Ideas Contests
Sacred architecture
Source: kairalooro.com Participants should offer ideas for creating an object of sacred architecture in one of the provinces of Senegal, which could become one of the cultural symbols of the country. The use of local building materials is preferred in the project. The organizers ask to focus on the low cost of implementation, while the introduction of innovations and the use of high technologies are encouraged. The best project can be implemented with the involvement of a team of authors.
| registration dead-line: | 02.04.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 23.04.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | until February 13 - € 60; from February 14 to March 10 - € 90; from March 11 to April 2 - € 120 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 2,500; 2nd place - € 1000; 3rd place - € 500 |
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Hollywood. The last house on Mulholland Drive
Source: archoutloud.com The Last House on Mulholland Drive, which will be located directly below the famous HOLLYWOOD sign in Los Angeles, is set to become a style icon, a showcase for innovation in contemporary residential architecture. Participants will have to reflect not only on what kind of building a building should have, located in such a significant place, but also to set new directions in creating comfortable living spaces.
| registration dead-line: | 09.02.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 10.02.2017 | |
| open to: | individual participants and teams up to 4 people | |
| reg. contribution: | before January 14 - $ 45; January 15-26 - $ 65; from January 27 to February 9 - $ 85 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 3000; 2nd place - $ 2000; 3rd place - $ 1000 |
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Healthcare facilities of the future
Source: uia-architectes.org Contestants are asked to answer the question of how architecture and design can contribute to solving the problems of today's healthcare industry. The main attention should be paid to the problems of "sustainability" of medical institutions. Projects should aim to meet the needs of growing urban populations while at the same time reducing costs.
| registration dead-line: | 15.02.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 31.03.2017 | |
| open to: | students and young architects (up to 35 years old) | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | in the categories "students" and "young architects": 1st place - $ 8000; 2nd place - $ 5000; 3rd place - $ 3000 |
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Parking solutions 2017
Source: parking.org The purpose of the competition is to attract students to solve one of the most pressing problems of our time - the organization of parking. Participants are expected to provide non-standard ideas that are potentially realizable and attractive for investment. The main task is to present solutions to ensure the mobility of residents of modern cities, to adapt parking to today's realities.
| dead-line: | 15.02.2017 | |
| open to: | students; individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the main prize is $ 500; four finalists get the opportunity to participate in the IPI conference in New Orleans |
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Carpets in the interior
Provided by Publishing House "Construction Expert" Design concepts and completed projects of interiors with the use of carpets can participate in the competition. The works are evaluated in two nominations:
- "Carpets in public interiors"
- "Carpet flooring in the interiors of the hotel and restaurant business"
It is recommended to use Bamard products in projects. Four winners will receive a certificate for a trip to Germany with a visit to the flooring factories.
| dead-line: | 20.03.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students; individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | trip to germany |
[more] Awards
IOC / IPC / IAKS Sports and Leisure Facilities Award 2017
Olympic Aquatics Center in London. Zaha Hadid Architects. Photo © Hufton + Crow Sports and leisure facilities - both newly built and reconstructed or modernized - commissioned between January 1, 2010 and March 31, 2016 and in operation for at least 1 year are eligible for the award. Not only functionality, technical equipment and design of the facility will be assessed, but also its environmental friendliness. One of the goals of the award is to promote barrier-free access for all groups of the population to sports and leisure facilities, so this criterion will also play an important role in the selection of laureates.
Competition categories:
- open stadiums;
- outdoor sports grounds;
- multifunctional sports halls;
- closed complexes for sports and recreation;
- swimming pools and health centers;
- specialized sports spaces.
Application for participation must be submitted jointly by the customer and the designer.
| registration dead-line: | 15.07.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 07.11.2017 | |
| open to: | architects and engineers (designers) of sports facilities, as well as customers / management companies | |
| reg. contribution: | €100 |
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IOC / IPC / IAKS Architecture and Design Award for Students and Young Architects 2017
Sports4Peace project. Philippos Michael and Panayiotis Savva (Cyprus) Ideas, projects and concepts of spaces for sports, leisure and recreation are eligible for the award. The jury will evaluate the design, functionality, technical equipment and environmental friendliness of the facilities. When choosing the winners, special attention will be paid to the elaboration in the projects of the topic of creating an accessible environment for all groups of the population.
| registration dead-line: | 15.07.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 07.11.2017 | |
| open to: | students and young architects and designers working for no more than 2 years (all participants must be under 30) | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 1,000; 2nd place - € 500; 3rd place - € 300 |
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AZ Awards 2017 - design and architecture award
Courtyard House © Sanjay Puri Architects The AZ Awards is an international design and architecture award organized by AZURE magazine for the seventh time. Works completed before December 31, 2016 can be submitted for the competition. Participants' projects should be modern, socially significant, technically innovative and meet the principles of sustainable development.
| dead-line: | 21.02.2017 | |
| open to: | students, professional architects and designers, bureaus and studios | |
| reg. contribution: | before February 1: for the student category - $ 35, for other categories - $ 150; from February 2 to February 21: for the student category - $ 45, for other categories - $ 175 | |
| awards: | trophy-award and winner certificate; publications; participation in exhibitions; winner in student category A + AWARD - $ 5000 |
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Independent National Architectural Rating "Golden Capital 2017"
Provided by the organizing committee of the award
| dead-line: | 15.02.2017 | |
| open to: | students, architects, designers, bureaus, studios | |
| reg. contribution: | depends on the nomination and the date of application | |
| awards: | grand prix 100,000 rubles |
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IIDA Interior Design Award - 2017
Source: iida.skipsolabs.com The competition was organized by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). Every year the award recognizes the best innovative solutions in the design and furnishing of premises. Projects completed no earlier than December 1, 2014 are accepted for participation.
| dead-line: | 08.02.2017 | |
| open to: | interior designers, design studios and bureaus of any size | |
| reg. contribution: | standard registration - $ 350; for IIDA members - $ 250 |
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2017 Will Ching Design Award
Source: iida.skipsolabs.com The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) award is being held for the 25th time this year. Design projects of commercial interiors completed not earlier than December 1, 2014 are accepted for consideration. Only workshops with a staff of no more than 5 employees can participate.
| dead-line: | 08.02.2017 | |
| open to: | design bureau with no more than 5 employees | |
| reg. contribution: | standard registration - $ 350; for IIDA members - $ 250 |
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