Design a beer spa in Iceland's captivating landscape

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the 1st prize winner of our "Timber Skyscraper Challenge" competition – Yanyan Zhang from United States!
Yanyan Zhang from United States
I graduated from UC Berkeley with a M.Arch degree, and I’m currently working at SOM LA office as an architectural designer, pursuing my License as well.
I love exploring innovative ways of using material, such as assembly details, structure uniqueness, and aesthetic potentials, which are usually the starting point of my design.
Most people spent most of their time in buildings - houses, offices, museums, stations, hospitals. In this case, good designs of architecture have the ability to elevate human experiences.
Architecture competitions offer me opportunities to think about future buildings and cities, to explore the boundaries of architecture, to study how new technologies can impact architecture.
Pick the competition you are really interested in.
Design a beer spa in Iceland's captivating landscape
Take a seat and make a statement!
Reimagine senior living spaces
Design an iconic tower for De Smet, South Dakota, USA
Design a new concept of small-scale home
Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs
Use architecture to create different emotional states
Shape the future of digital living environments
How would you represent the best that humanity has to offer through architecture?
Present your best work and submit your favorite architectural visualization
Design affordable housing solutions in Los Angeles
Design THE architect's t-shirt!
Submit your online portfolio!