Looking forward to implementation
Houston Foundation Headquarters
Contestants will have to design a new headquarters for the Houston Foundation, a large charitable foundation that supports organizations working in the fields of education, health, the arts, and more. The construction cost is $ 20 million. It is planned to be completed in 2022. The competition will be held in two stages. Several qualified teams will be involved in the development of projects.
| dead-line: | 15.07.2019 | |
| open to: | interdisciplinary teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | reward for finalists - $ 50,000 |
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Redevelopment of the territory of the Riga cargo yard
Five Russian and foreign architectural companies that have passed the preliminary selection will develop a concept for the development of the territory of the Riga Cargo Yard. It is planned to create a new urban area here, which will include the office and business center of Russian Railways, a modern residential complex, as well as modern public spaces. The building area is 20.6 hectares.
| registration dead-line: | 04.07.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 01.11.2019 | |
| open to: | Russian and foreign architectural companies | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | remuneration for each of the five finalist companies - 6.75 million rubles; reward for the first place - 3.75 million rubles |
[more] Ideas Contests
Rethinking Notre Dame
Another competition dedicated to the reconstruction of the Notre Dame cathedral, which was damaged by fire, is organized by the reTHINKing Competitions portal. There is no consensus on whether it is necessary to recreate the original appearance of the building, or to breathe new life into it, there is no. Therefore, the imagination of the participants is not limited by anything - you just need to demonstrate your view of the future of the cathedral.
| dead-line: | 04.09.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from € 35 to € 85 | |
| awards: | main prize - € 1000 |
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Macau transformation
The question to be answered by the contestants is: is the casino city of Macau suitable for life? The entire infrastructure here is designed for tourists, and local residents suffer from a lack of public spaces, places for recreation and cultural institutions. The task of the participants is to propose projects specifically for people living in Macau.
| registration dead-line: | 08.09.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 09.09.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from € 65 to € 135 | |
| awards: | three prizes of € 1000 |
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Shelters and social center for refugees
The contestants are challenged to propose ideas for shelters and an intercultural center for Syrian refugees in the Turkish city of Reyhanli. It is necessary to provide conditions not only for living, but also for the social adaptation of internally displaced persons, whose number is constantly growing and is already about 120,000 people. The work of professionals and students is evaluated in different categories.
| registration dead-line: | 01.10.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 10.10.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund - $ 16,000 |
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House Challenge 2019 - a house in the desert
The House Challenge is a new annual competition, the theme of which this time was housing in the desert. Participants need to suggest ideas for temporary, possibly mobile homes that can accommodate 4-6 people for 90 days. Such housing should provide its owners with everything they need, because there is no other infrastructure in the desert.
| registration dead-line: | 30.09.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 01.10.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 35 to $ 65 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 500; 2nd place - $ 300; 3rd place - $ 200 |
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Pier on the lake
The competition is held as part of the Tirana Design Week. The task for the participants is to come up with a pier for the artificial lake Farka, which would become a new urban recreation space and could serve as an impetus for the improvement of the adjacent territory. Recommended building materials are wood and metal.
| registration dead-line: | 31.08.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 08.09.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from € 50 to € 100 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 1000; 2nd place - € 400; 3rd place - € 250 |
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Central Park Library
Contestants should be offered ideas for a reading pavilion in New York City's Central Park. The new institution should make visitors to the park want to read a book, because traditional libraries and reading rooms have lost their former popularity. The participants' task is to propose solutions that can serve to revive the culture of reading.
| registration dead-line: | 29.09.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.09.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from € 40 to € 80 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 1200; 2nd place - € 800; 3rd place - € 500 |
[more] Project competitions
Eco-regeneration of the Sutoloka river
This year the Eco-Shore festival will be held in Ufa, and the participants of the competition, which is traditionally held within the framework of the festival, will have to develop the concept of regeneration of the Sutoloka River. The task is to ennoble the coast and revitalize the space, to create a new urban center of attraction. Young and experienced architects can participate.
| registration dead-line: | 15.07.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 05.08.2019 | |
| open to: | certified architects and urban planners | |
| reg. contribution: | 5000 rubles | |
| awards: | 1st place - 500,000 rubles; II place - 300,000 rubles; 3rd place - 100,000 rubles |
[more] Design
Rifar Style 2019
The task of the participants is to design the interiors of premises for various purposes using heating radiators of the RIFAR trademark. You can participate in three nominations:
- Best Futuristic Design
- Best Classic Design
- This amazing bay window
The winners will receive cash prizes and an offer for further cooperation with RIFAR.
| registration dead-line: | 01.08.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.09.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 50,000 rubles; 2nd place - 35,000 rubles; III place - 20,000 rubles |
[more] Awards
UDAD 2019 - Architecture and Design Award
The award is organized by the online architecture and design magazine APR. Among the categories: urban design, sports and recreation, transport, landscape design, residential interiors and others. Professionals and students can participate.
| dead-line: | 15.10.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
[more] For young architects
Architecture for food - invitation to participate in the workshop
The Architecture for Food educational program will take place in Bologna from 23 September to 11 November. The participants will receive theoretical classes, a workshop, and lectures by famous architects. The selection is carried out on a competitive basis. In total, it is planned to invite 25 students, 8 of them will receive a scholarship (the total cost of the course is € 2,450). Upon completion of the program, participants will have the opportunity to undergo an internship at one of the proposed architectural firms.
| dead-line: | 19.07.2019 | |
| open to: | young architects | |
| reg. contribution: | €50 |
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