Register: JUL/07/2019, Submit: JUL/10/2019, Eligibility: Students, graduated, freelance architects, designers, artists; individually, teams (any number of members, at least one member between 18 and 35 years old, members can to be from different countries and universities), Fee: 60 EUR (APR/08 – MAY/12/2019), 85 EUR (MAY/13 – JUN/09/2019), 110 EUR (JUN/10 – JUL/07/2019); +22% VAT, Awards: 1st Prize: 8,000 EUR + realization, 2nd Prize: 4,000 EUR, 3rd Prize: 2,000 EUR, 2 Gold Mentions: 500 EUR each, 10 Honorable Mentions, 30 Finalists Mentions

At the extreme ends of the earth, dull grey skies are whipped by winds saturated with dust. Here, men, women and children wander through boundless expanses of plastic looking for waste to sell at a few cents a kilogram. Is this a dystopia? Is this science fiction? No, it is not. This happens along the river Dhaka in Bangladesh. This is one of the numerous aspects of a disaster, which is now too extended to be told. By nature, plastic waste is indestructible and currently there is an incalculable amount of it on the planet.

Register: OCT/22/2019, Submit: NOV/19/2019, Eligibility: Everyone, architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies, students; individually, teams up to 4 members, Fee: Architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 90 USD, students 70 USD (MAY/16 – JUN/18/2019); architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 120 USD, students 100 USD (JUN/19 – JUL/23/2019); architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 140 USD, students 120 USD (JUL/24 – OCT/22/2019), 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

Iceland’s volcanic landscapes are captivating and enchanting, with many filled with mythological stories, and the black lava fields in the north of the country are no exception. The Dimmuborgir site near Mývatn Lake and Hverfjall volcano takes its name from the Icelandic word for Dark Castles or Dark Cities, and was formed some 2,300 years ago by a massive eruption that created the unique features and bleak landscape.

Register: OCT/15/2019, Submit: NOV/12/2019, Eligibility: Everyone, architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies, students; individually, teams up to 4 members, Fee: Architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 90 USD, students 70 USD (MAY/09 – JUN/11/2019); architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 120 USD, students 100 USD (JUN/12 – JUL/16/2019); architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 140 USD, students 120 USD (JUL/17 – OCT/15/2019), 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

Paris, like so many other international cities around the world, is struggling with a huge affordable housing problem. Paris ranks in the top 10 most expensive cities to live in meaning housing prices are naturally higher than other regions in France. One factor that drives up house prices is the massive demand for rental properties, and the growing trend of short-term lets to tourists.

Register: JUN/14/2019, Submit: JUL/12/2019, Eligibility: Everyone, no age limit; individually, teams up to 3 members, Fee: Free, Awards: Grand Prize: 10,000 USD; 1st, 2nd & 3rd Prize: gift, each; 6-11 Honorable Mentions; 10-15 finalists – stipend for one representative to present project (installation fee, accommodation & airfare): up to 1,000 USD, each

The Korean Institute of Architects (KIA) is pleased to announce Shelter for Soul Campaign and Shelter for Soul International Design & Installation Competition. Shelter for Soul Campaign gets inspiration from various types of social minorities around us. This campaign is to care not only on a physical level of the social minority, but also on the soul level of the group around our community. We believe that an architect group and artist group can initiate and conduct this mission efficiently. The main goal of this competition is to provide an opportunity for the public and student to understand the situation of the less-cared in our community and to interact with social groups who are concerned with those who desperately seek for a ‘shelter’ around us.

Register: SEP/09/2019, Submit: SEP/09/2019, Eligibility: Designers, creative talents, Fee: Free, Awards: Winner: 5,000 EUR; extra chance to all participants – 2 licenses for the economic exploitation of the projects who are not the winning proposals: 3,000 EUR & 5,000 EUR

MetaFin and Desall invite you to propose a new concept for a green recreational area that is due to be built in the near future, conceived as an aggregation space for families, a playground for children, an area dedicated to sports, culture, associative activities and events. The area assigned for the project is located within the municipality of Marcon, in the Venice province (Italy) and extends over an area of about 20,000 m2, part of which will be reserved for the parking lot. The area will be open throughout the year. In addition to performing the main function of a recreational and aggregation area for families and children, it will also host events, exhibitions, shows that will take place in the amphitheater and in other dedicated spaces, also in the evening. For the purpose, the area will also have some spaces clear of any installation or structure, to allow new structural works in the future aimed at the organisation of events or exhibitions.

