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Buildner is pleased to reveal the results of its fifth annual Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial competition, an initiative advocating for the universal ban on nuclear weapons. Inspired by the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, the competition challenges designers to create a memorial on a decommissioned nuclear test site, using only visual storytelling—without text or annotations—to convey the gravity of nuclear warfare’s impact. This year’s competition was evaluated by a distinguished jury of architects, urbanists, and artists from across the globe.
The 1st Prize is awarded to Alessia Angela Sanchez, Erminia Cirillo, and Adele Maria Saita (Italy) for a powerful memorial that transforms sand and metal into a haunting post-apocalyptic vision of Rome, highlighting the paradox of destruction and preservation.
The 2nd Prize goes to Chen Yang, Ruijing Sun, and Chao Li (USA) for a poetic landscape intervention featuring a mist-generating circular water installation that symbolizes both the devastating force of an explosion and the hope embodied by a rainbow.
The 3rd Prize and Student Award are awarded to Marco Moreno Donohoe (USA, Washington University in St. Louis) for a memorial set within a cratered landscape, where a linear structure serves as both a bridge and a viewing platform, offering visitors a visceral experience of destruction and reflection.
Buildner extends its sincere gratitude to all participants for their thought-provoking contributions and congratulates the winners on their exceptional designs. Visit our website to explore the winning and shortlisted projects.
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1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd and Student Award
