Ideas Contests
Dream House
Contestants are given the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild and design their dream home. It does not have to be realizable and traditional, it can be a fabulous and extraordinary house. The main thing is to get away from stereotypes.
| registration dead-line: | 29.06.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.06.2020 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from € 60 | |
| awards: | prize fund - 200,000 rupees |
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Life and play
The next Nisshin Kogyo competition considers the game as the source of human life. The organizers do not limit the imagination of the participants and offer to freely interpret the topic.
| registration dead-line: | 01.10.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 05.10.2020 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 1st place - 1,000,000 yen; 2nd place - 500,000 yen; 3rd place - 300,000 yen; eight incentive prizes of 100,000 yen each |
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Jacques Rougerie Foundation Prize 2020
The prize is awarded annually for the best innovative architectural solutions for maritime and outer space. Projects should be designed with a modern vision of the future in mind. Among the main requirements: innovation, aesthetics, environmental friendliness, social orientation. The winners will not only receive a cash prize, but will also be able to benefit from the support of the Jacques Rougerie Foundation to deepen their knowledge of their projects.
| dead-line: | 30.09.2020 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, planners, urbanists, artists; professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund - € 30,000 |
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Guest House in Grenada
The participants will design a complex of guest houses for the Grenadian city of St. Georges. The proposed site is surrounded by mangroves, and new buildings should fit seamlessly into the existing water-green context. The complex should include a reception area, 10 guest houses, a swimming pool, parking, laundry and other functional spaces.
| registration dead-line: | 06.08.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 10.08.2020 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 69 | |
| awards: | prize fund - $ 3500 |
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Shelter on Lake Uyuni
Ideas for the creation of an observation deck and recreation site on Lake Uyuni in Bolivia, which is the largest salt marsh in the world, are accepted for the competition. The functional content of the space, the format and scale of the project can be chosen at your discretion. The main thing is to ensure the most delicate intervention in the unique natural landscape.
| dead-line: | 19.06.2020 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from € 35 to € 85 | |
| awards: | prize fund - € 5000 |
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ArXellence 2 - architectural idea competition
The competition is dedicated to finding ideas for the creation of a new business district in the Greek city of Thessaloniki. The goal is to create a space that is guaranteed to attract the attention of investors, entrepreneurs and citizens. An underutilized coastal area was selected for the development of projects. Some buildings need to be preserved and reconstructed.
| registration dead-line: | 25.05.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 15.10.2020 | |
| open to: | architects; individual participants and teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund - € 60,000 |
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34th competition "Idea in 24 hours"
The thirty-third competition “Idea in 24 Hours” will be dedicated to climate change and will be held under the theme “Hope”. This competition provides an opportunity for talented youth from all over the world to present interesting ideas in the field of eco-design and sustainable architecture. The task will be announced on the appointed day, and in just a day the participants will need to show their creativity and offer a solution to the task.
| registration dead-line: | 16.05.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 17.05.2020 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | from € 25 to € 50 | |
| awards: | 1st place - € 500; 2nd place - € 150; 3rd place - € 50 |
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Chishi river embankment
The competition is dedicated to the selection of the best project for the development of the Chishi River Embankment in Shenzhen. The territory should become resilient to natural disasters, landscaped, meeting all modern requirements for public spaces. The participants have two tasks: to develop a general plan and a general concept for the development of the embankment, as well as to present a detailed vision of 2-3 significant sites.
| registration dead-line: | 18.05.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 26.08.2020 | |
| open to: | architectural firms, interdisciplinary teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | main prize - 5 million yuan |
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Natural History Museum in Shenzhen
The aim of the competition is to select a project for the construction of a natural history museum in the suburban area of Shenzhen. The construction will be one of the 10 major cultural sites planned for construction in the city. Six architectural firms have already been invited to participate. Nine more participants will be determined based on the results of the qualifying selection.
| registration dead-line: | 06.05.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 16.07.2020 | |
| open to: | architectural firms, interdisciplinary teams | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | three finalists will receive 1.5 million yuan each + a contract for the further development of the project will be signed with the winner |
[more] Awards, contests and festivals
Borders 2020 - invitation to participate in the festival
The Borders Art and Architecture Festival will take place in Venice from July to November 2020. Participants will have to reflect on the theme of boundaries - human and urban. Applications are accepted from architects, photographers, sculptors and painters. The number of applications from one candidate is not limited.
| dead-line: | 18.06.2020 | |
| open to: | artists, photographers, architects, designers | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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R + D Awards 2020 - Architecture Award
The award of the American magazine ARCHITECT annually recognizes achievements in the field of architecture - from materials and technologies to completed projects. Architects, engineers, material manufacturers, researchers and other professionals with an interest in architecture can participate. Projects must be completed no earlier than 2017.
| dead-line: | 08.05.2020 | |
| open to: | architects, engineers, manufacturers, researchers | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 95 to $ 175 |
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Design innovation 2020
Conceptual and completed projects that blur the boundaries between design, technology and business are accepted for the competition. Innovative ideas should contribute to solving urgent problems of the business industry, demonstrate the possibilities of using design for the development of enterprises.
| dead-line: | 30.04.2020 | |
| open to: | architects, planners, designers | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | three prizes of £ 1000 |
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