture competitions, as they offer complete freedom and a clear opportunity to go beyond the brief, enabling new approaches that are rarely possible within the standard architectural process.


We participate in architecture competitions to challenge ourselves and step outside of our routine work. It’s refreshing to design freely, without the constraints of client demands, and to test our own ideas and skills. Competitions are also a valuable exercise, allowing us to compare our approach and understanding of a project with architects from around the world, and to reflect on what we did well and where we can improve.

The team joined this competition as an opportunity to explore new typologies, contexts, and ideas beyond their usual areas of practice. They view competitions as a testing ground for innovative designs, material explorations, and fresh approaches to shaping the built environment.

Architecture competitions provide a rare opportunity to explore ideas freely and test concepts without the constraints of a typical commission. They allow us to challenge norms, push creative boundaries, and engage with pressing questions through design. Beyond this, competitions offer a way to connect with the global architectural dialogue, share our voice, and grow both professionally and intellectually.

We see architecture competitions as the most democratic tool to ensure meritocracy in the profession, allowing quality to prevail over individual interests. They represent one of the best ways to guarantee higher standards in the built environment, which is why we continue to participate.

This is the first competition we have decided to participate in for years. It was a great opportunity to experience more design freedom and explore unconventional ideas. While competitions are subject to certain regulations, the design process still allows for greater creative freedom, which is not always the case in the industry. It is possible to choose a subject that truly resonates with you and then challenge yourself by designing something you are passionate about. Competitions offer a valuable opportunity to enhance creativity and further develop design skills.

“Construction is the art of making a meaningful whole out of many parts. Buildings are witnesses to the human ability to construct concrete things.” Peter Zumthor

We participate in architecture competitions to gain exposure to new projects, environments, and collaborators that we wouldn't normally encounter. Competitions provide firsthand experience with real clients and briefs rather than purely speculative work, offering valuable insights into practice while challenging us to think beyond our typical design approaches.

Competitions let me test ideas with fewer limits. The brief gives direction, but there is room to build my own vision. My main goal is to sharpen my design voice and grow a diverse portfolio. This process helps me engage with design more deeply and learn faster.

Through architecture competitions I seek to challenge my vision on a global stage, shaping ideas that honor each site’s spirit and respond with sensitivity to its environment.

Architecture competitions serve as a powerful tool to enhance the creative process. I also believe that they provide a virtual journey to different places, allowing us to immerse ourselves in their customs, aromas, landscapes, and diverse architectures. This experience serves as a prelude to the project and enriches the design exploration.

For us, architecture competitions are an opportunity to test ideas, explore new contexts, and push the boundaries of our practice. They provide an opportunity to be part of a wider architectural community, exchange ideas, and learn from different approaches. Through these interactions, we not only contribute to the profession but also grow as individuals. Competitions allow us to develop our skills and expand our expertise by working on projects of various scales and types beyond our everyday commissions. Even if a project is not realized, the experience strengthens our methodologies and generates knowledge that we can apply in future projects. Finally, architecture competitions provide a space for collaboration, research, and creativity, which makes them an integral part of our professional growth.

I participate in architectural competitions because they provide a valuable opportunity to challenge myself creatively and explore new ideas. They help me grow as a designer, allowing me to engage with diverse perspectives and address real-world problems in meaningful ways. Ultimately, I see them as valuable experiences that contribute to both my professional development and my passion for impactful architecture.

This competition offers a valuable platform to explore and test ideas that matter to me—particularly those related to sustainability, local identity, and material reuse. I see competitions as an opportunity not only to express design concepts but also to challenge conventional practices and propose systems that are more rooted in context. Through this project, I aim to demonstrate that architecture doesn’t have to rely on advanced technologies or expensive resources. Sometimes, the most meaningful spaces emerge from simple, overlooked materials—like local soil or agricultural waste—thoughtfully transformed to serve both people and place.

Competitions give us the chance to share our ideas and test our methodology in a wider context. They are both an opportunity to communicate and a way to grow as architects.

Competitions provide us with the freedom to think boldly and to test ideas that may not yet have a place in everyday commissions. They are laboratories where creativity meets discipline, and where young voices can be heard on an international stage. For us, they are also a way of learning—by pushing our limits, comparing our work with others, and engaging in the current discourses that shape architecture globally.

We participate in competitions to embrace new challenges. Each architectural competition presents unique themes that inspire new questions and allow us to view architecture from fresh perspectives. This process helps us continue to grow and evolve.

We participate in architectural competitions not merely as arenas of rivalry, but as spaces for research and creative resistance. In a world where construction is often dictated by economic and political forces, competitions offer a rare opportunity to express ideas that might otherwise remain unbuilt or unheard. For us, each competition is a theoretical exercise — a chance to test the relationship between concept, material, and ethics in architecture. Through this process, projects become instruments of thought — reflections on the earth, memory, and our role in redefining a shared future.

As first-year undergraduate students, we’re in one of the most formative stages of our architectural education. It’s the most ideal time to experiment, sharpen our design instincts, and build a strong foundation. Architecture competitions offer us a unique opening for us to approach the all-too-familiar design process with a professional rigor. It also challenges us to think critically, respond to real-world problems, and develop compelling architectural narratives. Additionally, it’s a great way to expose us to the work of more experienced designers, allowing us to learn from their strengths and further develop our own approach.

I participate in competitions because they challenge me to engage deeply with meaningful topics within a limited timeframe. It’s a focused and creative process that sharpens both design thinking and communication. At the same time, it’s a valuable learning opportunity—seeing how others interpret the same brief through different perspectives expands my understanding and inspires growth.

As this was our first attempt at collaborating in a full team format, we wanted to test both our creative abilities and teamwork dynamics. We felt that the nature of this competition would serve as a strong starting point for our exploration, as it offered greater technical flexibility. Additionally, the requirement to choose a site within our home country proved to be a valuable advantage—it allowed us to work within a familiar context that we already understood well. This familiarity enabled us to delve more deeply into the site's implications, not only from a constructive standpoint but especially from a social perspective.

Competitions are a way to prove your skills, but they also help you recognize and learn from your shortcomings. They highlight areas for improvement and provide opportunities for growth. I believe that’s how we evolve as architects and create better buildings.

I participate in architecture competitions as a way to continue learning and developing my approach to design. They give me the freedom to explore different aspects of architecture and engage with ideas that go beyond everyday practice. Competitions also allow me to express my design voice and test how my thinking responds to diverse challenges and briefs. Beyond personal growth, I deeply value the opportunity to learn from others. I enjoy seeing how people from different backgrounds approach the same topic, and I find it inspiring to be part of a creative community. For me, competitions create a space where young architects can exchange ideas, inspire one another, and grow together through design.

For Architank Plus+, as a young and emerging studio, competitions are also a powerful platform to share our philosophy with a wider audience. We believe that architecture has the potential to be part of saving the world—by addressing global issues such as sustainability, social equity, and urban transformation through thoughtful, human-centered design. Through competitions, we can contribute to these conversations, present our values, and connect with like-minded designers and thinkers around the world. Ultimately, each competition is not just an opportunity to win, but a chance to grow, reflect, and shape the kind of architecture we believe.

As students, architecture competitions give us a way to test our ideas in the real world—beyond academic boundaries. They allow us to explore what architecture truly means to us, without the fear of being “too early” or “not ready.” We don’t participate to win, but to learn—about space, emotion, people, and ourselves. Competitions challenge us to think critically, to tell stories through design, and to take responsibility for the environments we imagine. They are not only creative exercises, but also moments of growth—opportunities to experiment, collaborate, and develop our architectural voice. For us, it’s less about proving something and more about becoming something.

For me as a student, competitions are a vital opportunity to explore diverse topics and engage with briefs that go far beyond the scope of typical school assignments. They offer creative freedom, encourage open-mindedness, and foster professional growth. Competitions are also a way to test one’s skills, gain experience, and even advance ideas toward real-world recognition. I believe that every entry—whether it wins or not—brings value and knowledge that no one can take away.

Épigraphe participates in architecture competitions to share our ideas and ambitions for the future we are working to build. They provide a creative platform that allows us to dream more freely of places that have yet to exist. Competitions allow us to challenge preconceived notions of how our built and natural environment’s function, and what they should feel and look like. They allow us to improve our methods of visual communication, creating immersive media that illustrates atmospheres and social interactions, inviting others to imagine themselves in the worlds we aspire to live in.

We see architecture competitions as an opportunity to explore ideas beyond the constraints of client-driven projects. They give us the freedom to question, speculate, and engage with topics we care about. As young professionals, competitions also allow us to sharpen our skills, test collaborative approaches, and develop a voice for the kind of architecture we want to pursue. They are also a chance for us to work with one another, and with others who share similar values and interests in design.

What made this so interesting was the complete freedom to think beyond strict rules and conceptual constraints. The liberty that such a competition offers allows you to explore the limits of your own creativity. We both found the role we played in this project incredibly rewarding, as it involved working on a hospice, a facility with a significant societal function. We wanted to contribute something valuable and sensitive that could make a difference for others. During the design journey, this collaboration led to a dynamic progression, moving from the site and concept to detailed development. We wanted to experience firsthand how it feels to work together as an architecture student and an experienced architect. The collaboration created a unique cross pollination, sparking engaging discussions and exchanges throughout the process. We also find working from a conceptual perspective particularly exciting because it opens up space for innovation and new ways of seeing. By combining freedom, creativity, and collaboration, we not only learned a lot but also truly enjoyed the process itself.

Architecture competitions offer a chance to step away from everyday constraints and explore bold ideas. They allow us to pursue what matters to us, experiment freely, and transform casual conversations into concrete design proposals. More than a final product, they are about thinking critically, collaborating closely, and discovering a clearer design voice through the process.

