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Children's store of the future
The illustration is provided by the PR-Peredovaya agency. The competition is held within the framework of the Russia For Kids business forum. The task of the participants is to develop a design project for a children's goods store (toys, shoes, clothes, or a universal one - to choose from). Original ideas and non-standard solutions are welcome. The winner's project will be implemented.
| dead-line: | 02.02.2015 | |
| open to: | young designers, architects and creative youth of specialized educational institutions. | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - project implementation, interviews in the media; II place - internship at an architectural bureau; 3rd place - interview in the media; commemorative diplomas for all winners. |
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Cultural Center in Bamiyan
Competition "Cultural Center in Bamiyan". © Reza Mohammadi After a long period of turmoil, Afghanistan, despite the ongoing civil war, for the second decade has been trying to adhere to the democratic line of state development. In addition to developing infrastructure, the rehabilitation process can also be accelerated by promoting positive public discourse and intercultural understanding, as a result of which ethnic diversity will be seen as a blessing and not a source of conflict.
Contestants are invited to design a Cultural Center in Bamiyan, located near the border of the World Cultural Heritage Site of the Bamiyan Valley. The goal of this project is to protect heritage, develop ideas of cross-cultural understanding, peacemaking and economic development in Afghanistan. The Cultural Center plans to hold festivals, exhibitions and other educational and entertainment events related to the preservation and development of the cultural heritage of Afghanistan.
| dead-line: | 22.01.2015 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, engineers, students, individual participants and teams (at least one of the participants must be a professional architect) | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the winner - $ 25,000 + the winner's project is planned to be implemented within 24 months, the construction budget is $ 2.5 million; 4 prizes of $ 8,000 each |
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Auschwitz. To remember
Illustration: startfortalents.net The concentration and death camp at Auschwitz (the German name for the city is Auschwitz) is one of the main symbols of Nazi brutality. About 20,000 prisoners were held there at a time. In total, during the existence of the camp in 1940-1945, according to officially accepted data, one and a half million Jews, Roma, Polish members of the Resistance movement, Soviet prisoners of war died there, but the number of victims in reality could have been much higher.
Today Auschwitz is a quiet city with a population of about 40,000, which has retained the heavy atmosphere of a tragic past.
The participants in the competition are faced with a difficult task: to develop a project for a Memorial Cultural Center, which should include a conference hall, theater and creative workshops, while paying tribute to the memory of the victims of Nazism.
| dead-line: | 01.02.2015 | |
| open to: | students and young professionals under 40: architects, designers, engineers; individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | for individual participants and persons under 30 years old - € 30; for teams - € 40 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 1,000; for all participants whose works will take prizes, participation in subsequent competitions is free |
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Vertical farm in New York
The High Line. Photo: www.awrcompetitions.com New York's High Line Park is a great example of how once abandoned territories become energetically environmentally positive spaces. What's more, the transformation of this former elevated railroad has sparked a wave of redevelopment in the surrounding areas in Chelsea.
The organizers propose to continue this trend and build a building on the parking lot next to the park that will represent a new relationship between man and nature - a vertical green farm that also includes a residential function.
| registration dead-line: | 02.04.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 18.04.2015 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, engineers, students, individuals and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | before January 31 - € 50; from February 1 to March 1 - € 75; from March 2 to April 2 - € 100 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 5,000 + 5 incentives |
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Temporary cinema in Dakar
Illustration: www.ac-ca.org/ Today, in Dakar, the largest city in Senegal with a population of 2.5 million people, there are practically no cinemas, and those that have survived do not at all fit into the format of modern ones, either in terms of architectural or technological standards.
