Ideas Contests
Collective housing for Rome
Source: romechallenge.beebreeders.com Participants' task is to propose ideas for affordable coliving housing in Rome. In other words, the projects should contribute to solving two problems - the high cost of apartments in world capitals and the loneliness of people living there. The scale of the project and the cost of its implementation remain at the discretion of the participants, however, among the wishes is the possibility of building on a small plot of land and replicating, economical materials.
| registration dead-line: | 19.04.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 06.06.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 70 to $ 140, depending on the registration date and participant category | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 3000; 2nd place - $ 1500; 3rd place - $ 500; two special prizes of $ 500 |
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New life in the Multihalle hall in Mannheim
Source: mannheim-multihalle.de The Multihalle in Mannheim was built for the Federal Garden Exhibition by Fry Otto in 1975 as a temporary pavilion. However, it still stands today, but does not function. The Multihalle is slated to reopen to the public for the 2023 Federal Garden Show. This competition collects ideas for adapting the hall to modern reality - both in terms of architectural appearance and in terms of interior furnishings.
| dead-line: | 15.02.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students with an existing bachelor's degree | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 10,000; 2nd place - € 7,000; 3rd place - € 4000; two incentive prizes of € 1500 |
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Shared ruins: revival of Mot-Chandenier castle
Source: youngarchitectscompetitions.com The competition aims to find ideas for transforming the derelict French castle of Mot Chandenier into a modern tourist attraction. On the one hand, it is necessary to preserve the charm and historical spirit of the castle, on the other, to create comfortable conditions for its visitors.
| registration dead-line: | 27.01.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.01.2019 | |
| open to: | students and young professionals (up to 35 years old) | |
| reg. contribution: | before November 25 - € 75; from November 26 to December 23 - € 100; from December 24 to January 27 - € 150 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 10,000; 2nd place - € 4000; 3rd place - € 2000; four incentive prizes of € 1000 |
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School for everyone
Source: reschool.volzero.com Contestants will have to design a school for one of the remote regions of the world where education is not available. The building, which will be able to study 200 children aged 5-11 years, should occupy an area of up to 500 m². It is important to envisage the use of the school premises by the local community outside the classroom.
| registration dead-line: | 15.01.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 25.01.2019 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | before December 15 - $ 75; from December 16 to January 15 - $ 95 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 2000; 2nd place - $ 1200; 3rd place - $ 800 |
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FuturArc Prize 2019: hyper-populated cities
Source: futurarcprize.com Concepts for organizing space in superpopulated Asian cities are accepted for the competition. Contestants need to select a plot of about 1 km² in any city and redesign it to accommodate at least 100,000 people who must live and / or work here. The renewed area must produce energy, water and food.
| dead-line: | 31.12.2018 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | S $ 2,000 to S $ 15,000 |
[more] Project competitions
Sustainable Architecture Competition 2019
Source: ljdh.68hanchen.com The competition is held as part of the 14th Green Building Congress in China. Its essence is to develop not just sustainable projects, but projects for different climatic zones using already selected renewable energy sources, the latest materials and technologies, which the country's architectural and construction sector is just beginning to get acquainted with. A large number of winners are planned for the competition. For students, group participation under the guidance of teachers is recommended.
| dead-line: | 08.01.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 80,000; 2nd place - two prizes of $ 50,000 each; 3rd place - three prizes of $ 30,000 each; fifty special prizes of $ 20,000 |
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Design that Teaches 2019
Source: designeducates.com The competition aims to showcase the educational potential of design and architecture. Projects that demonstrate the ability of buildings, interiors and design products to convey knowledge, values, and other significant components of culture are accepted for participation. You can participate in three categories: architecture, industrial design and universal design. Student projects are considered separately.
| registration dead-line: | 01.02.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 02.02.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 25 to $ 175, depending on the registration date and participant category | |
| awards: | three prizes of $ 1500 each in professional nominations; student category prize - $ 500 |
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Le 5 Stagioni 2018 - pizzerias of the future
Source: concorsole5stagioni.it Le 5 Stagioni is a special pizza flour. The main goal of the competition is to promote the development of pizzerias, to make them not only more visually attractive, but also more convenient for visitors. Projects implemented not earlier than September 2016 are accepted for consideration. Moreover, the pizzeria must be still open.
