Ideas Contests
Temple for Hilma
Source: combocompetitions.com The competition is dedicated to Hilma af Klint, a Swedish artist, one of the first representatives of abstract painting. More than 110 years have passed since the beginning of her career, but the artist has not yet received due recognition, and her works do not have a permanent "habitat". Participants of the competition must offer ideas for creating a museum named after Hilma af Klint, where they can get acquainted with her works, attend lectures and other events.
| dead-line: | 22.01.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | £ 50 for standard and £ 70 for late registration | |
| awards: | 1st place - £ 1000; 2nd place - £ 700; 3rd place - £ 400 |
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House in Salir do Porto
Source: arkxsite.com Ideas for creating a dwelling in a picturesque location on a cliff in Salir do Porto in Portugal are accepted for the competition. Here you can be alone with nature, enjoy unique views, live for several days in complete peace. Since the Salir do Porto area is rich not only in natural, but also in historical sights, when creating projects, it is worth taking into account the architectural and landscape environment that has developed here.
| registration dead-line: | 30.01.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 04.02.2017 | |
| open to: | students and young professionals (up to 40 years old) | |
| reg. contribution: | before December 15 - € 60; from December 16 to January 19 - € 75; from 20 to 30 January - € 90 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 2000; 2nd place - € 1000; 3rd place - € 500 |
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Museum of Philosophy in Kaliningrad
Source: konkursmarhi.ru The competition is the first stage of a large-scale international project "Museum of Philosophy" in Kaliningrad, timed to coincide with the 300th anniversary of the birth of Immanuel Kant, which will be celebrated in 2024. The initiator of the project is MARCHI. At this stage, Russian and foreign architectural schools are invited to participate, where, as part of the educational process, students will be able to develop the concept and structure of the future museum, substantiate its location, and form an aesthetic image.
| dead-line: | 15.03.2017 | |
| open to: | architectural schools (concept development as part of the educational process) | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the first three places - internship in leading European architectural schools (for foreign participants - in Russia); the two best projects and architectural schools will be admitted to the professional competition at the II stage |
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Renovation of the Center for Urban Culture "Pravda"
Provided by the Agency for Strategic Development "Center" The competition is held with the aim of choosing the best design solution for the renovation of two facades and interior decoration of one of the buildings of an important monument of avant-garde architecture, now the Center for Urban Culture "Pravda". In their projects, the contestants will need to use ceramic granite and demonstrate the possibilities of artistic rather than utilitarian use of this material. The first stage is portfolio selection. Foreign bureaus may join the team along with Russian participants.
| registration dead-line: | 01.12.2016 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 03.02.2016 | |
| open to: | legal entities and individuals | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | for legal entities: 1st place - 400,000 rubles, 2nd place - 150,000 rubles, 3rd place - 100,000 rubles; for individuals: 1st place - 50,000 rubles; 2nd place - 25,000 rubles; III place - 20,000 rubles |
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Village spa
Source: beebreeders.com The task of the contestants is to develop projects for a guest house where it will be possible to undergo wellness procedures using blue clay. The house should be designed to accommodate one family. It is also necessary to provide treatment rooms and rooms for staff. The construction of such a kind of spa center is planned in the countryside in Latvia. This will be a step towards the development of eco-tourism in the country. The best ideas will be considered for implementation.
| registration dead-line: | 25.01.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 15.02.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | before November 2 - for students $ 70 / for organizations and other participants $ 90; from November 3 to December 7 - $ 100 / $ 120; from December 8 to January 25 - $ 120 / $ 140 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 11,000; 2nd place - $ 6,000; 3rd place - $ 2,000; two special prizes of $ 500 |
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Auditorium on the island of Kipsala
Source: beebreeders.com Riga Exhibition Center is planning to expand the area and, together with Bee Breeders, is holding a competition for the design of a new building that will become part of the general complex on the island of Kipsala. Exhibition, lecture and conference rooms will be located here. The new building should become the "face" of the expo center and harmoniously complement the architectural appearance of the city. The best project is planned to be implemented. An exhibition of the winners' works will be organized here, in the Riga Exhibition Center.
| registration dead-line: | 18.01.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 08.02.2017 | |
| open to: | all; individual participants and teams up to 4 people | |
| reg. contribution: | by November 30 - for students $ 100 / for organizations and other participants $ 120; from December 1 to January 18 - $ 120 / $ 140 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 11,000; 2nd place - $ 6,000; 3rd place - $ 2,000; two special prizes of $ 500 |
[more] For students and young professionals
Traveling with Build Abroad
Source: buildabroad.org Build Abroad is an international volunteer organization that offers architects and builders at socially significant sites in developing countries. Today there are Build Abroad centers in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru and Thailand. Students and young architects, designers or planners have the opportunity to travel to one of the listed countries for a week and participate in the organization's projects. To do this, you need to send a letter of motivation to the organizers.
| dead-line: | 22.12.2016 | |
| open to: | students and young professionals who graduated from the university no more than 5 years ago | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | a week of participation in one of the Build Abroad projects |
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Textiles for the new building 2017
Source: techtextil-student.com The competition was organized as part of the Techtextil 2017 exhibition in Frankfurt. Students and young professionals can submit architectural and design projects to the jury that demonstrate the advantages and features of the use of textiles. Innovative and sustainable solutions are welcome. The € 8,000 prize pool will be split among the winners in the various categories.
| dead-line: | 26.02.2017 | |
| open to: | students and young professionals (date of birth not earlier than March 1, 1988) | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund € 8000 |
[more] Awards
Zumtobel Group Award 2017
Winner 2014 Studio Tamassociati Architects (Venice). Pediatric Center in Port Sudan. Source: zumtobel-group-award.com The Zumtobel Group Award recognizes achievements in sustainable development in the built environment: architecture, engineering, urban planning.
There are three categories in total:
- Buildings (built in the last 3 years),
- Urban initiatives (urban development projects over the past 3 years);
- Applied innovations (technological and engineering solutions that contribute to improving the environmental situation)
This year, for the first time, the award will be given to young professionals (under the age of 40).
| dead-line: | 15.01.2017 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, urbanists | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund € 150,000 |
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VII Russian National Award for Landscape Architecture
Illustration: ladpremiya.ru Specialists who presented projects, completed objects, conceptual proposals in the field of landscape design participate in the award. The award is presented in the creative and professional categories - in total in 26 nominations.
| dead-line: | 07.11.2016 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
[more] Design
Home sweet Home - Italon design competition
Source: italondesigncontest.ru The task of the participants is to develop a design project for an apartment using Italon ceramic products. The plan of the apartment will be provided by the organizers. The interior should be practical and aesthetic, comfortable for permanent residence. The prize fund of the competition is 350,000 rubles.
| dead-line: | 28.02.2017 | |
| open to: | designers, architects and planners working in Russia or the CIS countries | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 200,000 rubles; 2nd place - 100,000 rubles; III place - 50,000 rubles |
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