Looking forward to implementation
Reconstruction of the Dar al-Ullum library
Source: daui.org The competition is held to select the best project for the renovation of the Dar al-Ullum Public Library in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia. The challenge is to rethink the functions of the library and transform its internal space so that it serves not only as a storage for books, but also as a social and educational center. The winner of the competition will be awarded a contract for the further development of the project.
| registration dead-line: | 15.04.2018 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.05.2018 | |
| open to: | professional architects | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 50,000 + contract for further development of the project; 2nd place - $ 37,500; 3rd place - $ 25,000 |
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University College Dublin's new building
Source: competitions.malcolmreading.com The competition aims to expand the campus of University College Dublin. The participating teams will have to develop a project for the building of the Center for Creative Design and the concept of decorating the entrance area on the campus, which will become the "face" of the college. The competition will be held in two stages. At the first, the jury will select up to five finalists by portfolio, at the second, the selected teams will visit the competition area and develop projects.
| dead-line: | 26.03.2018 | |
| open to: | professional architects; interdisciplinary teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | five finalist teams will receive € 40,000 each |
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Reconstruction of the Bocastel winery
Source: beaucastel.bam.archi The competition is held to select an architect / architectural bureau, according to whose project the renovation of the Bocastel winery in the French commune of Courteson will be carried out. Some of the existing premises will need to be renovated, some will be demolished. It is also planned to expand the winery by 4000 m², create new functional areas. No more than 10 teams will be allowed to participate in the competition based on the results of the qualifying selection. Of these, the jury will select 3-6 finalists. The winner's project will be implemented.
| registration dead-line: | 12.03.2018 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.06.2018 | |
| open to: | professional architects, architectural bureaus | |
| reg. contribution: | until February 28 - free, from March 1 to March 12 - € 80 | |
| awards: | € 2000 for the participating teams, € 10,000 for the finalists; the winner will be awarded a contract for the further development of the project |
[more] Ideas Contests
House for books by the bay
Source: arquideas.net Contestants should provide ideas for a new cultural and educational space on the coast of San Francisco. The architecture of a book house should be in harmony with the natural and urban surroundings. In projects, it is also necessary to revise the structure of traditional libraries, to adapt their concept to modern reality. Among the proposed functional areas are the library itself, educational, media center and outdoor reading areas.
| registration dead-line: | 13.04.2018 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 27.04.2018 | |
| open to: | students and young architects | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 3750; 2nd place - € 1,500; 3rd place - € 625; special prize € 500 |
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Hyperlocal - the new transportation system in Mumbai
Source: commun.xyz The competition focuses on traffic congestion in Mumbai. Residents of this multimillion-dollar city experience difficulties getting to and from work every day, not to mention traveling on personal matters. Participants will have to develop the concept of a new transport system for Mumbai - Hyper Local. The task is to attract more residents to use public transport, reduce the number of traffic jams, and provide citizens with the opportunity to quickly get to their place of work.
| registration dead-line: | 05.06.2018 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 15.06.2018 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | until March 27: professionals - $ 60 / students - $ 35; from March 28 to May 1: $ 85 / $ 60; May 2nd to June 5th: $ 150 / $ 100 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 2000; 2nd place - two prizes of $ 1000 each; three incentive prizes of $ 300 each; Audience Award - $ 500 |
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Alternative design for nightclubs
Source: nonarchitecture.eu The competition aims to create a new look at the design and architecture of dance nightclubs. The organizers are looking forward to non-standard projects and fresh ideas. Participants can offer individual decorative elements or pieces of furniture, interior design projects or entire pavilions, building complexes. The scale of projects and the location of the proposed implementation are not regulated.
| registration dead-line: | 27.04.2018 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.04.2018 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | before March 15 - € 45; from March 16 to April 15 - € 60; April 16-27 - € 75 | |
| awards: | three prizes of € 1000 |
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23rd competition "Idea in 24 hours"
Source: if-ideasforward.com The 23rd Idea in 24 Hours Contest will be held under the theme of Big Data. 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: | 07.04.2018 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 08.04.2018 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | before March 27 - € 25; from March 28 to April 7 - € 30 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 500; 2nd place - € 150; 3rd place - € 50 |
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ASA competition 2018
Source: asacompetition.com The task of the competition participants is to take a fresh look at folk architecture and design, to prove that they have a place in the modern world, that they are capable of renewal, while not losing their originality. There is an opinion that "folk" is built only on traditions and excludes the presence of the latest technologies, which are widely used today in all spheres of human activity. The contestants will have to refute this assumption.
| dead-line: | 31.03.2018 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 4000; 2nd place - $ 2000; 3rd place - $ 1000; three $ 500 incentive prizes |
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Modular Medical Center
Source: uia-phg.org The task of the student competition is to develop a project for a pre-fabricated modular medical center that could be easily installed in remote rural areas or small towns with limited access to medical facilities. Thanks to the use of modular structures, the parameters of the building can be easily adjusted to the specifics of a particular place. In addition to functionality, it is necessary to remember about the aesthetic component of the project.
| registration dead-line: | 30.03.2018 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.04.2018 | |
| open to: | students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | main prize - € 5000 |
[more] Art and design
World Architecture Day 2018 - Poster Competition
Source: uia-architectes.org World Architecture Day this year will be celebrated on October 1. To disseminate information about this event, the International Union of Architects (UIA) is organizing a poster competition on the theme "Architecture … for a Better World!" The winning design will form the basis for the branding that will be used for holiday events around the world.
| dead-line: | 01.06.2018 | |
| open to: | designers | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | €1000 |
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Core77 Design Award - 2018
Source: core77.com The Core77 Design Award annually evaluates completed and conceptual design projects, this year in 14 categories. Most of the categories are available not only for professional but also for student participation. The winning entries will be published on the Core77 Design Portal.
| dead-line: | 29.03.2018 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 50 to $ 295, depending on the category of the participant and the date of registration |
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Genius of Place 2018 - Video Mapping Competition
Source: genius-loci-weimar.org The competition is held as part of the Weimar festival Genius Loci, dedicated to the art of creating multimedia projections on facades. This year, two historical and one modern buildings will be “canvases” for the works created by the contestants. To participate in the competition, you need to submit a 30-second concept video to the jury. Three winners (one for each building) will receive € 16,000 to implement their idea during the festival, which will take place from 10 to 12 August.
| dead-line: | 18.03.2018 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | budget for the development of three winning projects - € 48,000 |
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