Articles by Tatevik Avetisyan

Here’s a question: what part of a building stands firm and unmovable? While walls, floors, and structural supports may spring to mind, in today’s world, even architecture is getting in on the action. Movable walls, sliding doors, and retractable roofs were the early ambassadors of kinetic design, allowing structures to become more flexible without losing strength. What started in ancient civilizations has now evolved into a futuristic dance between practicality and nature. Buildings aren’t just set in stone anymore—they’re evolving, responding, and adapting. 

Every year, design competitions unwittingly push the creative envelope, setting new benchmarks for architects and designers worldwide. These contests don’t just celebrate innovation—they fuel it, inspiring the next wave of boundary-breaking projects. Thanks to such platforms, we get to witness the extraordinary fusion of beauty, ingenuity, and craftsmanship that ripples through the creative industry. 

The world’s leading competition for sustainable design, Holcim Foundation Awards 2025, is calling for entries. The Swiss-based Holcim Foundation invites innovative projects at any scale, supported by clients and in the late-stage design phase, to compete for global recognition. The competition is free of charge with a prize pool of USD 1M and will be awarded across 20 winning entries.

The A’ Design Award returns with a fresh lineup of winners and a call for submissions, pushing the boundaries of creative design with a clear message: “good design deserves great recognition.” This year, 278 jurors reviewed entries across 185 unique categories that also includes Good Industrial Design Award, Good Product Design Award, Architecture Design Award, spotlighting the best of the best.