Épigraphe participates in architecture competitions to share our ideas and ambitions for the future we are working to build. They provide a creative platform that allows us to dream more freely of places that have yet to exist. Competitions allow us to challenge preconceived notions of how our built and natural environment’s function, and what they should feel and look like. They allow us to improve our methods of visual communication, creating immersive media that illustrates atmospheres and social interactions, inviting others to imagine themselves in the worlds we aspire to live in.

We take part in competitions to tackle new challenges together and develop fresh ideas. It’s a chance to create something that hasn’t been done before and to experiment with innovative techniques that often don’t receive enough attention in our everyday professional work.

Competitions like this allow us to step outside the constraints of our daily client-driven work and push the boundaries of what architecture can be. They provide a space for experimentation and clarity, where we can challenge our own assumptions, test ideas, and engage in a global dialogue with peers. It’s a creative reset and an opportunity to deepen our values through design.

We see architecture competitions as a fantastic opportunity to step out of our comfort zones and take on unique, thought-provoking challenges. They allow us to explore diverse ideas, cultures, and perspectives. Most importantly, they provide a space for creative freedom and self-expression.

We participate in architecture competitions because they offer a unique outlet to express our ideas with fewer limitations than academic or professional settings. This quality is both an opportunity and a challenge. By removing the often provided guidelines, we as students must draw our own boundaries, as architects do in the professional setting. Each and every competition becomes an opportunity to push the limits of our graphic and conceptual abilities, ensuring that every project we submit represents the best version of what we can create at that moment. Competitions push us to think critically, experiment boldly, and grow as designers. The process itself and what we learn along the way often proves more valuable than the outcome.

This is a new experience for me, but I chose to participate in this competition to step out of my comfort zone. The theme of my project is personal, it tells my story and the story of my neighborhood. I wanted to look where no one else would, in a forgotten place, and find value and strength in memory, history, and identity.

We see architecture competitions as an opportunity to step outside the usual boundaries of practice and explore ideas more freely. Competitions give us space to test new concepts, challenge ourselves creatively, and build on our personal interests in design. This competition, in particular, allowed us to collaborate across our different backgrounds, combining Zi’s focus on digital design with Thomas’s new interest in landscape public spaces. It was a valuable chance to learn from each other and develop a project that brings both of our strengths together.

We join architecture competitions as a way to reconnect through shared curiosity and challenges. Though we are geographically dispersed, competitions offer a space where our values rooted in sustainability, social responsibility, public engagement, and the intersection of the built and unbuilt can actively converge. They allow us to explore and test ideas outside of conventional practice, experiment with new tools and methods, and collaborate freely across disciplines. For us, idea competitions are about testing the edges of architecture—creating work that is speculative yet deeply rooted in the stories of place and people.

I participated in this competition because of its unusual blend of pragmatic and conceptual requirements, in a region with a rich history of climate adaptation that had the potential to positively inform the design. 

I am deeply passionate about architecture competitions because they keep me continuously engaged with contemporary theories, urban challenges, and innovative design methods. Competitions require a deep understanding of architecture’s academic core — from spatial design to cultural context — and sharpen the ability to distill big ideas into clear, compelling proposals. Each competition is a new opportunity to explore bold concepts, test ideas, and collaborate across disciplines. Ultimately, the experience gained in competitions contributes not just to personal growth but also to real-world skills in communication, visual storytelling, and urban thinking.

Competitions are an opportunity to step outside the constraints of our day to day tasks and engage critically with new ideas. They allow me to test design thinking, explore interesting narratives, and articulate ideas that I have kept in the back of my mind.

We participate in architecture competitions because they push us to explore new ideas and engage deeply with cultural contexts. Competitions allow us to experiment, challenge conventions, and refine how we communicate complex design concepts. They help us grow both technically and ethically, sharpening our vision so that our architecture serves people and place in meaningful ways.

I participate in architecture competitions because they offer a unique opportunity to challenge and expand my design thinking beyond the constraints of everyday practice. They encourage creative risk-taking, allowing me to explore original concepts and test bold ideas in response to thought-provoking briefs. Competitions also serve as a platform for reflection, experimentation, and continued growth - pushing me to refine my creative voice while engaging with global conversations in architecture.

Why not? It is a great way to do the design exercise.

We participate in architecture competitions to challenge our practice and explore new innovative and sustainable ideas. Competitions offers us an opportunity to apply our approach to a responsible architecture to new contexts and regions, and participate in shaping the future of our global built environment.

We are drawn to projects that raise challenging questions about how we live in relation to our environments. Competitions can allow ambitious and non-traditional ideas to emerge without the constraints of everyday practice.

Many exceptional designs, for various reasons, never make it to construction. Yet compared to built structures, these unbuilt works often possess a unique vitality and deeper sense of inspiration. We aspire to provide a platform that brings these creations to light and affirms their significance.

Architecture competitions offer a refreshing break from the constraints of day-to-day practice. They allow for a more open and experimental approach to design—free from many of the practical limitations we usually face. It’s a space where creativity can take the lead, and new ideas can be explored more freely.

We participate in architecture competitions to learn, explore new ideas, and challenge ourselves beyond the boundaries of everyday practice. These competitions provide us with the freedom to experiment and grow as designers. In this particular case, we saw it as a valuable opportunity to collaborate for the first time and to combine our perspectives and skills in a shared creative process.

We're driven by the desire to challenge design norms and unlock new creative opportunities, letting our imaginations lead us to truly captivating spaces and innovative design ideas. This competition offers an excellent platform to showcase those interests.

This competition gave me the opportunity to develop my architectural imagination in a fundamental and original way.

I decided to participate in the competition to explore whether it is appropriate for architects to hold biases, and to take one step closer to becoming an architect who can make a positive social impact.

Competitions allow me to understand my true abilities objectively. At the same time, I see participating in competitions as a way to improve myself. Through this process, we can gain professional knowledge, enhance our rendering skills, and more. I often enter competitions with specific goals in mind—for example, "learning how to use Lumion." We also found the Buildner competition appealing as an opportunity to refine our pure ideas. In particular, this competition—which did not allow the use of text—challenged us to communicate our concepts solely through architectural form and visuals. We found this especially interesting, as it pushed us to focus on the most essential aspects of architecture.

Having a means to express oneself creatively is highly valuable, as the professional world rarely offers opportunities to design purely from whimsy and imagination.

Entering a competition was both an exciting and demanding experience, pushing us to step out of our comfort zones and apply our knowledge in a highly competitive environment. We see this type of competitions as opportunities to receive feedback from experienced architects and to connect with diverse visions from all over the world. Moreover, these competitions help us understand how to present our ideas in a compelling way. Overall, participating in competitions is a transformative experience that motivates us to continue engaging in such challenges. It helps us develop a stronger architectural voice, gain confidence in our ideas, and better prepare for our future as architects.

I participate in architecture competitions as a way to explore ideas that might not yet have a place in the built world—concepts that are critical, poetic, or speculative. They offer me the freedom to engage with urgent themes such as memory, potential collective trauma, urban decay, and ecological futures. Competitions also help me stay intellectually and creatively sharp, challenge dominant architectural tropes, and continuously evolve my voice as a designer.

Architecture competitions provide a unique platform to explore unconventional ideas and tackle design challenges beyond our everyday practice. They offer the freedom to dream big with fewer constraints and the chance to engage with new perspectives. For us, competitions are an opportunity to experiment, grow creatively, and contribute to global conversations in design.

I take part in architectural competitions because I love challenging myself. What I enjoy most is the opportunity to work on topics that are close to my heart—to explore architecture that feels meaningful. Competitions give me the freedom to let my creativity flow without being held back by regulations or conventions.

Architecture competitions offer us a vital space for experimentation and growth. They allow us to test radical ideas, challenge conventional approaches, and engage with international discourse in a constructive and inspiring way. For a young practice like ours, these competitions provide a powerful platform to express our vision and receive feedback from renowned experts in the field. We value the intellectual rigor of these environments and the opportunity they provide to contribute meaningfully to the future of design. It’s not just about visibility—it’s also a chance to sharpen our thinking and expand our creative boundaries.

We participate to explore pressing issues that interest us at the moment, or to work on typologies we rarely get the chance to design in our daily office routines.

Competitions are an excellent way to assess team compatibility. They also serve as a training ground for unconventional and creative thinking.

Competitions provide an exciting opportunity to work on briefs outside of my day-to-day practice. They allow me to experiment with new ideas, push my creative boundaries, and continue challenging and developing my design skills.

We believe that participating in architectural competitions is a valuable opportunity to demonstrate what architecture can—and should—be. It allows us to share our ideas, promote our vision, and engage in a prestigious form of creative rivalry.

Architecture competitions provide a unique environment that challenges us to push the boundaries of our creativity and design innovation.

We see competitions as intellectual playgrounds—platforms where ideas can be freely explored, challenged, and refined. They allow us to collaborate with diverse minds, reflect on shared global issues, and produce work that is unbound by conventional limitations. For us, it’s less about competition and more about dialogue. We use competitions to grow, question our assumptions, and test our architectural voice in an open, ever-evolving field. They also offer an opportunity to position ourselves within a broader professional network and to learn from the diverse approaches of others.

It’s important for us to consistently develop optimistic new forms of architecture without expectations or assumptions about the outcome. Competitions provide a space to test new prototypes of spaces and functions that can nudge architecture forward in unexpected directions.

I enjoy the experience of diving into a new subject, exploring it, learning from it, and ultimately proposing a design solution. I also enjoy seeing the diversity of solutions that others put forth.

We participate in architectural competitions to compare our ideas with those of other architects and to challenge ourselves with subjects we don't necessarily encounter in our everyday profession.

