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Architecton 2014
The competition involves a number of nominations and awards. Works in the field of urban planning, design and construction, restoration and reconstruction, as well as landscape architecture and improvement of the urban environment can participate. The work should be completed within the last two years in the territory of St. Petersburg.
| dead-line: | 12.09.2014 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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The concept of development of the landscape park "Mitino"
Participants are invited to develop a concept for the development of the Mitino park, which will not only take into account the landscape originality of the territory and the interests of various groups of visitors, but also propose a sustainable financial model for the development of the park. The chosen concept should meet the requirements of the all-season park and determine the strategy of its development in the medium term.
| registration dead-line: | 22.09.2014 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 17.11.2014 | |
| open to: | architects and architectural firms, landscape architects, designers, planners who can attract specialists in the field of engineering, public space management, entertainment industry, cultural programming, economy | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the three strongest teams, included in the shortlist of finalists according to the results of the first stage, will receive 700 thousand rubles per team; the winner of the competition, who will be selected by the decision of the jury from the proposals of the six finalists, will receive 1 million rubles. |
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He: 38th Formabilio competition for furniture designers
HIM is the 38th Formabilio competition. Image: formabilio.com Italian brand Formabilio has announced another competition for the design of furniture and home accessories. This time, the participants need to come up with pieces of furniture inspired by the world of men: strong and energetic, simple yet functional.
| dead-line: | 29.09.2014 | |
| open to: | all persons over 18 years of age; individual members, groups and companies | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | at least two projects will be selected for sale on formabilio.com, the winners will receive 7% of sales. |
[more] Ideas Contests
Housing project for Poveglia Ottagono Island in the Venetian Lagoon
Residential project for the Poveglia and Ottagono islands in Venice. Image: m-arch.co.uk The global goal of the competition is to find ways to improve movement around Venice and its lagoon. Participants are encouraged to design a dwelling (private house or residential complex - any options are possible) on Poveglia Ottagono Island and figure out how to connect it to other islands in the lagoon.
| registration dead-line: | 31.10.2014 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 07.11.2014 | |
| open to: | students and graduates; architects, designers and artists; individual participants and groups | |
| reg. contribution: | Until 31 August - 30 €, from 1 to 30 September - 40 €, from 1 to 31 October - 50 €. | |
| awards: | 1st Prize € 1,000, 2nd Prize € 300, 3rd Prize € 200. Ten incentive prizes. |
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Hotel "Inspiration" 2014 - competition of ideas
The participants are faced with an interesting task: to design a kind of residence, the internal space of which will contribute to the growth of creative energy, concentration and the formation of ideas among its guests - creative people. Each participant can choose any location for their "hotel".
| registration dead-line: | 08.12.2014 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 15.12.2014 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, students and all interested people; individual participants and groups of up to 5 people. | |
| reg. contribution: | until 23 September - 35 €, from 24 September to 21 October - 60 €, from 22 October to 17 November - 90 €, from 18 November to 8 December - 110 €. | |
| awards: | first prize - 2000 €, second prize - 1000 €, third prize - 500 €; special mentions. |
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Downtown Q 2025 - Idea Contest
Downtown Q 2025 - Ideas Contest. Image: downtownqcompetition.com.au Competitors must submit ideas for the transformation of the business center of one of Australia's oldest cities, Queenbian. Urban planning, combined with a development concept, should help it reach a new level of development, attract investment and, in general, revitalize the region. Contestants can work both on the entire area at once, and on its individual parts.
| registration dead-line: | 30.09.2014 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 11.11.2014 | |
| open to: | professionals, graduates and students of architecture universities; individual participants and groups | |
| reg. contribution: | for professional architects - $ 150, for graduates - $ 80, for students - $ 10 | |
| awards: | winner in the category Downtown Q - $ 30,000; Winner Civic Q - $ 10,000 Residential Q winner - $ 10,000; Commercial Q winner - $ 10,000. Honorable mention cash prizes. |
[more] Ecology and sustainability
Bamboo Competition 2014
The task of the contestants is to develop a project using the bamboo motif. You can move in three directions: transport, household goods and architecture. The organizers are committed to promoting bamboo as a valuable and sustainable material.