Register: DEC/08/2019, Submit: DEC/09/2019, Eligibility: Professionals up to 5 years of experience, architects, industrial designers, engineers, landscape architects, artists, students, trainees, firms; individually, (multidisciplinary) teams with any number of members, Fee: Free, Awards: 1st Prize: 5,000 USD + travel stipend to trade fair “Light + Building” in Frankfurt, Germany: 2,000 USD, 2nd Prize: 2,500 USD, 3rd Prize: 1,000 USD

In the modern word, complexity and uncertainty seem ever-present. How do we maintain relative order and a sense of calm? We rely on the power of interconnectivity. When different systems, processes ans people work seamlessly in conjunction with one another, this is when our towns and cities flourish. But what happens when something goes wrong? Conflict, disruption and environmental changes can leave us vulnerable, but we’re never entirely powerless. This forms the challenge of CLUE edition 05: to explore how light can help to prevent challenging situations and crisis or manage emergencies when they occur. In testing circumstances, how can we unlock the extrordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world?

Register: JUN/09/2019, Submit: JUN/12/2019, Eligibility: Architects, interior designers, students, graduated, freelancers; it is not compulsory to be experts in design disciplines; individually, teams (any number of members; members can be from different countries, cities and universities ), Fee: 50 EUR (APR/15 – MAY/12/2019), 100 EUR (MAY/13 – JUN/09/2019; +22% VAT, Awards: 1st Prize: 5,000 EUR, 2nd Prize: 3,000 EUR, 3rd Prize: 1,000 EUR, 2 Honorable Mentions “Gold”: 500 EUR each, 10 Honorable Mentions, 30 Finalists

In the world, Italy is a synonym for tradition. It is the country of bell towers, picturesque views and memory. It is a constellation of tastes, perfumes and knowledge that has been refining over the centuries. This created a plurality of cultures and products. Spaghetti, pizza, fashion, motors, culture, beauty and the variety of areas are part of a heritage that is now known worldwide. This heritage has ancient origins. Often, it shined through in internationally renowned brands. In other cases, it is still hidden in the workshops of master craftsmen as a prerogative of niches, experts and connoisseurs.

Register: AUG/30/2019, Submit: SEP/01/2019, Eligibility: Architects, engineers, designers, students; individually, (multidisciplinary) teams up to 4 members, Fee: 70 USD (APR/01 – APR/30/2019), 85 USD (MAY/01 – JUL/31/2019), 100 USD (AUG/01 – AUG/30/2019), Awards: Winner: 5,000 USD; 2nd & 3rd Prize: 1,000 USD each; People’s Choice Award: 500 USD; Winner, 2nd & 3rd Prize & People’s Choice Award: trip to the 2019 Award Ceremony (flights and hotel); 7 Honorable Mentions; Top 20

The third largest of the seven emirates that make up the UAE, Sharjah covers approximately 2,600 km2. In addition to Sharjah City, which lies on the shores of the Gulf, the emirate has three regions that make up its scenic east coast: Dibba Al Hisn, Khor Fakkan and Kalba. The city keeps its heritage alive through the artwork and history displayed at several museums and exhibitions. In fact, a special devoted zone known as the Sharjah Heritage area is famous for its museums, which are among the best in the United Arab Emirates.

Register: OCT/18/2019, Submit: NOV/15/2019, Eligibility: Architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies, students; individually, teams up to 4 members, Fee: Architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 80 USD, students 60 USD (MAY/13 – JUN/14/2019); architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 100 USD, students 70 USD (JUN/15 – JUL/19/2019); architects, designers, enthusiasts, companies 120 USD, students 80 USD (JUL/20 – OCT/18/2019), Awards: 1st Prize: 3,000 USD, 2nd Prize: 1,500 USD, 3rd Prize: 500 USD; + construction

Despite the growing presence of digital devices, the demand for physical books remains as strong as ever, and with good reason. Research has shown that readers of printed books absorb and remember more information about the plot of a book than those using e-readers, likely due to the tactile sensation of handling a physical book, turning its pages and feeling how far you have progressed. Even children as young as three benefit from being read to from physical books, becoming more engaged and finding the story easier to remember. Researchers theorise that this is because they are less distracted than by electronic devices.

