Ideas Contests
Competition 2015: Home for …
Illustration: opengap.net For whom to design a house - the participants choose themselves. However, it is desirable that this person can inspire to create a unique project. The client can be a fictional or real person, a historical person or a contemporary of the participants. The proposed construction site can also be located anywhere in the world. The task of the contestants is not only to offer original ideas, but also to demonstrate the ability to competently plan the space and solve the structure of the building.
| registration dead-line: | 07.09.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 14.09.2015 | |
| open to: | all; individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 2,500; 2nd place - € 1000; III - € 500 |
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Homeless - homelessness ideas contest
Vinzirast-Mittendrin / Collective housing for students and ex homeless. Project: Gaupenraub. Photo: Kurt Kuball Homelessness is one of the most pressing social problems in Stockholm. The purpose of this competition is to find architectural solutions that can be used to improve the situation of homeless people in the city. The scope for the activities of the participants is not limited by anything. You can offer your ideas in the field of building technologies, reorganization of existing buildings and premises, creation of special residential complexes, as well as in the legislative sphere.
| dead-line: | 17.08.2015 | |
| open to: | all; individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | exhibition of the best projects and publications in architectural magazines |
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SEED Competition - a new paradigm in architecture
Illustration: spamall.com.cn The goal of the competition is to create a perfect design that will not clash with natural habitat. Participants need to design a temporary shelter that will allow its occupant to blend in with nature. The contestants can choose the place for the implementation of their ideas on their own. The main condition is the environmental friendliness of the project.
| dead-line: | 31.07.2015 | |
| open to: | all; individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | six best projects will be implemented with the participation of authors |
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Urban Dreams 9 - Revival of Ataturk Forest Farm
Illustration: aocmucadelesi.org The Urban Dreams competition is held with the aim of renovating and improving the territories of Ankara. This time, the participants will have to give a "second birth" to Ataturk Forest Farm. The park was laid out back in 1925 and today requires significant transformations. Participants need to propose solutions that will preserve the unique natural component of this place and at the same time make the park comfortable for the rest of the townspeople. Projects by students and professionals are evaluated separately.
| dead-line: | 14.08.2015 | |
| open to: | professional architects, designers, urbanists, as well as students; individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - two prizes of € 3000 each; 2nd place - two prizes of € 2000 each; 3rd place - two prizes of € 1000 |
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Art Mill Gallery in Qatar
Illustration: competitions.malcolmreading.co.uk Doha, the capital of Qatar, is the country's cultural center. Large museums, art centers, as well as numerous architectural monuments are located here. The aim of the competition is to develop a project for the Art Mill gallery, which will become one of the largest in the world. The future building is designed to inspire creativity and promote the perception of art.
| registration dead-line: | 26.06.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 26.08.2015 | |
| open to: | architects with at least 7 years of professional experience | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | royalties for five finalists - £ 30,000; the winner will take part in the further development of the project |
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Landscape for "Novaya Okhta"
Illustration: projectbaltia.com The task of the competition participants is to propose a landscape solution and a concept for the improvement of the Okhta coastal area. In the immediate vicinity of this site, the construction of the Novaya Okhta quarter is underway, and the place should become convenient for recreation of local residents. In addition to the zoning of the territory, the development of design elements and the lighting system, it is necessary to pay attention to the creation of small architectural objects, which will be evaluated separately.
| registration dead-line: | 26.06.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 06.07.2015 | |
| open to: | architects and landscape designers up to 35 years old | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 100,000 rubles; 2nd place - 60,000 rubles; 3rd place - 40,000 rubles |
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Workshop "Manor Khvalevskoe"
Illustration provided by the Praktika architectural bureau The competition is dedicated to the development of public spaces in the village of Borisovo-Sudskoye, Vologda Oblast. The participants will be engaged in the development of projects for the improvement of two zones: the community center of the village and the territory of the Borisov secondary school. There is a cash prize for the winners in each category.
| registration dead-line: | 12.06.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 12.07.2015 | |
| open to: | teams of 2-3 people (architects, planners, landscape designers) | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | two prizes of 50,000 rubles each |
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Architectural image of Russia 2015
Illustration: archobraz.ru The competition is being held for the fourth time and traditionally includes several nominations: "Image of Russia", "Modern architectural solutions for social infrastructure facilities using dry construction systems", "Development of the Kuril tourism infrastructure", "Residential building for the Arctic ". The object of social infrastructure should be designed taking into account the use of materials and systems of Knauf.
| dead-line: | 30.10.2015 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, planners from 18 to 35 years old from Russia and the CIS countries | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prizes from organizers and partners |
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120 Hours + FutureBuilt - Architecture Competition
Illustration: futurebuilt.120hours.no The organizer of the 120 Hours student competition and the Norwegian energy-efficient construction project FutureBuilt have teamed up to create a new format competition. Now, not only students can participate in the competition, but also professional architects and designers, as well as everyone. After the announcement of the task, the participants will have exactly five days to complete it. Cash prizes are provided for the winners.
| registration dead-line: | 15.06.2015 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 20.06.2015 | |
| open to: | individual participants, teams, organizations | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - NOK 50,000, 2nd place - NOK 25,000, 3rd place - NOK 12,500 |
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Great Indoors Award 2015
Illustration: the-great-indoors.com The theme for this year's award is 'Now and Forever'. Participants are invited to demonstrate how the aesthetic principles of contemporary culture are reflected in the interior design of recent years. Projects implemented in the period from September 2013 to August 2015 can be presented to the jury. Interiors are considered in four categories: trade and exhibition spaces (shops, showrooms, museums); recreation and entertainment (hotels, clubs, bars, restaurants); office spaces (offices, conference centers, studios); public and social spaces (libraries, schools, hospitals, theaters).
| dead-line: | 01.08.2015 | |
| reg. contribution: | €145 | |
| awards: | the winner in each category will receive € 5000 |
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The Architectural Review Award for Emerging Architects 2015
2014 Prize Winner: CC Arquitectos / Manuel Cervantes Cespedes, Equestrian Project AR Emerging Architecture Awards - an award designed to give young architects the opportunity to showcase their talent and gain recognition. Participants can submit to the jury projects of buildings, interiors, landscaping and landscaping. The best works will be published in the December issue of The Architectural Review.
| dead-line: | 11.09.2015 | |
| open to: | certified architects up to 45 years old | |
| reg. contribution: | £230 | |
| awards: | prize pool £ 10,000 |
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