matteo cainer's proposed retreat in sicily reveals blooming pergola inspired by citrus groves
the 2,800 sqm proposal envisions the restoration of traditional sicilian farmhouses into a tranquil getaway for soft tourism.
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matteo cainer architects
matteo cainer architects is a multidisciplinary practice with a distinct conceptual approach to architecture and design. with projects that vary in scale from urban planning, landscape and building design, to installation and exhibition design, the work is informed by a continuously evolving dialogue and interaction between different disciplines.
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CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 all competitions
CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
