Urbanism and territorial development
Sor Island future
Sor Island. City of Leicester. Photo: ribacompetitions.com Participants are tasked with developing a development concept for an island located on the Sor River in Leicester. Today the territory of the island is used only for production purposes, but the city authorities are sure that it has a great untapped potential: public spaces, residential and office buildings may appear here. The competition will be held in two stages. At the first stage, the jury will analyze the ideas of all the contestants and make a shortlist of five works. At the second stage, the finalists will personally present their projects to the jury.
| dead-line: | 17.03.2015 | |
| open to: | certified architects | |
| reg. contribution: | £50 | |
| awards: | five finalists receive £ 5000 each; prize for the winner of the competition - £ 5000 extra |
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Your embankment at River Park
Illustration: river-park.ru Participants of the competition, who will be selected for their portfolio, will have to develop a project for the development of the embankment for the new River Park quarter. The task of the contestants is not only to offer a non-standard design solution, but also to provide for various opportunities for recreation of the capital's residents. It is assumed that a yacht club, a children's sailing school and other objects of sports and leisure infrastructure should appear here.
| registration dead-line: | 06.03.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 14.06.2015 | |
| open to: | international and Russian teams with experience in arranging embankments and public spaces in large cities, as well as for educational organizations carrying out activities under the program of higher professional education | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | remuneration for each of the finalists - 770,000 rubles; an agreement for the amount of 2,000,000 rubles will be signed with the winner |
[more] Ideas Contests
Radical Innovation Award 2015
Grand Prix 2014. Green Air Hotel. Studio Twist, China. Illustration: radicalinnovationaward.com The award recognizes the best innovative design solutions in the hospitality industry. The participants will have to develop an original concept of the hotel and submit it to the jury, which consists of industry leaders. Projects by professionals and students are evaluated separately. The winners will be determined by the audience vote during the award ceremony.
| dead-line: | 31.03.2015 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | for professionals - $ 200 | |
| awards: | for professionals: Grand Prix - $ 10,000, second place - $ 5,000, incentive prize - $ 1,500; for the best student project - $ 1500 |
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Innovative Minds 2015 - Situational Synthesis
Innovative Minds 2014 winning project. Interface - Metamorphosis in Architecture. Illustration: gurroo.com The main objective of the competition is to study the relationship between computer modeling and real design. Participants' projects, regardless of their scale and location of the proposed implementation, must disclose the topic of the competition, demonstrate the influence of the virtual world on the process of physical embodiment of an architectural object. The main question to which the contestants need to find an answer is: what problems can be solved with the help of computer technology.
| registration dead-line: | 15.05.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 01.06.2015 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, artists, engineers and students of specialized universities; individual participants and groups up to 4 people | |
| reg. contribution: | before April 1 - $ 30; from April 2 to May 15 - $ 40 | |
| awards: | the winner will receive $ 1000 and the publication of his project on the organizer's website; 10 best projects will also be published on the site |
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Against the Ebola virus
The public health group of the International Union of Architects announces a student competition to design a mobile station for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of the Ebola virus, as well as transporting patients to medical facilities. Such stations can also be used in the fight against other infectious diseases. The introduction of such solutions will allow to suppress the spread of viruses and provide timely assistance to infected people. The best projects will be shown at the annual UIA-PHG seminar, which will be held in May 2015 in China.
| dead-line: | 20.04.2015 | |
| open to: | students; individual participants and groups up to 3 people | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 8000; 2nd place - $ 5000; 3rd place - $ 3000; 4th place - $ 2,000, 5th place - $ 1,500; incentive prizes (no more than 10) - $ 750 |
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Treehouse - architectural idea competition
Illustration: archtriumph.com Tree houses that allow you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of miracles, adventure, unity with nature, every year become more popular and at the same time more original. The aim of the competition is to formulate the basic principles for the design and construction of modern quality tree houses. Participants are encouraged to develop a concept of entertainment and recreational spaces that can be implemented as part of the Garden Bridge project in London.