| dead-line: | 30.11.2014 | |
| open to: | everyone interested in design, including students; individual participants and groups up to 5 people | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | awards are given in three categories: transport, household goods, architecture. Winners receive $ 10,000 each, second places - $ 5,000, third places - $ 2,000 |
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Long live nature - Combo Competitions 2014
Hello Nature - Combo Competitions 2014. Image: combocompetitions.com Despite its dependence on nature, over the past few centuries, mankind has moved away from it. Interacting less and less with nature, people not only lose its positive impact on their physical and emotional state, but also stop caring about the planet.
Contestants need to come up with a building that will re-incorporate nature into the minds of people, arouse their interest, curiosity and concern for it. The building should combine the functions of an educational center and a place for recreation.
| registration dead-line: | 23.11.2014 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.11.2014 | |
| open to: | all interested parties; individual participants and groups of up to 4 people. | |
| reg. contribution: | until October 26 - £ 50 per team, from October 27 to November 23 - £ 70. | |
| awards: | 1st Prize £ 1200, 2nd Prize £ 600, 3rd Prize £ 200, plus incentive prizes. |
[more] Interesting vacancy
Oslo Architecture Triennial 2016 is looking for a curator
Curatorial Team Rotor, Oslo Architecture Triennale 2013. Image: oslotriennale.com The 2016 Oslo Architecture Triennial is looking for a curator or curator team. They will need to develop the conceptual and thematic base of the event, the main program, including exhibitions and other events. The work under the contract will begin in January 2015 and will end in December 2016 with the closure of the triennial. Interviews will be held in Oslo from November 24 to 28.
The Oslo Triennial is the main event of the architectural world in Scandinavia. The 2013 exhibition was titled Behind the Green Door and was conceived by the Belgian Rotor team of curators.
| dead-line: | 17.10.2014 | |
| open to: | individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the fee will be 100,000 € |
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Best Mediterranean Style Townhouse Facade Project
Architectural workshop of Sergei Estrin. Photo courtesy of the organizers Sergey Estrin Architectural Workshop is looking for an architect. To participate in the competition for a vacancy, you must complete the task: come up with the facade of a Mediterranean-style blocked townhouse for a specific client. All submitted works will be published and commented by the head of the workshop.
| dead-line: | 10.10.2014 | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the author of the best project will receive a permanent job in the workshop of Sergey Estrin |
[more] The face of the company
Tile of Spain - Ceramics in Architecture and Interior Design 2014
Photo courtesy of the organizers. Applications are accepted for the International Ceramics in Architecture and Interior Design Award, which will be held for the 13th time this year. The main criterion for choosing the winners is the presence of non-standard solutions for the use of ceramics in projects. Contestants will compete in three categories. New objects or restoration projects using Spanish ceramic coatings can participate.
| dead-line: | 28.10.2014 | |
| open to: | architects and designers | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund - 39,000 euros; prize in the categories "Architecture" and "Interior decoration" - 17,000 euros, in the category of diploma projects - 5,000 euros. |
[more] Architectural graphics
KRob 2014 - Ken Roberts Drawing Contest
One of the finalists of the KRob2013 competition. Image: krobarch.com Architectural drawings are accepted for participation: facades, sections, perspectives, conceptual or completed images.
There are several nominations in the competition:
- drawings,
- works performed using digital / computer graphics programs or in mixed media,
- special nomination for original drawings sent by mail (not scanned),
- a special Kevin Sloan Travel Sketch Award for travel sketch from life.
Professional and student work is evaluated in different categories.
| dead-line: | 27.10.2014 | |
| open to: | architects, engineers, teachers, illustrators, computer animation specialists, etc., as well as students (a separate category) | |
| reg. contribution: | $ 40, $ 30 for each next drawing submitted to the competition; for students - $ 35 and $ 25, respectively | |
| awards: | the prize pool is $ 11,000 |
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