Design first, then build: Behind the "DesignBuild" architectural approach is an alternative teaching approach that links the concrete planning and implementation of social or non-profit buildings in all countries of the world. The student self-build projects raise awareness of sustainable practice and promote an open-minded perspective. However, the world is changing and some of the goals of completed projects no longer reflect the spirit of the times. The task of the research competition is to critically examine the past and the future. The results will be published as a book in our Sto Foundation book series.
From looking back to looking ahead
In 2021, the Sto Foundation realigned the DesignBuild competition and created a third category. With Research, we specifically promote the ideas and research work of young talents in architecture. The funding scope is broad: Theoretical basic research as well as constructive planning solutions or the sustainable optimization of specific components, building structures or building materials are eligible for funding.
With our DesignBuild competition, we support student projects in the following three disciplines:
Mit unserem DesignBuild-Wettbewerb fördern wir Projekte in folgenden drei Disziplinen:
DesignBuild PROJECT
Projects with social added value for which young architects are solely responsible.
DesignBuild REFLECT
A critical examination of the DesignBuild teaching method - for reflection and readjustment.
DesignBuild RESEARCH
We focus on architectural research and promote visionary projects by young talents.
News about our DesignBuild projects
DB PROJECT 2024: Architektinnen im Rampenlicht
Die Ausstellung „FRAUEN BAUEN München“ stellt Architektinnen vor, deren Arbeit das Münchner Stadtbild prägte und prägt. Die Sto-Stiftung fördert das Projekt, um die Architektinnen stärker in den akademischen Diskurs zu integrieren.
DesignBuild PROJECT 2024: Wo Latten Schatten werfen und die Hoffnung wächst
In Eugene, im US-Bundesstaat Oregon, steht seit Herbst 2024 ein neuer Eingangsbereich, der mehr kann als Türen öffnen – er verbindet Menschen und schafft Raum für Begegnungen.
Sto-Stiftung gibt Projekte des diesjährigen DesignBuild-Wettbewerbs bekannt
Angehende Architektinnen und Architekten können sich beim DesignBuild-Wettbewerb erproben und rund um den Globus Erfahrungen sammeln. Die Sto-Stiftung prämierte in diesem Jahr die Rekordzahl von elf vielversprechenden Projekten.