6WinnerThe Subterranean Bio-Wellness CenterBiophilia is the innate human instinct and desire to be connected with nature and other living things.The design abides by the theory that humans are inseparable from nature. It is as though the project does not have a site boundary as nature seamlessly flows in and out of the site on ground level.
2Runner-upUnderground Renewal PathA therapeutic wellness centre based on biophilic principles in Melbourne.
1Honorable MentionThe City HollowI'm running away, from the crowd, fast days, seconds and myself … I'm taking shelter in a hollow... Wellness center based on biophilic design principles
32People's Choice AwardThe Nest-OaoisOur project proposal offers us the experience of creating therapeutic spaces that, following the principles of biophilia, reintegrate with nature through the five senses, supporting the process of healing, repair, renewal and reintegration for the user.
10Institutional Excellence AwardWellness centre: Biophilic design challengeMain idea behind this project was creating regeneration-friendly space, which was based on attributes of biophilic design. The concept of the development follows a biomorphic pattern and reflects the principle of the gemmation of the structure, which is visible in nature.
7Editor's ChoiceThe FightThe main concept of our project is "Fight". The project approaches the definition of fight from two different perspectives. First one describes the fight between the corrupt human with himself (the effort to return to the core). and the fight between "Nature" and "Architectural Structures" in the second scenario.
Hosted by UNIUnIADA '26The Global Benchmark for Architecture Dissertation AwardsPrize Pool:USD 1,000Announcement of shortlisted entries: July 27, 2026Jury evaluation starts: July 28, 2026Worldwide68 Entries received