Participants are required to design a temporary cinema that meets all technical requirements, is eco-sustainable and, of course, has an attractive design and expressive architecture.
| registration dead-line: | 27.02.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 02.03.2015 | |
| open to: | architects, engineers, students, interdisciplinary teams (no more than 4 people) | |
| reg. contribution: | from 6 to 28 November 2014 - $ 80; from November 29, 2014 to January 30, 2015 - $ 100; from January 31 to February 27, 2015 - $ 120 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 3,500; 2nd place - $ 1,700; 3rd place - $ 800 |
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Bike Paradise: Toronto Velodrome Skyscraper
Illustration: www.superskyscrapers.com Contestants are invited to design a skyscraper in Toronto that combines commercial and office real estate, but its main feature should be a recreational space - a rooftop velodrome. It is worthwhile to immediately think about how the velodrome can have a positive impact on the building and the environment in general: it is necessary to take into account both architectural and social, environmental and economic factors.
| dead-line: | 27.02.2015 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, urban planners, landscape architects, students; teams | |
| reg. contribution: | before December 11 - $ 80; from December 12 to February 16 - $ 100; from February 17 to February 27 - $ 150 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 3,000; 2nd place - $ 1,200; 3rd place - $ 800; + 10 honorable mentions |
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Bangkok: Fashion Center
Illustration: hmmd.org Bangkok claims to be the fashion capital of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and local leaders naturally support the city in its aspirations. Homemade Dessert partnered with renowned Thai designers to organize a competition to create an ASEAN Fashion Center based in the Thai capital. The center should include workshops for fashion designers and students, spaces for lectures, workshops and fashion shows. The building is expected to attract the attention of both the local and international public, as a symbol of emerging talent in the Bangkok fashion industry.
| registration dead-line: | 25.02.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 16.03.2015 | |
| open to: | all, individual participants and teams (up to 4 people) | |
| reg. contribution: | before December 10 - $ 100; from December 11 to January 14 - $ 120; from January 15 to February 25 - $ 140 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 6,000; 2nd place - $ 3,000; 3rd place - $ 1,000 |
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The monumental future of Barcelona
The Monumental Arena © Sergi Larripa Photo: en.wikipedia.org The Monumental Arena, built in 1914, is an architectural monument in Barcelona, which is a curious mixture of Moorish and Byzantine architecture. The Arena has been a symbol of bullfighting for many years, until in 2012 bullfighting was officially banned in Catalonia.
The arena is one of the attractions of Barcelona, surrounding the famous Plaza de les Glories, which, at the suggestion of the City Council, should become the new city park. The organizers ask to combine in one project the proposals for the transformation of the Monumental Arena and Glories Square, as well as to think about how these two objects can be connected with each other at the architectural and cultural levels.
| registration dead-line: | 13.03.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.03.2015 | |
| open to: | students and young architects (who graduated from the university no more than 10 years ago); multidisciplinary teams (no more than 4 people) | |
| reg. contribution: | before January 15 - 50 €; from January 16 to February 27 - 65 €; from 28 February to 13 March - 80 € | |
| awards: | 1st place: for students - € 1,500 + subscription to magazines, for architects - € 1,000 + subscription; 2nd place: for students - € 1,000 + subscription, for architects - subscription; 3rd place: for students - € 500 + subscription, for architects - subscription. |
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Detroit train station for art
Detroit train station. Illustration: student.archmedium.com/ Detroit, Michigan's largest city, was once an important industrial center for the country and home to the factories of automobile giants such as Ford, Chrysler and General Motors. In the 1960s, with the arrival of cars from Europe and Japan to the American market, production volumes in Detroit gradually decreased and over time the city lost its position.
Today, on an area of 359 square kilometers, there are more than 80,000 empty buildings and plots, as well as more than 30,000 abandoned houses. Despite the current decline, many see the future of Detroit in art: Today, artists from all over the world come here because of affordable housing and low prices for goods and services, as well as a free atmosphere.
The aim of the competition was to create an Arts Center on the basis of an abandoned railway station building, which will include artists' workshops, exhibition halls and retail spaces. In addition, the building should also accommodate a small hotel for art lovers and various conference rooms.
| registration dead-line: | 15.02.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 01.03.2015 | |
| open to: | students; students of master's programs and graduate students, if they graduated from the bachelor's degree no more than 3 years ago; young architects who graduated from universities no more than 10 years ago (there is a separate prize for this category) | |
| reg. contribution: | before December 15 - € 50; from December 16 to January 15 - € 75; from January 16 to February 15 - € 100. | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 2,500; 2nd place - € 1,000; 3rd place - € 500; + 10 incentive prizes; for young architects - € 2,000 |
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Museum location
Castle of Montemor-u-Novo. Photo: www.arkxsite.com Montemor y Novo Castle in Portugal is a place of unique historical importance and a cultural heritage site, located on a hill at an altitude of about 291 m above sea level near the Almansor River. The castle is surrounded by the medieval village of Montemor-u-Novo with an almost 2 km long fortified wall, four towers, nineteen turrets and four entrances.
