Looking forward to implementation
Development of the coastal areas of the Moskva River
© RIA Novosti Ksenia Sidorova One of the loudest Russian contests of the year, and certainly the most ambitious.
The task is to form a general concept for the development of an integral system of interconnected territories adjacent to the Moscow River, to turn it from a “barrier” into a “connecting link” in the city's structure. The competition will be held in two stages. Six teams - participants of the second stage, they promise to announce in September. Interdisciplinary teams with experience are encouraged.
| dead-line: | 12.09.2014 | |
| open to: | specialists in the field of urban planning, architecture, who can attract specialists in the field of transport infrastructure, cultural programming, economics, sociology and ecology to the team. | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | each of the 6 teams selected at the end of the first stage of the competition is paid a remuneration of 4 million rubles. with VAT as compensation for concept development costs. |
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WonderLAD - architecture of beneficence
WonderLAD is a home where children with serious illnesses and their families can go about their daily activities, gain strength and positive energy. It will be erected in Catania (Italy) on a site allocated by the municipality of the city, with the financial support of numerous sponsors, including Fondazione Vodafone Italia, Enel Cuore Onlus and others. A similar project has already been successfully implemented in Turin.
| dead-line: | 27.10.2014 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, students; individual members or groups. | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st prize - € 10,000 and publication in INTERNI MAGAZINE (implementation of an additional € 5,000 is possible), 2nd prize - € 2,000, 3rd prize - € 1,000. Honorable Mentions. |
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The philosophy of the tree
The house on the roof is a project of St. Petersburg architects M. Nizov and M. Surkova Illustration: awards.npadd.ru/ The award is organized by the Association of Wooden Housing Construction. Participants need to demonstrate the possibilities of building from wood, present interesting ideas to the jury. The event will highlight the best wood projects / objects completed within three years prior to the date of the award ceremony.
| dead-line: | 01.10.2014 | |
| open to: | owners or authorized representatives of the competitive object. | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | Diplomas and mementos |
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RTF Sustainability Awards 2014
RTF Sustainability Awards 2014. Image: re-thinkingthefuture.org The award is presented annually, this year for the third time. Fourteen judges will select winners in seven categories: commercial property, residential building, public building, institute, mixed-use building, landscape design and urban planning. Each category has two categories: "construction" and "concept". The jury selects three winners in each category of each nomination, some projects will receive special mentions.
| dead-line: | 15.09.2014 | |
| open to: | students and professionals | |
| reg. contribution: | Until July 31 - $ 25, until September 15 - $ 75 | |
| awards: | Publication in the collection RTF Sustainability Awards 2014 and participation in the conference |
[more] Ideas Contests
eVolo 2015 Skyscraper - Ideas Contest
EVolo magazine invites students, architects, engineers, designers and artists from all over the world to take part in the next competition "Skyscraper eVolo 2015". The competition was founded in 2006 and is held annually and is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of high-rise architecture.
Participants will have to develop a skyscraper project that meets modern architectural, urban planning, technological and environmental requirements, as well as takes into account social and cultural aspects. There are no restrictions on the size or location of the skyscraper for competitive projects. The main task for the participants is to answer the question: what is a skyscraper in the 21st century?
| registration dead-line: | 13.01.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 27.01.2015 | |
| open to: | architects, students, designers and engineers; individual participants and groups | |
| reg. contribution: | before November 18, 2012 - $ 95, before January 13, 2012 - $ 115 | |
| awards: | 1st Prize - $ 5,000, 2nd - $ 2,000, 3rd - $ 1,000 |
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Lisbon Open Space - Idea Competition
LOR - Lisboa open room. Photo: en.archmedium.com Portugal is a country with a rich culture and history, but the political situation has led to the fact that there are fewer and fewer high-quality public buildings. The organizers propose to create a unique piece of architecture that will perform as many functions as possible and accommodate as many events as possible. It should become a place open to citizens, activating the environment and setting an example of good architecture with limited resources. The building will be the answer to the challenge of magazine cover architecture, which appears without regard for the historical context of the place, socio-economic conditions and expediency.
