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
In Manzanillo, Casa Encino represents a contemporary architectural design that balances functionality and aesthetics. Its architectural composition plays with straight lines and vertical elements, creating a visual dialogue between elements that activates and dynamizes the design.
Architecture firm
Mital Arquitectura
Location
Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico
Design team
Mital Arquitectura
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Marble, Porcelain
Typology
Residential › House
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
"Yeganeh" villa is an example of contemporary design, seamlessly blending nature, technology, and architectural artistry. Moving away from traditional forms, this structure embraces fluid lines and soft curves, reflecting a futuristic and innovative approach to architecture.
Project name
“Yeganeh” Villa
Architecture firm
studioedrisi, hourdesign.ir
Location
Ramsar, Mazandaran, Iran
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Hamidreza Edrisi, Houri Taleshi
Design team
Hamidreza Edrisi, Houri Taleshi
Collaborators
Hamidreza Edrisi, Houri Taleshi
Visualization
Hamidreza Edrisi, Houri Taleshi
Typology
Residential › Villa
The design concept is rooted in respect and understanding of the natural environment. Vegetation is cleverly used in the courtyard, and the landscape changes with the passage of time, offering various levels of diversity. The garden centers around “trees,” creating a natural oxygen bar and creating an approachable reception area under the trees.
Project name
The House Under a Tree
Architecture firm
GROWTO DESIGN
Principal architect
Principal Designer: Zheng Jun
Design team
Zheng Jun, Fan Li, Li Zixu, Liu Yanni
Collaborators
Soft Furnishings: GROWTO DESIGN
Completion year
December 2023
Typology
Residential › House
