heatherwick studio & barcode to build first net-zero high-rise civic center in the netherlands
a set of multi-sized cylinders builds up a rounded silhouette that stands out against the angular buildings in the backdrop.
9 stories
barcode architects
barcode architects (buro for architecture and contemporary design) is an international architecture, urbanism and design practice led by directors dirk peters and caro van de venne. the firm has offices in rotterdam, the netherands, and chengdu, china.
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competitions 
2027 NYX Design Awards deadline: april 29th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
MICROHOME 2027 deadline: july 21st, 2027 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 all competitions
2027 NYX Design Awards deadline: april 29th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 MICROHOME 2027 deadline: july 21st, 2027 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
