Set in the extreme isolation of Antipodes Island, New Zealand, this competition invites architects and designers to explore architectural duality by designing a nature retreat in one of the world’s most remote locations.
Participants are challenged to create a sustainable, off-grid structure that harmonises with the island’s harsh climate, fragile ecosystem, and rich biodiversity – a space for rest, research, or reflection.
By thoughtfully integrating these factors, designs can harmoniously coexist with the unique environment of the Antipodes Islands, offering a profound exploration of architecture in extreme isolation.
More info on context, program details and 3d model available on the competition website.
[PRIZES]
3 winning proposals, 1 special award + 10 honourable mention teams. Giving a total of 10.000€ in prizes.
1st prize - 5.000€
2nd prize - 2.000€
3rd prize - 1.000€
+ 10 honourable mentions. Each one will receive a Golden Ticket valued at 150€
+ additional 10.000€ prize fund joining the twin competition London Urban Retreat with one ticket
Special prize - 1.000€ / Awarded to the top team participant in both competitions of the Antipodes Series Competition
[JURY]
/ Maria Vittoria Delli Carri -Landscape Architect at Felixx
/ Federica Fogazzi - Senior architect at BIG
/ Monique Wong - Senior Landscape Designer at Snøhetta
/ Yanyan Zhang - Architectural Designer at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
/ Olivia Bina - Senior Research Fellow – ICS-Universidade de Lisboa
/ Duarte Santo - Architect, Landscape Architect, and Urban Designer
[CALENDAR]
05 May - 30 June / Early Registration
01 July - 31 August / Regular Registration
01 Sept - 21 December / Last Minute Registration
/ 01 Dec – Submission opens on our website.
/ 21 Dec, 2025. 23:59 CET– Submission closes.
/ 27-31 January, 2026 – Winner announcement.
The timing always refers to Central European Time (CET)
