Architecture Competition MICROHOME / Edition #5 Honorable mention winners – Amaury Hernandez Ochoa, Javier Alejandro Cuadra Aruca, Mariangel Pérez Acosta and Anabel Morales Villar

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to one of our Honorable mention winners for our "MICROHOME / Edition #5" competition – Amaury Hernandez Ochoa, Javier Alejandro Cuadra Aruca, Mariangel Pérez Acosta and  Anabel Morales Villar from Cuba!

Honorable mention winners from Cuba

Amaury and Anabel, architects graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Technological University of Havana “José Antonio Echeverría” (CUJAE), in 2019 and 2022 respectively. Javier Alejandro and Mariangel, industrial designers graduated from the Higher Institute of Industrial Design (ISDI) at the University of Havana (UH), in 2015 and 2021 respectively.

We are a group of good friends who have previously met in different jobs. We agree in the conceptualization, planning and execution of architecture and design projects at any of their scales.

Brief information about the project that you/your company have been involve with. For instance, what scale have you focused on/preferred, any significant projects where the company/ individuals have been involved?

In our professional practice we have focused on carrying out local development projects that cover the urban, architectural, and interior and furniture design scales. Such interventions have been marked mostly by heritage rescue strategies, rehabilitation or new interventions materialized through viable execution plans, progressive concepts and environmental sustainability, always with an economic approach and in line with the context in which the proposals take place. We feel strongly motivated by the resolution of community projects focused on social and cultural issues.

What does architecture mean to you and what is the role of an architect in your society?

We see architecture and design as a mean to humanize spaces and objects, finding inspiration in nature, history, art and knowledge. Its good exercise and application contributes to improve the well-being of people.

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

It is an opportunity to evaluate the creative and problem-solving abilities of our team, which go through the confrontation of our ideas with the rest of the contestants based on the objectives set. It is a pleasure for us to be able to be involved in events of this type, where important personalities from the field of architecture and design evaluate the solutions.

What advice would you give to individuals who struggle to decide whether it would be beneficial for them to participate in architecture competitions?

Any opportunity for architects and designers to elaborate project solutions in response to a stated need which will be evaluated by a jury of qualified professionals is highly valuable for their professional practice. It is an opportunity to develop creative and innovative work outside of everyday work. From our perception, the contest is an opportunity for the validation of ideas, the publication of our work and international recognition.

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Reimagine senior living spaces

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project COMPETITION
The Legendary Highway 14 Tower

Design an iconic tower for De Smet, South Dakota, USA

Prize: MONETARY AWARD + CONSTRUCTION
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Sep 12
Nov 03
project COMPETITION
Iceland Beer Spa

Design a beer spa in Iceland's captivating landscape

Prize: MONETARY AWARD + CONSTRUCTION
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registration deadlines

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Jun 14
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The Architect's Chair
Edition #1

Take a seat and make a statement!

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Sep 06
Nov 01

Reccuring architecture competitions

ideas COMPETITION
MICROHOME
Small living, huge impact! Edition #6

Design a new concept of small-scale home

Prize: MONETARY AWARD + PUBLICATION IN MAGAZINE
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Feb 16
Apr 18
Jun 16
ideas COMPETITION
Silent contest
For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
Edition #3

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
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registration deadlines

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Jun 26
Sep 03
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ideas COMPETITION
Silent contest
For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Museum of Emotions
Edition #3

Use architecture to create different emotional states

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
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registration deadlines

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Virtual Home
Edition #2

Shape the future of digital living environments

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
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Pavilion Of Humanity: First Contact
Edition #2

How would you represent the best that humanity has to offer through architecture?

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
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registration deadlines

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Mar 27
May 25
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Silent contest
For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Architectural Visualization Award
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Present your best work and submit your favorite architectural visualization

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Los Angeles Affordable Housing Challenge
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Design affordable housing solutions in Los Angeles

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Nov 01
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The Architect's T-shirt
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Design THE architect's t-shirt!

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ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO COMPETITION
THE BUILDNER'S ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO COMPETITION
Edition #4

Submit your online portfolio!

Prize: 5,000 €
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Competition results

Hong Kong 
Pixel Homes

Hong Kong Pixel Homes

Affordable Housing Series #2
MICROHOME

MICROHOME

Small living, huge impact! Edition #4

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