| registration dead-line: | 15.10.2014 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 31.10.2014 | |
| open to: | students and young architects | |
| reg. contribution: | until September 15 - 50 €, until October 15 - 100 €. | |
| awards: | for students: 1st prize € 2,500, 2nd prize € 1,000, 3rd prize € 500, plus 10 honorable mentions. For architects: 1st prize € 2,500 plus 3 honorable mentions. |
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Converting the space around the Pyramid in Tirana - ideas competition
The transformation of the space around the Pyramid in Tirana is a competition of ideas. Photo: lostarchitecture.tiranaarchitectureweek.com The pyramid is located in the central part of Tirana and is one of the symbols of the communist heritage of Albania. To this day, disputes about what should be done with the Pyramid: demolish it or save it do not fade away. Participants in the competition must propose a concept for transforming the square, together with the Pyramid building, into an active, attractive and modern space, which at the same time would preserve the meanings of historical layers. There is also a need to think about how to make the square more accessible to pedestrians and integrate it with the rest of the city.
| registration dead-line: | 15.09.2014 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 26.09.2014 | |
| open to: | students, architects, engineers and designers; individual participants and groups up to 5 people | |
| reg. contribution: | 25€ | |
| awards: | 1st place - 1000 €, 2nd place - 750 €, 3rd place - 250 €, as well as publication of the winners' projects in the A + P magazine and their presentation at the Tirana Architecture Week Exhibition. Two special prizes are awarded in the categories "Innovation" and "Sustainability" |
[more] Interiors: start of PINWIN contests
PINWIN: the best interior of an apartment, a country house
Author: Samargina Tatyana Photo: pinwin.ru In the competition for the best interior of a country house or apartment, participants are invited to compete for a car. It is necessary to provide photographs and a description of the already implemented design project. The competition is held in two stages: on-line and expert voting. Thus, the works posted earlier than others have more chances to get into the TOP list.
| dead-line: | 15.11.2014 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, decorators, technologists, design organizations, design bureaus, manufacturing enterprises, construction organizations, design studios and workshops, students and teachers of specialized universities and faculties. | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the winner is awarded a diploma and the main prize - a car |
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PINWIN: the best contemporary interior
Author: Asiya Orlova Photo: pinwin.ru The competition is dedicated to the technologies of creating a modern interior, the search for original solutions and materials. Participants are invited to submit a completed project to participate in one of five nominations. In addition to the expert jury, the site visitors participate in the voting.
| dead-line: | 15.11.2014 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, decorators, technologists, design organizations, design bureaus, manufacturing enterprises, construction organizations, design studios and workshops, students and teachers of specialized universities and faculties. | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 5 trips for two to Italy, valuable gifts |
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PINWIN: steel in the interior
Anton Petrov and Ilya Korchagin ODS Laboratory Photo: pinwin.ru The task of the contestants is to provide embodied design solutions using steel structures. You can also participate in the competition with individual interior items made of steel. The jury will judge the works based on the results of on-line voting.
| dead-line: | 15.11.2014 | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - a 7-day trip to the Dominican Republic; II place - a certificate for the purchase of AWELT products for 50,000 rubles; 3rd place - smartphone Xperia T2 Ultra Dual |
[more] Design
Creating a hotel space for a businessman
Photo: hotelstrato.com Participants of the competition are required to develop design projects for two hotel rooms: standard and luxury apartments. The main conditions are an original idea, the use of non-standard solutions, ensuring the comfort of the guests of the room. The task is to increase the hotel's recognition and, as a result, its attendance. The winners will be selected in three categories.
| dead-line: | 31.08.2014 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, architectural and design bureaus, as well as senior students of specialized universities. | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | Work in the Art People Group team; Internship at Drees & Sommer; A week of study at the Milan School of Design POLI. DESIGN. The winner in the category "The safest project of the year" receives a cup and a Certificate for insurance services from Europolis. |
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"Sheredar" is looking for talented artists
Photo: citycelebrity.ru It is required to develop a design for a canteen of a rehabilitation center for children who have suffered serious illnesses, including cancer. Requires the most functional, corresponding to the profile of the institution and at the same time original design. It is desirable that the implementation of the idea does not require significant costs. There may be several winners at the discretion of the jury.
| dead-line: | 18.08.2014 | |
| open to: | artists, architects, designers. This is a competition for both single authors and well-established creative teams. | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the winning participants will have the opportunity to implement their project. |
[more] Taking photographs of architecture
City with a human face
A photo of Igor Vereshchagin, a participant in the nomination “Glimpse into the Past”. The Institute of Contemporary Urbanism's photo competition is held in twelve nominations. The task is to draw attention to interesting architectural and design solutions in the urban space. You can apply for one or several nominations.
| dead-line: | 31.08.2014 | |
| open to: | all comers, subject to the requirements for competition entries. | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the works of the winners will be published in the calendar for 2015; gifts from sponsors. |
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