We have been supporting dedicated student self-build projects and DesignBuild initiatives worldwide for many years. This concept lies at the heart of our architecture competition, promoting practice-oriented construction with social value. Students are given the opportunity to realise their own architectural ideas, from the initial planning stage through to completion.
Our support strengthens the next generation of architects and fosters experimental construction, sustainable building and interdisciplinary teamwork. The result is an innovative global building culture that embodies resilience and sustainability in architecture, revealing new approaches to participation and open space design.
The deadline for submissions is 14 December 2025. A jury of experts will select the winners in mid-January 2025 and announce them shortly thereafter. Winners will then be able to access their funding.
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 DesignBuild PROJECT
Funding for DesignBuild projects and reflections in book form
Sto Foundation launches summer school competition 2021 in two categories