Open Architecture Competitions 2026 | Volume Zero Competitions

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Florentina Julisa Friska Cristiani, Daffa Yusfi Aziz Saebani & Helen Saphira Wibowo

1st Prize

Little Big Loo 2025 Architecture Competition

We focused on simple, low-maintenance systems that could function in a challenging environment. By balancing human understanding with technical efficiency, we hope the project became not just meaningful, but truly usable.

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Arash Madani, Elaheh Ashoori & Fatemeh Zarini

2nd Prize

Tiny House 2024 Architecture Competition

We believe that the balance between cultural and climatic context on one hand, and technical feasibility on the other, was the key factor behind the success of our proposal.

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Stephen Centorrino and Owen Axisa

3rd Prize

Tiny House 2024 Architecture Competition

We believe the key lies in clarity—both intent and execution. Architecture doesn’t have to be complicated. So we think that architecture happens when its innovation is within simplicity.

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Harris Qaiser and Annie Cheng

1st Prize

Tiny House 2024 Architecture Competition

The key is understanding and collaboration. The building blocks of this competition was understanding the cultural context and values, developed through our lived experience in Tokyo. We were given a unique opportunity to experience what it meant to design from the perspective of another community and its people.

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Seo an Park and Ju yeon Hong

2nd Prize

Marsception 2024 Architecture Competition

Design is centered around creativity and practicality. Design without creativity is mediocre, and design without practicality is useless. When you combine the two, you get something unique and functional. Design should always evolve and adapt, but never lose sight of its original value.

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