We see architecture competitions as a fantastic way to step out of our comfort zones and take on unique, thought-provoking challenges. They allow us to explore different ideas, cultures, and perspectives. Most importantly, they’re a space for creative freedom and self-expression.

We participate in architecture competitions as a way to explore ideas freely and push the boundaries of our creativity. Competitions offer a space for experimentation—where we can challenge conventional approaches, test new concepts, and express our design values without the usual constraints of client expectations or budgets. They also provide an opportunity to engage in global conversations, learn from other designers, and continue growing as architects through exploration and reflection.

Architecture competitions are an opportunity to design outside of normal constraints, whether it's a change in scale, typology, budget, or location. They help keep architecture fresh and interesting. And they are a way to expand your design circle in a more social way.

Occasionally, we take part in open architecture or urban design competitions to exercise our minds and evoke new insights and discourses. The nature of competitions offers anonymity and acts almost like a blank canvas, helping us distance ourselves from preconceived ideas. It is refreshing to disconnect from day-to-day work, yet challenging at the same time to reconnect with the creative niche within the world of design.

I participate in architecture competitions because they offer a unique opportunity to challenge and expand my design thinking beyond the constraints of everyday practice. They encourage creative risk-taking, allowing me to explore original concepts and test bold ideas in response to thought-provoking briefs. Competitions also serve as a platform for reflection, experimentation, and continued growth - pushing me to refine my creative voice while engaging with global conversations in architecture.

I enjoy competitions partly because I see them as a form of communication. I research the subject and develop my own solutions. Since no two solutions are ever the same, I also explore other people's ideas to discover different perspectives and potentially better approaches. The Home of Shadows was a fascinating topic to engage with and communicate through design.

This is our first architecture competition as a team, and it felt like a natural extension of how we envision architecture—as a way to experience life through space. Beyond our academic projects, we were looking for new inspirations: unfamiliar sites, new briefs, and stories we hadn’t yet imagined. While working on this competition, we envisioned a life in a house built into a cliff, putting ourselves into the shoes into a fisherman, or as someone living with a writer. We were deeply immersed in a life led by natural lightwhere its presence shapes the rhythms, moods, and experiences of everyday living. We plan to continue participating in competitions that allow us to explore diverse ways of living and expand my perspective as a student of architecture.

From the very beginning, architectural competitions have represented, above all, an opportunity for growth and a chance to compete with some of the best designers—not only from my local area but from around the world. During my studies, I acquired the essential tools and design knowledge, but it was through architectural competitions that I was able to push far beyond any boundaries. Even though there were many times when I didn’t achieve the desired results, each experience taught me something new. I observed the mistakes I had made and grew with every project, becoming more mature and refined in my approach. For me, participating in competitions is an ongoing journey—one of self-discovery, exploration of creative visions, and the pursuit of unique, meaningful design.

We have participated in competitions as they provide an excellent platform to express our ideas and showcase what is possible in the field of architecture.

We participate in architecture competitions to imagine spaces we would enjoy inhabiting. Through these competitions, we hope to share those ideas with others.

I participate in competitions because I believe there is no progress without discomfort. Being judged is never pleasant, but it is essential for continuous growth.

The competition provides us with an opportunity to explore and challenge various topics, pushing us beyond our comfort zones to try different approaches, thus fostering a continuous learning process. In competitions, we are often faced with numerous requirements and constraints, similar to those encountered in future architectural practice. However, they are also more theoretical, which stimulates our imagination and creativity. This is particularly meaningful for us as students.

Amidst the busyness of daily life, I sometimes forget why I wanted to pursue architecture. Competitions, however, always remind me of that reason and reignite my passion.

Architecture competitions provide a unique environment that challenges us to push the boundaries of our creativity and innovation in design.

We participate in architecture competitions because it's fun. We enjoy challenging ourselves by exploring typologies that we wouldn't usually have the opportunity to design.

 We participate in architecture competitions to explore design as a tool for dialogue—between disciplines, between scales, and between people. Competitions allow us to step outside the constraints of professional practice and experiment freely with ideas that reflect the emotional and communal impact of design. Pursuing conceptual work that might not yet have been built in the world or re-designing the existing ideas encourages innovation, while still being grounded in real-world issues. Whether it's reimagining everyday objects like furniture, competitions push me to reflect on the evolving role of design in society and how it can meaningfully respond to change.

Competitions offer us a valuable opportunity to receive feedback from expert juries, helping us refine our work. They also serve as a platform to showcase our projects and contribute to the broader design discourse. By participating, we can share our values and perspectives, engaging in meaningful conversations about the future of design.

Competitions provide a platform to push creative boundaries, experiment with new ideas and engage in critical discourse within the field of architecture. They also provide opportunities to gain visibility and network with like-minded professionals.

As a young designer, I believe participating in competitions is a great way to build a portfolio and put myself out there. Also, sometimes, it involves a monetary prize that I simply see as capital to reinvest in my practice and future projects.

This is our first competition. I decided to participate along with William because of my interest in both design and architecture and the great opportunity it gives to gain international visibility. It's also an opportunity to receive constructive criticism and advice from a jury renowned in the field of design and architecture. For the two of us it's an occasion to further reflect on our practice and on the objects we believe are worth creating.

We saw this competition as an opportunity to collaborate on a project outside of a university or work context. It allowed us to explore ideas freely and develop our skills beyond the constraints of formal education and professional practice. Competitions provide a space for experimentation, learning, and self-improvement while challenging us to think critically and push our creative boundaries.

We participate in architecture competitions because we are eager to explore opportunities beyond Vietnam. These competitions provide a platform to showcase our skills and creativity on a global stage, helping us understand our position within the international architectural community. Additionally, with some free time on our hands, we see these competitions as a productive way to challenge ourselves, gain new experiences, and grow professionally.

Through this competition, I sought to express this duality architecturally, ensuring that visitors experience space in a way that evokes memory, reflection, and hope. Architecture can serve as a bridge between the past and the present. Through this competition, I wanted to go beyond simply remembering past tragedies and instead encourage reflection on the kind of future we should build. In this sense, I believed that the Nuclear Bomb Memorial should not be just a space for mourning but one that carries a message for the future—an idea that became the foundation of my design proposal.

This competition stood out to us because of its unique challenge. From the start, we had a clear vision: creating a paradoxical experience that combines inflatable architecture with a bold, radiant presence—both inviting and confrontational. The technical complexity made it even more exciting, as it required us to rethink conventional modeling methods. More than anything, we saw this as an opportunity to experiment, take risks, and contribute something fresh to the architectural dialogue.

In architectural competitions, we are challenged to explore themes that we do not typically consider in our daily work. This presents a valuable opportunity to reflect on societal movements and the role of architecture, adding depth to our usual design proposals.

This is the first architectural competition I have participated in! I was interested by the key feature that you cannot submit text with your project for this competition. I am particularly interested in art and architecture involving earthwork installations, and this seemed right up my alley.

We join architecture competitions to challenge ourselves, explore innovation, and push design boundaries. Architecture competitions offer creative freedom to experiment beyond constraints. The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial especially allows us to communicate ideas purely through imagery, where representation and concept take precedence over text explanation, making the visual narrative and the concept important.

We participate in architecture competitions to exercise our creativity and express our freedom. After graduation, entering a firm often means conforming to established practices, making it harder to think outside the box. Competitions, on the other hand, allow us to experiment, take risks, and question conventional approaches. Beyond personal growth, these challenges connect us to the international architecture community, fostering discussions on pressing global issues and becoming a tool for dialogue and reflection.

We view architecture competitions as valuable platforms for exploring diverse topics and addressing complex questions. They offer an excellent opportunity to experiment with new ideas and refine our design approach. By participating, we can challenge our creative solutions against those of other participants, gaining new perspectives and insights. This process not only pushes the boundaries of our design thinking but also broadens our vision, ensuring we remain open to innovation and continually evolve in our practice.

We participate in competitions because it's fun.

We participate in competitions because they contribute to an architect's design evolution and provide an excellent opportunity to experiment with new solutions while challenging ourselves in different scenarios.

Through architectural competitions, we have the opportunity to create designs in diverse geographical and contextual settings.

Architecture competitions are a gift to the imagination—a uniquely human quality that allows us to envision new spatial possibilities inspired by personal experiences, aspirations, and knowledge. Participating in these competitions serves as a mental stimulus, enabling us to channel optimistic and empathetic visions into projects. They provide an opportunity to explore and express sensory-driven architecture that resonates with human emotions and experiences.

We participate in architecture competitions because they provide opportunities to engage with unconventional briefs, unique sites, and speculative futures—conditions and scenarios that may be less frequently encountered in commercial practice. We also find that they serve as a critical space for discourse, allowing us to contribute to global conversations on the evolving role and practice of architectural design, which we find invaluable for our continued development.

Participating in architectural competitions is one of the most effective ways to enhance personal design skills.

We think it is important to mention that this was our first time participating in an architecture competition, but certainly not the last. This experience taught us that entering a competition is both exciting and demanding, pushing us to step out of our comfort zones and apply our knowledge in a highly competitive environment. We see these competitions as opportunities to receive feedback from experienced architects and connect with diverse perspectives from around the world. Moreover, they help us refine how we present our ideas in a compelling way.

Competitions offer a unique opportunity to explore ideas freely, without the usual constraints of budgets or client demands, enabling us to develop a strong architectural voice. They also foster professional growth by allowing us to engage with new technologies, learn from diverse perspectives, and continuously experiment and refine our design philosophy.

Architecture competitions are food for creativity. It’s like a playground where I can push boundaries and break a few rules without worrying about permits, budgets, or clients.

