rural urban framework's 'tulou' interventions renew the ancient building typology
two strategies have currently been built: a plug-in on the external façade, and a tower within the inner courtyard.
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rural urban framework
rural urban framework (RUF) is a research and design collaborative led by joshua bolchover and john lin. conducted as a non-profit organization providing design services to charities and NGOs working in china, RUF has built or is currently engaged in over 15 projects in various villages.
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Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
2027 NYX Design Awards deadline: april 29th, 2027 
Pavilion Atlas 2027 deadline: july 19th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 
Rework by xFigura: An Adaptive Reuse Ideas Competition $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 29th, 2026 
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 all competitions
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 2027 NYX Design Awards deadline: april 29th, 2027 Pavilion Atlas 2027 deadline: july 19th, 2027 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027 Rework by xFigura: An Adaptive Reuse Ideas Competition $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 29th, 2026 The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
