Ideas Contests
Museum of the Ancient Nile
Source: arquideas.net The task of the participants is to present ideas for creating a museum of the ancient Nile in Egypt, which could become a must-see point for tourists who want to immerse themselves in history. The concept of the museum must be original, and the building itself must be integrated into the existing natural landscape.
| registration dead-line: | 22.09.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 06.10.2017 | |
| open to: | students and young architects who graduated from the university no more than 2 years ago | |
| reg. contribution: | before June 30: individual registration - € 50 / team - € 75; from 1st July to 22nd September: € 75 / € 100 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 3750; 2nd place - € 1,500; 3rd place - € 625 |
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Little house
Source: volzero.com Ideas for the creation of small, but functional and, most importantly, mobile homes that could give their owners a feeling of freedom without a constant change of home are accepted for the competition. The project must be environmentally friendly, technological and original. It is necessary that a house with an area of no more than 250 sq. feet, could be easily transported from place to place.
| registration dead-line: | 31.08.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 01.09.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | before July 31 - $ 65; from 1 to 31 August - $ 85 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 1600; 2nd place - $ 1000; 3rd place - $ 600 |
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Costa del Sprawl 2017 - competition of ideas
Source: estudioesse.wordpress.com The competition aims to find ideas for improving the urban environment in selected areas of the Spanish Costa del Sol. Participants in their projects need to reflect the identity of this place, propose solutions that could affect the development of the entire region. You can design a building, a fragment of a building or a public space.
| dead-line: | 31.08.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | will be announced later |
[more] Urbanism and territorial development
Development of the Verkh-Isetsky pond embankment
Source: yekaterinburg.rf The competition for the development of a concept for the improvement of the embankment of the Verkh-Isetsky pond in Yekaterinburg will be held in two stages. The first is portfolio selection. At the second, the selected participants will be engaged in the development of projects. Professional architects, planners, designers, as well as students of specialized universities can participate.
| registration dead-line: | 12.07.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 25.09.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 700,000 rubles; 2nd place - 200,000 rubles; 3rd place - 100,000 rubles |
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Image maker for Philadelphia airport
Source: phsonline.org The purpose of the competition is to select the best landscape design for the Philadelphia airport. The project should create a welcoming image of the region and position the city as the “green capital” of America. The competition will be held in two stages: qualifying selection and the project competition itself, in which four selected teams will take part. The best concept will form the basis for the detailed design of the project for implementation.
| registration dead-line: | 14.07.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 21.07.2017 | |
| open to: | interdisciplinary teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | fee for each of the four finalist teams - $ 20,000 |
[more] Student competitions
Zero Pavilion
Interdisciplinary student teams are invited to participate in the competition for the World's Fair Pavilion 0 project to be held in Los Angeles in 2022. This pavilion should become the hallmark of the event. Significant meetings, conferences, presentations and other events will take place here. The concept of the pavilion should correspond to the declared theme of the exhibition: “Los Angeles - a united city”.
| dead-line: | 30.09.2017 | |
| open to: | student teams led by teachers | |
| reg. contribution: | until June 30 - free; from July 1 - $ 15 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 1500; 2nd place - $ 750; 3rd place - $ 250 |
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Shelter 2017 - international student competition
Source: shelter.jp This year the task of the contestants is to reflect on the reconstruction of “common resources” such as mountains, forests, water bodies. They are most often located in rural areas, outside of modern cities. Is it possible to build cities right in the forest? What are the requirements for construction technologies and the appearance of buildings in such cities? How to distribute resources evenly between the inhabitants of the city and the village? The contestants will have to answer these and other questions in their projects.
| dead-line: | 18.10.2017 | |
| open to: | students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 2,000,000 yen; 2nd place - 500,000 yen; 3rd place - 100,000 yen |
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Taiwan Student Design Competition 2017
Source: tisdc.org The competition is held to support young talents and develop creative design. The theme for this year is “Opportunity”. Works are accepted in four categories:
- product design
- visual design
- digital animation
- brand orientation
There will be several winners in each category, among whom an impressive prize pool will be distributed.
| dead-line: | 25.07.2017 | |
| open to: | students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund - $ 160,000 |
[more] Awards and contests
2017 Burnham Prize Competition: Under the Dome
Source: chicagoarchitecturalclub.org The focus of this year's Burnham Prize competition is the dome. Participants need to rethink the role of the dome, which has remained relevant for centuries, in today's architecture. The assignment is to propose ideas for "reanimating" the dome of St. Stephen's Church in Chicago, whose building will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year.
| dead-line: | 18.08.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | for professionals - $ 90; for students - $ 35 | |
| awards: | $3000 |
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Build School Project 2017
Illustration provided by the CMA The competition is held within the framework of the first international exhibition dedicated to the construction of kindergartens and schools Build School. Buildings and projects will be evaluated in five nominations:
- The best space-planning solution for new construction projects;
- The best solution for retrofitting existing buildings;
- The best solution for interior design, details and building elements;
- Innovative and energy efficient solutions;
- The best solution for landscaping.
| dead-line: | 01.08.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | 25,000 rubles (two tablets) |
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Russian lighting design 2017
Image courtesy of Messe Frankfurt RUS The competition is held within the framework of the international exhibition Interlight Moscow powered by Light + Building. To participate are accepted projects implemented in 2015-2016, as well as student design projects for outdoor and indoor lighting.
| dead-line: | 15.10.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students; individuals and organizations | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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Urban Awards 2017
Illustration: urbanawards.ru Residential real estate objects, the completion date of which is 2017, can take part in the Urban Awards. Projects that are at the concept stage are not allowed to participate. In total, this year it is planned to award objects in 24 nominations.
| dead-line: | 01.09.2017 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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