001 CREVICE

Young Architect Competition - Gold Mention
Muse Design Awards - Gold Winner
London Design Awards - Silver Winner
International Design Awards - Honorable Mention

The concept of "Crevice" was derived from the strength, complexity and tension generated from giant triangle s which metaphorically represents the local winding landscape scene of mountains beyond mountains. Meanwhile the serendipity is brought by the essence of the waterway- forever changing, involving and transforming. It's not only the framework of program and circulation, but also a tool to create new perspectives, a dialogue between visitors and space and a guidance to the ascetic, time-suspended culture of inner peace.
We hope that this design can be integrated into the local landscape while appearing as a natural extension of the earth. It's also a contemporary reflection of the long and profound influence of ancient history and spirit. The crevice is where light can cast through hard rocks, as this project is a place deeply rooted in tradition and nurturing something new.

002 Pine to Sea

TerraViva - Honorable Mentions
A’ Design Awards - Bronze Winner

Pine to Sea intertwines three distinct while interconnected themes—'Drifted,' 'Grafted,' and 'Lifted' – and creates dialogues between architecture and nature, development and conservation. It invites inhabitants and visitors to our new vision of Lignano’s landscape where the hotel, the pine forest, the Adriatic coast, and the Tagliamento river converge into a holistic experience.

003 Enfolded

Kaira Looro 2024

In the rural areas of southern Senegal, we propose a maternity center designed to evoke a sense of protection and comfort for mothers. Inspired by the protective nature of a poultry wing, where a mother hen safeguards her chicks, our center aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment for women during childbirth. This maternity center will provide an enfolded feeling as if held in a mother’s womb. Our goal is to ensure adequate hygiene and health conditions, reduce maternal mortality, and uphold the right to medical care. Additionally, it aims to offer mothers more opportunities to access health education and medical consultations from the early stages of pregnancy.

004 Silent Echoes

Buildner - Shortlisted

Silent Echoes responds to the global silence surrounding nuclear weapons and the ever-present threat they pose. Situated within a decommissioned nuclear testing site, this project embodies the paradox of destruction and remembrance through architecture. Without the use of text or description, the design communicates the devastating impact of nuclear arms by utilizing the void as its central element—an architectural representation of loss, absence, and unspoken consequences. Through minimal interventions, Silent Echoes reflects on humanity’s struggle with its past and the urgent need for collective memory to confront the invisible yet imminent dangers of nuclear weapons. The structure’s relationship with the landscape reinforces a narrative of devastation and contemplation, using materiality, spatial sequences, and light to invoke a sense of solemnity and reflection.

005 Ephemeral Horizons

Terraviva - Honorable Mentions
London Design Awards - Silver Winner
A’ Design Awards - Iron Winner
Architizer - Finalist

In the serene landscapes of North Macedonia, overlooking the historic city of Ohrid and its ancient lake, a new vision takes shape—one that bridges time and form. Our project aims to breathe new life into a modernist structure reminiscent of Boris Chipan. The original building, with its clean lines and cubic form, serves as a tribute to the region’s mid-century architecture, yet stands ready to be transformed into a vibrant Nautical Club.
The design concept centers on harmonizing the old and new through thoughtful interventions that emphasize continuity while celebrating change. As a first step, we remove structures that do not belong to the original design era, allowing the spirit of restoration to flourish and refocus attention on the heritage architecture. Additionally, the existing brick walls are replaced with glass blocks, preserving the rhythm of the original façade while introducing a modern, translucent aesthetic that softens the building’s appearance and invites natural light into the interior.

006 Equilibrium

Reuse the Abbey - Reuse Italy

Our design concept begins with the history of the site: this place was once controversial among three surrounding towns, with its function changing over time, ultimately falling into gradual abandonment. The lonely abbey now stands in the midst of farmland, left to the quiet passage of time. When rediscovering this church, we are introducing “balance” into the design, as balance brings calmness. Though this church has suffered from past conflicts and decay, we hope that the new interventions can bring a delicate balance with the existing weathered elements. Our design aims to reflect on history and the past, while offering hope and confidence for the future. We have preserved most of the existing building, added inset volumes, reinforcing the structure while maintaining its original character.

007 Silent Current

Buildner Competition - Shortlisted

No description competition.

008 Stratum

TerraViva - Finalist

Positioned along the ridge of Capanna Bernasconi, this alpine bivouac is designed as both a shelter and a signal—offering refuge while remaining highly visible in the landscape. Aligned with the mountain’s natural topography, the structure resists harsh winds and sits lightly on the ground, elevated on minimal foundations that allow for full disassembly without leaving a trace.
The form takes cues from the fractured surfaces of alpine rock. Layered and slightly split, the massing blends with the surrounding geology, creating a sculptural presence that feels grounded yet respectful of its environment. Translucent seams between segments bring in natural light during the day and emit a soft glow at night, acting as a subtle beacon for distant hikers.

009 Where the Ground Listens

Reuse Italy - Third Prize

Where the Ground Listens reimagines the unfinished temple of Madonna delle Cataste as a space of resonance where memory, nature, and community converge. Drawing inspiration from the Doppler effect, the temple becomes a fixed point of origin, a historical voice anchored in time. From this center, the landscape unfolds like a ripple. Sculpted soil formations extend outward in waveform-like contours, transforming the hillside into a natural amphitheater.

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Crevice
Pine to Sea
Enfolded
Silent Echoes
Ephemeral Horizons
Equilibrium
Silent Current
Stratum
Where the Ground Listens

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