From the Hills of Athens to the Craters of Mars, Discover 8 Award-Winning Competition Proposals from the ArchDaily Community

Architectural competitions have long offered a space for experimentation: platforms where ideas can be tested, typologies reimagined, and critical questions addressed through design. Freed from some of the constraints of commercial commissions, competition entries often reflect ambitious visions for how architecture can respond to environmental, cultural, and social challenges. Whether focused on future habitats, public institutions, or small-scale community infrastructure, these proposals give shape to the values and priorities driving architectural thinking today.

Max Towers / Max Dudler

The two Max Towers are the centerpiece of the residential and commercial quarter Aere, taking shape in the former industrial district of Stöcklin, which spreads between Reinach and Aesch south of Basel. The tower volumes, roughly 40 meters high, are striking for the continuous balconies that surround each level over a recessed ground floor. The girdle of balconies merges the urban flair of high-rise living with the qualities of generous garden space associated with a family house.

Hardie Grant Workplace / Carr

The new workplace for Hardie Grant is a celebration of storytelling in all its forms. With accents of colour and an expansive layout with pockets of pause, Carr's interior design is a step back to the fundamentals of human experience while reflecting the evolution of Hardie Grant's diverse print and digital legacy.

Jinhui Restaurant, Livat Shanghai / Atelier Alittle

Jinhui is a chain of Chinese restaurants renowned for its innovative fusion cuisine. Working within a controlled budget, the client envisioned a youthful, vibrant spatial experience that retains an authentic, street-food-inspired atmosphere, harmonizing with the culinary theme.

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