Hospice – Home for the Terminally Ill / Edition #5 , Singapur

 

Buildner Architecture Competitions

 

Introducing the fifth edition of the Hospice – Home for the Terminally Ill Competition, an evolving architectural ideas contest dedicated to designing sanctuaries for individuals facing terminal illnesses.

 

Building on the success and insights gained from the first four editions, the Hospice – Home for the Terminally Ill Competition continues to address the critical need for spaces that go beyond medical care. The previous editions showcased inspiring designs that embraced the complex interplay of emotional, psychological, and physical needs in end-of-life care. This fifth edition seeks to deepen this exploration, challenging architects to innovate and refine their approaches in crafting environments that provide comfort, dignity, and a sense of community for those facing life-threatening illnesses.

 

Participants are tasked with conceiving a facility that not only provides medical support but also caters to the psychological and emotional well-being of its visitors. The design should comfortably host up to 15 visitors and 5 staff members, featuring essential spaces such as a common area with a library, a gathering room, a chapel, a kitchen, a dining room, a nurse’s room, and a therapy room for psychological support.

 

In this fifth edition, we continue to offer participants the freedom to select a theoretical site within their own country, encouraging them to integrate cultural, environmental, and social contexts into their designs. This competition goes beyond architectural aesthetics; it's an opportunity for participants to demonstrate how thoughtful design can offer solace and support to those in the most challenging phases of their lives.

 

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: 26 November 2025

Closing date for project submission: 12 January 2026, 23:59 (LONDON TIME)

Announcement of winners: 10 March 2026

 

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 Honourable mentions & certificates