my archischool announces winners of international youth ARCHIDESIGN competition 2026
SPATIAL INNOVATION THROUGH ARTISTIC EXPRESSION
Celebrating how art and architecture shape city life, My Archischool announces the winners of the 2026 International Youth ARCHIDESIGN Competition. The awarded projects rethink everyday urban spaces. Instead of keeping ideas on paper, they bring culture and artistic expression straight into the streets. From art galleries to floating restaurants, these projects show how smart building design can revive public areas and bring new life to local communities.
organic arches and transparent glass vaults define this coastal art gallery and waterbird sanctuary | all images courtesy of My Archischool
name: Bird Haven
designer: Audrey Mok
level: Senior
MY ARCHISCHOOL FORGES STUDENTS TO BREAK UP URBAN MONOTONY
Hong Kong-based My Archischool acts as a launchpad for the next generation of spatial thinkers, immersing young minds in the fundamentals of architecture, environmental design, and 3D modeling. Under the mentorship of practicing architects, students learn how expressive buildings do more than fill empty lots. They break up urban monotony, create new public gathering spaces, and bring cultural life into everyday streets. For the 2026 International Youth ARCHIDESIGN Competition, Junior and Senior participants propose bold, artistic structures for self-selected global cities, turning rigid urban grids into vibrant social destinations.
concrete, metal, and glass compose this wing-like pavilion, housing an art gallery
name: Origami Art Gallery
designer: Jamieson Wang
level: Junior
GOLD WINNERS OF THE 2026 ARCHIDESIGN COMPETITION
Turning ambitious ideas into creative designs requires a focused digital development phase. Over months, students use rendering tools like Unreal Engine and Twinmotion to build detailed 3D models. This digital workflow enables young designers to simulate building massing, site layouts, daylighting, and microclimates. These simulations ensure that each proposal responds accurately to its real-world context.
Below is the complete index of the Gold Winner proposals across the Junior and Senior categories:
a curved timber framework shapes this gallery, drawing structural inspiration from pea pods
name: Art Gallery by a cliff
designer: Darren Fung
level: Senior
crafted entirely from timber, this floating restaurant derives its sculptural, playful silhouette from a hippo’s face
name: Floating Restaurant
designer: Chua Chung Man
level: Junior
a photography gallery featuring geometric facade frames shifting perspectives and light throughout the interior space
name: Photography Gallery
designer: Tiana Lui
level: Senior
the structure is crafted from natural stone and features metal dining tables alongside a large built-in slide
name: Choi’s Restaurant playground
designer: Melanie Choi
Level: Junior
the triangular framework multi-tasks across four levels
name: The Wooden Cloud Skyscraper
designer: Jack Lee
Level: Senior
built entirely from wood, the design features an impressive, sail-like dorsal structure rising above the water
name: Fish-Inspired Floating Restaurant
designer: Wenxi Chua
Level: Junior
framed in timber, glass, and metal, this two-level gallery pairs painting exhibitions with a dedicated visitor lounge
name: Art Gallery
designer: Shino Keung
Level: Junior
designed as a central hub to collect and display Malaysian artwork
name: Malaysia Art Collective
designer: Chua Chung Hei
Level: Senior
inspired by hermit crab shells and Victoria Harbour’s skyline, this skyscraper relies on a triangular timber-and-concrete skeleton
name: The Floating Office Garden
designer: Ayden Lau
Level: Senior
this uncensored museum delivers a reflection on the consequences of war and destruction
name: Project 96
designer: Sofiya Basakova
Level: Senior
innovative gallery blends cubist geometric forms, allowing the surrounding city to become part of the exhibition experience
name: Dynamic Gallery
designer: Archie Mok
Level: Senior
an art gallery defined by a spherical framework surrounding a transparent cylindrical core
name: The Urban Nest
designer: Queenie Sun
Level: Senior
merging traditional Japanese architectural principles with the concept of a treehouse, this multi-level house offers a quiet retreat
name: Playhouse
designer: Gabriella NG
Level: Senior
this floating restaurant integrates biomorphic frameworks designed to support Venice’s seasonal high tides
name: Venetian Tide
designer: Cleo Li
Level: Senior
warm wood cladding and a sweeping traditional roof define this timber pavilion
name: The Underwater World of ‘Zen’
designer: Coco Liu
Level: Senior
conceptually floating above the clouds, this pyramid-inspired museum features a tiered triangular structure spanning two floors
name: Sky Art Gallery
designer: Abigail Shih
Level: Senior
a gallery that juxtaposes spherical and cubic volumes to create a dynamic spatial layout
name: Art Gallery
designer: Serafina Luk
Level: Senior
conceptually set in a vibrant Paris plaza, this two-story gallery is designed to house classical sculptures and paintings
name: The Stone Art Gallery
designer: Andy Lam
Level: Senior
this waterfront pavilion reimagines the traditional Chinese roof with a modern, transparent twist
name: A Warm Glow in City
designer: Anna Chu
Level: Senior
project info:
school: My Archischool | @myarchischool
school location: Hong Kong
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