San Francisco is one of the trendiest and most-popular cities in the United States, which also happens to make it one of the most expensive cities in the world. Home of Silicon Valley, San Francisco has become the go-to city for tech companies within the US, and with countless tech employees flocking to the area
The SKYHIVE 2020 Skyscraper Challenge is the third annual architecture competition that searches out the latest and greatest designs for an iconic high rise structure. Participants of the SKYHIVE Challenge are tasked with creating a concept for a state-of-the-art tower that breaks from the norm. Participants are encouraged to incorporate new technologies and materials in
The Vale de Moses Yoga Retreat in the stunning remote forests of central Portugal is listed as one of the best retreats in the world by NatGeo UK Traveller, Forbes Magazine, The Guardian and several yoga magazines. Every year the retreat welcomes over 500 people from 60+ countries around the world, all looking to take
The Arabian Oryx is a medium-sized antelope that is native to the Middle East. It has long, straight horns, a tufted tail and a distinct shoulder bump, and it is the smallest member of the genus Oryx. Native to desert and steppe areas of the Arabian Peninsula, the Arabian Oryx was considered extinct in the
Kurgi farm is located in the North Latvia Biosphere Reserve, one of the most beautiful and scenic locations in Northern Europe and listed as a nature conservation area of international importance by UNESCO. Kurgi Farm is owned by a young couple, Kristaps and Laura, who were mesmerized by the natural beauty of the area. So
London seems to be stuck in a continuous housing crisis with fewer housing units being built every year. The sale of local authority housing stock under the ‘Right to Buy’ scheme has diminished the available housing stock even further for people in need of a suitable accommodation. Especially during the Post War period, London has
The LEGENDARY BIRD HOME 2020 competition is the first in a planned series of competitions looking to raise awareness for the global environmental crisis. This competition will be a collaboration with Birdly - a socially-responsible startup that aims to support environmental activism worldwide through funds raised by selling bird homes. Participants are tasked with presenting
The Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor Center competition is the second in a series set in the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve; following the success of the Flamingo Observation Tower competition, in partnership with EAD (Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi). For the Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor Center competition, participants are tasked with creating designs for a new visitor centre for the
It’s been 75 years since the US bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan, effectively ending World War II and killing well over 100,000 people, the majority of whom were civilians. In support of Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue’s call for the Prohibition of Nuclear weapons, Bee Breeders are calling for submissions for The Last Nuclear Bomb
Bee Breeders, in partnership with ARCHHIVE BOOKS, are calling for submissions for the latest in their affordable housing design competitions. The Toronto Affordable Housing Challenge sets its sights on Canada’s largest city, where demand far outweighs supply and locals are struggling to find homes they can afford. The Toronto Housing Challenge is tasking participants to be
The Omuli Museum of the Horse competition is tasking architecture enthusiasts with redesigning and reimagining a historical school building within the UNESCO-recognised North Latvia Biosphere Reserve. The Omuli Primary School, originally built in 1936, is planned to become a museum to educate visitors about the nature and history of local horse breeds. The structure will
The SKYHIVE 2021 Skyscraper Challenge returns for its fourth annual architecture competition to redefine the modern-day skyscraper. The jury will be looking for innovations in design, aesthetics, sustainability, and technology in order to create a structure that stands out amidst the world’s gleaming skylines. Participants may select any location in any city around the world.
