Ideas Contests
Library in Hyde Park
Illustration: archasm.in Ideas for creating a library in London's Hyde Park that will encourage reading - modern, non-standard, interesting are accepted for the competition. A library building should not only be aesthetically pleasing, but also blend in with its green surroundings. The internal space also needs to be thought out in such a way that visitors would be comfortable spending a long time reading books.
| registration dead-line: | 30.03.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 31.03.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | until February 28 - € 60; from 1 to 30 March - € 80 | |
| awards: | 1st place - 100,000 rupees; II place - 60,000 rupees; III place - 40,000 rupees |
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House in the forest 2017
Source: houseinforest.com This is a competition for those who would like to live in harmony with nature surrounded by forest. Participants can offer the most unusual and even fantastic ideas for a house in the forest. The place for the design can be located anywhere in the world, or it can be fictional. You can add a river, lake or any other elements that definitely exist in a real forest to your project.
| registration dead-line: | 30.03.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 31.03.2017 | |
| open to: | individual participants and teams up to 5 people | |
| reg. contribution: | before January 31 - $ 35; from February 1 to March 15 - $ 45; March 16-30 - $ 55 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 500; 2nd place - $ 200; 3rd place - $ 100 |
[more] With hope for implementation
"Pause" - pavilion for TED2017
Source: dbr-school.org The goal of the competition is to select the best outdoor pavilion design for the 2017 TED conference in Vancouver under the theme “The future you”. It should be a pavilion where you can "disconnect" from city life and immerse yourself in communication with nature, a pavilion for reflection. The main material is wood. Despite the fact that the pavilion will be open, it is necessary to provide for the possibility of its use in all weather conditions. The best project will be implemented with the participation of the author.
| dead-line: | 01.01.2017 | |
| open to: | students and young professionals (up to 30 years old) | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | implementation of the object and a trip to TED2017 |
[more] Art and design
Playground from Arbero
Illustration: arbero.ru Arbero is a representative company of leading foreign manufacturers of playgrounds and outdoor furniture. The task of the contestants is to propose a project for arranging a children's or sports ground (at least 200 m²) using Arbero equipment. Be sure to place at least 5 game elements from the Galopin factory on the site.
| dead-line: | 01.03.2017 | |
| open to: | architects and designers | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 40,000 rubles; 2nd place - 20,000 rubles; 3rd place - 10,000 rubles |
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Exhibition "Red [color] in the city" - selection of works
Image courtesy of the Center for Contemporary Art KGF The KGF Center for Contemporary Art is selecting works for the curatorial project "Red [color] in the city." Artists are asked to reflect on the importance of red in urban space and to express their views on the aesthetics of red. To participate in the selection, you need to send a resume and photographs of works.
| dead-line: | 27.12.2016 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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Selfie trend zone at Repair Expo
Source: architime.ru Designers, architects and suppliers of building materials are invited to participate in the competition to create a trend zone for selfies. The winner will be able to implement his project at the "Repair Expo" exhibition. The trend zone will at the same time serve as a stand of its author, where you can place advertisements. The design must be done in the style of the exhibition.
| dead-line: | 25.12.2016 | |
| open to: | designers, architects, design bureaus and design studios, construction companies, suppliers | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the possibility of implementing a trend zone at the Repair Expo exhibition; participation in the program "Fazenda" |
[more] Urbanism and territorial development
"On the Edge" - Chicago Prize 2016
Source: chicagoarchitecturalclub.org This year's award is dedicated to coastal development in Chicago. Participants should be offered options for the development of the territory, taking into account the interests of the townspeople. Projects should take into account the commercial and cultural potential of the “edge” of the city, while respecting the value of the coastal strip as a natural environment.
| dead-line: | 10.01.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | for students - $ 50; for other participants - $ 90 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 1500; 2nd place - $ 1000; 3rd place - $ 500 |
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Improvement of the territory near the "MFC" Riviera ". Residential complex No. 1"
Source: tehne.com The purpose of the competition is to find a concept for the improvement of the territory adjacent to the Riviera Multifunctional Complex. LCD number 1 in Izhevsk. Participants need to create an infrastructure on the proposed site for a comfortable rest of the townspeople, think over the conditions for its year-round operation. It is recommended to preserve the existing landscaping as much as possible. Special attention in projects should be paid to lighting.
| registration dead-line: | 31.01.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 10.02.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 150,000 rubles; 2nd place - 100,000 rubles; III place - 50,000 rubles |
[more] Social projects
IFA 2017 - Finsa Student Award
Source: asfint.org The task of the contestants is to design a temporary school building for children living in areas affected by natural disasters. The school should be designed for 25 students. The use of wood and other sustainable materials is recommended. Students of architectural and design specialties can participate in the competition, but always under the guidance of teachers. The winners will be able to use the received royalties to participate in projects of the international socially oriented architectural organization ASF International.
| registration dead-line: | 31.12.2016 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 31.03.2017 | |
| open to: | students; individual participants and teams up to 5 people | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | winners will receive € 5000, € 3000 and € 2000, which can be used to participate in ASF International projects |
[more] Frozen construction
Redevelopment of an object on Dmitrovskoe highway
Image courtesy of the Agency for Strategic Development "CENTER" The purpose of the competition is to develop an approach to redevelopment of large unfinished objects on the example of a specific building, a dealership car center on Pskovskaya Street. As a result, the organizers expect to receive a comprehensive model for the development of the frozen project, including an architectural and planning solution, functional content and a financial plan. The competition will be held in two stages: the five teams that reached the final following the results of the qualifying selection will be directly involved in the development of concepts.
| registration dead-line: | 26.01.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 01.04.2017 | |
| open to: | architectural firms, consulting companies and expert organizations | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | five finalist teams will receive RUB 300,000 each for concept development; prize for the winner - 500,000 rubles |
[more] Curatorship
Competition for the position of curator of the Lisbon Architecture Triennial
Courtesy of the Lisbon Architecture Triennale Press Office The Architecture Triennial to be held in Lisbon in 2019 is looking for a curator or team of curators. To participate in the competition, it is necessary to submit proposals for the conceptual and thematic content of the event. The team must have at least one Portuguese resident. When choosing a curator, the originality of the concept, the relevance of the topic, the team structure and the past experience of the candidates will be assessed.
| dead-line: | 31.01.2017 | |
| open to: | individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the fee will be € 60,000 |
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