Ideas Contests
Architecture guarding cyber criminals
In this competition, entrants are encouraged to reflect on what prisons should look like for cyber criminals. More and more crimes are committed in the virtual world, but real people feel the consequences of such actions. Nevertheless, the prisons for such criminals, according to the organizers, should still be different from those existing today. How to be different - the projects of the contestants will answer.
| registration dead-line: | 17.11.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 27.11.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 25 to $ 100 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 750; 2nd place - $ 250 |
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In defense of water
The competition aims to draw attention to the growing scarcity of water resources in the world. The task of the participants is to propose ideas for creating a public space in Istanbul that can highlight the value of water for humanity. Cape Sarayburnu was chosen as the proposed location for the project.
| registration dead-line: | 06.10.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 16.10.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 20 to $ 80 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 750; 2nd place - $ 250 |
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Citadel of sports
The task of the contestants is to present ideas for the creation of an arena in Turin, which would become not just a place for holding competitions, but the embodiment of the fighting spirit, a symbol of the triumph of sports. The site proposed for design has a rather impressive size, therefore, in addition to sports facilities, projects can include shopping and museum spaces, a hotel, recreational areas, etc.
| registration dead-line: | 29.09.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 02.10.2019 | |
| open to: | students and young architects (up to 35 years old) | |
| reg. contribution: | from € 60 to € 110 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 10,000; 2nd place - € 4000; 3rd place - € 2000; four incentive prizes of € 1000 |
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Micro-housing 2019
Participants need to develop a prototype micro-housing that can help solve the problem of overpopulation and land scarcity in modern cities. The place for the proposed construction can be chosen at your discretion. The main thing is to create conditions for a truly comfortable stay, despite the lack of large areas.
| registration dead-line: | 27.09.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 04.10.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 70 to $ 85 | |
| awards: | 1st place - $ 2000; 2nd place - $ 1200; 3rd place - $ 800 |
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Design against war
Ideas for spaces, products and services that could make the lives of people and entire cities affected by war better are accepted for the competition. Contestants are given a fairly wide scope for creativity. There are no restrictions on scale, budget, geography of projects, choice of materials.
| dead-line: | 25.07.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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Inside the circle
This competition seeks ideas to address the growing number of homeless people in cities around the world. Participants are encouraged to create housing from / inside concrete pipes with a diameter of 2.4 meters. What living conditions can be created in such a house? The contestants will be looking for answers.
| dead-line: | 22.08.2019 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 8 to $ 18 | |
| awards: | 1st place - 350 Qatari rials; II place - 200 Qatari rials |
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Design that Teaches 2020
The competition aims to demonstrate 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. A separate category is provided for students.
| registration dead-line: | 01.02.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 02.02.2020 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 25 to $ 175, depending on the registration date and participant category | |
| awards: | four prizes of $ 1000 each in professional nominations; student category prize - $ 500 |
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Mojiko: City Reboot
The competition is dedicated to creating livable, low-carbon cities. This year, the Japanese city of Kitakyushu has been selected as the object of transformation. Participants need to propose a scenario for the development of the urban area of Mojiko with an emphasis on smart landscaping, the use of renewable energy sources, and sustainable design.
| registration dead-line: | 01.11.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 11.11.2019 | |
| open to: | undergraduate and graduate students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 50,000 yen; 2nd place - 30,000 yen; 3rd place - 10,000 yen |
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Master plan and concept for the development of the Derbent embankment
The participants will have to develop a master plan that will determine the vector of development of Derbent, one of the most ancient Russian cities. A separate emphasis in the projects will be placed on the improvement of the city embankment. The competition will be held in two stages. The projects will be developed by three qualified teams.
| registration dead-line: | 22.07.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 11.11.2019 | |
| open to: | interdisciplinary teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 4 million rubles; II place - 2 million rubles; III place - 1 million rubles; remuneration for each of the finalist teams - 2.5 million rubles |
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Seoul MARU 2019
Contestants will have to develop a project to renovate the exterior of the Hall of Urbanism and Architecture in Seoul. The building has four floors, but three of them are underground. The exploited roof is proposed to be turned into a modern venue for thematic events. The winner's project is planned to be implemented.
| dead-line: | 22.07.2019 | |
| open to: | professional architects | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | main prize - 30 million won + project implementation |
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Architecture Drawing Prize 2019
The Samsara of Building No.42 on Dirty Street. Posted by Li Han, Drawing Architecture Studio, China The award is being held as part of WAF 2019. Competitors will compete in four categories: digital drawing, freehand drawing, mixed media and a new category - detail … Projects eligible for the award must have been created within the last 18 months. The winners will present their work in person during the festival in December in Amsterdam.
| dead-line: | 27.09.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | £ 55 for members under 30, £ 165 for everyone else |
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Eurasian Prize 2019/2020
Both concepts and implemented projects created in 2014-2019 that have not previously become laureates of the Eurasian Prize can participate in the competition. Contestants are divided into two categories: students and professionals. There is a registration fee for participants.
| dead-line: | 25.12.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | there is |
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