Our 1st-prize-winning proposal, “Nature Within,” is set to begin construction in 2026, redefining the relationship between architecture and its natural context. Located in Kitakaruizawa, Japan, the project embraces a site rich in natural rock formations, not as obstacles to be removed but as integral components of the design.
Project name
Nature Within
Architecture firm
Unformed Design
Location
Kitakaruizawa, Japan
Principal architect
Mohamed Hassan Elgendy, Nahed Zmeter
Completion year
2026 - 2027
Typology
Residential › House
Mutant-Hut by Iranian architect Habibeh Madjdabadi is one of twelve houses designed by renowned architects from various countries for the Voronet Park development. This initiative invites twelve international architects to create distinctive living spaces on a shared site of 11,000 square meters, offering visitors the opportunity to experience arch...
Architecture firm
Habibeh Madjdabadi Architecture Studio
Location
Voronet, Suceava, Romania
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe InDesign
Principal architect
Habibeh Madjdabadi
Site area
1,1000 m², Plot area: 270 m²
Visualization
Mohammad Hossein Bashari, Mona Mohseni
Client
Share Architect Alliance Program
Typology
Hospitality Architecture
Casa Baló is a vacation home located on the outskirts of Barcelona, set on a plot of approximately 2,300 m², including an olive grove of around 1,000 m². The house is composed of two main elements connected by a corridor with a monolithic slab that appears to float above the glass enclosures.
Architecture firm
Iñaqui Ponce
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Vray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Iñaqui Ponce
Visualization
Iñaqui Ponce
Typology
Residential › House
Ark of the Future – a project that embodies the philosophy of a house as a work of art. Its primary goal is to inspire and captivate, prioritizing aesthetics over pragmatism. The minimalist and futuristic architectural design emphasizes the uniqueness of the composition, creating the image of a home of the future.
Project name
Ark of the Future House
Tools used
ArchiCAD, SketchUp, D5render
Principal architect
Anton Verhun
Design team
Anton Verhun, Ruslan Lytvynenko
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › House
In the heart of Melbourne’s Central Business District, a groundbreaking residential project is set to transform the urban skyline, blending innovative design with a deep respect for the city’s architectural heritage. The meticulous attention to detail in its finishes ensures that this development will not only enhance Melbourne’s cityscape.
Architecture firm
COX Architecture / Cetia
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Collaborators
Developer: COX Architecture / Cetia / CUUB studio
Visualization
CUUB Studio
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The Art Foundation in Masdar City Central Park is intended to be an integral part of the park and will include several open levels that serve as exhibition spaces for sculptures. The main façade of the Foundation will be wrapped in an organically shaped curtain that reflects the dynamics of sound vibrating in the air.
Project name
Scarf Art Foundation
Architecture firm
Peter Stasek Architects - Corporate Architecture
Location
Masdar City Central Park, UAE
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Grasshopper, Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Peter Stasek
Visualization
South Visuals
Amidst a mountainous severity, a small stream river cuts its presence. Time and climate – the ultimate artisans. From this panorama, large blocks of sawn local granite appear, sheltering a small house. Just like the river, this house represents a (brief) moment of “reconciliation” with Nature.
Project name
House in Ribeira dos Moinhos
Architecture firm
João Cepeda Architect
Location
Castelo Branco, Portugal
Tools used
AutoCAD, 3D Max Studio, Adobe Photoshop, V-Ray
Principal architect
João Cepeda
Collaborators
•Interior design: João Cepeda• Landscape: João Cepeda • Materials: Granite Stone, Concrete, Steel, Wood, Microcement • Budget: 1 000 000 €
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Housing
Development policies have dramatically changed Tehran's face from the 1990's decade. Due to the considerable economic profits and inappropriate policies of the municipality, contemporary homes and villas in narrow alleys have been rapidly substituted by oversized condos.
Project name
Green Yards Residential Building
Architecture firm
S-A-L Design Studio
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Behrad Tondravi, Siamak Khaksar
Design team
Ali Mohammadi Asl, Ghazale Dehghani, Marjan Ghalavand
Visualization
Ghazale Dehghani
Typology
Residential Architecture
