Ideas Contests
Pavilion for the Serengeti National Park
The participants are faced with the task of designing a pavilion for the Serengeti National Park, which could serve as a visitor center, viewing platform, and recreation area. The main condition is to harmoniously fit the structure into a unique natural landscape, to offer an example of tactful human intervention in the natural environment.
| registration dead-line: | 13.12.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 23.12.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 20 to $ 80 | |
| awards: | $100 |
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Digital colosseum
With esports gaining momentum and the number of esports players approaching 200 million, it’s time to consider whether there is a place for architecture in this digital competitive world. Will esports players need stadiums, and if so, how they will look. The participants of the competition will have to answer these questions.
| registration dead-line: | 18.12.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 28.12.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 20 to $ 80 | |
| awards: | from $ 100 |
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Community Center for Psychotherapy in Edinburgh
The competition is dedicated to the problem of social integration of people suffering from mental health disorders. The task is to design a community center where it would be possible to get the help of specialists, visit art therapy studios, and find communication. The proposed city for the center is Edinburgh.
| registration dead-line: | 18.12.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 28.12.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 20 | |
| awards: | from $ 100 |
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Mackintosh Architectural Competition
The competition is timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the birth of Scottish architect Charles Rennie McIntosh. The contestants will have to rethink the idealistic designs of two houses for artists created by him in 1900. The challenge is to explore the architect's approach to design and, at the same time, adapt his ideas to the needs of today.
| dead-line: | 08.11.2019 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | £ 25 to £ 55 | |
| awards: | prize pool - £ 3000 |
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Rethinking office spaces in India
Participants are encouraged to design a new generation workspace. It is necessary to create an environment that will enhance labor productivity, the productivity of employee interaction, and the development of creative potential. In addition to business areas, the office center should include spaces for relaxation and communication.
| registration dead-line: | 25.10.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 31.10.2019 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 45 to $ 75 | |
| awards: | prize fund - 200,000 rupees |
[more] With hope for implementation
Community Center in Lima
Contestants will have to design a community center for San Juan de Lurigancho, one of the poorest and most densely populated areas in Lima. The goal is to create a space for communication and interaction, recreation, study and work. The building should be easy to erect - it is supposed to be built by volunteers in four days. The winner of the competition will have the opportunity to take part in bringing his idea to life.
| dead-line: | 14.11.2019 | |
| open to: | young architects | |
| reg. contribution: | from € 50 to € 90 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 1000 + project implementation; 2nd place - € 700; 3rd place - € 300 |
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XXII competition of the Arquine magazine. Pavilion of the Mextropoli 2020 festival
The architecture competition of the Arquine magazine has been running since 1998. More than 400 architects and students from all over the world take part in it every year. This time, participants are invited to design an exhibition pavilion for the Mextropoli 2020 festival, which will later become mobile. The winner, whose project will be implemented, will have the opportunity to attend a festival in Mexico City next March.
| dead-line: | 03.01.2020 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 75 to $ 90 | |
| awards: | 1st place - 100,000 pesos; 2nd place - 50,000 pesos; 3rd place - 25,000 pesos |
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Dream City 2020: New York Pavilion Design Competition
The non-profit art organization FIGMENT is already holding a competition in its 10th, and then is building a pavilion "City of Dreams" in New York. The pavilion serves as an information point, as well as a venue for lectures and other events. The design must be environmentally friendly. It is also necessary to consider a convenient way to transport and process materials. The competition will be held in two stages. In the first round, the jury will select several finalists and give their recommendations for improving the projects, and then name the absolute winner.
| registration dead-line: | 15.09.2019 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.09.2019 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 40 to $ 140 |
[more] Photos and videos
Busan Architecture Media Competition 2019
Photo and video materials on the topic of interaction between man, architecture and city are accepted for the competition. Anyone can take part. Cash prizes are provided for the winners.
| dead-line: | 06.09.2019 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund - 2.5 million won |
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Photo of the Year 2019
Photo of the Year is a new competition of the Aarhus School of Architecture. Students from all over the world in their photographs are invited to speculate on the role of architecture in the modern world, to demonstrate its influence on human life and the development of society. The jury must submit a series of five photographs.
| dead-line: | 01.09.2019 | |
| open to: | undergraduate and graduate students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 5000; 2nd place - € 2000; 3rd place - € 1000 |
[more] Curator contests
Curator for Zodchestvo -2020
The aim of the competition is to choose the theme of the festival "Architecture 2020". Professional architects with experience in organizing large events can participate. In addition to the topic, applicants must submit the festival manifesto, the concept of the exhibition space and curatorial projects to the jury.
| dead-line: | 20.09.2019 | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 100,000 rubles and the right to be the curator of the Zodchestvo 2020 festival |
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