Register: JUN/30/2019, Submit: JUN/30/2019, Eligibility: Anyone, Fee: Free, Awards: Grand Prize: 1,000 USD

On the evening of April 15th, 2019 the world held its breath as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, was engulfed in flames. A few hours later the centuries-old cathedral had lost its entire roof, spire, and was severely damaged. Thankfully it was not completely destroyed and many priceless artifacts from the interior were saved. As we think about what happened, it is easy to recognize that Notre-Dame Cathedral is more than a building. It is a symbol, a collection of memories, a witness to history, and a monument we’ve all been impacted by. You don’t have to be French or even Catholic to understand this building is beyond a collection of pews, alters, and stained-glass windows. This collective understanding now presents us with the most unique of questions; where do we go from here? Do we rebuild the structure exactly as it was or do we search for a new representation of our shared experience? If it is the latter, what will this representation look like, feel like, and act like? This is your challenge. Design your answer to the future of the Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Register: JUN/10/2019, Submit: AUG/09/2019, Eligibility: Individuals and teams up to 4 members involved and interested in architecture, design, planning and construction, Fee: Students: 50 USD, non-students: 80 USD, Awards: Student Winner: 2,500 USD, Non-student Winner: 2,500 USD, 100 Shortlisted entries

Thanks to social media, more people than ever now consume architecture every day through their feeds. However, their attention is fleeting – with millions of architectural ideas flowing across the web, each designer has just a brief moment to make an impact. This means one image or drawing needs to possess the power to tell a whole story on its own, in seconds. For any designer, producing a viral drawing might just kickstart their career. But what exactly makes an architectural drawing special? Architizer’s global architectural ideas competition poses a simple question: Can you create a single drawing that tells a powerful story about architecture? Create one drawing that powerfully communicates your architectural proposal and the experience of those that would inhabit it. It can be located anywhere in the world and be at any scale. It can take the form of a plan, section, elevation, perspective or sketch.

Register: AUG/05/2019, Submit: AUG/05/2019, Eligibility: Graduate students, graduates, professionals, architects, engineers; individually, teams, Fee: Mode (A): PayPal 20 EUR, bank transfer 25 EUR, each participant; Mode (B): PayPal 30 EUR, bank transfer 35 EUR, individually or teams, Awards: Mode (A): Prize: 500 EUR (excluding tax), single participant; Mode (B): 1,000 EUR (excluding tax), individually or team; 3 top finalists: annual subscription to the Domus magazine in digital format; Honorable Mentions

Manhattan is one of the five districts that make up the city of New York, among the most populous cities in the world, and occupies the northern area of the peninsula. The district is considered the economic heart of the United States, is place to Wall Street and the Stock Exchange. Time Square, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, one of the most iconic skyscraper in the area, are among the numerous skyscrapers that make up the urban skyline, just a few blocks from Central Park, a green expanse of more than three kilometers. Manhattan Sport Center is designed to fit into a scenario of this characterization to complete an urban area without a programmatic design.

Register: AUG/02/2019, Submit: AUG/02/2019, Eligibility: Graduate students, graduates, professionals; individually, teams up to 5 members, Fee: PayPal 20 EUR, bank transfer 25 EUR (APR/29 – JUN/23/2019); PayPal 25 EUR, bank transfer 30 EUR (JUN/24 – AUG/02/2019); the quote are for each participant, Awards: Winner: 500 EUR (excluding TAX) for each participant, 3 top finalists: annual subscription to the Domus magazine in digital format; Honorable Mentions

Venice (Italy) is a cultured and refined city: its conformation of canals and lanes has allowed the Venetian capital to be listed among the UNESCO heritages. The bell tower of San Marco, the Rialto bridge, the Dogi palace, are some of the most renowned historical symbols to which counterbalance icons of the recent millennium such as the Olivetti Shop designed by Carlo Scarpa or the bridge on the grand canal signed by architect Santiago Calatrava. This climate of constant admixture, always attentive to cultural influences, led in 1895 to the organization of one of the most important international art exhibitions, better known as the Venice Biennial, still in force and which gives its name to the foundation of the same name.

Register: SEP/30/2019, Submit: OCT/10/2019, Eligibility: Students, professionals, institutions; all design disciplines; individually, teams with unlimited number of members, Fee: Students 20 USD, professionals 25 USD, institutions 80 USD (MAY/03 – MAY/18/2019); students 25 USD, professionals 35 USD, institutions 100 USD (MAY/19 – SEP/30/2019); (more details on the competition website), Awards: Winner: 5,000 USD; 3 Runner-up (2 students and 1 professional): 1,500 USD each; 4 People’s Choice (2 students and 2 professionals): 500 USD each; 14 Honorable Mentions (7 students and 7 professionals): 250 USD each; (more details on the competition website)

Technology has miraculously enabled people to stay connected, informed, and entertained, from every street and corner. It is usual for someone to stare at their screens despite being surrounded by people in public spaces that are designed to offer respite from the constant hubbub of urban life and engage people in interactions. Social interaction is a way to communicate ideas, meet new people and share conversations in a social setting.