| dead-line: | 30.11.2018 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 3,500; 2nd place - € 2,500; 3rd place - € 1,500 |
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Storie di Farina - bakeries of the future
Source: concorsostoriedifarina.it The competition is called the Italian baking flour Storie di Farina. The competition evaluates the implemented projects of bakeries, which are distinguished by innovative design, non-standard approach to the organization of production and customer service. Projects implemented in the period from September 2016 to October 2018 can participate.
| dead-line: | 30.11.2018 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 3,500; 2nd place - € 2,500; 3rd place - € 1,500 |
[more] With hope for implementation
Shelter for stray animals
Source: animal shelter.rf The competition is designed to collect a base of design and planning solutions for shelters that meet modern requirements, humane treatment and animal safety. Projects should be carried out using pre-fabricated construction technologies that are easily adaptable to the characteristics of individual regions. Participants can choose one of three geographic zones of the proposed construction - the winners will be determined for each.
| dead-line: | 03.12.2018 | |
| open to: | architects | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - three prizes of 400,000 rubles each; II place - three prizes of 200,000 rubles each; 3rd place - three prizes of 100,000 rubles each |
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Reimagining the garden city
Source: ribacompetitions.com Ideas for the development of Letchworth, the first British garden city that combines all the advantages of city and country life, are accepted for the competition. Participants will have to develop a master plan for a site of about 45 hectares to the north of the city. The development of this area will be the first step towards the expansion of the city. The winner will have the opportunity to take part in the further development of the project.
| registration dead-line: | 11.12.2018 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 13.12.2018 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, urbanists | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | reward for finalists - £ 6,000 each; prize for the winner - £ 6,000 extra + contract for the further development of the project |
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Beam Camp 2019 - project competition
Source: beamcamp.org Beam Camp is a summer architecture and design school for children aged 10-17, which is held annually in the American city of Strafford. The purpose of the competition is to select projects that will be implemented in 2018 over two camp shifts. The winners should act as consultants during the implementation period. The budget for each project is $ 12,500.
| dead-line: | 06.01.2019 | |
| open to: | designers, architects, planners, artists | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | $ 3000 + project implementation |
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Allaris Gardens Festival - Design Competition
Source: allariz.gal The Allaris Gardens Festival selects the best landscape designs to grace the city's streets throughout the year. Projects must conform to the designated theme - Gardens of Cinema. The budget for the implementation of each garden is € 10,000.
| registration dead-line: | 30.11.2018 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.12.2018 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
[more] Awards and festivals
London Architecture Festival 2019 - Call for Participation
Source: londonfestivalofarchitecture.org London Festival of Architecture, which will take place in the British capital next June, invites everyone interested in architectural discourse to hold their own event at the festival site in accordance with the already defined theme - “boundaries”. This is a chance to express yourself and be heard. If the theme and format of the event is approved, the open call participant will receive the support of the LFA team at all stages of its preparation and conduct.
| dead-line: | 08.03.2019 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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Oslo Architecture Triennial 2019 - invitation to participate
Source: oslotriennale.no The Architectural Triennial, which will be held in Oslo next fall, will be dedicated to the theme "Anti-growth" (Degrowth) and will question the dominant role of economic growth in the development of mankind, since such important concepts as ecology and health have long since receded into the background., safety, social equality and other intangible values. The competition is held with the aim of collecting exhibits for the central exhibition of the triennial - models, drawings, installations and any other objects that reveal the theme of the festival.
| dead-line: | 19.11.2018 | |
| open to: | architects, urbanists, artists, researchers | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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13th Arte Laguna Prize
The award aims to promote the development of contemporary art. The awards are presented in ten categories: painting, sculpture and installation, art photography, video art and short films, performance art, virtual art and digital graphics, design, land art and urban art. Cash prizes and participation in international exhibitions are provided for the winners.
| dead-line: | 27.11.2018 | |
| reg. contribution: | from € 65 to € 85, depending on the age of the participant | |
| awards: | six prizes of € 7,000 |
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