The White Cliffs of Dover

White Cliffs of Dover, England

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01BriefThe Edge

Building at the white cliffs

A minimal intervention at the edge of England, in harmony with the chalk, the grass and the sea.

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The White Cliffs of Dover stand where England meets the Channel: a chalk face carrying centuries of defence, departure and return, and a landscape people come to simply to look out from.

Entrants chose one of three briefs — a viewpoint, green cabins, or a work of art in the landscape — and were asked for a sustainable proposal led by minimalism, harmony and integration with nature rather than by the building itself.

02WinnersThe Edge

The winners

Selected by our jury from all entries.

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01First prizeWinner

Cliff Cabins

“My goal is to leave a lasting legacy in the field of architecture by shaping the built environment in a manner that improves the lives of future generations.”
Designed by
Shubhojeet SenguptaSandeep DhakarBrijmohan Singh Kushwah
A landscape architect, an architect and an artist, working between Delhi, Mumbai and Gwalior.
India
01First prizeWinner · Interview

Cliff Cabins

Shubhojeet SenguptaSandeep DhakarBrijmohan Singh Kushwah
India

About the team

Shubhojeet Sengupta, from Delhi, is a 29-year-old architect with five years of experience in landscape architecture, currently a team leader at the landscape firm Oracles, working on housing, institutional and corporate projects.

Sandeep Dhakar

An architect passionate about crafting spaces that harmonize functionality, aesthetics and sustainability. With a blend of creativity and technical expertise, he specializes in designing structures that stand as witness to architectural innovation and enrich the lives of those who inhabit them. He currently works as a junior architect on a housing project in Mumbai.

Brijmohan Singh Kushwah

From Gwalior, an artist who loves to explore and meet new people. He has won many national and international art competitions, which makes him confident in his artistic and imaginative skills and helps him visualize and explain his ideas. His journey at Oracles has given him valuable skills in conceptualization, aesthetics, planning and execution.

Concept story

Drawing inspiration from the vernacular Dover Castle and its architectural features, our vision focuses on preserving the pristine visuals of the towering white and green Dover cliffs. To achieve this, we made the strategic decision to nestle the cabins within the natural steep slopes of the site.

Cliff Cabins

Taking cues from the tunnels beneath Dover Castle, our design incorporates connecting open passages adorned with portals crafted from Kentish flagstone at every turn. Much like a castle provides safety and security for a king, our Cliff Cabins offer occupants a sense of safety and comfort within the embrace of Mother Nature, enhancing their overall experience and creating a truly mesmerizing environment.

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02Second prizeWinner

Dover-Dunkirk

“Architecture is the storytelling of space. The space should be poetic, emotional, and meaningful.”
Designed by
Chanhee Yang
Second-year student at Hanyang University School of Architecture.
Republic of Korea
02Second prizeWinner · Interview

Dover-Dunkirk

Chanhee Yang
Republic of Korea

About Chanhee

I am Chanhee Yang, a 2nd-year student from Hanyang University School of Architecture. I like sharing my projects and ideas with others, so I made an Instagram account, ‘chax_xnee’. Communicating with other university students through Instagram, I was able to continue my passion and interest in architecture.

Concept story

The concept began with Christopher Nolan’s film ‘Dunkirk’. In the movie, I was inspired by the scene where warships and civilian ships headed to Dunkirk to rescue soldiers. I want to honour the courage and dedication of those ships, and make visitors think deeply about the meaning of the Strait of Dover.

One panoramic view

The historical and present panoramic views are combined into one. In the historical view, the black stone and water space symbolize warships and civilian ships, and the Strait of Dover in the past. The present view is the scenery of the Strait of Dover today.

Working internationally

Working with international architects is a valuable experience because of the exchange of perspectives and philosophies of architecture. I will also learn how they get a project and work with their team members. Architecture is teamwork, not an individual.

Future goals

Architecture is the storytelling of space. The space should be poetic, emotional and meaningful. Architects should aim to design spaces suitable for these. To fulfil the duties of the architect is my goal.

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03Public choiceWinner

Coexistence

“I’ve wanted to become an architect since the 7th grade because of its opportunities to transform our communities, challenge conventions, and sustain our natural environment.”
Designed by
Timothy Bryan Rosimo
Fourth-year architecture student at the University of the Philippines – Diliman.
Philippines
03Public choiceWinner · Interview

Coexistence

Timothy Bryan Rosimo
Philippines

About Toby

Toby Rosimo, a 4th-year architecture student from the University of the Philippines – Diliman. I’ve wanted to become an architect since the 7th grade because of its opportunities to tangibly transform our communities, challenge our conventions, and sustain our natural environment. My love for architecture drives me to explore everything about the field — master new programs and technologies, engage with competitions, professionals and forums, and consult every available learning resource.

Concept story

The final concept for my design came into being while I was inattentively sketching during my STS class. The question I often asked myself was how can architecture move us forward into a future of innovation, diversity and sustainability. As the Dover Cliffs manifested all three elements through their history and cultural significance, it felt natural to integrate my design approach into a spatial experience that captures these essential principles.

