inviting participants to explore, with creativity and irony, how architecture can challenge conventions and offer new perspectives...
Participants are invited to explore the meaning of inhabiting absolute power, designing a house that embodies control, domination, and isolation, while reflecting something universal and relatable.
The challenge is to create a space that philosophically and emotionally interprets domination, redefining the idea of “home” as a symbol of oppression, protection, and recognition.
We encourage bold and innovative designs that go beyond traditional architecture to reflect the psychological and emotional dynamics of power. There are no limits in geography, materials, or techniques.
This is not just an architectural solution but a thought-provoking exploration of the balance between strength and fragility, oppression and vulnerability.
Any direct religious, political, or sexual overtones will result in exclusion from the competition.
Total prize fund € 5,000
10 finalist projects will be shortlisted and 3 winners will be selected to receive the prizes, which will be distributed as follows:
1st Prize: €2,500
2st Prize: €1,500
3st Prize: €1,000
Guest jury
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Ferruccio Tasinato
Architect
Italy
Ferruccio Tasinato, graduated from the Università IUAV di Venezia, is an architect specializing in restoration and urban planning. Since 1996, he has focused on urban regeneration and heritage enhancement with a strong emphasis on sustainability. He collaborates with Italian companies and public institutions, including the Ministry of Culture. In 2013, he co-founded +39 Architects, an international architecture and restoration network.
Elena Messner
Author and cultural scientist
Austria
Elena Messner, an author and cultural scientist, is currently a Senior Post-Doc researcher at the University of Vienna (FWF). She studied Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies in Vienna and Aix-en-Provence. From 2013 to 2018, she taught German and Austrian studies at the University of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille. Since 2014, she has also been teaching at the University of Klagenfurt.
Alexis Schachter
Architect
Argentina
Alexis Schächter, graduated from FADU, Buenos Aires, is an architect and professor of achitecture, since 2004. He is a founding member of MONOBLOCK, achieving national and international recognition, including awards for the expansion of the Argentine Chancellery and the Mar del Plata Museum of Contemporary Art, inaugurated in 2014. Schächter has been a guest lecturer at leading architecture schools, including UNR, UP, and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella.
Davit Asanidze
Urban planner
Georgia
David Asanidze, graduated from MIT and Harvard GSD, is an experienced urban planner with a strong background in urban/regional planning and real estate development. He has led large-scale projects in land use, residential, hotel, and urban design, working with major international organizations. Asanidze is a member of the American Planning Association (APA).
Zoran Abadic
Architect
Serbia
Zoran Abadić, graduated from the University of Belgrade - Faculty of Architecture, is an associate professor specializing in architectural design. He founded 1X2STUDIO in 2005, leading projects recognized with awards in Serbia, Macedonia, and Slovenia. Notably, he received national nominations for the Mies van der Rohe Award in 2019, 2020, and 2022. Abadić is a member of UAS, DAB, ULUPUDS, and other professional organizations.
Gregorio Pecorelli
Architect
Italy
Gregorio Pecorelli, graduated from Politecnico di Milano and The Berlage in Delft, is an architect specializing in architecture and interior design. He worked with leading firms Powerhouse Company and Vincent Van Duysen Architects. In 2021, he founded Gregorio Pecorelli studio, based in Milan, handling high-end private residential commissions and participating in architecture competitions.
Inano Mushkudiani
Director at Vincenzo de Cotiis studio
Italy
Interior and Furniture Designer based in Milan, Italy. Director at Vincenzo de Cotiis studio, head of Collectible design department. Former assistant professor of Brand Design at Raffles and Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan; former professor of Interior Architecture at Accademia Italiana in Rome. Previous collaborations included PISA art department, Marc Sadler studio and more. Since 2006 has been a co-owner of 'Opera Design'.
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