Final countdown
Cultural and educational complex for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Competition for the project of a cultural and educational center for the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Image: competitions.malcolmreading.co.uk East London's industrial regeneration project, including the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, is one of the most ambitious in Europe. Among other things, it provides for the creation of a cultural and educational complex, which will become a platform for the implementation of projects of the largest cultural institutions of the capital: the Victoria and Albert Museum, Sadler's Wells Dance House, London University of the Arts and others. The complex will also provide significant residential and public spaces, it will be located at the entrance to the park and will become another link in the chain of nearby attractions.
The competition is held in two stages. At the first, applications for participation will be considered, after which five selected teams will be engaged in a detailed study of the project.
| dead-line: | 17.10.2014 | |
| open to: | multidisciplinary teams of highly qualified specialists | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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Archconstructor
Participants are invited to develop a project for the pavilion Architectural
meetings for the exhibition of wooden housing construction. The main material for the construction and decoration of the pavilion is wood. The design project should include a reception desk, a display stand, partitions and other modules. The winner will receive a cash prize, and his project will be implemented.
| dead-line: | 30.09.2014 | |
| open to: | professional architects, artists and designers, as well as students of creative universities and departments. | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the prize for the winning project is 100 thousand rubles and the implementation of wooden housing construction within the framework of the exhibition, the elements of the pavilion are supposed to be moved to the VKHUTEMAS gallery in the future. |
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Guest house on the islands of Liancourt
Dokdo GuestHouse International Design Competition. Recommended location for buildings. Image: teda.kookmin.ac.kr The tiny islands of Liancourt (Dokdo) are located in the western part of the Sea of Japan. Participants are encouraged to design a caretaker's dwelling or guest house. The buildings should have a minimal impact on the environment, provide themselves with energy independently and be in harmony with the nature of the islands.
| dead-line: | 16.10.2014 | |
| open to: | students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | The winner will receive 5 million won (approximately $ 4,800), the other two winners will receive 1 million won (approximately $ 950). All participants are awarded with special certificates. |
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The future of Helsinki
Planning for The Next Helsinki. Photo © Kaupunkimittausosasto Helsinki is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but it also needs to change, becoming even better. Competitors should consider which transformations of the city and its South Harbor will be most beneficial.
The organizers doubt that the "Bilbao effect", which they are ready to be tempted to by spending huge sums of money on the construction of the Guggenheim Museum, the city authorities are the best solution for the capital of Finland. She must have an alternative, her own path. The jury members will try to achieve public consideration and, possibly, the implementation of the most thoughtful and interesting proposals of the participants of the competition.
| dead-line: | 02.03.2015 | |
| open to: | architects, urbanists, landscape architects, artists, ecologists, students, activists, poets, politicians and all those who love cities. | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | possible implementation of proposals and projects |
[more] For students only
RSA - Student Design Award 2015
Applications for the RSA 2014/15 Student Design Award have started. This largest competition, which is at the same time an educational program, invites novice designers to use their skills to solve pressing problems in the social, economic and environmental spheres. Works in eight specially developed areas are accepted.
| dead-line: | 04.03.2015 | |
| open to: | students and recent graduates; individual participants and groups. | |
| reg. contribution: | until February 4 - £ 25, from February 5 to March 4 - £ 35 | |
| awards: | numerous cash prizes, paid internships, participation in exhibitions, etc. |
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iF - Student Design Award 2015
The iF Prize is one of the most widely recognized student design competitions. In 2015 it will be awarded for the eighth time.