We participate in architecture competitions because they push the boundaries of creativity and innovation, allowing us to explore ideas beyond the constraints of everyday practice. They provide a platform for experimentation, refinement of our design philosophy, and the challenge of competing alongside other talented professionals. Competitions also offer the opportunity to create meaningful spaces that address real-world issues, from sustainability to cultural identity. Ultimately, they fuel our passion for architecture, helping us grow as designers while working on projects with the potential to leave a lasting impact.

We love to challenge ourselves, as well as challenging the architectural norm. It provides a platform where we imagine what the architecture can be and what it should be.

We do a very select number of competitions, and use them as a way to test design ideas or showcase a method or scale of working that we do not have previous experience in. We like the concise brief and constraints of a competition, but do not always enjoy the limited public/stakeholder engagement nor the minimal opportunity for reimbursement of labor. This one was about a code reform movement we have a deep passion for and wish to showcase its potential as a form of advocacy.

We participate in this architecture competition as young architects eager to engage with thought-provoking challenges, contribute our ideas to the industry, and continuously rethink the role of architecture. Competitions push us to explore innovative solutions, refine our design approach, and stay actively involved in the broader architectural discourse.

In a way, it is part of the educational process. Participating in competitions provides an opportunity to learn something new throughout the process while also offering freedom in decision-making.

I believe that people grow and develop through challenges. For me, competitions provide the ideal environment to test my skills, reflect on them, and improve myself. These environments can feature diverse cultures, problems, and rules, which is the greatest richness of architecture competitions. Each project has its own dynamics, and the competition always encourages you to take one step further. At the end of the competition, beyond winning a prize or feeling a sense of satisfaction, the most important aspect is the personal growth and insights you gain along the way.

Competitions provide a platform to engage with complex challenges, test emerging concepts, and develop solutions that spark meaningful dialogue. They encourage us to push beyond conventional constraints, producing work that is both visionary and technically rigorous. Competitions also give us the freedom to experiment, collaborate across disciplines, and refine ideas that may shape future projects. They challenge us to communicate bold concepts with clarity, deepening our understanding of design’s impact on the built environment.

Participating in competitions on Buildner offers a rare opportunity to freely explore my ideas without being constrained by immediate financial decisions. It allows me to experiment with innovative architectural solutions, test sustainable approaches, and imagine spaces where creativity takes precedence over profitability. This is an essential approach to renewing architectural practice and anticipating the housing challenges of tomorrow.

We participate in architecture competitions because they offer a rare opportunity to break away from the constraints of daily projects and routines, encouraging us to think more creatively and approach design with fresh eyes. As architects, it’s essential to embrace change, to question familiar processes, experiment with new ideas, and challenge ourselves to solve problems in innovative ways.

Participating in a competition is a way to better understand oneself and one's limits, confront others, and expand one's knowledge. It should be approached with curiosity, the will to surpass oneself, and the desire to surprise.

Competitions push us to challenge conventions, develop our own voices, and refine our problem-solving and communication skills. We focus on the process—learning to balance concept and feasibility, theory and materiality. Through these challenges, we grow as designers, questioning what architecture can be and how it shapes human experiences. Most importantly, competitions enable us to exchange ideas with a global community, providing a space to test new methodologies, engage with diverse perspectives, and contribute to larger discussions about the future of architecture.

I made the decision to start participating in architectural competitions in order to creatively test myself as a student, especially during periods where I am not currently studying.

Competitions serve as a platform for us to explore fresh ideas, challenge ourselves, and experiment with cutting-edge design concepts. They grant us the freedom to think creatively and approach problems in unconventional ways, which fosters a culture of innovation within our team. This environment also enables us to continuously refine our skills as we engage with diverse design briefs and problem-solving scenarios, offering a sense of growth and development.

I participate in architectural competitions to challenge myself creatively and refine my design skills. They provide a platform to explore new ideas, experiment with concepts, and push the boundaries of what is possible within given constraints. Competitions also help me think critically and solve complex design problems while receiving valuable feedback. Moreover, they allow me to showcase my work to a wider audience, which is a great way to build my portfolio and gain recognition. Ultimately, I see competitions as an opportunity for personal and professional growth, helping me develop both my technical expertise and creative vision.

I participate in competitions in order to test the inspiration, ideals, and knowledge I possess on the world stage.

We participate in architecture competitions because they provide a unique platform for experimentation, exploration, and innovation beyond the constraints of commercial practice. Competitions allow us to test new ideas, push the boundaries of modular design, parametric strategies, and interdisciplinary approaches, and refine our vision for the future of architecture.

We believe that architecture competitions are a way to apply our knowledge, explore new ideas, and have fun in the process.

I participate in architecture competitions because they allow me to explore new, challenging, and fascinating architectural themes and fields. I truly enjoy the emotions I experience while working on a competition—excitement, curiosity, and even self-criticism. I chose to enter this competition because, during university, I always wanted to design a kindergarten but never had the chance, despite working on many other challenging and interesting projects. 

For our team, architecture competitions are an invaluable opportunity to push our limits and continually enhance our design skills. They challenge us with unique, intricate problems that force us to think creatively and devise inventive solutions beyond conventional boundaries. Unlike typical real-life projects, competitions offer a level of creative freedom that allows us to explore unconventional concepts and experiment with new ideas without the constraints of budget or client expectations. This flexibility not only encourages us to push our creative boundaries but also fosters a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives and skills can merge to redefine the frontiers of design. Ultimately, these competitions help us to innovate, gain fresh insights, and showcase our vision, contributing significantly to our professional growth and the evolution of the architectural field.

We participate in architecture competitions because they serve as a valuable team-building exercise, fostering collaboration and creative synergy within our practice. Competitions also provide an opportunity to explore bold ideas that push the boundaries of design and innovation. They allow us to showcase potential solutions for local needs, addressing pressing social, environmental, and cultural challenges. Additionally, these competitions help us refine our design process, engage with diverse perspectives, and contribute to the broader architectural discourse.

While working in local architectural practices, we see competitions as an opportunity to push the boundaries of our architectural exploration. They provide a platform to test experimental ideas and challenge conventional design approaches. Beyond that, competitions allow us to express our architectural vision freely and contribute our voices to broader design conversations.

We participate in architecture competitions as an opportunity to showcase our ideas and push the boundaries of creativity. These competitions provide a platform to experiment with innovative design concepts while addressing real-world challenges. At the same time, they offer a valuable learning experience, helping us refine our skills, enhance problem-solving abilities, and gain deeper insights into architectural thinking. It is both a chance for self-improvement and a way to contribute fresh perspectives to the field.

Participating in architecture competitions is a creative outlet without the restrictions typically found in our daily work. While fulfilling and challenging in the best way, architectural practice is often constrained by monetary, legal, and conceptual boundaries. Designing for competitions like these allows us to freely express our ideas and ideals. In a way, it fulfills our dream of contributing to the global discourse—and painting pretty pictures.

We participate in architectural competitions because they offer a unique platform to push the boundaries of traditional architecture. They allow us to engage with new challenges, explore innovative design solutions, and collaborate with other professionals. Sometimes, we don’t have an answer or a clear perspective on the topic at first, but that’s exactly why we do it. Competitions push us to explore, think critically, and find solutions we might not have considered otherwise. They challenge us to learn and grow, making the process just as valuable as the outcome.

Architectural competitions serve as boundless playgrounds to explore unique contexts, narratives, and locations. They grant us the freedom to transform constraints into opportunities, allowing us to test bold ideas and bring them to life for the world to see. These competitions act as mirrors, reflecting alternative realities far from our daily routines and inviting us to experiment without limits. In this way, they stimulate our creativity, pushing us to step off the beaten path and propose pure, uncompromising visions. Competitions are also platforms for telling captivating stories.

As an international design firm, IAPA consistently positions its projects on a global scale. The purpose of participating in this architectural design competition is to explore the possibilities of future residential architecture by reflecting on different geographical environments, social relationships, and site conditions. At the same time, by engaging in various types of projects, we aim to convey architects' attitudes toward the environment and their exploration of human living spaces, while also elevating our own architectural values and ideological perspectives.

We participate in architecture competitions because they challenge our creativity, enhance our design skills, and allow us to explore new ideas without limitations. They provide an opportunity to experiment, solve unique problems, and develop innovative concepts. Competitions also help us grow as designers, expand our portfolios, and connect with like-minded architects. Moreover, they keep our passion for architecture alive by allowing us to design with freedom and ambition.

Since the trend of sustainable architecture in Iran is very weak and even insignificant, she is forced to work in other countries due to her strong interest in this style. She believes that, in order to gain recognition, work on a global level, and improve her knowledge and benchmarks, she should participate in architectural competitions. Her goal is to establish herself as an international architect and office.

Occasionally, I participate in open architecture or urban design competitions to stimulate my mind, gain new insights, and foster meaningful discussions. These competitions offer anonymity and serve as a blank canvas, allowing me to distance myself from preconceived ideas.

For us, competitions are not just about winning—they are about provoking dialogue and shaping the architectural discourse. They provide a rare opportunity to engage in speculative design, testing radical concepts that may one day influence mainstream practice.

I participate in architecture competitions to challenge myself and improve my critical thinking on my projects by receiving valuable feedback from professionals in the field.

Architectural competitions give designers the opportunity to spread their wings of invention and expand the framework of their imagination, thus functioning in a completely different way compared to commissions set in official contexts. Each competition imposes certain restrictions and guidelines, sometimes very difficult to meet, but the prospect of responding to them usually requires thinking outside the box, which we often miss.

Architectural competitions provide us with the opportunity to showcase our projects to a broader, multinational audience, including individuals with multicultural backgrounds and extensive experience, whose reactions help evaluate our ideas. This experience exposes us to different perspectives, opinions, and tastes regarding architectural solutions. It offers us valuable insight into how our projects are perceived, rather than letting them gather dust at the bottom of a drawer. Many competitions address themes that go beyond those typically explored in student or even professional projects, offering additional opportunities for growth in diverse fields and topics.

