Rome is a city of stone, sun, and ancient echoes—but it is also a city of water. From the grand aqueducts to the humble nasoni fountains, water has always been Rome’s civic pulse. Rome Rain Rooms invites you to continue this legacy by imagining small, reversible pavilions that transform a storm from an urban inconvenience into a profound civic celebration.

What happens when a surface stops being just a "surface" and starts becoming the soul of a three-dimensional object? Cosentino, the global powerhouse in architectural surfaces, and DesignTO are putting that question to Canada’s brightest creative minds. The duo has officially announced a nationwide call for submissions for the 2026 Éclos Capsule Collection Competition. This isn't just a design contest; it’s a high-stakes invitation for Canadian designers—whether residing a

For over half a century, the American suburban home has been a powerful cultural sigil—a promise of stability, privacy, and prosperity. However, the sprawling archetypes of the past now face a reckoning. In an era defined by climate urgency, economic volatility, and evolving social structures, the "White Picket Fence" is being reimagined.

The "Garden City" of Milanino is about to witness a metamorphosis. The historic Water Tower, a silent sentinel that has watched over the district for decades, is the subject of a bold new architectural call to action. No longer content to let this landmark fade into decay, the Water Tower competition invites visionaries to breathe new life into its vertical frame.

At the geographical and cultural crossroads of Italy and Slovenia, a new vision for urban living is taking shape. The city of Gorizia—a place where distinct histories, languages, and cultures have long intertwined—is preparing for its next chapter of urban evolution.

In an era where travellers increasingly seek silence over spectacle and immersion over isolation, the Openair Suites (OAS) international architecture competition emerges as a pivotal challenge. Set against the dramatic, volcanic backdrop of Mount Etna, this competition invites designers to redefine the "slow-living" experience through the lens of modular, sustainable architecture.

Buildner invites architects worldwide to participate in the Iceland Slow Sauna competition, an exploration of how architecture can shape rituals of heat, light, and renewal. Set against the mystical backdrop of Lake Mývatn in North Iceland, participants are challenged to design an intimate retreat that unites a sauna and a greenhouse into one seamless experience.

Nestled within the historic charm of a medieval Piedmontese village, a fragmented public square awaits reimagining. Stripped of a clear identity and divided by a steep level change, this neglected space is the focus of the newly announced Candelo Urban Link Architecture Competition.