[Overview]
The WASA World Architecture Student Award is one of the world's largest architecture student competitions, held mainly in Japan, China, the United States, and Europe. It is a competition that measures the diverse abilities of architecture students by allowing them to submit works such as design assignments, competitions, and graduation projects that they have created in the past. As a global architectural design competition, applications are received from all over the world, and all applicants can accurately grasp their own abilities by receiving objective evaluation "feedback". In addition, the winning works will be disseminated to the world in multiple languages, providing an opportunity for participants' works to attract international attention. 100 types of award certificates are available, and awards are given with respect to individuality, giving more participants new insights and encouragement. With a high degree of freedom in submission format and theme, participants can maximize their creativity.
* Languages used: 5 languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, German, and Hindi. *Participation fee: Free
For more information, please visit the official website of the competition↓
https://www.zenkokukenkomi.com/wasa2024%E3%83%BCenglish
[Submitted Works]
Design proposals for architectural, urban, interior, and landscape design projects, competitions, graduation designs, and master's designs that have been undertaken at architectural educational institutions (universities, junior colleges, vocational schools, and graduate schools).
The competition will not set a theme. Please submit past and ongoing design works.
[Submission Format]
■Required■ PDF data (presentation sheet) The content of the proposal and presentation will be evaluated. There are no restrictions on the size or shape of the PDF data, font size, etc. We expect creative and easy-to-understand expressions.
■Optional■ Format: Please submit in PDF, JPEG, MP4, DWG, DXF, 3DS, SKP, 3DM, URL, RAR, PPTM link, PLN. Specific judging will be done on videos, drawings, modeling, etc.
[Judging method and prize money]
WLS World League (Preliminary Judging)
The method of selecting the winning works in the preliminary judging of the WLS World League is based on strict criteria, comparing the submitted works with 50,000 design works from around the world. Design ability is calculated for each design element, and the superior ability of the designer and the work is evaluated. After that, they are assigned to the most appropriate league and the ranking is calculated. Please refer to the official website for the league selection criteria.
WCSS World Championship (Second Judging)
100 works that pass the preliminary judging of the WLS World League will be published on the web and YouTube and a global vote will be held.
Architects, professors, students, and citizens from each country can participate in the global vote, and the champion of each league will be decided.
Award certificate
World Championship Gold Medal (1 piece) Prize money $1000
World Championship Silver Medal (1 piece) Prize money $500
World Championship Bronze Medal (1 piece) Prize money $200
World Championship Medals (14 pieces)
*The currency will be US dollars and remitted to each country according to the exchange rate as of December 1, 2023, the date of remittance.
*Please note that you will need to submit documents such as a passport and complete the procedure.
*There may be some countries and regions where remittances and mailing of award certificates are not available.
[Schedule]
Entry period: January 1st to August 1st, 2024 at 23:39 (local time)
Work submission period: January 1st to August 1st, 2024 at 23:39 (local time)
WLS judging: August 1st to September 1st, 2024
Worldwide voting, WCSS judging: October 1st to November 1st, 2024
*The judging period may change depending on the number of applications.
[Judges]
Preliminary round judge A: Yusuke Shimizu (GAAS developer)
Preliminary round judge B: Jury On-board: Genius Architect Assistant System (GAAS) GAAS-1G-Version.1 or higher
*GAAS is a database that provides advanced comparative analysis of past architectural works and the values and thoughts of architects around the world.
[Contest page]
English: https://www.zenkokukenkomi.com/wasa2024%E3%83%BCenglish
Chinese: https://www.zenkokukenkomi.com/wasa2024%E3%83%BCchinese
Japanese: https://www.zenkokukenkomi.com/wasa2024-compe
[Organizer]
KENKOMI.JAPAN WASA World Architecture Student Award Executive Committee
[Contact]
KENKOMI. Japan Executive Committee
Email: zenkokukenkomi@gmail.com
Title
Call for Entries: WASA World Architecture Student Award 2024 CompetitionType
Competition Announcement (Student Competitions)Organizers
Registration Deadline
June 15, 2024 11:24 PMSubmission Deadline
July 31, 2024 11:23 PMPrice
Free