Ideas Contests
Church on the "Rock-pulpit"
Source: awrcompetitions.com Ideas for the creation of a temporary temple on the Preikestolen cliff in Norway, also called the "Pulpit Rock", are accepted for the competition. The design of such a structure requires a thorough study of not only the area, but also its history. The choice of materials for construction or the type of lighting must be justified, taking into account the uniqueness of this picturesque place.
| registration dead-line: | 21.06.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 24.06.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | until February 20 - € 40; from February 21 to April 21 - € 50; from April 22 to May 22 - € 75; from May 23 to June 21 - € 100 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 2000; 2nd place - € 1000 |
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Rome: the revival of the river
Source: eleven-magazine.com Contestants will have to fantasize about the Roman Renaissance of the XXI century. The focus of the competition is the Tiber River. It is she who needs to be revived. Participants can offer their vision of the development of the coastal and water areas of Rome. The organizers do not set any restrictions on the imagination of the contestants.
| registration dead-line: | 01.05.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 11.05.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | before March 1 - £ 60; from March 2 to May 1 - £ 80; May 2-11 - £ 100 | |
| awards: | 1st place - £ 2000; 2nd place - £ 400 |
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22 century
Source: archcompetition.net This competition is the first of twelve planned for the Vowels Idealeague project. Participants are invited to look into the future and create conditions for the lives of people of the 22nd century. According to the scenario presented by the organizers, these are people who survived a global catastrophe. The population of the settlement is about 2000 people. Accommodation and storage space should be provided. The project should be environmentally friendly, replicable, scalable, in line with the anticipated circumstances of the time.
| dead-line: | 30.04.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | until February 28: students - $ 40 / professionals - $ 70; from February 29 to April 30: $ 60 / $ 100 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 1500; 2nd place - $ 750; five honorable mentions |
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120 HOURS 2017 - architecture competition for students
Illustration: 120hours.no The competition has been organized by Norwegian architecture students without the participation of the administration of their universities and has been running since 2011.
Its unique feature is that the task remains a secret for the participants until the end of registration: only after that, its text is sent to them, and only 120 hours are given to develop the competition project, that is, five days. Last year's theme sounded like "House without function".
| registration dead-line: | 28.02.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 05.03.2017 | |
| open to: | students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - NOK 30,000 |
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Rifat Chadirzhi Competition 2017
Source: rifatchadirji.com Contestants need to offer solutions to the housing crisis that is predicted to arise in the near future in the Iraqi city of Mosul. Today the city is under the occupation of IS, but the country's authorities are fighting for its liberation. If successful, refugees will want to return to Mosul, but so far there are practically no conditions for their return. How to provide all those in need with housing, given the limited financial resources? This question is to be answered by the participants.
| registration dead-line: | 01.09.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 04.09.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | before June 1 - $ 50; from June 2 to September 1 - $ 75 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 5000; 2nd place - $ 1000; 3rd place - $ 1000 |
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Design a story - story contest
Source: designastorycompetition.com The purpose of the competition is to demonstrate the connection between architectural and literary arts. Participants are encouraged to write a story set in Kvarnbaken Park in the suburbs of Stockholm. The stories can be based on historical facts, reflect today's reality, or be completely fictional. The task is to present the options for the development of the park as a public space. Your stories need to be illustrated.
| registration dead-line: | 01.04.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 28.04.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - SEK 30,000; 2nd place - 15,000 Swedish kronor; 3rd place - 5,000 SEK |
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Ideas for Hawaii
Source: buildingvoices.org Professionals and students are invited to participate in the Hawaii Innovation Challenge. Contestants must take into account the geographical characteristics of the islands, their ecological diversity and cultural richness. Projects must be completed on one of the proposed topics:
- housing for everyone
- grocery autonomy
- healthy residents
- resource independence
- mobile population
| dead-line: | 17.03.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | for professionals - $ 50; for students - free | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 5000; 2nd place - $ 2,500; 3rd place - $ 1000 |
[more] With hope for implementation
Vinyl Record Center
Source: beebreeders.com Mango Vinyl Press plans to establish a vinyl record production center in the Latvian city of Cesis in 2017-2018. The enterprise will be located on the territory of an abandoned factory. Participants need to present their vision of the complex, which will include the production itself, a record store, a cafe and exhibition spaces. The works of the winners and awardees will have priority when choosing a project for implementation.
| registration dead-line: | 19.04.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 10.05.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 3000; 2nd place - $ 1500; 3rd place - $ 500; two special prizes of $ 500 |
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Ross Pavilion
Source: malcolmreading.co.uk Competition is being held to select the best solution for the renovation of Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens. Participants will be required to design a pavilion to be built on the site of the Ross concert venue. The competition will be held in two stages. Qualified teams will be directly involved in the development of projects and will have a chance to participate in a large-scale renovation of the park, the budget of which is 25 million pounds.
| registration dead-line: | 13.03.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 09.06.2017 | |
| open to: | teams of professionals | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | finalist fee - £ 10,000; the winner will participate in the implementation of the project |
[more] Design
Okhta logo
Photo courtesy of Sarafan PR The task of the participants is to develop a logo for Okhta, one of the oldest districts of St. Petersburg. The logo should reflect the uniqueness of the area, both from a historical and a modern point of view. According to the winner's project, an art object will be created, which will be installed in the summer at the intersection of Shahumyan Avenue and Magnitogorskaya Street.
| dead-line: | 20.03.2017 | |
| open to: | designers, architects, artists | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | implementation + MacBook Pro |
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Universal design 2017
Source: 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:
- Residential buildings
- Public building or structure
- Health-improving institution
- Adaptation of parks
- Object design
- Educational institution
| registration dead-line: | 01.10.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 20.10.2017 | |
| open to: | student teams (from 3 to 5 people) | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prizes from partners and sponsors; assistance in project implementation |
[more] Public art
Festival "ArchBukhta" - installation competition
Illustration: citycelebrity.ru The competition is held within the framework of the ArchBukhta architectural festival. Participants need to create projects of installations on the theme "Magic Realism". Works are accepted in any format: sketches, 3d models, photographs of models. The winner will be chosen by the visitors during the festival.
| dead-line: | 05.03.2017 | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | diplomas and cash prizes |
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