Re:Form – New Life for Old Spaces , Singapur

 

Buildner Architecture Competitions

 

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose! In a world facing urgent environmental and spatial challenges, the most sustainable solutions may come not from new construction, but from reimagining what already exists. Re:Form invites architects, designers, and innovators to embrace the challenge of adaptive reuse, working within spaces under 250 square meters to give them renewed purpose and relevance.

 

Participants are free to choose any existing structure—whether currently in use, abandoned, or neglected—anywhere in the world. From unused storefronts and aging sheds to underutilized garages or portions of larger buildings, each project should demonstrate the potential to transform a limited footprint into something innovative and impactful.

 

This competition celebrates the ingenuity required to balance sustainability, functionality, and design within an existing space. How can we rethink these structures to serve new purposes, meet contemporary needs, and make a positive impact on their communities? Re:Form is an invitation to bring fresh perspectives to old spaces, showing that thoughtful adaptation can be a powerful tool in shaping a sustainable future. 

 

Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. 

Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum). 

Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English; 

All information submitted by participants must be in English.

 

Closing date for registration: 24 July 2025

Closing date for project submission: 2 September 2025, 23:59 (LONDON TIME)

Announcement of winners: 7 October 2025

 

Total Prize Fund: 10,000 €

 

1st Prize: 5,000 €

2nd Prize: 2,500 €

3rd Prize: 1,000 €

 

Buildner Student Award: 1,000 €

Buildner Sustainability Award: 500 €

 

6 Honorable mentions & certificates