
INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION
Into The Rabbit Hole 2025
RESULT
Into The Rabbit Hole 2025
Editorial reflection
Architecture has the power to shape not only the spaces we inhabit but also the way we feel and heal. The 4th Edition of Into the Rabbit Hole 2025, organized by Archiol Competitions, invited architects and designers from around the world to reimagine the "underland" as a sanctuary for mental well-being—where space, light, form, and atmosphere become tools for restoration and reflection.
The competition received an inspiring range of thoughtful and innovative proposals, each offering a unique response to the challenge of designing spaces that nurture the human mind. We congratulate all participants for their creativity and commitment, and extend our appreciation to the winners whose exceptional designs stood out for their vision, sensitivity, and architectural excellence. Their work reinforces the transformative role architecture can play in fostering well-being and creating meaningful human experiences.
EXPERTS
Jury Panel
Distinguished architects from around the world evaluate submissions with rigorous professional standards and creative insight.
01 First Place
Winner
The Liminal Pause: A Sequence of Restoration
Leejonghoon & Kimhyobin
An exceptionally well-developed architectural narrative that seamlessly translates psychological research into a sequence of immersive spatial experiences, creating a powerful and convincing sanctuary for mental restoration.
Work on:
The proposal would be strengthened by presenting more explicit environmental and technical strategies—such as daylighting, ventilation, energy performance, and constructability—to support the project's long-term sustainability and practical implementation.
Honourable Mention
Into the Inner Underland
chengyu zhang
A beautifully choreographed architectural narrative that transforms the psychological healing process into an imaginative sequence of immersive underground spaces, successfully blending play, symbolism, and emotional recovery into a memorable spatial experience.
Work on:
The proposal places greater emphasis on narrative and theatrical expression than on environmental performance and technical resolution, and would benefit from clearer strategies for sustainability, construction, and long-term operational feasibility.
Celebrating Potential
Shortlisted Entries
Innovative ideas that stood out among hundreds of entries and earned a place in the final shortlist.
01 Design Title: Timeless
Winners Name: Mehmet Can Demir, Cemile Yavuzyiğit, Saniye Nur Bozkurt & Enes Mert
02. Design Title: Sanctum
Winners Name: John Dennis
03. Design Title: The unfading Light
Winners Name: Mark Loginov
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