
Special Mention
Juan Méndez de la Vega, Andres Garcia, & Alejandro Olivas
Design Title
Symbio-Genesis
Honourable Mention
Samarina Elizaveta
Design Title
Cerithium
Honourable Mention
Elif Özuzar, Semiha Ayşe Erdör, Nehir Öztürk
Design Title
The City That Waters Itself
SEMİHA AYŞE ERDÖR
Semiha Ayşe Erdör is a Turkish designer based in Milan, currently pursuing her second year in the BA Design program at NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti). Her design philosophy is rooted in the revitalization of the overlooked; she is deeply passionate about identifying forgotten or “underpolished” structures and systems from the past and reimagining them through a contemporary lens. Driven by a keen observational approach, Erdör focuses on transforming rigid or inefficient systems into fluid, ergonomic experiences that better serve humankind. Her work is heavily informed by nature, aiming to establish a sustainable equilibrium between human activity and the environment. Her goal is to design unique, impactful solutions for the global challenges of the modern era.
NEHİR ÖZTÜRK
Nehir Öztürk is a Turkish second-year Product and Interior Design student at NABA, Milan. With a strong passion for design, she is interested in creating thoughtful and innovative solutions that respond to contemporary needs. Her academic journey has allowed her to explore the relationship between aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. She deeply cares about global issues and aims to address environmental and social challenges through responsible design practices.
ELİF ÖZUZAR
Elif Özuzar, from Istanbul, Türkiye, is a second-year BA Design student at NABA Milano. Influenced by nature and the built environment, she enjoys drawing and developing spatial concepts that consider the relationship between people and their surroundings. With an interest in sustainable practices, her work focuses on creating functional and expressive designs that respond thoughtfully to context.
Honourable Mention
Azaliia Fattakhova
Design Title
Rock Melody
Fattakhova Azaliya is an 18-year-old first-year student at the Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering of Ufa State Petroleum Technological University (USPTU). As part of her first-semester project activities, she was encouraged by her teachers to participate in a design competition, an experience that proved highly valuable in her academic journey.
She developed a strong interest in exploring the relationship between architecture and nature, which became a central focus of her work. In her free time, she enjoys music and dancing.
Honourable Mention
Pin Hsi Sung, & Polina Papazova
Design Title
The Woven Grove
The Woven Grove was created by Polina Papazova, a biochemist by training and bio-designer in practice, and Pin-Hsi Sung, an architect dedicated to sustainability and bio-material integration. United by a shared commitment to eco-centric design, their collaboration evokes a dialog between biological, environmental, and human realms that seamlessly merge into one, creating a symbiotic space that fosters shared habitats and thermal ecologies for both human and non-human life.
Rooted in the belief that cities can operate as living ecosystems, it reframes often negatively perceived climate phenomena, such as the urban heat island effect, as latent resources, transforming excess heat into a catalyst for ecological cycles and environmental revitalisation. Developed within the MSc Bio-Integrated Design programme at UCL, The Woven Grove reflects their ongoing pursuit of innovative, sustainable, and ecologically driven design.
Honourable Mention
Anton Zhuravlev
Design Title
The spiral ecotone
Honourable Mention
Daina Ozola
Design Title
The Sensing Village
Daina Ozola is an architect and designer based in Riga, Latvia, with a strong commitment to the principles of natural and sustainable architecture. She earned her bachelor’s degree in architecture from Politecnico di Torino (2022–2025), after completing advanced studies in physics and mathematics at Riga State Gymnasium No. 2. This combination of analytical thinking and creative exploration continues to shape her approach to design.
Through professional experience in architecture offices in Riga, as well as an Erasmus exchange at Newcastle University, she has developed an international perspective and a deep appreciation for architecture as both a technical pursuit and a form of storytelling.
Currently, she works on residential, commercial, and landscape projects, focusing on 3D modelling, visualisation, and Revit consultancy. She is especially inspired by projects that integrate local materials, environmental awareness, and social inclusion—creating spaces that are not only functional but also meaningful and responsible.
Daina is known for being curious, observant, and highly dedicated to her work. She values collaboration, intercultural exchange, and thoughtful leadership, bringing both creativity and precision into everything she creates.
Honourable Mention
Anzhelina Bogdanova
Design Title
Hested Height
Honourable Mention
Polina Lukonina
Design Title
Underwater observation tower
Honourable Mention
Galimkhanova Elina
Design Title
Ichthyo-ornithological center
Galimkhanova Elina is a first-year student at the Ufa Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering in Russia. Having dreamed of becoming an architect since childhood, she is now actively pursuing that ambition.
She has dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her work, pouring great effort and passion into her projects. She is delighted to see her hard work recognized and hopes that her future projects will continue to build upon this journey.
Honourable Mention
Dektyannikova Mariya
Design Title
Mirage View Terrace
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