NEW ZEALAND
NATURE 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 London Urban Retreat Competition click here.
BRIEF IN SHORT →
Set in the extreme isolation of Antipodes Island, New Zealand, this competition invites architects and designers to explore architectural duality by designing a nature retreat in one of the world’s most remote locations.
Participants are challenged to create a sustainable, off-grid structure that harmonizes with the island’s harsh climate, fragile ecosystem, and rich biodiversity – a space for rest, research, or reflection.
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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 →
Maria Vittoria Delli Carri
Landscape Architect at Felixx
Maria Vittoria works as landscape architect at the international landscape architecture practice Felixx, based in Rotterdam (NL). Before she joined Felixx, she worked at West 8 Urban Design and Landscape Architecture.
Federica Fogazzi
Senior architect at BIG
Federica Fogazzi recevied her bachelor’s degree from Politecnico di Milano and completed her master’s studies at the Technical University of Delft, where she graduated with a thesis on global housing in Ethiopia.
Monique Wong
Senior Landscape Designer at Snøhetta
Monique has been with Snøhetta since 2020, bringing a wealth of experience from her previous work in Hong Kong and Japan. Her diverse landscape skill set encompasses a range of projects, from high-end mixed-use developments to ecological public spaces, primarily in the Asia region.
Yanyan Zhang
Architectural Designer at SOM
Yanyan Zhang is an architect whose work explores the dynamic relationship between the constructed environment and Nature. With a deep fascination for materials and their inherent connection to nature, Yanyan has focused much of her practice on the innovative use of sustainable materials like wood and plastics.
CALENDAR →
Early Registration Period 79 €*:
01.May.2025 – 30.June.2025 (23.59 CET)
Regular Registration Period 109€*:
01.July.2025 – 31.August.2025 (23.59 CET)
Last Minute Registration Period 129€*:
01 – 30 September.2025 (23.59 CET)
Submission Period:
01 – 30 September.2025 (23.59 CET)
Winner announcement:
27 – 31 October.2025
*+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: New Zealand Nature Retreat
THE ANTIPODES: New Zealand Nature Retreat + London Urban Retreat
