YEARNING TO BREATHE 2025 , Indien

 

Welcome to the "Yearning to Breathe 2025" design competition. This competition invites innovative minds to reimagine the urban home by embracing the principles of biophilic design. Biophilia emphasizes the human connection with nature, integrating natural elements, materials, and patterns into the built environment. Your challenge is to design a residential space that harmoniously integrates biophilic principles, providing a serene, restorative living experience within the complexities of an urban context.

 

The primary objective is to craft an urban home that bridges the gap between urban living and nature, enhancing the residents’ physical and mental well-being while meeting functional and aesthetic needs. The design should focus on the following goals:

 

• Biophilic Integration: Incorporate natural light, greenery, water features, natural materials, and views of nature into the design. Enhance the well-being, comfort, and overall quality of life for the residents through these biophilic elements.

• Sustainability: Prioritize eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems, water conservation strategies, and passive design techniques. Strive to minimize the environmental footprint by incorporating renewable energy sources and sustainable practices.

• Functionality and Comfort: Develop a layout that optimizes space usage, provides ample storage, and ensures comfort in daily living. Balance private areas, communal zones, and spaces for relaxation or creative activities to suit the needs of modern urban dwellers.

• Urban Context: Address the challenges and opportunities presented by the urban environment. Design with spatial efficiency, privacy, and innovative ways to integrate natural elements in mind while respecting the constraints of the site.

• Aesthetics: Blend modern design sensibilities with the organic warmth of biophilic elements. Create a visually appealing design that complements the surrounding urban fabric while celebrating the beauty of nature.

 

The design should include the following components:

• Private Spaces: Comfortable and functional bedrooms that offer privacy and tranquility.

• Communal Areas: Open-plan living and dining spaces that foster interaction and connection.

• Nature Integration: Indoor and outdoor spaces featuring greenery, natural materials, or water elements.

• Utility Spaces: A functional kitchen, storage areas, and bathrooms designed with sustainability in mind.

• Multi-Purpose Areas: Flexible spaces that can adapt to hobbies, work, or relaxation.

 

While a core set of objectives and program requirements is provided, participants are encouraged to innovate and think creatively. Use design flexibility to address the unique challenges of the chosen site and context. Your proposal can introduce unconventional solutions, provided they align with the principles of biophilic design and sustainable living.

 

To participate in the competition, your submission must include the following:

• Design Proposal

Detailed plans, sections, and elevations demonstrating the layout, spatial organization, and integration of biophilic elements.

• Renderings and Visualizations

High-quality 3D renderings, illustrations, or VR representations showcasing the ambiance, atmosphere, and integration of nature within the design.

• Design Explanation

A written description of the design concept, the rationale behind the biophilic choices, and how the design addresses the objectives and challenges of the competition.

• Sustainability Features

A list of sustainable materials, systems, and practices integrated into the design, along with an explanation of their environmental benefits.

• Site Context

A site plan or analysis that highlights how the design responds to the specific urban characteristics and constraints of the chosen location.

 

Submissions will be evaluated based on creativity, practicality, adherence to biophilic principles, sustainability, and the overall design quality. Let your imagination soar as you craft a vision of urban living that yearns to breathe!

 

• Registration Deadline: 28th February 2026

• Submission Deadline: 20th March 2026

• Winners Announcement: 15th July 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/yearning-to-breathe-2025