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Every place carries a story — not just of its past, but of its present values and future possibilities. Architecture can give form to those stories, offering a way to express culture, ideas, and identity without relying on words. A pavilion, in its simplicity and scale, is an ideal format for this kind of expression.

The competition invites visitors to rethink the role of information spaces in the region, transforming former newsstands into innovative and sustainable InfoPoints in Veneto’s main tourist destinations. The goal is to regenerate existing structures with a contemporary and accessible design, combining functionality, local identity, and digital innovation. A project that unites architecture, mobility, and tourism.

New Edition of the International Kaira Looro Competition for the Selection of a Community Architecture in Sub-Saharan Africa Every community grows around places where people can meet, share experiences, and build connec-tions. These are the spaces that safeguard collective memory, renew traditions, and transform aspira-tions into the future. Yet, in many rural areas of Sub-Saharan

The Claude Parent Prize, launched by Claude Parent Archives, is to encourage an alternative and visionary architecture. Inspired by Claude Parent’s constant will to question architecture in its foundations, to research and experiment with an alternative architectural scenario, this biennial international prize aims to reward active architects whose work opens new fields for this discipline,

INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026: CALL FOR ENTRIES Where Innovation Earns its Place The International Excellence Awards (IEA) returns for its second edition, once again curated by the Architecture & Design Community (ADC) in partnership with Design Skill Magazine. Far from another design contest, IEA is a sharp, content-driven platform that gives visionaries, studios, and emerging

Utilitarian and mass-produced, the portable toilet at the Gropius House unexpectedly echoes Bauhaus values. But it was always meant to be a stop-gap solution that is clearly inelegant and does not meet contemporary accessibility standards. It fails to adequately welcome visitors to this iconic property. Through this competition, Historic New England is soliciting thoughtful, inventive

International Architecture & Design Awards 2026 — Call for Entry Now Open The International Architecture & Design Awards returns with its 5th milestone edition, continuing its mission to spotlight the finest work across the global design landscape — and marking the occasion with a reimagined iconic IADA trophy, crafted in white and platinum. Design is

About Competition A mountain stopover will be created for all travelers seeking a place of rest and contemplation, as a place to rest before continuing their journey to the Swiss Alps. It will include a hostel, infirmary, coffee shop, and a tourist lookout point. The Alpine Refuge will be designed as a mountain retreat for

MAUNSELL FORTS : Future Living on Water, uNITED KINGDOM The Maunsell Forts were built during World War II to defend Britain’s coast from enemy aircraft. Constructed in the 1940s, these massive steel and concrete structures rose out of the sea like small cities on stilts — strong, functional, and completely self-sufficient. Today, the forts are

The MUSE Hotel Awards is a world-leading and prestigious competition that honors and celebrates the very best and industry-leading hotels in hotel and hospitality design, as well as state-of-the-art services, that continue to push the boundaries of global hospitality. 2026 MUSE Theme: Crowning Achievements A Celebration of Global Hospitality and Design Excellence Crowning Achievements celebrates