13WinnerMechanical CloudThe Mechanical Cloud is a conceptual work of architecture designed to protect the residents of Manhattan from the dangers that climate change poses to the island in the not-so-distant future. The Mechanical Cloud is built upon the High Line in New York, which provides an escape from the rapidly rising sea levels.
2Honorable MentionArchitecture of the Apocalypse Humanity as we know it hangs on its last thread as the living remaining few build themselves back up through a scarred field of radiation, with only hope in their sights.
11People's Choice AwardTHE SWARMEarth after the apocalypse becomes a planet with critical conditions. People wanting to live on Earth again must first find a way to survive in a hostile environment. The proposal for safe living on Earth is a project of a self-sufficient housing unit with its own ecosystem.
4Editor's ChoiceConvalescenceThe world has been flooded, wiping out most of the earth's population. The water levels rise and lower at drastic rates making the land inhabitable. Safety was found in the city of Manhattan on the upper levels of the tallest skyscrapers. With the use of bridges and space technology, it is up to the surviving community to commence a new era.
Hosted by UNIConcaveChallenge to design a shop stop sunk in the cityPrize Pool:USD 7,000Regular registration ends: October 30, 2026Submission ends: November 1, 2026Auckland, New Zealand