Competitions

Register: NOV/30/2017, Submit: NOV/30/2017, Eligibility: Architects, designers, civil engineers, landscape architects/designers, structural engineers/designers, urban planners, urbanists, students; individually, teams up to 7 members, Fee: Free, Awards: Prize fund 12,500 EUR – Grand Prize (85% of the fund), 3 winners in categories (15% of the fund), 20 participants in shortlist

Augmented reality provides us with new research field of architecture. Now you do not need architectural models. We can see the building as it is with all the details. At the same time, it remains virtual model. These properties are augmented reality give us new opportunities. For example, we can compare the buildings from different regions of the world, from different eras in the same scale. We can make collections of buildings, unimaginable compositions. These new aspects give the researcher of the architecture an unexpected tools and fundamentally unattainable points of perception.

Register: NOV/29/2017, Submit: DEC/20/2017, Eligibility: Architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies, students; individually, teams up to 4 members, Fee: Architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 90 USD, students 70 USD (MAY/11 – JUN/21/2017), architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 120 USD, students 100 USD (JUN/22 – SEP/13/2017), architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 140 USD, students 120 USD (SEP/14 – NOV/29/2017); discount for 3+ registrations from one university/school, Awards: 1st Prize 3,000 USD + free admission to Global Tall Building Studio – Design Workshop in Dubai, 2nd Prize 1,500 USD, 3rd Prize 500 USD, BB Student Award – 500 USD, BB Green Award – 500 USD, 6 Honorable Mentions

The Skyhive Skyscraper Challenge is looking to create an iconic high rise structure for an office tower with state-of-the-art facilities. Winning entries will be showcased in their Global Tall Building Studio Design workshop in Dubai.

Register: NOV/05/2017, Submit: NOV/12/2017, Eligibility: Graduate students (master and PhD), undergraduate students of architecture, landscape, civil engineering and related disciplines; individually, (multidisciplinary) teams, Fee: Free, Awards: 1st Prize 50,000 JPY (Japanese yen) (about 450 USD), 2nd Prize 30,000 JPY (about 270 USD), 3rd Prize 10,000 JPY (about 90 USD), 7 Honorable Mentions

The NPO Asian Institute of Low Carbon Design (AILCD) is pleased to invite students from all over the world to take part in the 7th AILCD International Student Design Competition. The theme of this year is “Low Carbon City Yahata”. The competition addresses the problem of future developments within the Yahata area. The competition asks the students to re-design and make a proposal for a low carbon urban project within the Yahata area. The Yahata area should be considered as a real problematic area for the city of Kitakyushu.

Register: NOV/01/2017, Submit: NOV/02/2017, Eligibility: Architects, students, engineers, biologists, sociologists, designers, thinkers, companies, organizations; individually, interdisciplinary teams with unlimited number of members, Fee: 50 USD (APR/01 – JUN/01/2017), 75 USD (JUN/02 – OCT/01/2017), 100 USD (OCT/02 – NOV/01/2017), Awards: 1st Prize 2,500 USD, 2nd Prize 1,500 USD, 3rd Prize 1,000 USD, 10 Honorable Mentions; (Laka pays 10% tax on financial awards in country of its business activity).

Laka Architecture invites designers from around the world to submit their ideas of architecture that reacts. That means architecture which is able to respond and adjust dynamically to the current needs and circumstances. These circumstances are often unpredictable, but their consequences can be crucial.

Register: OCT/18/2017, Submit: OCT/18/2017, Eligibility: Architecture students, under-graduate or post-graduate students; individually, teams up to 6 members, Fee: Free, Awards: 1st Prize 2,000,000 JPY (Japanese yen) (about 18,025 USD), 2nd Prize 500,000 JPY (about 4,505 USD), 3 x 3rd Prize 100,000 JPY (about 900 USD) each, 2 x Commendations – prize gift each; transportation and accommodation costs for one person for participation in the final jury

Many buildings in America, Canada and Europe, keep high value for many years. And, the longer a building stands the more its owners’ attachment to it grows, and the more the building become an essential part of its townscape. Japan has many historical timber buildings which show their traditional beauty to each new generation. It is well-known that timber buildings have advantages in terms of the natural environment and their user’s feeling of well-being.

