HOME 2125 | Home of the Next Century Design Challenge , Indien

 

Welcome to the future of architecture and design! Archiol Competitions is proud to unveil the 2025 edition of our visionary competition, "Home of the Next Century: Home2125." This annual event challenges architects, designers, and forward-thinkers from across the globe to reimagine the concept of a home for the year 2125.

 

In a rapidly evolving world, our lifestyles, technologies, and environmental landscapes are undergoing unprecedented transformations. "Home of the Next Century: Home2125" provides a platform to explore these changes and craft innovative solutions for the residential living spaces of tomorrow. As we envision the 22nd century, we must address critical challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and technological integration while rethinking what it means to create a home.

 

This competition is a call to transcend traditional boundaries, challenge conventions, and develop ground-breaking concepts that define the essence of future living. Participants are invited to design homes that are not merely shelters but hubs of sustainability, innovation, and human connection. With an emphasis on functionality, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility, your ideas could shape the future of residential architecture.

 

Join us in this exploration of possibilities and help create homes that reflect the aspirations and needs of generations to come. Let your creativity and ingenuity shine in "Home of the Next Century: Home2125." This is your chance to contribute to a legacy of innovation and redefine the future of living. Are you ready to imagine the homes of tomorrow?

 

The objective of this competition is to inspire architects, designers, and visionaries to redefine the concept of a home for the 22nd century. Participants are tasked with creating innovative, sustainable, and adaptable designs that reflect the future of residential living in the year 2125.

 

Participants will design a residential dwelling that:

• Accommodates the needs of a 22nd-century family, including essential spaces such as living areas, bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, and any additional functions required for a futuristic home.

• Incorporates cutting-edge technologies, automation, and spaces promoting family well-being and connectivity.

• Emphasizes adaptability, catering to evolving societal and environmental needs.

 

Participants are free to select their own site. This could range from urban to suburban, rural, or entirely speculative environments reflecting futuristic possibilities. A detailed analysis of the site’s geographical, climatic, and topographical conditions, along with contextual influences, is required.

 

The competition encourages out-of-the-box thinking. Participants are free to experiment with architectural styles, materials, and spatial configurations. Designs should balance creativity with practicality and functionality, creating homes that are both visionary and liveable

 

Sustainability is a cornerstone of this competition. Designs must prioritize:

• Environmental responsibility: Incorporate renewable energy, water conservation, and eco-friendly materials.

• Energy efficiency: Minimize the carbon footprint of the home.

• Climate resilience: Include features that adapt to changing environmental conditions.

• Holistic living: Promote sustainable lifestyles through thoughtful design.

 

Submissions must include the following:

• Conceptual Design: Comprehensive architectural drawings, including floor plans, elevations, and sections.

• Sustainability and Environmental Considerations: Details on energy-efficient features, renewable energy sources, waste management, and eco-friendly materials.

• Innovation and Technology: Description of integrated smart solutions and their impact on future living experiences.

• Site Analysis: Comprehensive data and analysis of the selected site, highlighting its influence on the design.

• Renderings and Visualizations: High-quality visualizations showcasing the design’s aesthetics and functionality.

• Narrative: An inspiring narrative explaining the design’s concept, inspiration, and how it addresses the needs of a 22nd-century family.

• Design Statement: A concise summary of the key features and innovations in the proposed design.

 

• Registration Deadline: 28th February 2026

• Submission Deadline: 10th March 2026

• Winners Announcement: 15th June 2026

 

• First Prize Winner: ₹60000 | E-certificate | Interview | Publication

• Runner up (x2): ₹20000 | E-certificate | Publication

• Special Mention(x2):  ₹10000 | E-certificate | Publication

• Editor’s Choice: ₹10000 | E-certificate | Publication

• Honorable Mention (x30): E-Certificate | Publication

 

1. Early Bird: 01 Jan 2025 – 31 Jan 2025 | ₹1,500

2. Super Saver: 01 Feb 2025 – 29 Feb 2025 | ₹2,000

3. Advanced Saver: 01 Mar 2025 – 31 Mar 2025 | ₹2,500

4. Smart Saver: 01 Apr 2025 – 30 Apr 2025 | ₹3,000

5. Budget Entry: 01 May 2025 – 31 May 2025 | ₹3,500

6. Standard Entry: 01 Jun 2025 – 30 Jun 2025 | ₹4,000

7. Regular Entry: 01 Jul 2025 – 31 Jul 2025 | ₹4,500

8. Classic Entry: 01 Aug 2025 – 31 Aug 2025 | ₹5,000

9. Priority Entry: 01 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 2025 | ₹5,500

10. Final Phase 1: 01 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 2025 | ₹6,000

11. Final Phase 2: 01 Nov 2025 – 31 Dec 2025 | ₹6,500

12. Last Call: 01 Jan 2026 – 29 Feb 2026 | ₹7,000

 

Our conceptual design competition is excited to announce exclusive discounts for university students. These discounts are intended to promote extensive participation and nurture a spirit of creativity and innovation among students. We believe that by providing these incentives, we can create a dynamic and inspiring environment for young designers to thrive. Here are the details of the discounts available based on the number of individual or team participants registered from a single university:

 

• 5% Discount: Available for universities that register 10 individual or team participants.

• 10% Discount: Available for universities that register 20 individual or team participants.

• 30% Discount: Available for universities that register 40 individual or team participants.

 

The competition is open to all architects. There are no restrictions on age or nationality.

 

For any inquiries or further information, please contact us at:

• Email: info@archiolcompetitions.com

• Website: www.archiolcompetitions.com

• Competition Link: www.archiolcompetitions.com/annual-competitions/home-2125