Any number of works corresponding to the following categories can be submitted for participation: product, packaging, means of communication, interior, service design, fashion, photography. The jury will select the best 300 entries, from which they will then form a short list of winners.
| dead-line: | 15.12.2014 | |
| open to: | students and young professionals who graduated from the university no more than two years ago | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the total prize pool is € 30,000 |
[more] Viewing contests
The best object for a client 2014
The new competition was organized within the framework of the XXII International Festival "Architecture 2014". The aim of the competition is to unite efforts to create a quality consumer-oriented product, as well as to identify the leaders of the current real estate market. Construction and design organizations, developers and builders are invited to participate.
| dead-line: | 24.10.2014 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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Actual innovations 2014
One of the competitions of the XXII International Festival "Zodchestvo 2014" is held in the form of an exhibition of manufacturers of modern equipment and materials for construction. The goal is to expand the use of innovative materials and technologies by Russian architects. Development, design and construction organizations are invited to participate.
| dead-line: | 24.10.2014 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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Incredible competition - logistics center for Santa Claus
The Unbelievable Challenge 2014. Image: unbelievablechallenge.com Santa Claus needs a logistics center in Oulu. If you are ready to work for such a serious client, this competition is for you. The new center should revitalize the region, becoming there a real point of attraction for tourists and a local architectural highlight, as well as being in harmony with nature. Ruukki products will help in its development. The winner receives a generous reward - a paid internship at the Norwegian bureau Snøhetta.
| dead-line: | 17.11.2014 | |
| open to: | all, the participation of young architects and designers (both students and graduates) is especially welcome; individual participants and groups | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the winner receives a 10-week paid internship at the Snøhetta bureau. A minimum of four participants will receive a prize of € 1000, and incentive prizes are also provided. |
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Pompeii. Save history
Pompei. Save the history. Image: startfortalents.net Pompeii owes its popularity to the nearby archaeological zone. But the remains of the ancient city, excavated from under the layer of volcanic ash, suffer from rains that gradually destroy the walls of buildings. Despite huge investments in solving this problem, the collapse continues. The Pompeii Museum, as a forum for discussion and fundraising, could help to improve the situation. The participants of the competition are expected to have ideas on what such a museum could be.
| dead-line: | 30.11.2014 | |
| open to: | all persons under 40 years of age. | |
| reg. contribution: | until September 30 - € 15, from October 1 to October 31 - € 20, from November 1 to 30 - € 25. | |
| awards: | three winners will be eligible to participate in further competitions, as well as four publications in STaRT magazine. The runner-up will receive an additional subscription to the magazine, and the winner will receive € 500. |
[more] Design
Choice of the year
Architects, designers and decorators are invited to participate, who can submit their work in one or more categories. Based on the results of the voting, not only the best product in the opinion of the readers of ELLE DECORATION magazine will be chosen, but also the professional of the year (he will be determined by the jury).
| dead-line: | 30.09.2014 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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Innovative interior - 2015 award
The Interior Innovation Award, one of the most prestigious in the furniture industry, will be awarded for the 12th time.
All winning products will be presented at a special exhibition International Furnishing Show 2015 in Cologne, and it is also planned to publish a catalog that will be presented at the next MIFS (Moscow International Furniture Show) exhibition in Moscow.
| registration dead-line: | 07.11.2014 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 14.11.2014 | |
| open to: | of all companies whose products fit into the following categories: furniture, bathroom, office, floor coverings, light, textiles, etc. | |
| reg. contribution: | € 195 per product, after November 7 an additional € 140 will be charged | |
| awards: | participation in an industry exhibition and publication in the catalog; the winner will have the opportunity to present their products at the Moscow International Furniture Show 2015 (MIFS) |
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Barausse Award
Illustration: barausse-award.com According to the terms of the competition, it is necessary to use the products of the BARAUSSE company in the realized or not realized interior projects. These can be projects of apartments, houses, as well as public buildings. To participate, it is enough to provide a photo or render of the interior with its brief description. The winners are determined in three nominations.
| dead-line: | 30.11.2014 | |
| open to: | architects of interior spaces, designers, decorators, as well as students of specialized universities and faculties. | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | Tour of Italy - to each winner of the “Completed Object” nominations block (3 prizes); Barausse Certificate - to each winner of the “Completed Object” nominations block (3 prizes); Stylish iphone 6 - to each winner of the block of nominations "3D project" (3 prizes) |
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