Future goals

The closest attainable goal, so far, is to finish my studies and become a licensed architect. I intend to drastically fix Metro Manila’s state of urbanization and architecture through my knowledge and skill set. Other than that, I plan to partner with non-profit organizations in formulating transformative interventions for remote local communities in my country. I would love to give back the privileges of my practice and orient the practice of architecture in the Philippines into a more holistic, sustainable and purpose-driven approach.

03ShortlistedThe Edge

Shortlisted projects

The twenty projects the jury reviewed in the final round.

Menhir by Ana AbrilMenhirAna AbrilSpainEchoes of Liberty by Anzal Rao · Hafsah RaisEchoes of LibertyAnzal Rao · Hafsah RaisPakistanThe Niche of Hiatus by Manjiree GuravThe Niche of HiatusManjiree GuravIndiaJourney Towards the Limitless by Kawsar AhmmadJourney Towards the LimitlessKawsar AhmmadBangladeshCliffslide Sentinal by Roich Uddin · Md Sajjad HossainCliffslide SentinalRoich Uddin · Md Sajjad HossainBangladeshBeyond the Edge by Athena RahmanBeyond the EdgeAthena RahmanBangladeshCliff Cabins by Shubhojeet Sengupta · Sandeep Dhakar · Brijmohan Singh KushwahCliff CabinsShubhojeet Sengupta · Sandeep Dhakar · Brijmohan Singh KushwahIndiaWind Lighthouse by Roberto Toscano · Michelle Ramón · Maritza ReveloWind LighthouseRoberto Toscano · Michelle Ramón · Maritza ReveloEcuadorDover-Dunkirk by Chanhee YangDover-DunkirkChanhee YangRepublic of KoreaSerenity by Golam Ahammad · Farial Rubya · Elma Mehtaj · Syeda SumaiyaSerenityGolam Ahammad · Farial Rubya · Elma Mehtaj · Syeda SumaiyaBangladeshThe Edge by Tasin Rahman · Md. Abdullah Al Mahmud · Nahian TabassumThe EdgeTasin Rahman · Md. Abdullah Al Mahmud · Nahian TabassumBangladeshPier for a Past Sea by Gabriel Chivu · Victor Cătălin TanasăPier for a Past SeaGabriel Chivu · Victor Cătălin TanasăRomaniaSunken Perspective by Md. Kafil Uddin · Samia Afroze · Reshad MahbubSunken PerspectiveMd. Kafil Uddin · Samia Afroze · Reshad MahbubBangladeshPosthumous Largesse by Tanvir Harunor · Nafizul HaquePosthumous LargesseTanvir Harunor · Nafizul HaqueBangladeshCoexistence by Timothy Bryan RosimoCoexistenceTimothy Bryan RosimoPhilippinesGreen Cabins by Hari Kiran GanganaguntaGreen CabinsHari Kiran GanganaguntaIndiaBeyond the Edge II by Junaed Md Abu SaifBeyond the Edge IIJunaed Md Abu SaifBangladeshThe Land by Mostafa Mohamed · Hussien Essam · Muhammad Fathy · Mohamed Yasser · Ayman NasserThe LandMostafa Mohamed · Hussien Essam · Muhammad Fathy · Mohamed Yasser · Ayman NasserEgyptCliff’s Embrace by Sadia Raisa · Lamiya Fariha · Zannatul FardousCliff’s EmbraceSadia Raisa · Lamiya Fariha · Zannatul FardousBangladeshThe Guardians by Hagar Ibrahim · Esraa Abdelaziz · Mariam AssemThe GuardiansHagar Ibrahim · Esraa Abdelaziz · Mariam AssemEgypt
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ShortlistedMenhirAna Abril

04JuryThe Edge

Our jury

Each jury is carefully selected, bringing together professionals whose expertise relates directly to the brief.

Portrait of Lucia OberfrancováLucia OberfrancováResearch assistant & teacher, Hochschule Wismar
Portrait of Mariam KorachyMariam KorachyFounder, Mariam Korachy Architects
Portrait of Ruben JodarRuben JodarProfessor, Hochschule Wismar
Portrait of Jorge AndradeJorge AndradeLecturer, PUCE Ibarra, Ecuador
Portrait of Hartwig DuensingHartwig DuensingFounder, Duensing Architekten
Portrait of Afaf BadranAfaf BadranFounder, Darbellabbana

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Brief

White Cliffs of Dover

  • With a rich historical backdrop and their iconic white chalk facade, these cliffs represnt a timeless marvel of coastal beauty.

