Future Homes Europe: International Under-35 Call to Rethink Contemporary Living Launched

The international call Future Homes Europe is now open, inviting designers under 35 to participate in the Architecture Festival 2026 “Who will live in the empty houses?”, taking place in Turin from 7 to 9 July at the Former Fish Market in Porta Palazzo.

The initiative calls on emerging designers from across Europe to engage with the challenges of contemporary living by developing innovative design proposals that address accessibility, sustainability, adaptability, and innovation.

Rethinking housing as social infrastructure

As mobility increases, housing costs rise, and climate and social transformations accelerate, the concept of “home” is undergoing profound change. Housing can no longer be understood solely in economic terms—it must be seen as a complex system involving social, cultural, and environmental dimensions.

Future Homes Europe operates within this evolving context and aligns with the European Commission’s European Affordable Housing Plan 2025, which promotes integrated strategies to improve access to housing through equitable and sustainable policies.

Objectives of the call

The call aims to:

encourage innovative design ideas for accessible and sustainable housing
explore flexible and adaptive living models
contribute to the European debate on the future of housing
highlight design as a driver of social innovation

How to apply

Participation is open to candidates under 35 from all national and international backgrounds. Applicants are invited to submit design proposals, visions, and scenarios for the future of housing in Europe.

Application deadline

Friday, 29 May 2026, 12:00 PM

Full details regarding submission requirements, guidelines, and timeline are available in the official call documentation.

Promoters and partners

The call is promoted by the Fondazione per l’architettura / Torino, in collaboration with the Order of Architects PPC of the Province of Turin, with the participation of IREN. It is part of the Architecture Festival 2026 programme.