Ideas Contests
Re-think 2017
Source: tip.balmondstudio.com Competition is hosted by Balmond Studio, an online idea laboratory. The founder of the studio, Cecil Belmond, is an outstanding designer, long-time Lead Engineer and Deputy Head of Arup, author of projects that rethink the concepts of space, structure and form. Anyone can participate in the competition. Research and projects in various fields are accepted for consideration: design, art, science, technology, etc. The format for presenting an idea is any.
| dead-line: | 26.06.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - Amazon certificate for $ 150; 2nd place - Amazon certificate for $ 60 |
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18th competition "Idea in 24 hours"
Source: if-ideasforward.com The eighteenth competition “Idea in 24 Hours” will be held under the theme “Matrix”. This competition provides an opportunity for talented youth from all over the world to present interesting ideas in the field of eco-design and sustainable architecture. The task will be announced on the appointed day, and in just a day the participants will need to show their creativity and offer a solution to the task.
| registration dead-line: | 08.07.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 09.07.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | before June 29 - € 20; from June 30 to July 8 - € 25 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 500; 2nd place - € 150; 3rd place - € 50 |
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Rediscovering rivers
Source: revonsnosrivieres.com The competition aims to find ideas for use by the Quebec authorities in developing a development plan for the city's main rivers. It is necessary to make rivers accessible to citizens, create new tourist and recreational facilities, while ensuring environmental safety and preserving the quality of water bodies.
| registration dead-line: | 30.06.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 25.08.2017 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, urbanists | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 100,000 Canadian dollars; 2nd place - 60,000 Canadian dollars; 3rd place - 40,000 Canadian dollars |
[more] With hope for implementation
Lausanne 2023: Swiss Pavilion in Seoul
Source: lausanneuia2023.ch Participants are required to design a pavilion that will present Lausanne as a candidate to host the 28th Congress of the International Union of Architects in 2023. The pavilion should correspond to the theme of the congress - "Architecture and Water". The project should be economical and easy to implement. The winners will have the opportunity to attend this year's convention in Seoul and pursue their idea on their own.
| dead-line: | 03.07.2017 | |
| open to: | students of architecture universities | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund - 3000 Swiss francs; the winner will be able to personally implement his project |
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RC "Red Square" in Izhevsk
Source: tehne.com The task of the participants is to design a residential complex in the Oktyabrsky district of Izhevsk. The project must be realizable, the architectural image must be individual and memorable. It is also necessary to harmoniously fit the new residential complex into the historical buildings of the central part of the city.
| registration dead-line: | 26.10.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 27.10.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 300,000 rubles; 2nd place - 200,000 rubles; 3rd place - two prizes of 100,000 rubles each |
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Renovation of residential areas of Moscow
Source: archsovet.msk.ru The competition will be held in two stages. The first will assess the main indicators of the bureaus that have submitted applications, the experience of implementing similar projects and the qualifications of employees. At the second stage, the selected teams will develop concepts for the development of five experimental sites for the renovation of the housing stock in Moscow on a fee basis. The best concepts will form the basis for the further development of planning projects for the territory of each of the sites.
| dead-line: | 10.07.2017 | |
| open to: | architectural and design bureaus, foreign consortia | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the fee for the five finalist teams will total 11 million rubles |
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Flower Jam 2017 - Urban Landscape Design Competition
Image courtesy of the press service of the festival The competition is held within the framework of the Flower Jam festival. Works can be submitted in four nominations, including - "Architectural and landscape objects of improvement". 10 finalist projects in this nomination will be implemented in July, and in August the winners of the Grand Prix and the Audience Award will be announced.
| dead-line: | 13.06.2017 | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | Grand Prix in the nomination "Architectural and landscape objects of improvement" - 5 million rubles; Audience Award - 1 million rubles |
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Articulation 2017
Image courtesy of the Artification project Young artists have a chance to get assistance in the implementation of their projects. Works can be submitted in four categories: media installations, public art, architecture, recycle installations. Selected authors will become participants in the art camp, where they will be able to bring their ideas to life. The winners' works will be presented to the public in mid-July at the festival of music, art and new urban culture - Gamma.
| dead-line: | 15.06.2017 | |
| open to: | contemporary artists, designers, architects | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | assistance in project implementation |
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Youth Architecture Biennale - Competition 2017
The selection of those wishing to take part in the 1st Russian Youth Architecture Biennale will take place in two stages: the list of finalists will be formed on the basis of the portfolio, and in the final the contestants will have to design a mixed development quarter. The best projects will be presented at the Biennale in Innopolis, where the winners will be selected among them.
| registration dead-line: | 16.07.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 14.09.2017 | |
| open to: | young architects (up to 35 years old) | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
[more] Awards
Faith & Form 2017 - Religious Arts and Architecture Award
Source: bustler.net The award was established in 1978 to recognize the best architecture, design, landscape and art projects related to religious themes. Both professionals and students can apply (students will be evaluated in a separate category). Projects can be already implemented or conceptual.
| dead-line: | 30.06.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 65 to $ 250 |
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Architectural Photography Awards 2017
Grand Prix 2016. Category "Interior". Posted by Matt Emmett. Covered reservoir in Finsbury Park (London, UK). Architectural bureau: East London Water Works Company 1868 There are four nominations in the photo award, which is held as part of the World Festival of Architecture:
- exterior of the building
- interior
- building in action
- sense of place
In each of them, participants can submit up to three photographs. The winners will be announced during the festival.
| dead-line: | 02.07.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | £55 | |
| awards: | $3000 |
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Best Interior 2017
Image provided by the organizing committee of the award The review-competition is held within the framework of the Zodchestvo 2017 festival. Both professional architects and designers, as well as young specialists, students of specialized universities can participate. Works are accepted in two sections: "Project" and "Implementation", each of which contains several nominations.
| dead-line: | 31.07.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | 5000 rubles for one job |
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