Register: OCT/15/2017, Submit: OCT/20/2017, Eligibility: Students, professionals, people of all nationalities and professions, individually, (multidisciplinary) teams up to 4 members; participants with less than 18 years may be members of a team whose leader, or at least one member has 18 years or more, Fee: 20 USD (MAY/20 – JUL/30/2017), 30 USD (JUL/31 – SEP/15/2017), 50 USD (SEP/16 – OCT/15/2017), Awards: 1st Prize 2,500 USD, Runner-up 1,000 USD, 2 x Runner-up 500 USD each, 10 Honorable Mentions

One of the seven wonders of the world ‘Taj Mahal’ is a monument situated in Agra on the banks of river Yamuna. Considered as the most beautiful tomb in the world, Taj Mahal is a living example of the glory of Mughal Empire and illustrates the love story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaj Mahal. However, there is a legend behind this story. A European traveler by the name of Jean Baptiste Tavernier who visited Agra in 1665 first mentioned the idea of The Black Taj in his writings.

Register: OCT/15/2017, Submit: OCT/31/2017, Eligibility: Students – B.Arch, B.Plan, interior design, product or other design, animation courses; individually, teams up to 3 members, Fee: Indian students – individually 600 INR (Indian rupee), teams 1,500 INR; International students – individually 25 USD, teams 50 USD (APR/01 – OCT/15/2017), Awards: In each category (together 1st & 2nd year) and (together 3rd, 4th & 5th year) –  1st Prize 30,000 INR (about 470 USD), 2nd Prize 17,500 INR (about 270 USD), 3rd Prize 5,000 INR (about 80 USD), 5 Honorable Mentions

We are a group of students and professionals from various fields of art and design who believe that our classrooms and studios can be spiced up a little to make them more interesting. We are concerned about the current generation of students of fine arts and design who end up suppressing their creative talent and talent in the race for marks and jobs.

Register: OCT/14/2017, Submit: OCT/14/2017, Eligibility: Students enrolled at a European architecture, engineering, design or art school or attending a university course relevant to the stated objective; individually, teams, Fee: Free, Awards: 1st Prize 6,000 EUR, 2nd Prize 4,000 EUR, 3rd Prize 2,000 EUR

In order to promote and encourage innovation in the world of boating and housing, Fondation d’entreprise Bénéteau is organising its seventh annual competition for students enrolled at a European architecture, engineering, design or art school or attending a university course relevant to the stated objective.

Register: OCT/06/2017, Submit: NOV/03/2017, Eligibility: Architects, enthusiasts, companies, students; individually, teams up to 4 members, Fee: Architects, enthusiasts, companies 90 USD, students 70 USD (MAR/30 – MAY/24/2017); architects, enthusiasts, companies 120 USD, students 100 USD (MAY/25 – JUL/19/2017); architects, enthusiasts, companies 140 USD, students 120 USD (JUL/20 – OCT/06/2017); discount for 3+ registrations from one university/school, Awards: 1st Prize 3,000 USD, 2nd Prize 1,500 USD, 3rd Prize 500 USD, BB Student Award – 500 USD, BB Green Award – 500 USD, 6 Honorable Mentions

As cities expand and construction continues, citizens have grown to accept the eyesore that accompanies it. Construction containers are often sighted blocking city views and crowding construction locations.

