1The Oasis Monolith: Conceptual Sculptural VillaAn organic monolithic villa exploring the fluid harmony between sculptural masses, negative spaces, and premium cinematic design.
2desert sawqana oasisDesert Sawqana Oasis is a sustainable resort in Karbala inspired by the Al-Sawqa’ana phenomenon, reflecting the contrast between its dry desert surface and its hidden life-filled interior. The design transforms natural rock fractures into geometric forms, creating an oasis centered on sustainability, passive cooling, and natural ventilation .
14Best 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.
2Runner-upA Traditional EscapeThe concept of this project is the integration of traditional elements of the local cultures with modern approaches and the structure is meant to counter the harsh environment of the desert as well as benefit from its unique climatic conditions.
13WinnerINNThe building, which was designed to create a landmark in the middle of the vast desert and attracts the attention of people even from afar, consists of accommodation units and social areas. The name of the project is inn because it evokes the inn culture in the past. It is aimed to preserve the vitality by keeping the tradition alive.
8WinnerTHE CACTUS FOREST Imagine a building with many barbed burrs like a cactus, which can condense and collect a lot of water to the "base" like a cactus. If these "bases" are connected in series, through some water pipes, water can be easily collected and stored.
10Editor's ChoiceCrumpleThis project investigates the housing crisis in Dadaab camp in Kenya. The manifesto in which the geometry reidentify the process of inhabitable foldable tensile structure. This manifold creates a three-dimensional space that allow refugees to designate their own spaces based on their own needs.
9Editor's ChoiceMystery box of CultureThe Morocco culture oasis is a mystery box of Morocco's art, music and culture. The project celebrate the precious rainfall often seen in the desert and making it part of the project, part of the life and culture happens in Morocco. It celebrates peoples' life and passion of culture activities with the nature
