10MoonchildArchitecture that inspires new generations to make them want to explore the moon and be an astronaut
22Arouse RebirthBased on the source of inspiration for not crying in front of my grave, I changed my thoughts of the deceased from intentional to concrete. The purpose of this project is to awaken the significance of human beings facing death in modern society. Express a circle of life through a sustainable circulation system.
26Amakan HouseLocated at the center of the village with a unique culture, the lively place of Sawang Calero, Cebu City, Philippines. Inspired by a traditional material, an indigenous versatile material, durable, and sturdy an outer skin of the building gives it a modern tropical vibe.
79Editor's ChoiceGLACIER METAMORPHOSIS_Climate change and melting AThe Swiss glaciers as known as the water tower of Europe. Due to climate change the uneven glacial runoff due to melting, water shortage or drought is projected to occur more often. Also, the retreat induces a lot of hazards to the environment and ecosystem changing the landform and existing system. How to tackle the rising issue?
2Ovaland BridgeOvaland bridge is like a living organism - a place thriving with energy and flow. The bridge’s two ‘cores’ communicate with each other through visual and physical permeability, just like biological cells. A curvaceous timber exterior skeleton encapsulates the cores. Upon opening the bridge transforms into an entirely different organism.
75Institutional Excellence AwardFlower of the DesertChoosing arid climate and Following Biomimetic design, we came to across a plant that lives in the Namibia desert, Welwitschia which is extremely sustainable in Arid areas and lives about 1000 to 1500 years. The unusual form of this plant keeps the soil under the plant cool and moist. The thick leaves lay on the sand surface and prevent wind erosion aswell.
8WinnerTemporal ParasolsUtilizing deployable origami parasol structures to meet the site, creating space for a community to come together
8Runner-upSilva LoopSilva Loop is a building and landscape architectural response to forest loss in Ethiopia. Multiple microclimates provide a diversity of habitats for an abundance of local and endemic bird species. These birds, non-human allies, will spread seed as they navigate the global, regional, and local flyways which overlap the project site, replanting as they go.
13The Adsequor The Adsequor is the thesis project of Naz Kaplan which is designed as a extraordinary sustainable skyscraper to be used as a hotel, aquacenter, exhibition hall, workshop zone, and public rooftop lounge. The objective of this project is to heal the polluted wetland & historical river on the site, therefore provide a better perspective towards skyscrapers.
69Editor's ChoiceRecolonizing HomeClimate change has caused the sea level to rise 25,000 feet higher than pre-apocalypse. The only areas not underwater are the mountain peaks. Life has rejuvenated upon the Himalayas Mountains. With the use of NASA's Environmental Control + Life Support System combined with desalination of surrounding waters, life continues at 27,940 feet above sea level.
6Honorable MentionLighthouse by the SeaLike a rock being hit and formed by a wave the operahouse forms a strong gesture of durability and stability. While celebrating a connection of different elements, the building also stands as a metaphor for the estonian history - a lighthouse lighting a torch upon troubled waters and transforming grounds.
29People's Choice AwardUnder the Wings this urban sculpture invites the people to the disconnected public square: Place de la Concorde to discover and experience the glorious journey of the famous Obelisk and the fountains which started hundreds of years ago.While enlivening the barren public square with interactive LED floor to invite people.