    Particpants can choose a topic to design in the site area :

    1. THE EDGE Viewpoint (Architectural Proposal).

    2. Green Cabins (Architectural Proposal).

    3. Art in the Landscape (Landscaping Proposal).

Keywords

Connection - Integration - Minimal - Identitiy - Sustainable - Harmony

Winners

FIRST PRIZE CLIFF CABINS Shubhojeet Sengupta - Sandeep Dhakar - Brijmohan singh Kushwah India

FIRST PRIZE

CLIFF CABINS

Shubhojeet Sengupta - Sandeep Dhakar - Brijmohan singh Kushwah
India

SECOND PRIZE DOVER-DUNKIRK Chanhee Yang Republic of Korea

SECOND PRIZE

DOVER-DUNKIRK

Chanhee Yang Republic of Korea

PUBLIC CHOICE PRIZE COEXISTENCE​​ Timothy Bryan Rosimo Philippines

PUBLIC CHOICE PRIZE

COEXISTENCE​​

Timothy Bryan Rosimo Philippines

TOP20

MENHIR​ Ana Abril Spain

MENHIR​

Ana Abril Spain

ECHOES OF LIBERTY​ Anzal Rao - Hafsah Rais Pakistan

ECHOES OF LIBERTY​

Anzal Rao - Hafsah Rais
Pakistan

THE NICHE OF HIATUS Manjiree Gurav India

THE NICHE OF HIATUS

Manjiree Gurav India

JOURNEY TOWARDS THE LIMITLESS Kawsar Ahmmad Bangladesh

JOURNEY TOWARDS THE LIMITLESS

Kawsar Ahmmad Bangladesh

CLIFFSLIDE SENTINAL​ Roich Uddin - Md Sajjad Hossain Bangladesh

CLIFFSLIDE SENTINAL​

Roich Uddin - Md Sajjad Hossain
Bangladesh

BEYOND THE EDGE Athena Rahman Bangladesh

BEYOND THE EDGE

Athena Rahman Bangladesh

CLIFF CABINS Shubhojeet Sengupta - Sandeep Dhakar - Brijmohan singh Kushwah India

CLIFF CABINS

Shubhojeet Sengupta - Sandeep Dhakar - Brijmohan singh Kushwah
India

WIND LIGHTHOUSE Roberto Toscano - Michelle Ramón - Maritza Revelo Ecuador

WIND LIGHTHOUSE

Roberto Toscano - Michelle Ramón - Maritza Revelo Ecuador

DOVER-DUNKIRK Chanhee Yang Republic of Korea

DOVER-DUNKIRK

Chanhee Yang Republic of Korea

SERENITY Golam Ahammad - Farial Rubya - Elma Mehtaj - Syeda Sumaiya Bangladesh

SERENITY

Golam Ahammad - Farial Rubya - Elma Mehtaj - Syeda Sumaiya
Bangladesh

THE EDGE Tasin Rahman - Md. Abdullah Al Mahmud - Nahian Tabassum Bangladesh

THE EDGE

Tasin Rahman - Md. Abdullah Al Mahmud - Nahian Tabassum
Bangladesh

PIER FOR A PAST SEA​ Gabriel Chivu - Victor Cătălin Tanasă Romania

PIER FOR A PAST SEA​

Gabriel Chivu - Victor Cătălin Tanasă
Romania

SUNKEN PERSPECTIVE​ Md. Kafil Uddin - Samia Afroze - Reshad Mahbub Bangladesh

SUNKEN PERSPECTIVE​

Md. Kafil Uddin - Samia Afroze - Reshad Mahbub
Bangladesh

POSTHUMOUS LARGESSE Tanvir Harunor - Nafizul Haque Bangladesh

POSTHUMOUS LARGESSE

Tanvir Harunor - Nafizul Haque
Bangladesh

COEXISTENCE​​ Timothy Bryan Rosimo Philippines

COEXISTENCE​​

Timothy Bryan Rosimo Philippines

GREEN CABINS​ Hari Kiran Ganganagunta India

GREEN CABINS​

Hari Kiran Ganganagunta

India

BEYOND THE EDGE​ Junaed Md Abu Saif Bangladesh

BEYOND THE EDGE​

Junaed Md Abu Saif Bangladesh

THE LAND​ Mostafa Mohamed - Hussien Essam - Muhammad Fathy - Mohamed Yasser - Ayman Nasser Egypt

THE LAND​

Mostafa Mohamed - Hussien Essam - Muhammad Fathy - Mohamed Yasser - Ayman Nasser
Egypt

CLIFF'S EMBRACE​ Sadia Raisa - Lamiya Fariha - Zannatul Fardous Bangladesh

CLIFF'S EMBRACE​

Sadia Raisa - Lamiya Fariha - Zannatul Fardous
Bangladesh

THE GUARDIANS Hagar Ibrahim - Esraa Abdelaziz - Mariam Assem Egypt

THE GUARDIANS

Hagar Ibrahim - Esraa Abdelaziz - Mariam Assem
Egypt

OUR JURY

Each jury is carefully selected, bringing together professionals whose expertise directly relates to the focus of the competition.

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  • Lucia Oberfrancová

    Research assistent & teacher at Hochschule Wismar

  • Mariam Korachy

    Founder of Mariam Korachy Architects

  • Ruben Jodar

    Professor at Hochschule wismar


  • Jorge Andrade

    Lecturer at PUCE Ibarra - Ecuador

  • Hartwig Duensing

    Founder of Duensing Architekten


  • Afaf Badran

    Founder of Darbellabbana

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