Author: Baidaa Nouri

Baidaa Nouri, a writer passionate about architecture and architectural competitions. She specializes in analyzing groundbreaking projects and exploring the latest innovations in design and construction. Her work aims to inspire readers and enrich their architectural knowledge.
Filling the Gap

Filling the Gap

Overview The international student competition “Filling the Gap” invites architecture students worldwide to address pressing social, environmental, and justice-related challenges through design. The competition calls for the creation of community-based facilities that respond to local crises such as addiction, mental…

Sophie Buhai Blurs the Line Between Jewelry and Object

Sophie Buhai Blurs the Line Between Jewelry and Object

A Storied Past Reimagined Founded in 1972, Galerie Anne-Sophie Duval in Paris became a name to know when Anne-Sophie Duval invited a then-rising Karl Lagerfeld—creative director at Chloé—to design her booth at La Biennale Paris. Imagine a young Jonathan Anderson…

Deep Underground Challenge 2025

Deep Underground Challenge 2025

Overview The Deep Underground Challenge 2025 is an open invitation to creative thinkers worldwide to explore a new paradigm in underground construction. The “Deep Underground” concept seeks to transform how we utilize underground space to create a better world, blending…

NLA Awards 2025

NLA Awards 2025

Overview Supported by the Mayor of London, the NLA Awards 2025 celebrate the people, places, and projects shaping a better future for the capital. Aligned with the New London Agenda, the awards seek submissions that contribute to a city built…

CITY’SCAPE AWARD 2025

CITY’SCAPE AWARD 2025

Overview The CITY’SCAPE AWARD 2025 is an international design competition organized within the framework of the International Symposium CITY’SCAPE: Landscape Project for Life and Climate. Promoted by the National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscape Designers, and Conservators, in collaboration with…

Steel Flooring Mesh

Steel Flooring Mesh

Overview Steel flooring mesh is a reinforcing material used in construction to enhance the strength and durability of concrete floors. It prevents cracking, improves load distribution, and increases structural integrity. Why Use Steel Flooring Mesh? Common Uses Specifications Property Value…

World Architecture Festival 2025

World Architecture Festival 2025

Overview The World Architecture Festival 2025 (WAF) is a three-day global celebration of architectural excellence, offering a unique live-judged awards program, keynote speeches from industry leaders, and unparalleled networking opportunities. For the first time, the festival will be hosted in…

Steel Masonry Angle

Steel Masonry Angle

Overview A steel masonry angle is a structural component used to reinforce corners, edges, and connections in masonry construction. It provides additional support, durability, and stability to walls, openings, and load-bearing structures. Why Use a Steel Masonry Angle? Common Uses…

BNDES Pequena África Competition 2025

BNDES Pequena África Competition 2025

Overview Pequena África (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a place of singular grandeur, where culture, memory, and resistance intertwine in every path and every narrative. This territory has become a stronghold of Afro-Brazilian heritage, serving as a key reference in…

Cartridge Gun (Caulking Gun)

Cartridge Gun (Caulking Gun)

Overview A cartridge gun, also known as a caulking gun, is a tool used to apply sealants, adhesives, and other materials stored in tubes or cartridges. It provides precise control and even distribution, making it an essential tool for construction,…

What Design Can Do Accelerator 2025

What Design Can Do Accelerator 2025

Overview The What Design Can Do (WDCD) Accelerator 2025 is calling on a new generation of design leaders to shape a circular future! This open call invites designers and creative entrepreneurs worldwide to submit their applications by 31 March 2025…

Black and White Photo Awards 2025

Black and White Photo Awards 2025

Overview The Black & White Photo Awards 2025 continues its legacy of celebrating exceptional talent in monochrome photography. This year’s competition features five thematic categories: Photographers from around the world are invited to showcase their creativity and compete for a…

AR Emerging Awards 2025

AR Emerging Awards 2025

Overview Launched in 1999, the AR Emerging Awards recognize young architects and celebrate the architectural stars of tomorrow. These awards were established as a response to prestigious lifetime achievement honors like the Pritzker Prize, offering early recognition to emerging talents…

The Social Hub: Reimagining Community Spaces

The Social Hub: Reimagining Community Spaces

Overview DiscoverArch, in collaboration with IIA Kapurthala Chapter and IGBC, invites architecture students to participate in The Social Hub competition. This challenge encourages students to rethink and redesign community spaces to foster inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability. Participants can choose from…

Tiny Travelers Big Adventures

Tiny Travelers Big Adventures

Overview Chicco invites designers to reimagine child-friendly solutions to “Tiny Travelers Big Adventures” that offer comfort, practicality, and versatility in limited-space environments. The challenge is to design innovative products that help children during everyday activities such as mealtime or sleep,…

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