Ideas Contests
Adaptive Reuse - Reconstruction with change of function
The task of the contestants is to take any existing building that requires rethinking, choose a new purpose for it and, finally, present it as a model of reconstruction with a change of function. To participate, you need five images and a description text for the project.
| dead-line: | 05.10.2020 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 14.99 | |
| awards: | main prize - $ 1000 |
[more]
Landgut 2050 - ideas for rural life
The competition collects concepts for the active implementation of innovations in the life of the federal state of Thuringia - a German region with small scattered settlements and small towns (mainly up to 5,000 inhabitants). The goal is to bring the infrastructure of the region in line with the needs of a modern person, to make it more attractive for living, to stop the decline in the population.
| dead-line: | 12.10.2020 | |
| open to: | architects, designers, planners | |
| reg. contribution: | not |
[more]
What is sustainable architecture?
Essays reflecting on sustainable architecture are accepted for the competition. The best works will be published in a printed collection in the spring of 2021, and their authors will receive cash prizes.
| registration dead-line: | 11.11.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 14.12.2020 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | from € 20 | |
| awards: | prize fund - € 1000 |
[more]
Alternative realities 2020
The competition collects architectural answers to the pressing problems of mankind - global warming, pandemic, proliferation of nuclear and biological weapons, etc. It is not necessary to offer a solution to any of the problems; the entry can be just an architectural statement on a designated topic.
| registration dead-line: | 25.11.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 30.11.2020 | |
| open to: | of all | |
| reg. contribution: | from $ 45 | |
| awards: | prize fund - $ 2000 |
[more] With hope for implementation
The concept of development of the Central Park named after M. Gorky in Krasnoyarsk
The competition was organized at the initiative of RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminum producers. The prize fund is 6 million rubles. The competition will be held in two stages. The first is qualification selection. In the second, three finalists will be involved in project development.
| registration dead-line: | 24.09.2020 | |
| dead-line for submitting projects: | 01.12.2020 | |
| open to: | architects, architectural bureaus | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | remuneration for three finalist teams - 900 thousand rubles each; 1st place - 1.8 million rubles; II place - 1 million rubles; III place - 500 thousand rubles |
[more] Graphics and design
Architecture Drawing Prize 2020
The award is held within the framework of WAF 2020. Participants will compete in three categories: digital drawing, freehand drawing and mixed media. 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, which will take place in December in Lisbon.
| dead-line: | 02.10.2020 | |
| open to: | professionals and students | |
| reg. contribution: | £198 |
[more]
Artplay: graffiti sketching contest
The Artplay Design Center invites artists, designers and architects to participate in the competition to create a graffiti sketch. A drawing measuring 10 × 10 meters will appear on the facade of one of the former factory buildings - building 9. The theme is not set - you can choose it yourself.
| dead-line: | 19.08.2020 | |
| open to: | artists, architects, designers | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | 50,000 rubles |
[more]
Pure Talents Contest 2021
Pure Talents Contest is an annual international competition for young designers. The winning entries will be on display at the imm cologne and LivingKitchen in Cologne, and three winners will receive cash prizes. You can participate in the following nominations: furniture, home accessories, lighting, flooring, wallpaper and textiles, smart home.
| dead-line: | 17.09.2020 | |
| open to: | students and young professionals who graduated from the university no more than 3 years ago | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | prize fund - € 9000 |
[more]
Lexus Design Award 2021 - international competition for young designers
The theme of the annual Lexus Design Award is once again “Design for a Better Future”. Young talents have a unique opportunity to develop the design of an object that will allow in any way to change the future, contribute to the development of society, and see how their creations will be embodied in reality.
Participants are encouraged to create objects in various areas of design that would reveal the stated theme. These objects must be unique, original, but at the same time rather simple to manufacture.
In parallel with the global competition, the local, Russian LDA Russia Top Choice will also be held. Participants can win a trip to Milan Design Week or special prizes from Lexus.
| dead-line: | 25.10.2020 | |
| open to: | young designers from various fields | |
| reg. contribution: | not | |
| awards: | grants for projects; opportunity for finalists to present their work at Milan Design Week |
[more]
