LONDON
URBAN RETREAT
ANTIPODES SERIES →
The Antipodes Competition Series invites architects and designers to explore the concept of duality by creating retreats in two markedly different environments: the remote wilderness of Antipodes Island and the bustling urban landscape of London. If you want to learn more about the New Zealand Retreat Competition click here.
BRIEF IN SHORT →
Set in East London, the historic Haggerston Baths—an abandoned Grade II listed Edwardian bathhouse — offers a striking backdrop to explore themes of urban care and restoration.
Participants are challenged to reimagine this once-civic space as a retreat for mind, body, and spirit, balancing technical renewal with architectural sensitivity.
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PRIZES →
PRIZE POOL
10.000 €
1ST PRIZE
5.000 €
2ND PRIZE
2.000 €
3RD PRIZE
1.000 €
x10 HONORABLE MENTIONS
COUPON FOR A GOLDEN TICKET (150 € Value)
x1 BEST OF BOTH PRIZE
1.000 €
Exclusive to participants of both Antipodes competitions. Winning this doesn’t disqualify you from other prizes.
JURY →
David Aldana
Urban Designer at Mecanoo
David Aldana Trujillo is an architect and urban designer with a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the University of Miami and a Master’s in Urbanism from TU Delft. His work spans architecture, landscape and urban design, with experience at Robert A.M. Stern Architects in New York, where he contributed to highrise multi-residential projects, and West 8, focusing on integrated urban and public space design.
Leire Álvarez
Project Architect at UNS
Leire Alvarez is an architect specializing in sustainable design and socially engaged architecture. With extensive experience across urban and residential projects in both Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, her work reflects a commitment to circular strategies, inclusivity, and long-term resilience.
Pablo Castillo
Co-founder of à la sauvette
Pablo Castillo is a Canary Islands-born architect and co-founder of à la sauvette, a practice exploring the intersections of architecture, sociology, and politics. He holds an MArch II with distinction from Harvard GSD and teaches at Cornell University.
Ziyang Xu
Architect at HKS Architects
Ziyang Xu is a Design Professional at HKS with a global background spanning architectural firms in Asia, Europe, and the United States. He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. His work has received international recognition, including Red Dot and IDA Awards, and prizes in multiple architectural competitions.
CALENDAR →
Early Registration Period 79 €*:
05.May.2025 – 31.July.2025 (23.59 CET)
Regular Registration Period 109€*:
01.August.2025 – 14.November.2025 (23.59 CET)
Last Minute Registration Period 129€*:
15.November2025 – 15 December.2025 (23.59 CET)
Submission Period:
15.November2025 – 15 December.2025 (23.59 CET)
Winner announcement:
26 – 30 January.2026
*+22 VAT
Free Access for Non-A subscribers and Golden Tickets Owners
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Once you register for the competition, you will be able to access a competition group through your profile page. From there, you can ask questions and submit your ZIP file once submissions open. If you own a Golden Ticket or are a PRO member, you can access the group directly from your profile without needing to register for the competition.
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THE ANTIPODES: London Urban Retreat
THE ANTIPODES: New Zealand Nature Retreat + London Urban Retreat