In my opinion, competitions are a great way of entertainment and practice because they provide both challenges and interesting problems to solve—problems that you are unlikely to encounter in routine tasks at a bureau. They also offer an opportunity to contribute to the discourse on a particular subject that interests you and to express your connection to a place.

Competitions serve as a platform for us to explore fresh ideas, challenge ourselves, and experiment with cutting-edge design concepts. They grant us the freedom to think creatively and approach problems in unconventional ways, fostering a culture of innovation within our team. This environment also enables us to continuously refine our skills as we engage with diverse design briefs and problem-solving scenarios, offering opportunities for growth and development.

I decided to participate in architecture competitions because they provide an effective way to gain practical experience in the professional field while still a student.

Competitions provide an opportunity to test bold ideas in a creative and experimental setting. They encourage collaboration, innovation, and reflection on current architectural challenges. Personally, I see them as a platform to refine my skills, explore new concepts, and connect with the architectural community while gaining visibility for meaningful projects.

Architectural competitions provide an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge in new fields, such as building with straw, while also offering inspiration and valuable experience. They allow participants to explore a variety of design tasks aligned with their personal interests, beyond the scope of university projects. Additionally, they provide a chance to work independently and compete with participants from around the world.

I participate in competitions because they offer a unique platform to explore and expand the range of projects I can work on. These opportunities challenge me to think beyond my usual boundaries, pushing me to experiment with new ideas and approaches that I might not have considered in my everyday work. By participating, I am able to explore diverse design concepts, styles, and solutions, which enhances my creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Competitions provide a platform to push creative boundaries, explore experimental ideas, and engage in global conversations about design. They challenge us to innovate, refine our craft, and stay inspired.

My participation in competitions has been partly inspired by Seth Godin’s philosophy on creative practice. Competitions provide a structured opportunity to show up and do the work—a deliberate act of commitment to engage with the process, challenge assumptions, and share a vision with the world. They serve as a framework that encourages innovation, fosters growth, and contributes to a broader dialogue within the field. There is inherent value in sharing ideas generously and practicing one’s craft with discipline.

I participate in competitions to explore ideas. Bernard Tschumi famously said that you must either practice your theories or theorize your practice, and I believe that practicing your theories is crucial to truly understanding the ideas themselves. In this case, we used the brief to explore the emotions we felt about the border between Mexico and the United States. Initially, the ambiguity left us feeling dazed, but through the design process, we gradually began to understand what it means to be an immigrant in the United States.

We decided to participate in this competition to challenge ourselves and explore new ideas in a collaborative setting. Working as a team allows us to learn from each other's perspectives and strengthen our bonds. Moreover, this idea competition encourages us to think outside the box and showcase our creativity without the constraints of practical considerations.

Participating in architecture competitions offers several key benefits, both personal and professional. Competitions provide opportunities to explore bold, innovative ideas without the usual constraints of client demands or project limitations. This creative freedom allows architects to push boundaries, experiment with new concepts, and challenge conventional thinking.

Participating in architecture competitions allows us to break free from the routine of everyday practical projects, providing a creative outlet and an opportunity to push the boundaries of conventional thinking. These competitions challenge us to think innovatively, refine our software skills, and deepen our research-based approaches, all of which contribute significantly to our professional growth. They also keep us motivated and energized in ways that regular work often cannot.

Competitions provide me with opportunities to explore new contexts and challenges beyond my daily professional settings. They are excellent moments to reflect not only on proposal ideas but also on my design thinking over the years.

Architecture competitions allow us to step away from the grounded world, as they offer the freedom to explore innovative ideas and push creative boundaries that are often not possible in traditional projects.

For young architects, there are many challenges to overcome when trying to put their design concepts into practice. However, we want to showcase our innovative ideas, and architectural competitions provide a great opportunity to present our creativity and thinking.

Every time I see the themes of a new architectural competition, I get so excited. It's really fun to come up with new ideas and see the ideas of other participants from around the world. Sometimes, even if the ideas seem impossible to realize, I believe it’s the best opportunity to let our imaginations run wild.

We believe in cultural debate and discussion. To be able to compare positions, attitudes, and possibilities, ideas need to be put on the table and evaluated. Architecture can stimulate societal perspectives and foster a vision of where we want to go as a civilization. Thus, we participate in selected competitions out of interest in the core question and the desire to contribute with specific perspectives to this discussion.

I participate in competitions when the topics align with my experience, as this allows me to consolidate my knowledge into a single project.

We participate in architecture competitions when the briefs resonate with us, presenting challenges we are passionate about and providing opportunities to apply our knowledge and creativity.

For the Stantec Buildings practice, competition projects stretch our design thinking, show what’s possible, and make room for innovation. They give us a chance to apply our designs, critical thinking, and collaboration to pressing issues facing society.

Participating in competitions expands your abilities and challenges your team by exposing them to diverse realities and situations. It strengthens collaboration and decision-making.

Architecture, more than any other technical or professional discipline, profoundly influences human lifestyles and is deeply intertwined with personal life. I can confidently say that architectural design has ignited our passion for problem-solving and seeking solutions. We view architectural competitions as opportunities to challenge ourselves and explore creative solutions to complex issues.

We participate in architecture competitions to challenge ourselves and grow as designers. Each competition offers a new perspective, encouraging us to develop innovative solutions and refine our architectural approach. We view every competition as a valuable opportunity to learn, collaborate, and contribute to our professional growth.

We believe that humanitarian concerns transcend borders and should not be influenced by politics. Through this competition, we hope to convey our warmth and care for the people of Ukraine. We also aim to use our expertise to contribute, however modestly, to the post-war lives of ordinary citizens and to help rebuild hope for the future.

Hospice care is an issue that every individual and family will eventually face. Having personal experience in caring for the elderly at home, I am deeply concerned about their later years. Ensuring their happiness can bring comfort to the entire family.

International ideas competitions and design competitions provide the best opportunities to design according to a brief and scope of work. From concept development and site selection or analysis (if already provided) to architectural design and its refinement, these challenges allow for remarkable outcomes where architecture is created with its users in mind. Participating in these competitions fosters critical thinking and adaptability, particularly when addressing sensitive projects like the Hospice, which is deeply meaningful to our team. By embracing diverse contexts, this process encourages thoughtful, inclusive, and responsive architectural practices that resonate with both place and purpose.

Participating in architectural competitions not only allows us to grow but also helps us face a variety of challenges and explore design solutions in different contexts—whether social, environmental, or otherwise.

Architecture competitions are a great opportunity to explore new topics or building typologies that you may have never used before. I believe that every competition is a win for you—you always gain new knowledge and new ways of thinking!

We view competitions as a valuable platform for enhancing teamwork, honing our skills, and challenging our preconceptions of design. By fostering dialogue and maintaining a continuous exchange as we grow in our respective environments, we can build a strong foundation for future competitions and strengthen our long-term collaboration. Competitions also provide opportunities to share ideas and engage with current issues. We chose this particular competition for its social impact, as designing a hospice for the terminally ill aligns seamlessly with our social responsibility as architects.

We participate in competitions because we want to learn more skills and have the opportunity to develop interesting projects beyond those in our school’s curriculum.

Architecture competitions are opportunities for you to push your creative limits as a designer. Such creative freedom is rare in the professional world, so seize the opportunity! Moreover, architecture competitions expose us to a wider variety of building typologies, programs, and scales that are not fully explored in academia. As we continue to engage with a diverse range of design prompts and challenges, our understanding of the built world deepens further. Many projects from these competitions have been a source of inspiration, and by participating, we aim to contribute to that spread of inspiration.

We participate in architectural competitions because they offer a great opportunity to develop and test our ideas in real-world contexts. Competitions push us beyond the academic framework, challenging us to face practical problems and think creatively. They also give us the freedom to experiment with different concepts and design approaches. Through these competitions, we exchange ideas with others, gain valuable experience in teamwork, and improve our time management skills—essential for our future careers. We believe that participating in these events not only sharpens our abilities but also allows us to bring fresh perspectives to the ongoing dialogue about architecture.

We appreciate the fact that competitions contribute to the development of new and high-quality projects. For the client, this means gaining access to multiple solutions for a specific brief, which enhances the quality of the final design by validating it through various approaches. Additionally, we embrace competition as it stimulates our interest in the perspectives of other architects and the diversity of ideas. It is highly positive to see that architectural competitions are gaining prominence these days and encompass a wide range of interesting briefs at diverse scales.

Participating in an architectural competition involves learning to think deeply through a process where there are no right answers, while developing the creative ability to think outside the box. It is also an important opportunity to strengthen teamwork and learn how to collaborate effectively.

To push boundaries in architecture and life, allowing us to improve our overall experience and knowledge.

We participate in architecture competitions to refine our design skills and explore innovative concepts beyond everyday projects. These competitions provide a platform to push creative boundaries and develop visionary ideas that can inspire future architectural work. They also offer valuable opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

Competitions provide a unique opportunity for us to engage in design beyond our regular work, keeping our curiosity and creativity alive as we explore projects outside our usual scope. They also serve as an outlet for us to share our design perspectives and ambitions with the industry. Additionally, by engaging with a broader audience, competitions allow us to address important societal questions through the architectural lens.

Architectural competitions are an open field for sharing ideas and rethinking, with an optimistic view, the future in which we want to live. Every competition is like a celebration—a new opportunity to learn and challenge your own ideas alongside other architects.

We participate in architecture competitions to stay creative. As young professionals, competitions are opportunities for us to do creative work aside from our regular job tasks and allow us to fully express ourselves through our designs. Competitions also allow us to keep learning through different types and scales of projects and broaden our knowledge in the field, encountering new challenges and opportunities. They also allow for our work to be exposed to more people internationally, as well as train us to work in teams challenging us to learn how to self-organize our work and be independent in design projects.