Register: OCT/01/2017, Submit: OCT/01/2017, Eligibility: Graduate and undergraduate students who are actively enrolled and pursuing architecture or engineering degrees, as well as recent graduates (within the last four years) with a degree in architecture or engineering, Fee: Free, Awards: 1st Place 15,000 USD (includes: 5,000 cash, four-week paid internship at Fentress Architects, airfare and lodging), 2nd Place 3,000 USD, 3rd Place 2,000 USD, People’s Choice Award 1,000 USD

Unprecedented demand for travel and global commerce has resulted in the proliferation of airports around the world. In their short history, terminal buildings have been criticized for employing generic architectural forms that are unapologetically disconnected from their context and cultural identity. Technical complexity and functional design has often taken precedence over comfort and quality for users.

Register: NOV/29/2017, Submit: OCT/25/2017, Eligibility: Architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies, students; individually, teams up to 4 members, Fee: Architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 90 USD, students 70 USD (MAY/09 – JUN/09/2017), architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 120 USD, students 100 USD (JUN/10 – JUL/26/2017), architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 140 USD, students 120 USD (JUL/27 – SEP/29/2017); discount for 3+ registrations from one university/school, Awards: 1st Prize 3,000 USD, 2nd Prize 1,500 USD, 3rd Prize 500 USD, BB Student Award – 500 USD, BB Green Award – 500 USD, 6 Honorable Mentions

The Pape Nature Park is home to a uniquely diverse ecosystem. There are a great number of protected plant, animal and bird species concentrated within the relatively small park area, which is located in the Nica and Rucava Municipalities in the South Western region of Latvia.

Register: SEP/27/2017, Submit: OCT/25/2017, Eligibility: Architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies, students; individually, teams up to 4 members, Fee: Architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 90 USD, students 70 USD (MAY/16 – JUN/07/2017), architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 120 USD, students 90 USD (JUN/08 – JUL/28/2017), architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 140 USD, students 120 USD (JUL/29 – SEP/27/2017); discount for 3+ registrations from one university/school, Awards: 1st Prize 3,000 USD, 2nd Prize 1,500 USD, 3rd Prize 500 USD, BB Student Award – 500 USD, BB Green Award – 500 USD, 6 Honorable Mentions

The Amber Road Trekking Cabins architecture competition, in partnership with the Latvia Nature Conservation Agency, is calling for designs for a series of trekking cabins to be situated along the immense and beautiful Amber Road trekking path. The path will span the full length of Latvia, running along the Baltic Sea beaches which are an undiscovered gem of Northern Europe’s pristine natural beauty.

Register: SEP/22/2017, Submit: OCT/06/2017, Eligibility: Architecture students, graduate degree students, recent graduates, those who have graduated 2 years before of the competition, young architects; individually, teams up to 4 members, Fee: 50 EUR individual, 75 EUR team (MAY/24 – JUN/30/2017), 75 EUR individual, 100 EUR team (JUL/01 – SEP/22/2017), Awards: 1st Prize 3,750 EUR, 2nd Prize 1,500 EUR, 3rd Prize 625 EUR, Arquideas Special Prize 500 EUR, up to 5 Honorable Mentions

With more than 6,800 km, the Nile is the longest river in Africa and for centuries it was considered to be the longest in the world. Located in the north-eastern part of the continent, it crosses 11 countries and has two major tributaries: the White Nile, which originates in Uganda and Kenya, named for the chalky colour of the sediment in its waters; and the Blue Nile, which originates in Ethiopia and is the source of most of the water in the river.

Register: SEP/21/2017, Submit: SEP/21/2017, Eligibility: Anyone, students, professionals; individually, teams, Fee: Standard 75 USD, Students 29 USD, Awards: Grand Prize 1,000 USD

Riverside (California) hosts amazing events every year, like the Festival of Lights, but the challenge of attracting tourists and caring for their needs is an ever shifting target. The #RUH17 challenge is to create new and engaging tools & experiences for tourism in downtown Riverside. Participants may select from any facet of tourism from: urban planning considerations, new types of events, to entertaining mobile apps. The only requirement is that proposals are actionable and use downtown Riverside as their canvas. We encourage participants to think creatively about what challenges tourists commonly face, what draws them in, and what types of events they want to see.