In the countryside of central Italy, a single oak tree has stood for generations, quietly gathering light, shade, and stillness beneath its branches. Now, that same tree is about to inspire a new kind of architecture — one built not to impress upon the land, but to belong to it.

The intersection of architecture, agriculture, and hospitality is a delicate space, requiring designers to balance human experience with deep respect for the natural world. The Valli Wine Tasting Room competition invites architects and designers to explore this very intersection by proposing a contemporary wine tasting space for Valli Unite, a pioneering agricultural cooperative nestled in the rural hills of Piedmont, northern Italy.

The intersection of architecture, agriculture, and hospitality is a delicate space, requiring designers to balance human experience with deep respect for the natural world. The Valli Wine Tasting Room competition invites architects and designers to explore this very intersection by proposing a contemporary wine tasting space for Valli Unite, a pioneering agricultural cooperative nestled in the rural hills of Piedmont, northern Italy.

In the fertile plains of the Po Valley, where rivers, canals and centuries of agricultural tradition have shaped the land, a historic Lombard farmhouse is opening its doors to a new generation of designers. Rural Housing II, an international ideas competition promoted by Terraviva, invites architects, students and creatives to reimagine the last untouched building of Cascina Maestà — a still-active farm on the eastern outskirts of Pavia — as a bold example of contemporary cou

Enter the Vancouver Tall Challenge: Building Higher Downtown. Organized by Buildner in collaboration with the City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA), this international competition invites creative minds to rethink the future of tall buildings in one of the world’s most celebrated urban environments.

Global architecture competition organizer Buildner has officially launched the Portugal Long Table Restaurant competition, inviting architects, designers, and creative thinkers from around the world to answer these questions. Set against the lush, rural landscape of northern Portugal near Braga and the Cávado River, this unique brief challenges participants to explore the intersection of architecture, food, and place.

A new international competition wants to change that story. The Civic Kiosk, launched by Terraviva Competitions, challenges architects and designers to breathe new life into this overlooked typology, transforming it from a relic of the past into a landmark for the future of public space.

Some of the most enduring objects in design history were never meant to be buildings. Charles and Ray Eames, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, and Arne Jacobsen all understood that a chair could carry as much architectural thought as a facade or a floor plan. A single seat, built with the right intention, can hold an entire design philosophy in its frame.

The Student's Apartment competition is calling on architects and designers to completely rethink a traditional two-bedroom unit located right in the heart of the city. The goal isn't just to update the paint and fixtures—it is a mandate to reimagine what a student home should look and feel like for a new generation.

In the world of city planning, we often think of "change" as a decade-long process involving heavy machinery and massive budgets. Tactical Urbanism NOW! 2026 is here to challenge that sluggish status quo. This competition isn't looking for the next concrete monument; it’s looking for the "urban hack"—the lightweight, temporary, and ingenious intervention that proves a better city is possible right now.

Enter the Vancouver Tall Challenge: Building Higher Downtown. Organized by Buildner in collaboration with the City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (SALA), this international competition invites creative minds to rethink the future of tall buildings in one of the world’s most celebrated urban environments.

This innovative competition invites architects, designers, and creative minds from all backgrounds to rethink traditional classrooms. The goal is simple yet profound: design a modern kindergarten space that nurtures creativity, ensures well-being, and inspires the next generation of young learners.

In the quiet town of Bedizzole, nestled near the shores of Lake Garda, stands a testament to Northern Italy’s rural history. Villa Gioia, once a grand estate defined by its gardens and service buildings, is now the focal point of a profound architectural challenge: Adaptive Regeneration. The competition invites designers to transform this historic complex into a contemporary retirement residence, proving that "old age" and "old walls" can together create a vibrant, modern fut

The Sacred City of Quilmes, tucked away in the Calchaquí Valleys of Argentina, is more than a mere archaeological site; it is a profound testament to the resilience of the Diaguita-Calchaquí people. Now, a new international competition—Ruinas de Quilmes: The Contemporary Open-Air Museum—is calling upon the global design community to rethink how we engage with this ancestral landscape.

Imagine a village where there is no land. No paved roads, no soil underfoot—just the rhythmic pulse of the tides beneath wooden planks. This is Torosiaje, a remarkable Bajau settlement in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Call of the Sea architecture competition isn’t asking for the next five-star glass resort. Instead, it’s a challenge to design something much more profound: a bridge between two worlds.

Design is rarely about a single object; it is about the conversation between elements. Situér Milano, a brand synonymous with industrial elegance and metalwork mastery, is opening its doors to a new chapter. The Situér Milano Design Challenge invites architects and designers to move beyond the "standalone piece" and instead conceptualize a coordinated mini-collection—a family of objects that speaks a singular, sophisticated language.