An architecture competition is a platform to work freely and creatively, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the process of creation. A competition is a great mental exercise. It adds to my experience and helps me test my creative abilities, not only through words or thoughts but through actual work and drawings on paper. Moreover, there are certain benefits if the work is successful. I see it as an opportunity for growth and a tool to enhance professional skills.

Competitions challenge us to expand our skill sets and connect with the architectural community. The Sansusī Sound Sculpture competition, in particular, offered a fascinating topic with real potential for realization. We were especially drawn to the use of wooden structures.

We participate in architecture competitions to deepen our passion for design and challenge ourselves to think beyond conventional boundaries. We chose to engage in this particular competition over the summer as an opportunity to explore our design thinking outside the academic environment. Although our academic semesters are filled with coursework and extracurricular commitments, and our summers are dedicated to internships, we made a deliberate decision to continue participating in the competition. This allowed us to further refine our design skills and continue our professional growth during the break.

To challenge myself and see what I can accomplish when putting my skills to use under pressure. I always view it as an exercise—first and foremost, I do it for myself. Additionally, participating in a contest is creatively valuable because you don't see the other submissions until the end. After doing extensive research to develop your solution, it’s fascinating to see the results, knowing all the specifics of the site, the rules, etc. That experience is humbling and, in my opinion, incredibly valuable.

This is my first architecture competition. I participated because I think it's a great opportunity to test creativity and skills while also learning something new, especially when you find a project that resonates with you. I highly recommend participating to all students. Competitions are an important platform for professionals, but I believe students, in particular, will benefit the most. You will learn things that aren't taught in school.

I hope to keep my mind active and spark inspiration by participating in engaging architectural competitions. Of course, I also aim to discover potential opportunities through these competitions.

Competitions serve as a platform for us to explore fresh ideas, challenge ourselves, and experiment with cutting-edge design concepts. They grant us the freedom to think creatively and approach problems in unconventional ways, fostering a culture of innovation within our team. This environment enables us to continuously refine our skills as we engage with diverse design briefs and problem-solving scenarios, offering a sense of growth and development. 

We are very interested in participating in architecture competitions, as they provide an opportunity to engage with unique projects and unfamiliar contexts. These competitions offer challenges that promote both personal and professional growth.

I participate in competitions for the creative freedom they offer, allowing me to explore ideas and experiment beyond the constraints of commercial work.

Though I'm a novice in architecture, as a designer, the allure of creating a building or structure is always present. Whenever I travel, I make it a point to visit incredible architectural landmarks. So, when I saw that one of my design heroes, Philippe Starck, was a judge for the Architecture Chair competition, I couldn't pass up the chance. I may not be great at buildings, but designing a chair for a legend like him was an opportunity I couldn’t let slip by.

I participate in design competitions to ignite my creativity through new briefs and energize my work with fresh challenges. These opportunities push me to broaden my perspective, expand my sources of inspiration, and continuously drive innovation in my work.

To challenge myself, competitions provide space for learning, experimentation, and pushing boundaries. They inspire me and give me the freedom to be creative and do what I love.

I think that my answer to this question would be something like, “to test myself and get feedback on whether I can do this job well by having my work evaluated by different professionals.”

I participate in architecture competitions to challenge myself and broaden my exposure to architectural discourse and design briefs outside of my work context.

This competition was recommended to me by a colleague, the faculty leader at the university where I teach. I enjoy participating in competitions where I receive feedback on my work from professional experts. I believe participating allows us to challenge our creative boundaries and gain valuable exposure for our work. Competitions also provide an opportunity to connect with other designers and architects, expanding our design thinking and engaging in broader discussions in the field of architecture and design.

We firmly believe in the importance of exploring new frontiers in design and construction, which drives us to actively participate in various competitions. These competitions offer us a unique platform to experiment and develop innovative approaches that challenge traditional norms and enrich our architectural proposals. 

Ironically, we take part in architecture competitions to create more opportunities for us to design. The majority of our time spent in practice requires us to deal with the pragmatic aspects of architecture. While that is fulfilling in its own way, competing allows us to be freer in our designs.

We believe that participating in architectural competitions offers several key benefits. It allows us to gain new experiences and practice teamwork, which are crucial for our professional development. Competitions also provide an opportunity to add innovative projects to our portfolios, showcasing our skills and creativity. Furthermore, we acquire valuable skills that will be useful in our future work and studies, making us more attractive to potential employers.

Participating in architectural competitions is a form of expression. It gives me the opportunity to explore and develop concepts that excite me while honing skills in design and representation. Especially as I dive deeper into professional practice, competitions can be a breath of fresh air that allows me to keep engaged with my inquisitive side.

Competitions provide an opportunity to explore and share innovative ideas. For instance, this competition allows me to investigate the concept of a "Stonehenge house" - an idea I've been curious about and eager to develop beyond just a personal project.

What motivated us to participate in this competition was the proposal: connecting with light as a material of visibility and knowledge. Light-based design questions the design process, inverting the idea of habitat, intimacy, and protection, and challenging the choice of materials and the scope of the technical aspects of elements.

We see architecture competitions as an opportunity to push the limits of our thinking and test our strengths in every aspect of working as a group.

There are several reasons why participating in architecture competitions is valuable. First, these competitions provide a great opportunity to showcase creativity and test innovative ideas. They are appealing because they allow for experimenting with new design approaches and advancing innovative architectural techniques. Additionally, competitions serve as platforms to actualize projects and receive evaluations from experts. This feedback is essential for understanding how one's work would function in real-world environments and for making improvements. 

We love exploring the world through travel and design. Competitions offer fantastic opportunities to learn folklore, reimagine sites, merge experiences, and design new dialogues.

Architecture competitions provide a relatively uninhibited freedom to dream. These opportunities keep the thoughtful passion for design alive.

Participating in architectural competitions allows us to challenge ourselves creatively and professionally. Participating in international competitions like this one helps broaden our perspective and consider new cultural experiences beyond our own norms and tastes. We also wanted to design freely again, as we did in our university days, focusing on aesthetics, function, and sustainability rather than being defined by guidelines, requirements, or money. We hoped to create something truly beautiful while pursuing the ideals of architecture.

We participate in architecture competitions to find the space to complement our different backgrounds in a challenging project and to contrast our ideas with the collective.

Competitions are a very stimulating and complementary method and tool for working on everyday projects in the office. They help you stay engaged with research and encourage "out of the box" thinking and creating. Through sensible and sensitive experiments, you can temporarily escape your everyday space/time realities, routines, local legislation and politics, and sometimes narrow investor logic. In the case of this project (Iceland ski snow cabin), we also traveled in our imagination to the dramatic, archetypal, and beautiful landscapes of this remote island, which we have already visited and with whose nature and culture we have developed a very passionate, intimate relationship.

Architecture competitions allow me to experiment with design ideas for unique programs and sites.

We have participated in a number of architectural competitions during the last two years. We believe they are an excellent way to challenge our skills and provide a vehicle to highlight our architectural approach to the issues that we have discussed above. 

As students, we have found that competitions give us the opportunity to work on projects that we wouldn't encounter in the professional realm and to explore out-of-the-box solutions to common challenges. Competitions have been an excellent opportunity to share our ideas and see what other students and architects from around the world propose.

Competitions are an opportunity to explore, often in less-bounded ways, allowing new ideas to emerge.

Architecture competitions are an incredible way to broaden one’s mind and elaborate on knowledge. This first competition for all of us also meant working together with people we held in high regard. It was a way of actively choosing who to work with and learning to be productive despite having multiple things going on in our lives and being far away from each other.

What excites me the most is the challenge of providing my own solutions for a wide variety of tasks and being able to share them with a community. The platform offers young architects, in particular, the opportunity to present new and inspiring ideas to enhance growth and personal development.

Participating in architecture competitions allows us to challenge ourselves creatively, explore new ideas, and stay engaged with the latest trends and innovations in the field. It provides opportunities to showcase our skills, collaborate with other professionals, and gain recognition for our work.

This aims to present more possibilities in architecture. It is also an opportunity for young architects to showcase their work to experienced professionals.

We participate in architecture competitions because we are proud of our work. In school and post-graduation, we’ve designed projects defined by public service and community remediation. We feel this is the ultimate duty of the architect, beyond the niche and aesthetic. Herein, we want to share this work with our peers and inspire those with these creative skills to design generously.

Competitions often provide the opportunity to design for places and specific needs that may not ordinarily arise in a client brief. Competitions are a great way for architecture studios to challenge their thinking about architecture’s role and or contribution to society. To think big and to see ourselves as an agent for positive change. It is also an important exercise to test a firm’s ability to respond to a brief and compare their proposal to their peers.

I participate in architecture competitions to improve my design skills. Dealing with specific topics always provides new inspiration and enables me to continuously develop. Additionally, I enjoy seeing the diverse approaches that other participants take to solve the same challenges.

Unlike existing contests, BUILDNER addresses aspects of society that are not yet considered. This gives us many opportunities to think and has the power to change society. We also entered this contest to be part of such an initiative.

I believe that participating in architectural competitions can greatly help me broaden my thinking and allow me to design boldly while trying out new design methods. For example, I think that the functionality of a single building is limited, so I aim to solve complex problems through designing systems. The topics provided by Buildner are always innovative and challenging, which is why I want to use this architectural competition to practice my ideas and receive diverse feedback from around the world. This experience will be a great exercise for my professional skills in the future.

Taking part in architecture competitions is a way for us to break the routine of our day-to-day jobs. It allows us to push design boundaries and take concept ideas that stem from our unique approach to briefs and architectural visions to the extreme.

