Ideas Contests
House of the future: Microdom
Source: future-house.org Due to the constantly growing cost of housing in many cities and countries, the so-called micro-houses are becoming the only available option for some categories of the population. The small area of the dwelling often allows its owner not only to save money, but also to become more mobile, since a micro-house does not require a strong foundation, it can be easily transported and installed in a new place. Competitors should be offered ideas for modern and comfortable micro-houses. Without being tied to a specific place. The goal is to create an exemplary prototype that could be guided by in the future.
| dead-line: | 15.08.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | before May 15 - $ 40; from May 16 to June 15 - $ 50; from June 16 to July 15 - $ 60; from July 16 to August 15 - $ 70 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 800; 2nd place - $ 500; 3rd place - $ 200 |
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Planetarium. Meeting with space
Source: eleven-magazine.com Eleven Magazine is holding its next competition of ideas. This time, the participants will have to design a 21st century planetarium. The fact is that modern digital technologies used in planetariums have come out on top today and have significantly reduced the role of the architectural component. Contestants should reflect on how architecture can be highlighted, how it could help in the exploration of outer space. There are no restrictions - even the most fantastic offers are accepted.
| dead-line: | 11.08.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | before May 1 - £ 60; from May 2 to August 1 - £ 80; August 2-11 - £ 100 | |
| awards: | 1st place - £ 2000; 2nd place - £ 400 |
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Porto School of Art
Source: archicontest.net Participants are encouraged to submit ideas for an art school in the Portuguese city of Porto. The site of the hypothetical construction is located in the old Ribeira district, the hallmarks of which are narrow streets, low-rise buildings, colorful facades. The art school should, on the one hand, become an element of modernity in the historical environment, on the other, it should not disturb the unique atmosphere of this place.
| dead-line: | 04.08.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | until May 31 - € 15; from June 1 to July 31 - € 20 | |
| awards: | €500 |
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Names for three new streets on Dynamo
Illustration courtesy of VTB Arena Park. Anyone can suggest their own variants of names for three new streets, which have appeared as a result of the complex reconstruction of the Dynamo stadium. Experts and residents of the city will take part in the voting. The names should reflect the historical value of the quarter and reflect the cultural traditions of the capital.
| dead-line: | 22.05.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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Takeoff. Second season
Illustration courtesy of the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy (VDNKh) The main goal of the Vzlyot project is to discover new names and support young professionals in the field of culture. Within the framework of the project, the authors are given the opportunity to bring a creative idea to life and make their own exhibition at VDNKh.
Directions and topics this year:
- Graphic design (Topic: "City. Calligraphy. Font")
- Photography (Topic: "VDNKh. Reconstruction")
- Contemporary art (Free topic)
- Video art (Free theme)
The winners of the competition will work under the guidance of experienced curators, and during the project they will get acquainted with the technology of organizing and holding exhibitions.
| dead-line: | 14.05.2017 | |
| open to: | young authors (18-30 years old) | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | personal exhibition at VDNKh |
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London as a city park
Source: nationalparkcity.london The organizers of the competition are proposing to turn London into one large national park. It is about increasing the number of green spaces, developing existing recreational areas, and attracting city residents to participate in the creation of a new generation metropolis. Natural and artificially created must merge into a single harmonious landscape. Concepts of any scale are accepted: from microgreening ideas to solutions to serious environmental problems.
| dead-line: | 19.05.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | publications in print and online publications |
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Sika Awards 2017
Image courtesy of the organizing committee of the Sika Awards 2017 The competition is being held in Russia for the second time. Participants are invited to develop a concept for the stadium of the future, and the project must be not only original, but technically feasible. One of the prerequisites is the use of innovative materials. An architectural tour to Switzerland awaits the winner.
| dead-line: | 01.10.2017 | |
| open to: | students of architecture and related specialties (individual participants and teams of up to 3 people) | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - architectural tour to Zurich; II place - Apple iPad mini 2 16Gb Wi-Fi + Cellular; 3rd place - GoPro Hero4 Session |
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MAD architects scholarship 2017
Source: i-mad.com The MAD architects scholarship competition is open for the first time this year to architecture students around the world. There will be 10 winners in total: 5 Chinese students will have the opportunity to travel abroad, 5 foreign students, on the contrary, will go to China. The duration of the trip is 10 days. The goal is research, the topic of which will be chosen by the fellow. The winners will be determined by the founder of the MAD workshop and the founder of the scholarship - Ma Yansun. Fellows will be able to meet him during their travels. To participate in the competition, you must send a motivation letter and portfolio to the organizers.
| dead-line: | 14.05.2017 | |
| open to: | architecture students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | architectural research tour to China |
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ArchiCall 2017: Modular Houses
Source: archchallenge.com Yasno Pole Ecopark invites everyone to submit sketches of modular houses and gazebos that could be located on its territory and become a place for guests to stay and rest. The best projects will be implemented, and their authors will receive not only a cash prize, but also the opportunity to relax in their "own" facility for free.
| dead-line: | 15.07.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund: 390,000 rubles + implementation of the best projects |
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Improvement of the Park im. Kirov in Izhevsk
Photo courtesy of the organizing committee of the competition The purpose of the competition is to transform the park. Kirov in Izhevsk into a modern public space, where the townspeople can comfortably relax and play sports. Participants need to think over the functional zoning of the territory, create the necessary infrastructure, and develop a lighting scheme. There will be cash prizes for the top three winners.
| registration dead-line: | 30.06.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 03.07.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 300,000 rubles; 2nd place - 200,000 rubles; 3rd place - 100,000 rubles |
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Park brand "Black Lake"
Park "Black Lake". Illustration: Agency for Strategic Development "CENTER" The goal of the competition is to develop a modern brand of the park that will reflect its history, form a single whole with a new architectural look and meet current trends in the field of design and communications. Participants who made it to the final will have to develop a brand platform, come up with a logo, and offer identity elements, including advertising, souvenir products and a navigation system. They will be introduced in the park in autumn 2017.
| dead-line: | 17.05.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals in the field of design, marketing and advertising | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize for the winner - 200,000 rubles; three finalists will receive 100,000 rubles each. |
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Coastal Quarter - Forest Code
Illustration: Project Baltia magazine The competition involves the development of a concept for the improvement of three zones of different functions, as well as a general solution for the territory of the Pribrezhny Kvartal residential complex. As a result of the competition, the “Forest Code” will be determined - the correct formula for the environment of a modern quarter, corresponding to the principles of a “garden city”. A contract may be concluded with the winner of the competition for the implementation of the project at the decision of the customer.
| registration dead-line: | 10.05.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 05.06.2017 | |
| open to: | Russian architects, as well as landscape (environmental) and product designers, up to 35 years old inclusive | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 100,000 rubles; II place - internship at the Orchestra bureau under the direction of Eduard Moro; III place - a trip to Dutch Design Week in October 2017, meeting with the Dutch urbanist Keyes Donkers |
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17th Andreu World Design Contest
Source: andreuworld.com The famous Spanish furniture brand Andreu World holds a design competition every year. The task of the participants is to come up with a design for a chair and / or table made of wood. The use of other materials is permitted only as an aid. The installation for production efficiency, recyclability, suitability for mass production is welcomed.
| dead-line: | 24.11.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 3000; 2nd place - € 1000 |
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