The 2025 edition of the ArchEngBuild Challenge was held in Auckland at the University of Auckland on 1- 3 July.
The competition challenged students to work collaboratively to push the boundaries of what’s possible in designing buildings that don’t just withstand disaster, but adapt and thrive in the face of New Zealand’s unique environmental challenges.
The challenge
This year’s brief was to design a resilient, sustainable and affordable community building concept that safeguards people from hazards like flooding, earthquakes, fire and high winds. It also needed to be adaptable to different family needs and quickly reinstated if disaster struck.
The winning students
- Enoch Shi, University of Auckland architecture student
- Beatrice Hong, Otago Polytechnic, construction management
- Bella Mercardo, Victoria University of Wellington, sustainable engineering
- Shivam Bansal, University of Auckland, structural engineering
2025 winners presentation