| dead-line: | 31.03.2015 | |
| open to: | architects, landscape designers, students of specialized universities; individual participants and teams, including interdisciplinary | |
| reg. contribution: | before March 24 - $ 100; from March 25 to March 31 - $ 150 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 2000; 2nd place - $ 1000; 3rd place - $ 500; 10 incentive prizes |
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New architectural image of Africa
Illustration: cpdiafrica.org The task of the competition participants is to propose conceptual solutions for the formation of a unique architectural image of modern Africa. Projects should not only be original, but reflect the culture and history of the African continent. Both professional architects and designers and students can take part in the competition.
| registration dead-line: | 31.05.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 31.07.2015 | |
| open to: | professional architects, designers, planners, artists, as well as students of specialized universities; individual participants and groups up to 3 people | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 5000; 2nd place - $ 2000; 3rd place - $ 1000; incentive prizes |
[more] With hope for implementation
Monument to the Victims of Political Repression
Illustration provided by the organizers. Participants are invited to develop the concept of a monument to the victims of political repression to be installed in the center of Moscow. The monument is not only intended to perpetuate the memory of the victims, but also should symbolize the value of human life. The competition will be held in two stages. The designs of all participants and models of the proposed structures, selected for the final round, will be presented to the public at specially organized exhibitions.
| dead-line: | 05.05.2015 | |
| open to: | architects, painters, sculptors, designers | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 350,000 rubles, 2nd place - 300,000 rubles, 3rd place - 250,000 rubles |
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Expanding space
Illustration: expandingspace.ru Specialists of creative professions are invited to participate, who will develop projects of public art works for integration into the capital's urban environment. To submit an application, competitors must provide their portfolio, visualization of the future object and its description. The best projects will be implemented.
| dead-line: | 31.03.2015 | |
| open to: | artists and representatives of other creative professions (architects, designers, inventors, sound artists) | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | implementation of projects shortlisted |
[more] Design
The birth of a new legend
The Italian company Fabian invites everyone to take part in the competition for the design of a luminaire that will be able to stand on a par with its sales leaders, the Cubetto and Beluga models. The contestants are faced with the task of not only creating a new product, but also preserving in it the specific features that allow its predecessors to remain always relevant. The luminaire should be made of crystal, have a compact size and differ from its “brothers” in shape.
| dead-line: | 30.04.2015 | |
| open to: | persons over 18 years old | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the winner will receive € 2500 + royalties |
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Elica Air Design Award
Illustration: desall.com Elica, the world leader in household hoods, is looking for fresh ideas and innovative designs for its products. Participants are encouraged to develop an innovative hood concept in terms of functionality and aesthetics, which could “revolutionize” the market. It is also worth remembering that the idea must be feasible and suitable for mass production.
| dead-line: | 20.04.2015 | |
| open to: | persons over 18 years old | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | three winners will receive € 1000 each |
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Best Office Awards 2015
Illustration: officenext.ru The prize is awarded for the best interior design solutions for public and business spaces. Projects implemented not earlier than December 2013 are accepted for participation. Not only the correct organization of the space and the aesthetic component will be assessed, but also the acoustic comfort, lighting design, as well as the expression of the brand through the office interior.
| dead-line: | 01.03.2015 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
[more] Architectural graphics and photography
Moscow. Details of
Architectural photography competition “Moscow. Details”is a special project of the“Golden Section”festival. Representatives of creative professions from Moscow and the Moscow region are invited to present their vision of the details that make up the architectural appearance of the capital. Each author can submit only one work for the competition.
| registration dead-line: | 06.04.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 28.04.2015 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, planners and specialists of other professions living or working in Moscow and the Moscow region | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | diplomas of laureates of the special project “Moscow. Details "within the framework of the festival" Golden Section 2015" |
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ARCHthe current future. Stage I
Illustration courtesy of the organizers Competition theme: architecture of the future. Participants need to present ideas for new forms, non-traditional exterior solutions. Competitors can choose the functional purpose of the building on their own. Sketches must be made by hand.
| dead-line: | 01.04.2015 | |
| open to: | young architects and specialists in related fields | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 10 finalists will advance to the second stage of the competition |
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