Category: Newsletter

With the future in such a state of uncertainty and political relationships more strained than ever, there is one silent threat that could end up being more deadly and dangerous to humanity than a hundred pandemics: nuclear weapons. In 1945, the US bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki, effectively ending World War II and killing well over

The stair is one of the most elemental and enduring components of architecture. It is a structure in motion—a connector of levels, a sculptural form, a spatial sequence, and a symbol of ascent, descent, and transition. It guides the body and engages the mind. It is at once practical and poetic. From ancient stone steps

Introduction In the 21st century, urbanization has become an unstoppable force, reshaping the way we live, work, and interact within our cities. As populations continue to surge in urban centers, the demand for housing has intensified, leading to skyrocketing property prices and a dwindling availability of space. This rapid urban expansion, coupled with the environmental

Terraviva launches UNESCO ANCIENT THEATRE, a new architecture competition which invites participants to design a unique space where past, present and future merge through architectural and urban continuity… Prizes up to 10.000 € will be awarded to the winners selected by an international jury panel composed, among others, by Kyriakos Chatziparaskevas (Heatherwick Studio), René Daniels

FritsJurgens announces the launch of its annual design contest, the Pivot Door Sketch Contest 2025, inviting architects, designers, and students to envision the pivot door of tomorrow. The contest challenges participants to design a creative, innovative, and functional pivot door that beautifully incorporates a FritsJurgens pivot system. The system must be visibly integrated into the

The MUSE Creative Awards is a prestigious international advertising awards platform, celebrating excellence and innovation in the realms of creative design, advertising, and digital media. Bringing together artists, designers, and creative professionals from around the world, the award honors the extraordinary craft that shapes compelling narratives and leaves a lasting impact on audiences. With categories

The Denver Affordable Housing Challenge is an international architecture competition organized by AIA Colorado, the City and County of Denver, and Buildner. As the 19th installment in Buildner’s Affordable Housing Challenge series, the competition explores how affordability and design excellence can be harmonized to create innovative, high-quality housing solutions tailored to Denver’s specific context. While

Introduction As humanity approaches a transformative era in space exploration, the dream of establishing a sustainable colony on Mars transitions from science fiction to an achievable reality. With advancements in technology and increasing interest from both governmental and private space agencies, the prospect of life on the Red Planet beckons us to imagine what our

Buildner, in collaboration with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Government, has officially launched the Dubai Urban Elements Challenge, an international architecture and urban design competition featuring an impressive total prize fund of €500,000. The competition invites architects, designers, urban planners, and visionaries from around the world to propose innovative, human-scale urban elements that will help

Introduction In an era where excess is often viewed with skepticism, the definition of luxury is evolving toward simplicity and intentionality. Minimalism, characterized by clean lines, open spaces, and an absence of superfluous elements, invites a rethinking of luxury in hospitality design. This competition seeks to challenge architects and designers to delve into the core