Architecture Competition Modular Home #2 3rd and Sustainability prize winners – Dana Liepinsh and Lorena Del Moral Navero

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the 3rd and Sustainability award winners of our Modular Home / Edition #2 competition – Dana Liepinsh and Lorena Del Moral Navero from Spain!

3rd and Sustainability award winners from Spain

Lorena and I work as independent spatial designers, but both of us felt something was missing in our projects. So we decided to found casafelisa, not only a design studio but a creative lab, where we investigate, discover and test our hypothesis focusing on people and their real needs. We are learning non-stop, observing every aspect of our wellbeing, collecting and sharing insights, collaborating with architects, designers, psychologists, anthropologists, investigators, engineers, developers, and suppliers. We believe, people should have access to new ways of living, fostering a new more harmonious relationship between place, self, community, and nature.

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

casafelisa creates flexible & versatile spaces, to explore, connect and enjoy living in the present moment. We focus on small scale residential, wellness and hospitality projects with wellbeing, sustainability, and self-sufficiency at the heart. Currently, we are working on the mixed-use micro-community which combines private and shared spaces, offering flexible acquisition options from ownership to membership. Our aim is not only to design contemporary housing units, but also flexible ways of living.

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

We see architecture as a tool to reconcile the relationship between ourselves and nature. Architecture should enrich our sensory experience, emphasize our sense of belonging in time and space, embrace our memories and dreams, harbor our feelings and give us an opportunity to become a better human being. We believe being an architect means to understand what makes people feel good and to try to transform this world into a happier and more humane place, leaving your ego behind. Our goal is to make sustainable living easier, giving proven design solutions as well as encouraging people to take actions, searching for better balance in life.

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

We believe we are still on time to change things by making conscious decisions. So we take architectural competitions as a chance to make a statement, to show and tell our story and share our philosophy. We want to promote our vision of sustainable housing as a manifest for joy, nature, crafts, aesthetics, community and future resilience.

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

Sometimes it is difficult for young architects and designers to earn professional recognition and stand out from the crowd. Architectural competition is an excellent opportunity to spread the word and show your creative skills. It offers you a chance to think differently, take responsibility and be your own strictest judge. It is a priceless experience for any architect looking to create a meaningful and authentic project. So if you want to challenge yourself, and make something outstanding, we definitely recommend it!

 

Open architecture competitions

  • Closest Deadline first
  • Project competitions first
    Selected winning projects have the potential to be constructed
  • Ideas competitions first
    Experimental competitions with the focus on pushing the boundaries of creativity
ideas COMPETITION
The Architect's Chair
Edition #1

Take a seat and make a statement!

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

Remind me
Jun 06
Sep 06
Nov 01
ideas COMPETITION
Beyond Isolation: Senior Housing
Senior living. Edition#2

Reimagine senior living spaces

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

Remind me
Jun 08
Sep 08
Nov 02
project COMPETITION
The Legendary Highway 14 Tower
South Dakota, USA

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

Prize: MONETARY AWARD + POTENTIAL TO BE REALISED
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

Remind me
Jun 09
Sep 12
Nov 03
project COMPETITION
Iceland Beer Spa

Design a beer spa in Iceland's captivating landscape

Prize: MONETARY AWARD + POTENTIAL TO BE REALISED
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

Remind me
Jun 14
Sep 14
Nov 08

Reccuring architecture competitions

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 #4

Use architecture to create different emotional states

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

Remind me
Sep 27
Nov 28
Jan 30
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
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Jun 26
Sep 03
Nov 05
ideas COMPETITION
Workplace Reimagined
Edition #3

Redefine the future of workspaces

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

Remind me
Sep 14
Nov 16
Jan 18
Run repeatedly
Los Angeles Affordable Housing Challenge
Affordable Housing Series #16

Design affordable housing solutions in Los Angeles

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

Remind me
Jun 07
Sep 07
Nov 01
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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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