Yoga House in the Bog , Lettland

 

Buildner Architecture Competition Organisers

 

Known for its wide beaches, rich biodiversity, and vast green forest, Latvia is quickly gaining popularity as a tourist destination, especially for those looking for sustainable tourism destinations. And while tourism worldwide is slowly recovering after the pandemic – with the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) recording a 4% increase in international travel – central-eastern Europe is ahead of the curve, seeing tourism increase by 18% since 2020.

 

With sustainable travel and wellness tourism set to be some of the biggest tourism trends in coming years, Latvia seems to welcome more visitors than ever, looking to experience its lush and diverse landscape and spend some time in nature.

 

For the Yoga House in the Bog competition, participants are asked to submit designs for a yoga house located in a Latvian bog that is surrounded by forest and is a few hundred meters from Baltic Sea Beach. The location is a one-hour drive from Cape Kolka, a unique spot on the shores of Latvia where two seas clash. The entire region is the perfect place to experience the tranquil purity of nature and the local landscape.

 

The yoga house should allow guests to experience and connect with nature during their stay. While they need shelter and protection from the elements – high temperatures in summer and strong winds, rain, and snow in the winter – the yoga house should make them feel a part of the environment, not separated from it.

 

For the Yoga House in the Bog competition, the jury panel will be looking for designs that interact harmoniously with the unique and sensitive environment surrounding it. It should be both an iconic design and a positive example of green building practices.

 

The 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 April 2023

Closing date for project submission: 07 June 2023 (11:59pm London Time)

Announcement of the winners: 12 July 2023

 

Total Prize Fund: 10,000 € + Construction

 

1st Prize: 4,000 € + Publications + Certificate of Achievement

2nd Prize: 2,500 € + Publications + Certificate of Achievement

3rd Prize: 1,000 € + Publications + Certificate of Achievement

 

CLIENT’S FAVORITE AWARD: 1,000 € + Publications + Certificate of Achievement

BUILDNER STUDENT AWARD: 1,000 € + 50 € ARCHHIVE BOOKS Gift Card + 50 Points BUILDNER Architecture University Rankings + Publications + Certificate of Achievement

BUILDNER SUSTAINABILITY AWARD: 500 € + 50 € AAPPAREL.com Gift Card + Publications + Certificate of Achievement

 

+ 6 Honorable Mentions