Autodesk Challenge Cup 2026

The Autodesk Challenge Cup is a university-based team challenge for students in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction Management (AEC) disciplines. It is designed to discover the next generation of built environment design professionals that will help propel the industry forward into a truly innovative future. The teams competing in the Challenge Cup must leverage the unique value proposition of prefabrication and modular building by employing extraordinary design and technical innovation that cannot be matched by traditional construction methods.

Autodesk Challenge Cup 2026 Winners

First place: ‘Back-to-back’ by Stable Sands Studio, Curtin University

Second place: ‘Confluence Living’ by Kingforge’s Team, Western Sydney University

Third place: ‘Designing for Country’ by Horizon, Curtin University

Congratulations to all teams who competed in the 2026 Autodesk Challenge Cup and submitted such high-quality entries. Explore the entries below and discover the ideas behind this year’s submissions.

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Watch the video below to hear more about competing in the Challenge Cup

Autodesk Challenge Cup winners presentation at the prefabAUS Offsite 2024 conference

Past Years

Since 2020, universities from around Australia have been invited to participate in “The Challenge Cup.” Entries and winners from previous years are showcased below.

Modern multi-story apartment building with rooftop greenery overlooking a waterfront with boats and a partly cloudy sky.
A modern multi-story residential building with wooden exterior design, large glass windows, and balconies, surrounded by trees and parked cars under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Modern multi-level rooftop terrace with wooden walkways, outdoor seating, and greenery.
A modern multi-story building with curved windows and balconies, surrounded by landscaped greenery, outdoor seating, and people walking and biking in the area.
Modern multi-story building with black and wood exterior, large glass windows, and outdoor green space with bushes and flowers. Several people are riding bicycles and walking nearby.
A modern building with a wooden facade, situated near a park and waterfront with sailboats, palm trees, and city skyline in the background during daytime with cloudy skies.