CTS Call of the Sea – Terraviva Competitions

1. Introduction

The CTS Call of the Sea competition is an architecture competition challenging participants to design a small-scale accommodation over the water within the village of Torosiaje, a unique Bajau community located off the coast of Indonesia.

2. Presentation

The goal of the competition is to create a space capable of hosting up to 6–8 guests, offering an immersive experience deeply connected to the life, culture, and rhythms of the sea. The project should propose a new form of hospitality — simple, respectful, and integrated into the existing context — where visitors can engage in everyday activities.

3. About the Project

The competition seeks to explore how architecture can become a bridge between visitors and the community, enhancing both the local economy and cultural identity. The project may take different forms, ranging from a single structure to modular or dispersed systems, allowing flexibility in spatial organization and guest experience.

4. Schedule

• 04/14/2026: Registration opens
• 07/10/2026: Registration closes
• 09/11/2026: Winners announcement
• 10/09/2026: Deadline for publication registration
• 11/09/2026: Results publication

5. Awards

• Cash Prize: $8,000
• First Prize: $3,000
• Second Prize: $2,000
• Third Prize: $1,000
• 5 Golden Mentions: Voucher for one free registration
• 10 Honorable Mentions: Voucher for one free competition entry
• 30 Finalists: Publication on Terraviva channels

6. Jury

• Irina Busurina
• Gaetano Giordano
• Michela Quadrelli
• Ramy Abi Antoun
• Kübra Mercan Harputluoğlu
• Xianming Sang
• Neetu Kapoor
• Liuyun Wang

Official Link:

https://www.terravivacompetitions.com/call-of-the-sea-competition-2026/