Ideas Contests
Trekkers' lodges in Iceland
Illustration: beebreeders.com Trekking is a type of hiking that is widespread in Iceland. Here, travelers can follow exciting routes, visiting the most picturesque places in the country. The task of the participants is to offer ideas for small houses where trekkers can relax. Projects should take into account the cultural characteristics of the country, its harsh changeable climate. You should also provide for the possibility of installing the structure in any part of the island.
| registration dead-line: | 27.07.2016 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 17.08.2016 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | before June 1: students - $ 70 / professionals - $ 90; June 2-29: $ 100 / $ 120; from June 30 to July 27 - $ 120 / $ 140 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 3000; 2nd place - $ 1500; 3rd place - $ 500 |
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Hostel in Wallem
Illustration: archicontest.net Since Amsterdam is one of the most visited cities in Europe, the development of tourism infrastructure is a priority here. Contestants need to design a hostel for the Wallem urban area, which is close to major attractions and could be a new place for tourists to stay.
| dead-line: | 04.08.2016 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | until May 22 - € 15; from May 23 to August 4 - € 20 | |
| awards: | €500 |
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Home for Zaha Hadid
Zaha Hadid. Source: icarch.us Participants will have to fantasize about what a home could be for Zaha Hadid. A house that could become her reflection, perpetuate the memory of her. Whether it will be modest or pompous, fashionable, glamorous or restrained - the organizers give the contestants complete freedom for creativity.
| dead-line: | 01.07.2016 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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Hostels of Hope in Tanzania
Illustration: cancer.org The competition is open to hostel projects in Tanzania for women who are undergoing severe cancer treatment away from their home. Innovative sustainable solutions using local materials are encouraged. Such hostels should become a comfortable and safe place where Tanzanian women can get all the necessary conditions.
| dead-line: | 30.06.2016 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | for professionals: I place - $ 8000, II place - $ 4000, III place - $ 2000; for students: I place - $ 2000, II place - $ 1000, III place - $ 500 |
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Multi-family housing in Chile
Illustration: habitatcolectivo.com Ideas for the consolidation of the central areas of five Chilean cities: Iquique, Valparaiso, Santiago, Concepción and Puerto Montt are accepted for the competition. Affordable multi-unit housing for the middle class and low-income families should appear here. There are no restrictions on the scale of projects and the materials used.
| registration dead-line: | 19.06.2016 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 20.06.2016 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | $25 | |
| awards: | a trip to the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy (to the Venice Biennale 2016) |
[more] Urbanism and territorial development
Park at Twin Creeks
Illustration: kcmo.gov The purpose of the competition is to find fresh solutions for the development of the Twin Creek area in Kansas City, where in the next 20 years it is planned to accommodate about 75 thousand people. Participants are required to design a park that is over 7 miles long and up to 1,000 hectares. The authors of the three best works will receive cash prizes and personally present their projects in Kansas City.
| dead-line: | 08.07.2016 | |
| open to: | individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize pool $ 24,000 |
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Conservation and restoration of historic buildings in Beijing
Illustration: akiact.com The participants' task is to develop projects for the preservation and development of historical sites in the North Xuanxi region of Beijing. Contestants can choose to work no more than two out of ten proposed buildings and present concepts for their revival, the formation of a renewed image of the area, "revitalization" of the territory on which the protected cultural heritage sites are located.
| registration dead-line: | 15.06.2016 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 16.06.2016 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | one prize - 75,000 yuan; three prizes of 30,000 yuan each; five prizes of 15,000 RMB each |
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Drivers of modern city development 2016
Illustration: dom6.ru Students of specialized universities are invited to participate in the competition of projects aimed at urban development. The works are evaluated in three nominations:
- Urban development object
- Landscape solution
- Exterior detail
| registration dead-line: | 01.06.2016 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 17.06.2016 | |
| open to: | students | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
[more] For young architects
Architectural image of Russia 2016
The objectives of the competition are to search for innovative architectural ideas for further use in urban planning, as well as to form a talent pool of young talented architects to participate in federal projects.
This year's nominations:
- Renovation of historical sites;
- Wooden architecture. Back to the roots;
- The concept of a pedestrian zone in the historical center of Tyumen;
- Reconstruction of the historic quarter of Tyumen;
- House of culture for rural settlements.
| dead-line: | 15.09.2016 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, planners from 18 to 30 years old from Russia and the CIS countries | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prizes from organizers and partners |
[more] Accessible environment
Bespoke Access Awards 2016
Illustration: access.bespokehotels.com Ideas that can be used in hotels to provide convenience for people with disabilities are accepted for the competition. The aim of the competition is to make a modern hotel equally comfortable for all guests. The participation of people who are directly familiar with the problem and who know firsthand what is needed to create an accessible environment is encouraged.
| dead-line: | 01.09.2016 | |
| open to: | individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund - £ 30,000; Grand Prix (Celia Thomas Prize) - £ 20,000 |
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Universal design 2016
Illustration: perspektiva-inva.ru Participants are invited to design architectural and design objects, taking into account the specifics of the competition, which is aimed at creating a comfortable environment for people with limited mobility.
Contestants can submit works in one or several nominations to choose from:
- Sports facility
- Cultural object
- Transport node
- Health-improving institution
- Adaptation of parks (landscape solution)
- Object design
- Primary educational institution
| dead-line: | 01.06.2016 | |
| open to: | teams of professionals and students (3-5 people) | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | cash prizes, commemorative prizes, implementation of the best works in the nominations "Subject Design", "Adaptive Design" |
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