7Honorable MentionGrobund - Insect Hotels & Urban BiotopesGrobund is a new form of urban benches and elements of urban biotopic structures that will increase biodiversity in our cities. We want the future of urban furniture to enrich the built environment as well as the natural environment surrounding it. We want to transform urban spaces into green hearts, that can provide the whole city with a better climate.
6SHELTERED: Alternative Shelter and Urban FrameworkThis thesis considers all homeless shelters and resources in an urban setting as one connected system, then uses architecture to bridge the gaps in this system in order to connect federal resources, municipal responsibilities, and non-profit efforts.
13Best in RegionRebirth of Architecture:Vertical neighborhood:2100This thesis focuses on the aspect of a Vertical Neighbourhood built using tools present today knowhow, for a life whose dependencies coexist and alter with the future and is well informed by its past.
17WinnerGAINING LAND_eco-tourism, chinaConsidering that one of the main aims of eco-tourism is sustainability, we thought further into the future and envisioned a hotel which can easily adapt to the rising sea level caused by global warming. We propose a floating Eco-Lodge. The whole supply structure is based on synchronized natural cycles and is completely self-sufficient.
181People's Choice Awardfi rrihlathفي رحلة - In a journey - A safe and enjoyable abode for the elderly that is both independent and assisted, with convenient senior-friendly spaces, supporting medical and other healthcare facilities. The design aims to reinvigorate the mundane lifestyle, by introducing exciting spaces that are to be explored.
5Honorable MentionCo-life House is more than a place to live, it is a place to gather with friends and families, make memories and build communities. It makes people feel safe and needed, and then they can call this house a home.
2A shelter made of ScaffoldingPilgrimage has become an important way of cultural exchange and collision in today's context. We hope that this design will create more active public Spaces, encouraging people to communicate with each other. The design is based on a formal language of ‘scaffolding’. Scaffolding creates the flexibility of structure and space.
11Editor's ChoiceCloud Vally HouseWe propose a new model of “Safe House”, which raises the height of the bottom of the house, liberates the bottom space, and makes it an interface with social resources. Diverse social activities and people become energy sources to treat the children in the “Safe House”. It also can adapt to Various underlying situations.
53AbodeThe Abode Tower focuses on providing a place where families can raise their children in a nature-enriched environment. The project encourages the residents to utilize community spaces to engage more with the natural landscapes that both the building and Hong Kong provide.
56WinnerAQUAVILLEThe Project posits a future architecture that envisions a new understanding of Aquatecture. This project envisions Neighbourhoods - rehabilitating climate refugees, safeguarding culture, sense of belonging, and also promoting seasteading. To envisage cities like Jakarta have to be future proof is the goal against rising sea levels.
