Ideas Contests
Vault 48
Source: eleven-magazine.com Ideas for the creation of pre-fabricated shelters for people affected by natural disasters are accepted for the competition. Since many deaths do not occur during a disaster, but within 48 hours after it, shelters must be suitable for providing medical assistance, protect from bad weather and other negative factors. Anyone can participate in the competition.
| dead-line: | 11.11.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | before November 1 - £ 80; November 2-11 - £ 100 | |
| awards: | 1st place - £ 2000; 2nd place - £ 400 |
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eVolo 2018 Skyscraper - Ideas Contest
Source: evolo.us eVolo magazine invites everyone to take part in the next competition "Skyscraper eVolo 2018". The competition has been held annually since 2006 and is one of the most prestigious in the field of high-rise architecture. The participants will have to develop a skyscraper project that meets modern architectural, urban planning, technological and environmental requirements. Social and cultural aspects must also be taken into account. There are no restrictions on the size or location of the object. The main task of the contestants is to answer the question: what should be a skyscraper of the XXI century?
| registration dead-line: | 23.01.2018 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 06.02.2018 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | before November 14 - $ 95; from November 15 to January 23 - $ 95 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 5000; 2nd place - $ 2000; 3rd place - $ 1000 |
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A seaside restaurant in Paris
Source: archasm.in The task for the contestants is to propose ideas for creating a restaurant on the Seine River in Paris. It should be a place with a unique atmosphere, which would be willingly visited by townspeople and tourists. It is necessary to make sure that the restaurant actively interacts with the context. A scenic view of the river and the city embankment should be part of the project.
| dead-line: | 30.09.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | until August 31 - € 60; from 1 to 30 September - € 80 | |
| awards: | 1st place - 100,000 rupees; II place - 60,000 rupees; III place - 40,000 rupees |
[more] With hope for implementation
Square in Montreal
Photo © Marc Cramer. Source: designmontreal.com The competition is held to select the best project to create a public space at the Champ-de-Mars metro station in Montreal. The competition will be held in two stages. At the first stage, participants will present conceptual concepts of the square. At the second stage, the finalists will be engaged in the detailed development of their solutions. The best project is planned to be implemented.
| registration dead-line: | 26.09.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 06.02.2018 | |
| open to: | interdisciplinary teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | project implementation with a fee of $ 5,790,000; finalist reward - $ 86,975 |
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The futuristic city of Ilun
Source: uedmagazine.net The task of the participants is to develop concepts for the development of a young and fast-growing region of the Chinese province of Guizhou - Ylong. The projects must take into account the interests of modern citizens and ensure the preservation of the natural landscape of the area. It is assumed that the best projects will be implemented.
| registration dead-line: | 20.10.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 15.11.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 200,000 yuan; 2nd place - three prizes of 100,000 yuan each; 3rd place - eight prizes of 10,000 RMB each |
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2018 Warming Huts: competition for projects of "change houses" and art objects
Source: warminghuts.com The Warming Huts competition traditionally invites designers from all over the world to submit their ideas for "change houses" for an ice rink in Winnipeg. It should be a small, temporary facility where visitors to the skating rink can warm up and relax. Ideas for the creation of art installations are also accepted for the competition. The three best projects will be implemented. The total budget for each build, including the artist's royalties, is CAD 16,500.
| dead-line: | 03.10.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | royalties for the authors of the three best projects - 3500 Canadian dollars |
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Morrison Island
Source: morrisons-island-competition.com The competition is dedicated to finding projects for the development of the waterfront of the Irish city of Cork. Participants are required to renovate the public space at Morrison Quay and replace the existing footbridge with a new one. Projects should contribute to the development of tourism, trade, sports and leisure, as well as highlight the beauty of the historic area.
| registration dead-line: | 08.09.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 22.09.2017 | |
| open to: | certified architects, planners, landscape designers | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | €10 000 |
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Sustainable tourism is possible
Source: sustainabletourism.space Any ideas to promote sustainable tourism in the Mexican state of Guanajuato are eligible for the competition. The organizers expect through the competition to find truly innovative and effective solutions. The best works will be presented at an exhibition in Leon, and the winners will receive cash prizes.
| dead-line: | 09.10.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | $75 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 4000; 2nd place - $ 2000; 3rd place - $ 1000 |
[more] Awards
Inspireli 2017 - Design and Architecture Award
The work of one of the participants in the competition. Source: inspireli.com Students and young professionals in the field of design and architecture can take part in the competition from Inspireli. To do this, you need to upload photos of completed objects or design images on the site for online voting, in which professional architects and designers, members of the competition jury and site visitors will take part. The winners will receive memorable gifts and valuable prizes.
| dead-line: | 30.11.2017 | |
| open to: | students, young architects and designers (up to 35 years old) | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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Tile of Spain 2017 - Ceramics in architecture and interior design
Source: premiosceramica.com Applications are open for the International Ceramics in Architecture and Interior Design Award, which will be held for the 16th time this year. The main criterion for choosing the winners is the presence of non-standard solutions for the use of ceramics in projects. Contestants will compete in three nominations: "Architecture", "Interior Design" and "Graduation Project". New objects or restoration projects with Spanish ceramic coatings, completed between January 2015 and October 2017, are eligible to participate.
| dead-line: | 24.10.2017 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, planners | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund - € 39,000; prize in the categories "Architecture" and "Interior decoration" - € 17,000, in the category of diploma projects - € 5,000 |
[more] Research
Droga Resident Program 2018
Source: wp.architecture.com.au The program was created with the aim of attracting young foreign specialists to the development of Australian architecture. Successfully selected participants will be able to travel to Sydney for two months to interact with colleagues and conduct architectural research. They will also attend seminars, exhibitions and other events. The winners will be accommodated in a residence donated to the Australian Institute of Architects by cultural philanthropists Daniel and Lindell Drogh, after whom the program is named.
| dead-line: | 18.09.2017 | |
| open to: | architects with at least 7 years of experience | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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