Ideas Contests
Terrace for the Acropolis
Source: startfortalents.net Ideas for the creation of a "new heart" of Athens - a terrace for the Acropolis, which will combine history and modernity, are accepted for the competition. There should be platforms for performances, exhibition spaces, dining areas and other functional areas. There are no restrictions for the imagination of the participants.
| dead-line: | 15.12.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | until September 29 - € 15; from September 30 to November 24 - € 20; from November 25 to December 15 - € 25 | |
| awards: | €500 |
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Hotel "Inspiration" 2017
Source: opengap.net The competition is being held for the fifth time, and the participants are traditionally invited to develop a project of a residence for creative people, where they can concentrate, find sources of inspiration, generate and implement new ideas. Competitors can choose a place for their "hotel" on their own, but the choice must be justified.
| registration dead-line: | 06.12.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 14.12.2017 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, students and all interested people; individual participants and groups up to 5 people | |
| reg. contribution: | until September 19 - € 35; from September 20 to October 17 - € 60; from October 18 to November 14 - € 90; from November 15 to December 6 - € 110 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 2000; 2nd place - € 1000; 3rd place - € 500 |
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Post-war camp in Mosul
Source: archstorming.com Ideas for the creation of a camp that will temporarily provide all the necessary refugees who want to return to the Iraqi city of Mosul are accepted for the competition. The camp is supposed to be in two parts. The first is to help newcomers. The second is for living, working, studying and socializing refugees.
| dead-line: | 06.12.2017 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | until September 27 - € 40; from September 28 to November 1 - € 60; from November 2 to December 6 - € 80 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 4000; 2nd place - € 1000; 3rd place - € 500 |
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Canadian Indigenous Housing 2017
Source: awb-winnipeg.com There are over 600 indigenous communities in Canada. Access to many of them is limited - there is no year-round road connection. Participants are required to submit ideas for the development and maintenance of community housing. Anyone can participate in the competition. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.
| dead-line: | 14.11.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 5000; 2nd place - € 3000; 3rd place - € 2000 |
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20th competition "Idea in 24 hours"
Source: if-ideasforward.com The twentieth Idea in 24 Hours competition will be held under the theme “Biomimetics”. 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: | 21.10.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 22.10.2017 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | before October 11 - € 20; October 12-21 - € 25 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 500; 2nd place - € 150; 3rd place - € 50 |
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In place of gas tanks
Source: ribacompetitions.com Participants need to provide ideas for the use of former gas tank foundations in different parts of the UK. Reconstruction of concrete foundations will significantly reduce costs compared to the usual practice of backfilling them with earth. The competition will be held in two stages. At the first stage, ideas are accepted from everyone. At the second stage, five finalists will be engaged in detailed elaboration of their projects.
| dead-line: | 10.10.2017 | |
| open to: | professional architects | |
| reg. contribution: | £50 | |
| awards: | finalist fee - £ 3000; the winner will receive £ 4000 extra |
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Color in architecture
Source: colorinarchitecture.gr The competition is held by Akzo Nobel, a major paint manufacturer. The challenge for the participants is to take a fresh look at the architecture of a modern Greek city. It is necessary to select a specific building (or type of buildings), and propose a solution to renovate its facade. Painted metal structures should serve as the basis for projects. The emphasis must be placed not only on the color scheme, but also on the environmental friendliness and durability of projects.
| dead-line: | 09.10.2017 | |
| open to: | undergraduate students and young professionals (up to 40 years old) | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 4000; 2nd place - € 2000; 3rd place - € 1,500 |
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Helma 2017 - Sports Architecture Award
Source: balsam-int.com The competition is held among students and recently graduated architects. Its goal is to explore the possibilities of modern sports architecture. Participants will need to develop a project for a stadium or sports complex to choose from.
| registration dead-line: | 01.10.2017 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 24.12.2017 | |
| open to: | for students and young professionals who graduated from the university no more than 2 years ago | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
[more] Art and design
Interior Concept 2017
Source: ardexpert.ru Conceptual and realized design projects made using furniture from Czech factories Hanak and Ton participate in the competition. Works are accepted in four categories: kitchen, apartment / house, hotel and restaurant. The winners will embark on a weeklong European Mediterranean cruise along the architectural themed itinerary.
| dead-line: | 10.11.2017 | |
| open to: | architects, designers | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | Mediterranean cruise |
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Winter stations - installation competition 2018
Source: winterstations.com In summer, the beaches around Toronto are full of life, people and fun. What can not be said about the cold season. The organizers propose to remedy this situation and develop art objects and installations on the theme of "Rampage", which would open up new opportunities for the use of beach areas in winter. The installations will be based on the metal frames of the rescue towers. Competitors are not limited in the size of the object, but it is worth remembering that the structures must be stable and safe. The best projects will be implemented in February next year.
| dead-line: | 03.11.2017 | |
| open to: | architects, landscape architects, designers, artists | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | implementation of the best projects; royalty for authors - $ 3500 |
[more] Awards
12th Arte Laguna Prize
Source: artelagunaprize.com The award aims to promote the development of contemporary art. The awards are presented in nine categories: painting, sculpture and installation, art photography, video art and short films, performance art, virtual art and digital graphics, land art and urban art. Cash prizes and participation in international exhibitions are provided for the winners.
| dead-line: | 16.11.2017 | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | five prizes of € 7,000 |
[more] Competitions-vacancies
Oslo Architecture Triennial 2019 is looking for a curator
© Kartverket / NIBO / Statens Vegvesen The Oslo Architecture Triennial 2019 is looking for a curator or team of curators. They will need to develop the conceptual and thematic base of the event, the main program, including exhibitions and other events. The work under the contract will begin at the beginning of 2018 and will end in the fall of 2019, along with the closure of the triennial. The interviews with the finalists will take place in Oslo on November 29th.
| dead-line: | 18.10.2017 | |
| open to: | individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | the fee will be 100,000 € |
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