First Place Winner
Skyward Journey
Design by
Amit Tapadia, Isha Sancheti, Aakanksha Sahu & Siddharaj Nakile
Jury Critique
"The design is highly innovative, with a unique rotating structure and assembly method that skillfully integrates architecture with nature. It’s recommended to further consider the impact on the trees, including how their growth over time may affect the structure’s stability and long-term use without causing harm to the environment."
-Yanci Chen
"Very innovative, well detailed & and well presented. Loved the design proposal !"
-Sunanda Satwah
"A playful, childlike design that also thoughtfully considers practical feasibility and real-world implementation."
-Jiafeng Li
Amit Tapadia, Isha Sancheti, Aakanksha Sahu & Siddharaj Nakile
Amit Tapadia, Isha Sancheti, Aakanksha Sahu, and Siddharaj Nakile are architecture students from the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, who came together to create Skyward Journey—a top-three winning entry in the Minimal Dwelling Competition.
Driven by a shared belief that architecture is about shaping meaningful, efficient, and environmentally conscious spaces, the team explored minimalism as a design philosophy rooted in simplicity, functionality, and connection to nature. Their modular rotating treehouse concept reflects a thoughtful approach to modern living through sustainable and intentional design.
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