Ideas and Concepts Contests
Pavilion of Excellence in Fashion Education
The competition is dedicated to solving the problems of education in the field of fashion. Participants are encouraged to design a pavilion in Espoo to integrate academic buildings with industrial experience. In other words, it is necessary to ensure the transition from a theoretical to a business model of education.
| registration dead-line: | 30.11.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 15.12.2020 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 10 | |
| awards: | from $ 50 |
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Reviving tropical modernism
The competition is timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Jeffrey Bawa, a Sri Lankan architect and one of the founders of tropical modernism. The task of the contestants is to rethink and modernize his approach, to make the architect's ideas relevant.
| registration dead-line: | 30.11.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 15.12.2020 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 10 | |
| awards: | from $ 50 |
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Swahili Heritage Center
Lamu is a Kenyan city that is one of the first settlements of the Swahili people. Locals value their history and preserve their identity. However, the implementation of large infrastructure projects in the country puts the legacy at risk. The participants will have to design a cultural center that will solve this problem and prevent the loss of the accumulated experience.
| registration dead-line: | 23.11.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 08.12.2020 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 15 | |
| awards: | from $ 50 |
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Hamilton's Mausoleum
Hamilton's Mausoleum is one of the most significant structures in the city. It is visited annually by thousands of tourists who want to learn more about the history of the region. The competition collects ideas for modernizing the building and expanding its functionality (for example, an exhibition space or an educational center can be organized here). Anyone can take part.
| dead-line: | 04.09.2020 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | from £ 10 | |
| awards: | prize pool - £ 1750 |
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Rethinking adjoining spaces
The competition is dedicated to the redevelopment of cities, taking into account the changes dictated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The empty spaces between the houses are to be explored - perhaps they should be equipped with the interests of the townspeople in mind, in order to ensure the possibility of staying in the fresh air even with restrictions on movement on the streets.
| registration dead-line: | 08.08.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 15.08.2020 | |
| open to: | students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | main prize - 500 Australian dollars |
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Yongxing Bridge
The contestants will have to design a bridge that will not only connect two river districts in the Chinese city of Yongxin, but will also breathe new life into its historical part. It should be a kind of "bridge-complex" with wide functionality, capable of bringing the quality of the urban environment to a new level.
| registration dead-line: | 01.09.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 15.09.2020 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | main prize - 300,000 yuan |
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The comfort of confined spaces
The industrial design competition collects ideas for ensuring a comfortable life within four walls during the period of self-isolation. You can offer home office equipment, lighting fixtures, convertible furniture systems, or simply options for decorating cozy corners in the house.
| dead-line: | 09.08.2020 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from 150 rupees | |
| awards: | prize fund - 22,000 rupees |
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Development of the central part of Saratov
The international competition dedicated to the development of the central part of Saratov will be held in three stages. The first is qualification selection. In the second, five selected teams will be involved in project development. The third stage is an exhibition of works by two finalists and a popular vote, the results of which will be taken into account by the jury when determining the winner.
| registration dead-line: | 03.09.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 18.12.2020 | |
| open to: | architects, architectural bureaus | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund - 33.5 million rubles |
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Korea Museum of Urbanism and Architecture
The new museum in the Korean city of Sejong should combine the functions of an archival, exhibition, research and educational center. Foreign participants can only perform in a consortium with local architectural firms. The best project will be implemented.
| dead-line: | 07.08.2020 | |
| open to: | architects, architectural bureaus | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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Reconstruction of the Friendship Park in Gyumri
The Friendship Park in Gyumri is planned to be turned into a popular public space for residents and guests of the city. The goal of the competition is to determine the best architectural and planning solutions that can reveal local identity and the idea of international mutual assistance. The competition will be held in two stages. The first is qualification selection. At the second stage, 20 contestants will be engaged in the development of projects.
| dead-line: | 29.07.2020 | |
| open to: | architects, architectural bureaus | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | three prizes of $ 3500 |
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2021 Warming Huts: competition for projects of "change houses" and art objects
The Warming Huts competition traditionally invites designers from all over the world to submit their ideas for "huts" for an ice rink in Winnipeg. It should be a small, temporary facility where visitors to the skating rink can warm up and relax. Ideas for the creation of art installations are also accepted for the competition. The three best projects will be implemented. The total budget for each build, including the artist's royalties, is CAD 16,500.
| dead-line: | 06.10.2020 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | royalties for the authors of the three best projects - 3500 Canadian dollars |
[more] Construction
Construction Startup Competition 2020
CEMEX Ventures, Ferrovial, Hilti, Vince Group's Leonard and NOVA by Saint-Gobain are launching a construction start-up competition to attract entrepreneurs and start-ups to drive innovation in the construction industry. Participants must submit their projects by July 26th.
| dead-line: | 26.07.2020 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
[more] Awards
ARCHIWOOD Award 2020
Source: premiya.archiwood.ru Objects sold from October 1, 2019 to August 30, 2020 can apply for the award. The structures compete in 9 nominations: "Country House", "Public Building", "Small Object", "Subject design "," Design of the urban environment "," Art object "," Interior "," Wood in decoration "," Restoration ". The winners will be determined by an expert jury, and a “popular” vote will be held on the award website.
| dead-line: | 30.08.2020 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
[more] Curator contests
Wood Works - Curator Competition
The Estonian-Irish exhibition Wood Works on the use of wood in design and architecture is looking for a curator. The budget for the production of exhibition installations - € 50,000; remuneration for the curator - € 10,000. The competition application must contain a preliminary list of participating teams.
| dead-line: | 28.08.2020 | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
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