The longest artistic bridge in South Korea and a brutalist congress center in Croatia: 8 winners of the competition presented by the ArchDaily community.

This article presents notable architectural projects that have won various competitions organized for architects and designers. Architectural competitions play an important role by providing opportunities for experimentation and expanding creative horizons. By participating in such competitions and facing real challenges, architects gain unique experiences and deepen their understanding of the profession. Competitions stimulate creativity, encouraging designers to seek unconventional solutions. In this selection, you will find not only projects that have received first place but also ideas that have become a source of inspiration for the architectural community.

Among the presented projects, various concepts stand out — from an urban park in Seoul to an educational campus in the tropical forests of the Amazon, as well as a reimagined port on the island of Corsica. It is important to note that although many of these winning concepts are developed by renowned architectural firms, the competitions open doors for a younger generation of designers, offering them a platform to showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills.

Outstanding projects

One of the outstanding projects is the courthouse building in Nancy, designed by an architectural firm.KAAN Architectswhich became the first in the international competition initiated byAPIJ, the leading real estate operator in the French Ministry of Justice. The project brings together all the necessary legal institutions in one place, which helps improve the functioning of the courts and their interaction with the public.

Another striking example is the pedestrian bridge project.Jamsuin Seoul, having won first place in the competition fromArch MistThis bridge, spanning over the Han River, aims to transform the existing structure built in 1976.

ProjectOrtu Marinu, developedRichez AssociésThis concept deserves special attention as it is presented as a new identity for the port.Porto-VecchioThe new architectural project includes the creation of an extensive space for parking and commercial facilities on the expanded northern pier of the port, aimed at reshaping mobility flows and enriching the surrounding landscape.

Another remarkable project is“Scene of the Han River, Legacy of Memory”developed by a duoArchiWorkshopandStudio AkkerhuisThis project aims to create a culturally rich urban landscape by establishing a park that will serve as a connecting link for various cultural events and leisure activities.

Concept"Friendship Park"in the area of Usha and the projectNatural History Museumin Belgrade, developedMITArhThey also became the winners of the architectural competition. This museum will become an important part of New Belgrade, combining three levels and cultural spaces that will be accessible to the general public.

Congress center inTrebinje, developedSEVERALandARGUHe also won first place in the competition. The project features an innovatively developed concept that will be integrated into an untouched forest area and will provide multifunctional spaces for various activities.

Campus“Learning landscape”in a previously overgrown tropical forestAmazons, createdKMJ+AIt has become a symbol of ecological restoration. This educational complex is aimed not only at education but also at actively involving students and residents in the revival of the region's ecosystem.

Finally, a multi-level parking lot.AzaranfromTech FaruinTorakabeillustrates a harmonious blend of modernity and nature, offering a solution to the problem of parking congestion while preserving the cultural and historical traditions of the city.

Each of these projects underscores the importance of architectural competitions as a platform for innovative thinking and creativity. They contribute not only to the development of urban infrastructure but also to the cohesion of communities, as well as the creation of cultural values that enrich the everyday lives of citizens. Each presentation of an idea serves as a reminder of how architecture can impact our lives and shape our environment, and it is important to remember that these projects are not just ideas on paper, but a desire to change the world for the better.