Participating in architecture competitions allows us to challenge ourselves and observe our group dynamic with a project beyond university settings. It is a means for us to test our abilities and push our boundaries.

Competitions provide opportunities to tackle innovative design challenges, fostering skill development and creativity, and exploring new ideas and design approaches that might not be encountered in everyday work.

Participating in architectural competitions offers an even playing field for individuals at different stages and levels of exposure within the profession. When students and professionals compete together, the experience can push the boundaries of knowledge and creativity. This expansion can challenge preexisting concepts and ultimately propel the profession forward by sparking innovation and solving existing challenges in new ways. It is also a wonderful opportunity to network with peers while addressing interesting problems.

The competition provides us with an opportunity to explore and challenge various topics, pushing us beyond our comfort zones to try different types, thus fostering a continuous learning process. In competitions, we are often faced with numerous requirements and constraints, similar to those encountered in future architectural practice. However, they are also more theoretical, which stimulates our imagination and creativity. This is particularly meaningful for us as students.

We were interested in seeing if others could relate to our new concept, and I seized the opportunity to participate.

There are many reasons for this, but the main one is that the competition is a way for teams to see their skills and teamwork before they graduate and use the opportunity to improve individually.

Architecture competitions are an important step in developing personal skills, expanding one's knowledge in a specific field, and having the freedom to experiment without particular constraints or obligations. Furthermore, engaging in these competitions with a team of people who share your interests is a smart way to foster team building and highlight the peculiarities of each member. For our group, this collaboration was very efficient and allowed us to get to know each other personally and professionally.

Participating in architecture competitions allows us to explore new design challenges, push the limits of creativity within a team, and showcase innovative ideas to a broader audience. These competitions provide valuable opportunities for professional growth, networking with peers and industry leaders, and gaining global recognition.

Participating in architecture competitions offers a valuable opportunity to engage with professionals from around the world and acquire new knowledge, especially when projects are carried out in teams. This experience involves the ability to collaborate with others and compare different ideas to create a final project. Moreover, competitions typically present design challenges that demand innovative solutions, encouraging the development of new design approaches. Additionally, taking part in these competitions provides significant visibility and prestige, showcasing one's work to a wide audience and increasing future opportunities, both academically and professionally.

We participate in competitions for fun! Architecture competitions offer us the chance to let our creativity run wild, unfettered by the usual shackles of professional projects. We architects thrive on challenges – the kind that make us grow taller, not just our buildings! These competitions throw us into a whirlwind of diverse concepts, like a wild ride through the theme park of design. We get to play with different design philosophies, shuffle spatial arrangements like a deck of cards, and indulge our curiosities until they're bursting at the seams. It's like being mad scientists in a laboratory of architectural innovation!

Although it’s worth noting it’s an opportunity to push boundaries with creativity and technical expertise, like many others have said, who have answered this very question. But, to be real it’s to show the world what we are capable of, either as individuals, architectural designers, or as recent graduates/students, out of the academic/professional settings.

Architectural competitions provide an kerf to look though real issues around us and encourage designers to think outside the box . This is a great opportunity to help architects understand the world, mutually, it allows the world to meet our vision.

As a recent graduate in architecture, I feel that I still have to mature in certain aspects when facing a new project. In addition to exploring my capabilities as an architect, participating in this type of competitions helps me improve not only in the project phase but mainly, in how to efficently present and explain a project.

We believe that architectural competitions offer opportunities to experiment with novel solutions and themes, pushing us out of our comfort zone and challenging our capabilities. It's an excellent method for rapidly acquiring new knowledge and skills. Furthermore, we view competitions as a meritocratic form of recognition and consider idea competitions to be invaluable training for the design challenges we will face in our future careers.

Participating in architectural competitions provides us with an excellent platform to showcase and demonstrate our abilities, which is a rare opportunity. Collaborating and creating alongside partners from diverse backgrounds greatly enhances our understanding and familiarity with the project design process.

I participate in architecture competitions to immerse myself in projects that deviate from the ordinary, encounter new and stimulating design challenges, and test my abilities, all while having the opportunity to witness my projects come to fruition.

We view competitions as a perfect exercise for testing creativity and exploring innovative proposals. They present a challenge for us and offer an opportunity to seek solutions to current problems. Additionally, competitions serve as a means to reach out and create a community among colleagues in the profession.

I participate in architecture competitions because they allow me to explore innovative design concepts, push the boundaries of my creativity, and refine my technical skills. They provide an opportunity to tackle design challenges that I might not encounter in my day-to-day work.

As a collective, this is the first time we have all individually collaborated on a project together. Being relatively new to the field of architecture, we are eager to understand and analyze the current conditions of our built environment. Architectural competitions provide us with the platform to establish our voice and explore our interests through the act of creation. In academia and the professional world, the design and construction of a building can be a lengthy process, whereas competitions allow us to work swiftly based on our instincts and intuition.

Architectural competitions offer the freedom to realize projects according to one's vision. While rules provide direction for thought, they don't restrict creativity. This enables the expression of one's full creative potential and design perspective. Our primary objective in participating in competitions is to refine our creative voice and diversify our portfolio. We believe that this experience will deepen our engagement with the design process.

Competitions provide a means to escape the numerous rules one must adhere to when designing a client's project. They offer freedom and prompt questions like, "Is this allowed?" or "Should I explore this path instead?" This encourages searching for new and different approaches. It's not just about expanding one's portfolio; it's about exercising the brain and having fun.

We participate in competitions because, while larger firms may prioritize commercial projects, we aim to maintain a sharp focus on pushing the boundaries of design creativity.

Primarily to hone my abilities in visualization and communication as well as using the prompt to test a particular idea or theme of exploration. The architectural work I do always seems to return to similar themes in different contexts. A new prompt or project offers a way to consider these themes in a new way.

I take part in competitions because, for me, architectural competitions are not only about winning, but also a chance to gain experience, showcase skills, better understand the project, and receive recognition. By participating, I work on honing my skills and become even more motivated to create.

I participated in this architecture competition to stimulate my architectural thoughts, for fun and because I liked the competition's brief.

Competitions give the opportunity for you to work closely with teammates you admire, allowing you to learn from them as well as how to collaborate with them. As a bonus, competition work will be useful for enriching academic portfolios and future job applications.

I participate in competitions because I believe that architectural competitions are extremely stimulating occasions—a 'space' free from constraints in which you can express your point of view. They allow me to explore different and original topics and constitute a precious opportunity for creative enrichment and self-reflection.

This was our first competition entry, with the goal to challenge ourselves, showcase our skills, and share our ideas. As students, we believe competitions are the best opportunity to be part of and develop projects that contribute our young concepts to the real world. We firmly believe that practice makes perfect. To improve our capabilities, we seek to participate in as many design competitions as possible to refine our respective styles and grow as architects.

We pursue the excitement of design, and architecture competitions are an avenue to fulfill our desires and share our passion with others.

I highly appreciate designers who strive to push the boundaries of possibilities and go beyond what is already known. In our daily professional work, we may not always have the opportunity for such exploration, which doesn't necessarily positively impact our development. However, design competitions provide an ideal opportunity to explore new concepts and create something truly unconventional.

We firmly believe that continually challenging ourselves is the catalyst for our professional evolution, compelling us to engage in an ongoing process of self-critique. Staying in sync with trends while actively pursuing innovation is imperative for advancing our brand. It serves as the driving force behind nurturing our adaptive and creative capabilities across diverse markets.

It is a good way to challenge your creativity.

Competitions benefit me in several ways, the most immediate is exposure of my work to peers and new audiences. But, personally, a competition creates a real deadline for me to organize a project into a thoughtful and complete form that is ready to share. This is especially important for personal projects that have no external deadlines.

Competitions serve as valuable learning experiences. They provide a chance to hone our skills and expand our creative horizons, receive feedback from jurors or peers, and refine skills and techniques. The process of conceptualizing, developing, and presenting a competition entry can be incredibly enriching, fostering growth and improvement as an architect.

It's a great exercise for ingenuity, it promotes thinking differently and it’s a great way to express design philosophy.

I believe architecture competitions are important to push us as designers and also see how our own skills compare with those around us. Less about competition and more about improving ourselves as designers.

Participating in architecture competitions helps you see things from a different perspective, opens up various opportunities to experiment, and allows you to try something you have not attempted before. By doing so and navigating through the process, it encourages you to find your own approach. This experience helps expand your skills and insights by providing a platform to express yourself. Additionally, it serves as excellent practice for teamwork and leadership.

As students, participating in architecture competitions gives us a glimpse of how our proposed design can become a reality. It puts us in the mindset of designing something that has a certain potential to be built, which is exciting. It also helps us think uniquely and keeps us constantly improving our skills and designs.

For us, architecture competitions are a way to work on a project without the constraints or limitations that are often present in a profession setting, which allows us to push and expand the ways we are thinking and making.

I participate in architecture competitions as they can be a rewarding experience and offer me opportunities for professional growth, networking, portfolio enhancement, exploration of ideas and receiving feedback from jury members and peers in the industry.

Architecture competitions are a fundamental tool for experimenting, exploring concepts, and exploring possibilities that allow us to discover new worldviews. They are a true playground where it's possible to build step by step one's identity as an architect and develop a personal design approach.

Before being a competitive space, an architecture competition is a hub where stories and possibilities can be shared. As a student, this competition provided me with an opportunity to expand my understanding of the current situation, in a site that I might never have had a chance to work with. The competition brief was our studio brief, and it was an excellent project to explore the unknown while proposing the most site-specific response possible for this site.

I participate in architecture competitions to showcase my design skills and challenge myself with project types I wouldn’t typically see in my day-to-day work. With unconventional programs and unique competition sites that encourage designers to embrace complete creative control, I can explore innovative design ideas and systems that have the potential to transform a project and its community.