The aim of the competition is to create a modern museum on the territory of the castle, including exhibition, educational and administrative premises, as well as cafes and indoor outdoor areas. The main requirement for the projects of the contestants is respect for the architectural monument and the environment.
| registration dead-line: | 24.01.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 31.01.2015 | |
| open to: | students-architects, young professionals (up to 40 years old); individual participants and multidisciplinary teams (up to 4 people) | |
| reg. contribution: | €90 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 2,000; 2nd place - € 1,000; 3rd place - € 500; + 7 honorable mentions |
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Society for All Ages 2016
The competition is aimed at solving the problem of adaptation and socialization of older people in modern society.
In their project, the contestants must solve a number of problems for the successful social integration of this category of citizens:
- convenient location of housing.
- modern means of communication.
- harnessing the talents, skills and knowledge of older people for the needs of society.
- preservation of the individuality and personal space of residents.
- availability of basic social services: food, education, recreation, etc.
- physically and psychologically safe environment.
The object can be designed for any region or city in the world with proper justification (a little research will need to be done before designing). The main thing is that the competition project does not represent a "ghetto" for the elderly.
| registration dead-line: | 15.09.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 01.12.2015 | |
| open to: | undergraduate and graduate students specializing in architecture; individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | two prizes of $ 10,000 each; two prizes of $ 5,000 and two prizes of $ 2,500 |
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IOC / IPC / IAKS Sports and Leisure Facilities Award 2015
2013 Prize Winners. Bao'An Stadium in Shenzhen, China Architects: gmp - von Gerkan, Marg und Partner with South China University of Technology © Christian Gahl Sports and leisure facilities - both newly built and reconstructed or modernized - commissioned between January 1, 2008 and March 31, 2014 and in operation for at least 1 year. Not only functionality, technical equipment and design of the facility will be assessed, but also its environmental friendliness. One of the goals of the award is to promote barrier-free access for all groups of the population to sports and leisure facilities, so this criterion will also play an important role in the selection of laureates.
Competition categories:
- open stadiums;
- outdoor sports grounds;
- multifunctional sports halls;
- closed complexes for sports and recreation;
- small rooms for sports and recreation;
- swimming pools and health centers;
- specialized sports spaces.
Application for participation must be submitted jointly by the customer and the designer.
| registration dead-line: | 15.07.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 27.10.2015 | |
| open to: | architects and engineers (designers) and customers / management companies of sports facilities | |
| reg. contribution: | €50 | |
| awards: | commemorative signs for gold, silver and bronze medalists, as well as special prizes |
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IOC / IPC / IAKS Architecture and Design Award for Students and Young Architects 2015
The project that won first place in the student competition in 2013. Caribbean Arena, Belize City © Aileen Gayko Any project whose theme is a space for sports or recreational activities in the broadest sense of the word can apply for the award. A prerequisite is that the project should involve young people in sports.
Not only functionality, technical equipment and design of the facility will be assessed, but also its environmental friendliness. Since one of the goals of the award is to promote barrier-free access for all groups of the population to sports and leisure facilities, this criterion will play an important role in the selection of the laureate.
| dead-line: | 30.04.2015 | |
| open to: | students and young architects and designers working for no more than 2 years (all participants must be under 30) | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 1,000; 2nd place - € 500; 3rd place - € 300 |
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Wheelwright Prize 2015 - Young Architects Award
Photo from portfolio of 2014 winner Jose M. Ahedo. © Adria Goula. The Wheelwright Prize has been awarded to talented young architects who have graduated from Harvard since 1935. But now its coverage has become wider: for the third year in a row, the organizers invite young professionals from all over the world to participate, offering research programs outside their country of residence, and who graduated from a higher educational institution with a degree in Architecture not earlier than 2000.
The US $ 100,000 award is intended to stimulate pioneering research by the aspiring young architect.
