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THE STUDENTS APARTMENT – ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION

The Students Apartment challenges architects and designers to completely rethink a traditional two-bedroom apartment located in the heart of Pavia, one of Italy’s most prestigious university cities. Situated on the sixth floor of a residential building in the historic centre, the unit offers panoramic views and a strategic position.

The competition invites participants to transform this long-unused apartment into a contemporary home conceived specifically for two or three students. The goal is to redesign the internal layout and create an innovative design proposal capable of balancing flexibility, comfort, privacy and social interaction.

Designers will be encouraged to reflect on how undergraduates live today and how domestic spaces can support increasingly hybrid routines composed of studying, resting, gathering and sharing everyday experiences. Furniture systems, multifunctional solutions, adaptable spaces and storage strategies will play a crucial role throughout the project.

The challenge goes beyond a simple renovation: it is an opportunity to imagine a new model of student living capable of transforming an overlooked apartment into an inspiring and functional domestic environment for a new generation!

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20.05.2026 – 04.09.2026
3:00 pm CET

04.09.2026 – 16.10.2026
3:00 pm CET

16.10.2026 – 06.11.2026
3:00 pm CET

Prizes

PRIZE POOL

8.000

+ PUBLIC EXHIBITION

FIRST PRIZE

3.000 €

SECOND PRIZE

2.000 €

THIRD PRIZE

1.000 €

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One A1 Panel 594 x 841 mm (horizontal)
A brief text describing the proposal

06.11.2026
3:00 pm CET

09.12.2026
12:00 pm CET

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Jury

MATÍAS ROMÁN BASUALTO

Architect and partner at Román y Basualto Arquitectos, a family-run practice focused on high-end residential projects, his work is based on an integrated approach that combines design, construction and project management as a single process. He understands…

DERYA AKDENIZ DURMAZ

Two Dots Design
[Istanbul, Turkey]

Derya Akdeniz Durmaz is the founder of Istanbulbased Two Dots Design and DERUN STUDIO. After graduating from Kocaeli University with a degree in Interior Architecture, she completed her Master’s degree in Interior and Living Design at Milano Domus Academy in 2013…

PIETRO ANTONIONI

Pietro Antonioni Architetto
[Milan/Rimini, Italy]

Pietro Antonioni is a practicing architect and designer based in Milano and Rimini. Graduated in 2020 from Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio (USI) in Switzerland, his career has been enriched by diverse experiences and projects of every scale – from the product to the…

VALERYIA HALETSKAYA

Heather Young Architects
[San Francisco, USA]

Valeryia Haletskaya is an architectural designer at Heather Young Architects in Palo Alto, California. Before joining HYA, she contributed to a range of residential and public-sector projects at Jayson Architecture in San Francisco. Her career features a diverse portfolio…

ADOLFO SCHLIEPER

Adolfo Schlieper Arquitectos
[Rosario/Santa Fe, Argentina]

Adolfo Martín Schlieper is an architect graduated from the National University of Rosario (UNR) in 2016. He has worked in architectural offices as a collaborator and, since 2017, has developed his independent practice as a designer and site architect in Rosario and…

DARIA YANG DU

RIOS
[Los Angeles, USA]

Daria Yang Du is a Los Angeles based architectural designer, interdisciplinary artist, and founder of DD Studio. She holds a master’s degree from Cornell University and has worked at international firms including RIOS, BIG, Gensler, MAD, and Woods Bagot. Her…

LUAN FONTES

Kohn Pedersen Fox
[New York, USA]

Luan Fontes is a Designer currently working at Kohn Pedersen Fox in New York. He also served as Sustainability Subcommittee Lead at the U.S. Green Building Council and was a Research Assistant at the Columbia Climate School. Passionate about sustainable…

KIRANRAJ SIVA KUMAR

Nathan Michael Design
[Chicago, USA]

An industrial designer with a multidisciplinary foundation in architecture and furniture design, this professional brings an integrated approach to complex problem-solving. With over four years of experience in architectural and…

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  1. Register to the competition: only the personal data of the team leader will be necessary. In case you participate as a team, the other members of your group will be indicated during the submission process.
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