Competitions serve as a platform for us to explore fresh ideas, challenge ourselves, and experiment with cutting-edge design concepts. They grant us the freedom to think creatively and approach problems in unconventional ways, fostering a culture of innovation within our team. This environment also enables us to continuously refine our skills as we engage with diverse design briefs and problem-solving scenarios, offering a sense of growth and development.

Participation in architectural competitions allows one to improve their skills and acquire new knowledge, as well as broaden their perspective and gain unique, valuable experience. There is great value in observation and connecting with other human beings, which is done in a very particular way during such competitions. They allow for deeper analysis and understanding of other approaches and work ethics. They also facilitate dialogue with people from various cultures and backgrounds.

Competitions give the opportunity to test ideas uncontained from real world constraints. New concepts can be experimented which broaden our research and offer critiques or opportunities for implementation in our own future projects.

We believe that competitions are the most democratic exercises in architecture. They are the most honest way to highlight the need for good architectural projects to address the demands of a constantly changing world. Moreover, we think they challenge us, take us out of our comfort zone, and make us more creative.

We believe that participating in architecture competitions can develop our perception of spaces and sensitize us to the issues of the modern world. Moreover, we think that contact with people from all around the world can enrich our design experiences.

Competitions like this allow us to join the conversation on pressing global issues and explore if and how architecture can contribute. They can remove certain barriers to being innovative and radical when approaching solutions. I also enjoy reflecting on and learning from the variety of perspectives on these different design prompts.

I participate in architecture competitions to give freedom to my imagination and creativity, and also to experiment with new ideas, forms, and technologies. Furthermore, as a young architect, competitions are a way for me to improve my graphic design and communication skills, as well as gain greater visibility on a professional level.

Architecture competitions provide us with a way to experiment with our ideas that are not limited as in the professional field, and not as directed as in school. Essentially, it is a platform for creative freedom within the set rules given by the brief.

In our opinion, architecture competitions provide a wonderful opportunity to challenge ourselves by engaging in unconventional projects around the world. We thoroughly enjoy exploring different cultures, and architecture competitions serve as a means to do just that.

Participation in ideation contests represents a valuable opportunity for us due to the creative freedom they offer and our ongoing interest in research. We chose this competition for its potential to explore new ways of living and enhancing the quality of life for older adults, a group often ignored in society. Additionally, as young architects starting our professional careers, it can be a great opportunity to showcase our philosophy, potential, and reflections on architecture to the world.

We take part in architecture competitions because they offer a chance to unleash our creativity, learn from others, and potentially win exciting projects. It's a way for us to grow personally and professionally while sharing our passion for design with the world.

Architectural competitions offer us a platform to cultivate innovative ideas rooted in contemporary issues. It is inspiring to learn from the architectural community in competitions as every participant uses different approaches to address the same prompt. All participants bring their unique expertise and past experiences into their designs, allowing us to learn from others in the field, challenge our own ideas, and develop our skill sets.

We participate in architecture competitions because they offer opportunities to broaden one's perspective on architecture and contribute to society.

Competitions occupy the middle ground between the rather wide disjunction between design school and practice. They simultaneously offer autonomy to individual designers who generally work (and think) eclectically as a group, but also more closely simulate the design timeline from 'conceptual to specific' that one experiences in professional practice. On a personal level, although Yifan, Lucas, and I are only one cohort apart, we realized that our experiences in the same school varied differently as a result of pedagogical changes and disruptions, such as the pandemic. This opportunity gave me some insight into a much more dexterous mode of working that they had to adapt to.

We see architecture competitions as a way to work on important questions that may not be addressed in commissioned projects. Therefore, we view ideas competitions as a small but critical part of a larger project with many inputs and outputs, along with additional sources of support.

Architecture competitions of this nature allow anyone to challenge and provide a fresh approach to existing design dogmas. It is an incredible chance to step away from the conventional means of execution and present a different perspective to a broader audience. It helps to facilitate change in the profession through exposure and discussion, as well as one’s own professional growth. Competitions are a great venue for experimentation, and a laboratory to unpack and test design philosophies.

Architectural competitions offer a framework for testing ideas. The potentialities of this process catalyze personal growth via the continuous design dialogue found therein, and thus shape new perspectives on evolving creative pursuits.

For us, participating in architecture competitions offers the opportunity to approach design in a less typical manner. The guidelines and requirements for competition projects often allow us to think outside the box, which greatly aids in creating increasingly innovative work. As students, it's important for us to showcase our projects beyond the university setting. Both the chance to receive feedback on our designs from industry specialists and the opportunity to win various awards are additional reasons for us to participate in competitions.

As a recent graduate, architecture competitions help me test my approach and design solutions in a realistic setting. They give me confidence and positivity in my design process and approach, providing a strong guideline for future works.

Participating in competitions provides opportunities to expand our knowledge on subjects we may not have access to in our practical work. We always approach competitions by questioning our preconceptions of design while still keeping constraints and feasibility in mind. This approach has allowed us to grow our knowledge and reshape the ways we design in our day-to-day work.

Participating in international architectural competitions provides an opportunity to become acquainted with outstanding designers worldwide. Through competition platforms, designers can engage in mutual exchange and interaction.

Participating in architecture competitions is a great opportunity to gain experience in a professional field before graduating. It may enrich a student's formation with new ideas, together with learning how to cope with tight deadlines, team work and responsibilities. The most challenging thing about this is not having someone guiding us throughout the process, but it is up to us to be more self-critical and enterprising.

In these competitions, I feel free. I believe that for an artist, nothing is better than the feeling of freedom to create.

Taking part in competitions provides us with a competitive and stimulating framework for tackling out-of-the-ordinary architectural subjects. It's also an opportunity for us to collaborate.

Architectural competitions are challenges that I can easily reflect my own design approach. The reason I participate in competitions is to challenge myself with talented designers from all over the world. The unique atmosphere of each project pushes me to solve the problem by approaching it by sustainable and effective ways with futuristic thinking.

As students, participating in architectural competitions allows us to know more architectural projects, broaden our horizons, and see the thoughts of different interpretations of people from different cultural backgrounds. At the same time, it prompts us to improve our professional skills and design methods.

To constantly learn more and develop new projects that may one day be realized is a goal. These competitions provide a platform to showcase your work to the world.

As strange as it may sound, I enjoy architecture competitions less for their rivalry and more for the exchange of ideas with fellow architecture enthusiasts around the globe. It serves as a great exercise to demonstrate fascinating (and magical) typology and design methods, away from the traditional approach that oftentimes is full of (boring) constraints. I’m always intrigued whenever I see these competition posters because they always come up with peculiar—sometimes hilarious—challenges that spark instant curiosity, just like love at first sight!

We want to compete with many people around the world. Besides that, participating in competitions can help us improve our knowledge, skills, logical thinking, and perspective on different programs and architectural scales.

I participate in architecture competitions to stay curious. In ideas competitions, there is enough freedom and enough restraints in place to be playful while remaining mindful.

Competitions provide us with an intellectual outlet to explore our core interests, investigate new challenges and opportunities, and quickly test out ideas. These competition briefs may deviate from our current projects and provide a refreshing and stimulating exercise.

We participate in architectural competitions to challenge our ideas, push our thinking further, reconsider our universe, reject the status quo, and take certain concepts to even greater heights.

Participating in architecture competitions gives me the opportunity to break free from the confines of conventional thinking that architects often find themselves in. It allows me to escape the limitations of my ideas, encouraging me to explore beyond the ordinary and perceive from diverse viewpoints. It is a refreshing way to stay inspired.

Architectural competitions offer a chance to explore various scales and usage typologies. They provide an opportunity to unleash your creativity while tackling new and unfamiliar challenges. Competitions serve as a tool for self-expression and growth within architecture, allowing us to apply our learned knowledge to different briefs and scenarios, continuously challenging our own ideas.

I participate in architecture competitions because they present diverse challenges, prompting me to seek varied solutions. It's an invigorating exercise that allows me to try, dream, and actualize my visions, continually refining my approach and expanding my design horizons.

To me, participating in architecture competitions is a conduit for innovation, learning, and professional growth. They provide a platform to explore new design paradigms, confront contemporary challenges, and engage with diverse architectural ideologies. Through competitions, I delve into uncharted territories of architectural and urban design, aligning with my ongoing exploration of blending traditional practices with modern technological advancements.

Competitions help me fuel my creative spirit, pushing me to innovate and convey my vision creatively amidst challenging constraints. This journey assembles a global brainstorming, fostering an enriching exchange of ideas and ultimately helping us shape our architectural practice.

International competitions pose the most pressing questions of the moment, challenging architects to address society's most urgent problems and emphasizing the need for their vision where it is most needed. Therefore, I feel obligated to provide a direct response to the current societal challenges, shaping the future and envisioning what it means to take charge. This year, I participated in several competitions independently and attempted to formulate a Ph.D. proposal topic. However, the work is still in progress and awaits approval.

We see architecture competitions as opportunities for our team to challenge ourselves and continually develop our design skills. They often involve unique and complex design problems that push us to think creatively and find innovative solutions. Competitions often have fewer constraints than real-world projects, allowing for greater creative freedom. This encourages us to explore unconventional ideas and collectively push the boundaries of design.

I participate in competitions to test my creativity and explore my ability to transform ideas from my mind into tangible environments and spaces. These challenges push me to find innovative solutions, engaging and stretching my creative capabilities.

Participating in architecture competitions is a conscious and deliberate decision on our part, driven primarily by our desire to maintain a platform for personal expression and to preserve our intellectual curiosity. These competitions represent a fertile ground where ideas can grow unrestrained, allowing us to push our design ideas beyond conventional boundaries and explore theories that pique our interest.