1Circle of Life: Visiting DeathWhen death dawns, a light in the living goes out. Although mortal ties were severed, the spiritual connection prevails. The urban cemetery project seeks to allude to the missing among the mortal and the presence of the deceased. Through self-reflection, understanding and respect, life is brought face-to-face with death.
3Honorable MentionHongkou Cemetery: A City of the DeadThe design seeks to respond to the ever-increasing need for more accessible burial places in Shanghai by exploring a balance between efficient density and quality of space.
11Runner-upAnother Way to AccompanyWe apply yarn structure to our design as an innovation. Through this design, we want to convey that : the death of our loved ones doesn't mean the end. They become the air we breathe, the scenery in our eyes, the shade in summer, the fragrant smell and the eternal power in our hearts. Don't be so sad. Their departure is just another way to stay with us.
13The Hills of Shanghailooking at the cemetery as a growing system that is given time to develop and sculpt itself, becoming an iconic part of the urban fabric and an ecological hotspot.
12Nano Nest I Vast EgoThis is a house located in TABAS, IRAN. The concept is how tiny spaces were managed for living in old style houses and how they used natural elements for making better life style. In addition, how to respond modern life style needs such as privacy and family connections.
99INTERCONNECTEDThis bridge will bring people together and unite those with varied purposes, enabling all walks of life to enjoy the interconnected public spaces. Through this design we create a beacon for Copenhagen and seek to celebrate cycling; promoting its use within the community and throughout the city.
236People's Choice AwardLandfill to Landform_A Story of TransformationContinued use of decommissioned Landfill sites is a major cause of concern in developing countries. Ghazipur Landfill Site, located in New Delhi, India has been in news headline for its height being compared to Qutub Minar and Taj Mahal. These sites are affecting environmentally, socially and economically, and thus require a permanent solution.
3THE ISLAND IN BETWEENThe aim of this project is to reflect on the possibilities to transform isolated and monofunctional areas in the cities by using their unique local qualities as a sustainable solution to deal with this challenge; the ideas were implemented on a specific area of the city of Aalborg in Denmark.
177Editor's ChoiceUrban Eco-ChapelAddis Ababa’s new ecological reserve, community space, and place of worship
69open air shopping centreThe design combines sustainability and business efficiency to offer more than a Retail complex by bringing additional activities to make the place much more attractive for a large audience. Open air shopping center to create an efficient, sustainable environment which will establish connection with its surroundings.
97People's Choice AwardWine TempleIt is sometimes by looking at everything that we see nothing. Surrounded by the vineyards, an emergence rises from the ground. A socle gradually detaching itself from the slope allows to observe what surrounds us thanks to framed views. The experience consists in the sacralization of the wine, towards the architecture, the material, the space and the light.
8WinnerPAUSE in the Garden of water liliesEveryone is welcome to become one with nature in ¨The Garden¨.