Ideas Contests
ArchTayga 2016 - Ice City
Illustration: archtaiga.ru The ArchTayga project invites both professionals and amateurs to take part in a competition to develop a project for a winter amusement park on Tatyshev Island in Krasnoyarsk. The objects of the park should be made using ice and snow, since the negative temperature in the city lasts up to 6 months a year. The infrastructure of a snow town may include a bar or cafe, attractions, bowling, exhibition areas and labyrinths, children's playgrounds.
| registration dead-line: | 10.06.2016 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 20.06.2016 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the main prize is a trip to Italy or Siberia |
[more]
Cannabis bank
Illustration: beebreeders.com Cannabis, although banned in many countries around the world and recognized exclusively as a narcotic drug, also has beneficial properties that are used in medicine to treat many serious diseases. The task of the participants is to design a so-called cannabis bank, where it will be sold exclusively for medical purposes (if the substance is prohibited in the country) or for any other purpose (if the substance is not prohibited in this country).
| registration dead-line: | 08.06.2016 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 22.06.2016 | |
| open to: | all; individual participants and teams up to 4 people | |
| reg. contribution: | before April 13 - $ 90 (professionals and companies) / $ 70 (students); from April 14 to May 11 - $ 120 / $ 100; from May 12 to June 8 - $ 140 / $ 120 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 6,000; 2nd place - $ 3000; 3rd place - $ 1000 |
[more]
Modular Philharmonic Building
Illustration: modularch.cz Competitors are tasked with designing a modular multifunctional building for the Philharmonic Society in the Czech town of Ceske Budejovice. A concert hall with a capacity of up to 1000 people and an open-air stage should appear here. It is also necessary to provide office and utility rooms, amenities for visitors and a restaurant / cafe.
| registration dead-line: | 30.05.2016 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 22.06.2016 | |
| open to: | students and young professionals who graduated from the university no more than 5 years ago | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 2,500; 2nd place - € 1,500; 3rd place - € 1000 |
[more]
Diverse City - Idea Competition
Illustration: cpidcompetitions.org The current economic situation is forcing residents of the central districts of large cities to move to the outskirts, where there is often no necessary infrastructure for life. Competitors should be offered ideas for creating conditions that will stop this movement. The city should become comfortable, convenient and accessible for all residents, regardless of their social status and nationality.
| dead-line: | 22.05.2016 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | $45 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 1000; 2nd place - $ 500; 3rd place - $ 250 |
[more] With hope for implementation
Pavilion for the Bons Sons festival
Illustration: if-ideasforward.com Participants need to design a lounge pavilion for one of the eight stages (Eira) of the Bons Sons music festival, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The object should organically fit into the traditional space of the festival and offer new opportunities for recreation and communication of the audience. Project implementation costs must not exceed € 5,000. It is important that the structure is easy to assemble / dismantle and can be reused in the future.
| dead-line: | 15.05.2016 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | €50 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 1000 and a visit to the Bons Sons'16 festival; II and III place - visiting the Bons Sons'16 festival |
[more]
Art competition "Tolmachi"
Illustration provided by the City-Arch workshop Architects, designers and all creative people are invited to take part in the competition for the best environmental installation for an open-air festival in the village of Tolmachi, Tver region. Art objects should reflect the culture and life of the Tver Karelians. They should be made mainly of natural materials. Interactive installations are encouraged. The ten best projects will be implemented at the festival site.
| dead-line: | 30.04.2016 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
[more]
Lounges of increased comfort at Rostov-on-Don airport
Illustration: ar-management.ru "Airports of Regions" holding invites architectural workshops with at least 5 years of experience to take part in the competition for the development of the concept of the interiors of the high-comfort halls of the airport under construction in Rostov-on-Don. The first stage is qualifying. Based on the portfolio, participants will be selected who will develop the design.
| dead-line: | 11.04.2016 | |
| open to: | architectural workshops founded at least 5 years ago | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
[more] Student competitions
Blue Award 2016 - Student Sustainable Architecture Competition
Illustration: blueaward.at The Blue Award is presented every two years to the best student projects related to the theme of sustainability in architecture, planning and urban planning.
In 2016, the prize is awarded in three categories:
- urban planning and landscaping;
- environmentally friendly construction and renovation;
- individual innovative solutions.
Particular attention will be paid to projects that use timber structures and renewable materials.
| dead-line: | 10.05.2016 | |
| open to: | students of architecture universities | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund - € 10,000 |
[more]
Clarity design challenge
Illustration: guardiandesignchallenge.com Design students are invited to participate in the Guardian Clarity ™ Anti-Reflective Glass Design Competition. These can be products in three categories: for life, work and leisure. In addition to cash prizes, the winners will receive extensive press coverage of their projects and will be able to personally present them to the public at the exhibition in Dusseldorf.
| dead-line: | 30.06.2016 | |
| open to: | students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 10,000; 2nd place - € 5,000; 3rd place - € 2,500 |
[more] Awards
Début Award - Youth Award of the Lisbon Architectural Triannale
Illustration: trienaldelisboa.com The Lisbon Architecture Triennial is announcing an award for the second time for young architects and architectural studios (the average age of all employees must not exceed 35 years). The purpose of the award is to support young talents, to help them make investments in their professional and creative future. The winner will be announced during the opening of the triennial and will be able to deliver a lecture during the festival.
| dead-line: | 31.05.2016 | |
| open to: | young architects under the age of 35, as well as architectural studios, where the average age of employees does not exceed 35 years | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | main prize - € 5000 |
[more]
Jacques Rougerie Foundation Prize 2016
Work of the participants in 2013. Source: jacquesrougeriedatabase.com The prize is awarded annually for the best innovative architectural solutions for maritime and outer space. Projects should be designed with a modern vision of the future in mind. Among the main requirements: innovation, aesthetics, environmental friendliness, social orientation. The winners will not only receive a cash prize, but will also be able to benefit from the support of the Jacques Rougerie Foundation to deepen their knowledge of their projects.
| registration dead-line: | 03.10.2016 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 31.10.2016 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the winner in each of the three nominations will receive € 10,000 |
[more]
