Open Architecture Competitions

LONDON
URBAN RETREAT

Participants are challenged to reimagine this once-civic space as a retreat for mind, body, and spirit, balancing technical renewal with architectural sensitivity.

Congratulations, Zoe Ingram!

NEW ZEALAND
NATURE RETREAT

Participants are challenged to create a sustainable, off-grid structure that harmonizes with the island’s harsh climate

Congratulations, Leonid Kosolapov!

UIA – HYP ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS CUP 2025

This competition is more than a design challenge; it’s an invitation to engage deeply with the spaces that surround us — to observe, interpret, and act with freedom and creativity.

ARCHI-HACK: GAS STATION

Repurpose a gas station with one axonometric projection to represent it, with absolute freedom of interpretation, technique and level of abstraction

Congratulations, Thomas Garofalo!

SKETCHING BATTLE

In this competition, sponsored by Rhodia, we invite creative minds to explore the power of hand-sketching through the theme “Architecture and Movement.”

Congratulations, 1st Prize – Nikki Sond, 2nd Prize – Ahsarbek Gagloev, 3rd Prize – Ke Zhang

SOUNDSCAPES

We challenge designers to create installation that will enhance the auditory and visual dimensions of major music festivals.

Congratulations, Andrew Zi Hang Law!

RE-DRAW: THE LINE

We challenge designers to rediscover a given building, an architectural icon, proactively researching a new image, and a new way to portray it.

Congratulations, Diego Hendra!

NOMAD HABITATS

We challenge designers to create versatile living solutions that can be easily transported and assembled, offering comfort and utility regardless of the location.

Congratulations, Shubhangi Sharma!

FORM FOLLOWS LIFE

Submit a design that showcases the transformation of urban spaces into thriving ecosystems that respect and reflect the complex interdependencies of life.

Congratulations, Hossein Amery and Ivan Fouquet!

OPEN-SOURCE BIENNALE

The Winner, Honorable Mentions, and Finalists have been announced.

Congratulations, Shubhangi Sharma!

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UNFINISHED COLOSSEUM

The Winner, Honorable Mentions, and Finalists have been announced.

Congratulations, Zehui Li!

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AI MUSEUM

The Winner, Honorable Mentions, and Finalists have been announced.

Congratulations, Merve Sahin!

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VILLA ON THE MOON

The Winner, Honorable Mentions, and Finalists have been announced.

Congratulations, Yuyi Shen!

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HIMALAYAN THERMAL BATH

The Winner, Honorable Mentions, and Finalists have been announced.

Congratulations Jingzhi He!

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CYCLIST HOUSE

The Winner, Honorable Mentions, and Finalists have been announced.

Congratulations Julian Hüfner and Karim Lahiani!

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MEDITATION ROOFS

Design an innovative rooftop that actively endorses the practice of mindfulness in an urban setting.

PAID COMPETITION, ONLINE COURSE INCLUDED, 1000€ PRIZE

REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 31st, 2024
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ARCHI-HACK: PANOPTICON

Repurpose a Panopticon per the brief’s requirements, using one axonometric drawing.

Congratulations Satvika Kedia, from India!

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RE-DRAW.06: VILLA SAVOYE

Congratulations Emre Ozdemir, from Turkey!

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