Ideas Contests
Laka Competition 2018: An architecture that reacts
Source: lakareacts.com Competitors should submit their ideas for creating an architecture that can respond to changes and adapt to human needs. Today's society needs a "living" architecture that can develop and adapt to different conditions. The solution to this problem is not limited to the use of certain construction technologies and requires an interdisciplinary approach.
| registration dead-line: | 01.11.2018 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 02.11.2018 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | before June 1 - $ 50; from June 2 to October 1 - $ 75; from October 2 to November 1 - $ 100 | |
| awards: | three prizes of $ 1000 |
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Marshitecture 2018
Source: volzero.com The participants' task is to propose ideas for the creation of a research base on Mars. It is necessary to provide all conditions for comfortable living and effective work of a group of 5 scientists. Recommended functional areas include sleeping and working spaces, an area for relaxation and communication, agricultural areas and others. The contestants' imagination is not limited by anything.
| registration dead-line: | 20.06.2018 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.06.2018 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | before May 18 - $ 65; from May 19 to June 20 - $ 85 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 2000; 2nd place - $ 1200; 3rd place - $ 800 |
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Shark Tank of Wellness 2018 - competition of wellness projects
Source: globalwellnesssummit.com The competition is held annually as part of the World Wellness Summit. Students, under the guidance of their teachers, need to develop projects (business ideas, products, services) related to the health, beauty and wellness industry. The authors of the three best works will present them in person at the summit, which will be held in Italy this year.
| dead-line: | 01.06.2018 | |
| open to: | undergraduate and graduate students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 5000; 2nd place - $ 3000; 3rd place - $ 2000 |
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Cities for our future
Source: citiesforourfuture.com The purpose of the competition is to find effective solutions to the pressing problems of modern cities. There are three categories to participate: rapid urbanization, climate change and resource scarcity. Each of them offers several cities to choose from, for which it is necessary to develop projects. However, the contestants can offer their own city, justifying their choice.
| dead-line: | 31.05.2018 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | £50 000 |
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Creative Consciousness 2018
Source: creativeconscience.org.uk Students and young professionals of all creative disciplines are invited to participate in the competition. The competition is aimed at finding solutions to important social problems. Contestants can choose a problem from the proposed ones or designate their own. The winners will be invited to an awards ceremony in London.
| dead-line: | 23.05.2018 | |
| open to: | students and young professionals who graduated from the university no more than 2 years ago | |
| reg. contribution: | £10 |
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Triennial of monumental art 2019 - project competition
Source: metropole-rouen-normandie.fr An exhibition of monumental art is planned to be organized in France, in a national park - the Vertes forest near Rouen. The idea is to navigate the park through 8-12 installations specially created for the exhibition. The exposition is planned to be changed every three years, therefore it is necessary to ensure a long "lifespan" of objects and resistance to various weather conditions.
| dead-line: | 22.06.2018 | |
| open to: | artists, architects, sculptors | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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Historical settlements and small towns 2018
Source: konkurs.gorodsreda.ru The Ministry of Construction of Russia is holding a competition among small towns (up to 100 thousand people) and historical settlements - for a project to improve and create a comfortable urban environment. As a result of the selection, 60 cities and 20 historical settlements will receive support from the federal budget for the implementation of the projects presented.
| dead-line: | 27.04.2018 | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund - 5 billion rubles |
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Architectural Photography Awards 2018
Category "Interior", 2017. Posted by Terrence Zhang. Swimming pool, new campus of Tianjin University (China). Architects: Atelier Li Xinggang There are six nominations in the photo award, which is held as part of the World Festival of Architecture:
- exterior
- interior
- building in action
- sense of place
- portfolio - cultural building
- mobile photography
This year the number of entries from one participant is not limited. The winners will be announced during the festival.
| dead-line: | 30.11.2018 | |
| reg. contribution: | £ 2 to £ 8 per photo | |
| awards: | $3000 |
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James Dyson Award 2018
Source: jamesdysonaward.org The James Dyson Award is an international engineering and industrial design award that celebrates the achievements of a new generation of design engineers and encourages and inspires them to find new solutions. The task for the participants is formulated as follows: to create a product that will solve any problem. Projects that are practical, cost-effective and designed with sustainability in mind are accepted.
| dead-line: | 20.07.2018 | |
| open to: | students and young professionals who graduated from the university no more than 4 years ago | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | international winner - £ 30,000, plus £ 10,000 to the student's university; international laureates - £ 5000 each; national winners - £ 2000 each |
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Boun Furniture Design Award 2018
Source: boun.xyz This year's BOUN Design Award is dedicated to the theme of the influence of the interior on the quality of human life. Professionals and students can present conceptual and realized projects in five categories to the jury: housing, offices, retail, leisure and hospitality.
| dead-line: | 19.06.2018 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | $ 500 in each category |
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The best object of conservation and development
Image provided by the press service of the "Architectural Heritage" Festival. There are two sections in the competition - "Implementation" and "Restoration Projects". Cultural heritage restoration projects implemented over the past 10 years can participate. The review and awarding ceremony will take place within the framework of the Architectural Heritage Festival.
| dead-line: | 20.05.2018 | |
| reg. contribution: | 5900 rubles for one job |
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Best Student Work
Image courtesy of the Press Service of the Architectural Heritage Festival. The competition is held as part of the Architectural Heritage Festival and evaluates restoration, adaptation and regeneration projects carried out by Russian students over the past three years.
| dead-line: | 20.05.2018 | |
| open to: | students | |
| reg. contribution: | 590 rubles for one job |
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Best Printed Edition
Image provided by the press service of the Architectural Heritage Festival Authors and publishers can participate in the Architectural Heritage Festival competition in four nominations: book, album, magazine and article / series of articles. The results will be announced on the closing day of the festival.
| dead-line: | 20.05.2018 | |
| reg. contribution: | 3540 rubles for a book, 2360 rubles for an article |
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Regions of Russia
Image courtesy of the press service of the "Architectural Heritage" Festival. A show within the framework of the "Architectural Heritage" festival will demonstrate the restored objects of cultural heritage of the regions of Russia. Unrealized projects are also accepted for participation. There are two sections in the competition: “Centuries-old traditions” and “Architectural heritage of the XX century”.
| dead-line: | 20.05.2018 | |
| reg. contribution: | 11 800 rubles for one region |
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