027VOICES IN THE BLUEPRINTThis thesis reimagines Bhola slum in Dhaka through affordable, incremental housing rooted in community needs. A masterplan of low-rise clusters, shared facilities, and revitalized waterbody integrates density, adaptability, and livelihood, creating a dignified, sustainable, and replicable urban model.
09Faculty & Bachelor Housing Buildings, ISB MohaliKrishna Buildestates Pvt Ltd has successfully delivered the latest addition to the Indian School of Business (ISB) campus in Mohali. Comprising two G+6 buildings (Faculty Housing-2 & Bachelor Housing-2), this development is designed to support the university’s expanding academic ecosystem.
6186Inscriptions of time - نقوش الزمنThe project is a geological museum in Wadi Degla titled “Journey to the Center of the Earth”, designed to reflect Earth’s layers through cave-like spaces, natural materials, and rock-inspired architecture. It uses skylights for natural lighting, passive ventilation, and orientation based on environmental analysis. Visitors experience different Egyptian rock
1065In Transition: DR Shelters for Community Recovery "In Transition: Adaptive DR Shelters for Dense Urban Community Recovery" aims to address the vulnerability of Old Dhaka communities to disasters by proposing T-shelters on a playground for 6 months to 2 years. These shelters, intended for temporary use, require quick installation with readily available materials to help the affected recover quickly.
4164نبض -Nabd: The Veil of Wellness"The Veil of Wellness" is a sustainable healthcare and wellness center in Mansheyat Nasser. It transforms environmental and social challenges into opportunities by offering health services, education, and healing spaces while promoting hygiene, awareness, and recycled architecture.
12119Best in RegionSARMAD - سَرْمَدًSARMAD is a cultural museum in Rasheed, Egypt, rooted in maritime heritage and coastal memory. Designed on reclaimed land, its sail-like architecture narrates stories of migration, resilience, and identity. Through immersive exhibits and the Hall of Loss and Hope, it becomes a living archive of the sea, honoring the past while facing future challenges.
230Urban Farming Centre with Permaculture ApproachJakarta’s heavy reliance on external food supply poses risks to its food security. Urban Farming Centre offers a solution by promoting local food production, education, and recreation through permaculture-based architecture—an ecological approach that enables sustainable, resilient systems for urban agriculture.
2132Osmani International AirportRooted in the surrounding landscape, the project aims to redefine Sylhet’s airport by capturing the essence of the city. It creates not just an international transit hub, but a public space that locals can engage with and enjoy.
3144People's Choice AwardPULSE OF THE PLANET Restoring the balance between the built environment and nature PULSE OF THE PLANET is the heart of the Earth, collaborating with the Lungs (Amazon Forest). The project interweaves and connects tourism, ecology, and community to encourage pure living.
011NET ZERO ENERGY OFFICE BUILDINGThis project is a response to how future cities should work—with buildings that produce their own energy instead of depending on the grid. Shaped by natural flow and inspired by the electric eel, this Net Zero Energy Office isn’t just a workspace, it’s a living system. It captures sunlight, wind, and breathes with the environment—proving that design can be b
4140People's Choice AwardInfrastructures of Care in BorderlandsLa Línea de la Concepción, at Spain's border with Gibraltar, faces socio-economic imbalances that create urban fragmentation and social exclusion. This thesis addresses these challenges through a trans-scalar strategy and urban design toolkit aimed at fostering inclusive infrastructures of care.
014WinnerThe Eye HavenThe Eye Haven aims to fill the gap in the area and provide safety to the vulnerable citizens of Crockett. During calmer times, the shelter can be transformed into a community centre for cultural activities and as an extension of civil services in the site. When designing The Eye Haven, it was a goal to ensure privacy and safety for everyone who stays there.
2132LIANAIn order to optimize life in communities, the Liana city project is thought to enable citizens to live near their work space, allowing families to spend some quality time together throughout the day. it was designed to bring every substantial aspect of one’s routine closer to their home.
1455Best in RegionBASE BEYONDAn adventure-focused desert retreat in Joshua Tree designed for trail runners, hikers, bikers, and climbers—amateurs to pros. The compound supports performance, training, gear, and recovery, with indoor pavilions, gear hubs, communal spaces, and cabins that integrate desert living with endurance and exploration.
110WinnerCommunicateCommunicate creates a physical space for dialogue between citizens and politicians. In contrast to the dominance of social media, it encourages direct exchange on topics like urban development. Height-adjustable tables and a central stage support flexible use—from casual talks to public presentations.
323Punta Bianca tourist centreA contemporary interpretation of heritage—this project transforms the historic Customs House in Sicily’s Punta Bianca reserve into a tourist center. With organic forms inspired by local flora and fauna, it blends architecture and nature into a unique, immersive experience.
118Aquatic Gallery at Science City, AhmedabadIndia’s largest and first planned inland aquarium, the Aquatic Gallery, is a 5th generation world-class public aquarium. Catering to the vision of edutainment and designed with a vision to bridge the gap between formal science education and the community at large, it is a major attraction in the Science City campus.
2213Special Mention Museum of Emotions as a form of land artThe project involves the creation of a space where it becomes possible not only to physically disconnect from everyday life, but also to make a true inner journey into oneself. The inspiration came from mountain hiking, the desire not only to reach the goal, but the process itself, the preparation and the hardship.
020Aurora The Aurora project is a rehabilitation center that supports individuals released from prison to re-adapt to society. The word “Aurora” symbolizes a new beginning and a hopeful process. The project offers a production-based living space that aims to strengthen individuals physically, spiritually and socially.
1121ReViva FarmReViva Farm is a rehabilitation center empowering former inmates through agriculture, therapy, and community engagement. With terraced fields, greenhouses, repurposed caravans, and farm-to-table restaurants, the project combines sustainability, social inclusion, and skill-building, offering a second chance for growth and connection.
3017People's Choice AwardTHE RETURN“The Return” is a transformation center designed to reintegrate formerly incarcerated individuals through sustainable production and social engagement. The journey from personal healing to collective work culminates in a public restaurant—where reconnection turns into belonging.
4296WinnerForging a New Dawn - Revitalization of DarukhanaThis thesis reimagines Darukhana — Mumbai’s historic shipbreaking hub — through an urban intervention that connects community, industry, and heritage. It proposes a community center, a public promenade, a museum narrating its past, and safer, reorganized shipbreaking yards — aiming to revive the site and forge a more inclusive, dignified future.
121sprout - lineA post-prison rehabilitation center rooted in the healing power of land. Through agriculture, collective living, and vernacular materials, the project offers a humane, nature-based reintegration process in rural Oklahoma, respecting Native heritage and fostering belonging.