Applicants must provide the following information:
- Summary;
- Portfolio - maximum 10 files with comments;
- It is also possible to supplement the portfolio with scientific articles or research papers in the field of architecture written by the applicant (maximum 3 files);
- A written description of the proposed research project outside the country of residence. Applicants must justify the relevance of their work in modern architecture, the need for practical research, the advantages and benefits that they can bring for the personal development of the applicant;
- Travel itinerary for research, a list of organizations required to visit, a list of contacts, and other resources that may support a research application;
- A list of three letters of recommendation from industry professionals (name, title, and contact information).
The candidate must be able to spend at least 6 months outside the country of residence to complete the proposed studies. The study must begin within 12 months of the receipt of the award and end within two years.
| registration dead-line: | 16.01.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.01.2015 | |
| open to: | young architects who have received higher education in architecture in the last 15 years (since 2000) | |
| reg.contribution: | not | |
| awards: | $100 000 |
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Beautiful wooden houses 2015
Illustration: woodenhouse-expo.ru Completed projects and architectural concepts of wooden residential buildings can participate in the competition. Projects and buildings will be assessed separately. In addition to the expert jury, visitors to the competition website will take part in the voting. Both professional architects and students are invited to participate in the competition.
| dead-line: | 15.02.2015 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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MADA 2015. MosBuild Architecture & Design Awards
Participants of the competition compete in two nominations: the best architectural solution of the available environment and the best "sustainable" architectural project. Projects by professional architects and students are evaluated separately. The winners will have the opportunity to present their project at a seminar at the Mosbuild exhibition.
| dead-line: | 16.03.2015 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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MosBuild Interiors Awards 2015
Both completed projects and interior design concepts for living spaces and restaurants are eligible to participate in the competition. The winners will be determined by an expert jury using online voting. The main criteria for choosing the winners are the original author's approach, the use of modern technologies, the aesthetic component and functionality of the space.
| dead-line: | 20.02.2015 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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AQUA Prestige 2015
Illustration: aquasalon-expo.ru Both completed objects and projects of wellness spaces can participate in the competition. Main evaluation criteria: originality of the project, quality of finishing, use of modern equipment and accessories. In total, the competition provides for eight nominations.
| dead-line: | 01.02.2015 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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BATIMAT Inside 2015
The competition is held within the framework of the Batimat Russia exhibition. Both projects and completed objects in the field of interior design can participate. Architects and designers will compete in three categories: residential interiors, public interiors and ceramics interiors (SPA, swimming pools, bathrooms).
| dead-line: | 20.03.2015 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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View-competition of gardens “Fashion for the landscape. Garden for the Star "2015
Illustration: garden-expo.ru Traditional review competition of the exhibition “House and Garden. Moscow Garden Show”invites participants to submit to the jury projects in three nominations: a garden for relaxation, a garden of sensations and a conceptual garden. Innovation and a non-standard approach are encouraged. The winners will receive diplomas and prizes from sponsors.
| dead-line: | 30.01.2015 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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Sika Awards 2015
Illustration: sikaawards.ru The competition is being held in Russia for the first time. Participants are invited to develop a concept for the bridge of the future, and the project must be not only original, but technically feasible, and it is necessary to take into account all the requirements of the test project.
An architectural tour to Switzerland awaits the winner.
| registration dead-line: | 10.03.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 12.04.2015 | |
| open to: | students of Russian architecture, construction and other specialized universities and faculties. | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | first prize - a tour to Switzerland "Zurich through the eyes of an architect"; second prize - HP Pavilion laptop; third prize - iPad mini. |
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Natural light - competition from Little Sun and VELUX Group
There are still many places in the world where electricity is not available to ordinary residents. There are especially many such settlements in Africa and Southeast Asia. To help people get sustainable sources of energy and light, contestants can design a solar-powered lamp. The main criteria are: customer focus, eco-sustainability, economic potential, low price (no more than 4 euros) and weight no more than 30 g.
In parallel with the student competition, another creative competition from the same organizers is being held, called "Catch the Sun!"
| dead-line: | 15.03.2015 | |
| open to: | students; individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 29,000 lamps will be produced according to the winner's sketch |
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