The MICROHOME 2025 Competition by Buildner is back, offering a record-breaking 100,000 EUR prize fund to celebrate cutting-edge, sustainable solutions for compact housing. Sponsored by Kingspan, this global competition invites architects, designers, and creative thinkers to redefine the concept of microhomes.
Project Hyperion invites visionaries, architects, engineers, and social scientists to collaborate on a groundbreaking challenge: designing the habitat for a generation ship. This concept of long-term interstellar travel relies on a spacecraft capable of sustaining human life for centuries, requiring innovation in architecture, engineering, and societal organization.
Buildner has announced the results of itsHospice - Home for the Terminally Ill competition, the third in a series of architectural idea challenges focused on creating compassionate spaces for individuals facing terminal illnesses. This competition encouraged architects to move beyond traditional medical models, designing environments that prioritize comfort, dignity, and community.
The Aebayah Roundabout designed by ARCHMA Studio. Image Courtesy of Mujassam Wattan
Cities are vibrant environments where architecture, public spaces, and art intertwine to shape the human experience. Sculptures and landmarks are essential components of urban design, creating cultural connections and enhancing both functionality and aesthetics. They define a city's identity while fostering community interaction and civic pride.
In Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia, public art has played a transformative role in reshaping the cityscape, with projects like Alarda, Alkhobar Memory, Aebayah Roundabout, and Albairaq Roundabout. These initiatives, many spurred by the Mujassam Wattan competition (MW Award), highlight the profound impact of integrating art into urban design.
The Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial Masterplan Design Competition is an open two-stage design competition comprising an Expression of Interest period followed by a closed design stage for a shortlist of five competitors.
This competition is being run under the Restricted Procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) regulation 28, leading to the intended award of a services contract to the successful tenderer to deliver design services. This competition has been advertised in the UK Government’s Contracts Finder and Find a Tender portals.
The competition is being directed by the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee (QEMC) and the
Unbuilt projects are a reservoir of untapped potential, telling stories of creativity, vision, and exploration. The Unbuilt Award 2025shines a spotlight on these extraordinary designs, offering a global platform for ideas that redefine boundaries.
This competition features categories for small, medium, and large-scale projects, ensuring every vision receives the recognition it deserves. Open to all, regardless of qualifications, this is an invitation for everyone, everywhere.
In today's world of architecture and design, it's no longer enough to present clients with blueprints or plans — they want to visualize the final product before construction begins. This is where 3D visualization studios come into play. By offering photo-realistic renderings, virtual tours, and interactive configurators, these studios make it easier for architects to communicate their ideas and leave a lasting impression on their clients. With the help of these cutting-edge tools, architects can create stunning presentations that truly deliver the "wow" effect at every stage of the project. Here's how DEGO render studio deliver with their unique solutions.
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The Cage – Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
The results are in, and FritsJurgens are excited to announce the winners of the Best Pivot Door Contest 2024. This year brought forth an exceptional selection of pivot doors, each representing cutting-edge innovation, sophisticated design, and meticulous craftsmanship from across the globe.
FritsJurgens' esteemed jury, composed of last year's winners, conducted a thorough evaluation to determine the best entries in each of the three categories: Best Exterior Pivot Door, Best Interior Pivot Door, and Best Specialty Application.
Taiwan Taoyuan 2nd Daxi International Wood Furniture Craft and Design Competition Launches Global Call for Entries with Total Prize Pool of US$ 43,000
The Daxi Wood Art Ecomuseum (hereafter referred to as the Ecomuseum)is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the 2nd Daxi International Wood Furniture Craft and Design Competition. Entries are welcome from now until February 3, 2025. The competition calls on creators worldwide to reimagine the potential of wooden furniture design through the lens of “storage.” This theme highlights the harmonious blend of traditional woodworking craftsmanship and contemporary design innovation, celebrating the distinctive aesthetics and functionality of wooden furniture. Designers from around the globe are warmly invited to engage in this dynamic and creative journey.
Future Plastic Design Award We are seeking creative and original concepts for furniture elements that blend functionality with contemporary design. These products should be manufactured using injection molding with a single mold, ensuring an optimized production process and reduced unit costs. The products will be sold disassembled to minimize packaging dimensions and should be designed for quick and intuitive assembly, allowing users to easily put them together. You are invited to propose a single piece of furniture or, if preferred, a collection of furniture elements designed for home use in both indoor and outdoor contexts. The product categories include: 1) Furniture (chairs, tables, shelves, etc.) 2) Objects/accessories (for desk, kitchen, bathroom, etc.) Unleash your creativity and present ideas for a collection that embodies innovation, functionality, and exceptional design quality.
Participate in the international competition to redesign the Main Campus building of State Tax University (Irpin', Ukraine)
State Tax University of Ukraine and its partners announce an Open Competition for the best architectural solution for the design of the Main Campus building of the University in Irpin (Kyiv suburb), which was almost completely destroyed in the first days of the Russian-Ukrainian war in 2022.
The European Cultural Centre (ECC) has unveiled the forthcoming chapter of its acclaimed Time Space Existence exhibition. Marking its seventh edition, this celebrated biennial architecture will once again transform Venice into a global hub of architectural innovation. From 10 May to 23 November, 2025, the iconic venues of Palazzo Bembo, Palazzo Mora, and Marinaressa Gardens will serve as vibrant stages for a kaleidoscope of ideas and visions redefining the built environment community.
In today's rapidly changing professional landscape, the office is no longer a static environment. As companies continue to embrace hybrid working models and flexible teams, the need for adaptable, people-centric workspaces has never been greater. In collaboration with Foster + Partners Industrial Design, UniFor has responded to this shift with the XYZ collection, a suite of modular, versatile furniture designed to meet the dynamic needs of contemporary workplaces.
The collection features three key products: the X Shelving System, the Y Table, and the Z Desk—each designed to support a range of working styles while maintaining a harmonious visual language.
