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LWN Lison Winery – Terraviva Competitions

1. Introduction

The LWN Lison Winery competition is an architecture contest that seeks to transform Ca’ Rossa, a historic farmhouse located in the vineyards of eastern Venice, into a contemporary luxury winery. The project explores the relationship between rural heritage, wine culture, and contemporary architectural language.

2. Presentation

The competition challenges participants to reinterpret an abandoned agricultural complex, giving new life to the spaces through a program that combines hospitality, tasting, and experiential functions. The project encourages a broader vision of the winery as a place to stay and connect with the landscape, where architecture becomes a medium for telling stories and discovering sensations.

3. About the Project

Designers are invited to work freely on both interior and exterior spaces, reconfiguring layouts, circulation, and open areas while respecting the architectural identity of the existing structure. Landscaping plays a central role, shaping courtyards, paths, and transitional spaces that connect the building to the surrounding vineyards and enhance usability throughout the year.

4. Schedule

  • January 27, 2026 – April 10, 2026: Registration period;
  • April 10, 2026 – May 29, 2026: Proposal submission period;
  • May 29, 2026 – June 26, 2026: Proposal submission period;
  • June 26, 2026: End of proposal submission period;
  • July 27, 2026: Competition results announcement.

5. Prizes

  • Total cash prize: €9,000;
  • 1st place cash prize: €4,000;
  • 2nd place cash prize: €2,000;
  • 3rd place cash prize: €1,000;
  • 5 Golden Mentions: Coupon for a free subscription;
  • 10 Honorable Mentions: Coupon for a free competition;
  • 30 Finalists: Publication on Terraviva’s channels.

6. Jury

  • Daniel Kaven (William / Kaven Architecture, USA);
  • Patrizia Pisaniello (Microscape, Italy);
  • Keelan P. Kaiser (California Baptist University, USA);
  • Ella Meliksetian (West 8, Netherlands);
  • Sang Dae Lee (UNITEDLAB Associates, USA);
  • Laura Buka (Oppenheim Architecture, Switzerland);
  • Waris Sinsuebpol (Rangsit University, Thailand);
  • Lorenzo Abate (LC2A Studio, Italy).

Official Link:

https://www.terravivacompetitions.com/lison-winery-competition-2026/