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Tactical Urbanism

For architects, planners and designers, cities have turned into testing canvases for solutions that lead to both short and long-term changes. The paradigm shift in the built environment switches the narrative of how the public realm approaches complex challenges related to climate, urban sprawl, mobility, housing, among others.
The goal of this competition is to experiment with site-specific case studies that can work as open laboratories to test novel approaches on urban transformation. Participants have complete freedom to outline the program, the overall output and the extents of their proposal. Likewise, the size and complexity of the intervention will be defined by each team according to the needs of that specific neighbourhood, plot, city or community.

MICROHOME Kingspan Edition

The MICROHOME Kingspan Edition invites participants to conceptualize an off-grid modular dwelling that would accommodate a hypothetical young professional couple. This scenario serves as the benchmark family size for the competition. The total floor area of the structure should not exceed 25 m2, thereby encouraging participants to push their creativity and innovate within these parameters.

Re-draw.06: Villa Savoye

🔖 One building, any kind of drawing, a single illustration! The RE-DRAW Competition is back! In it’s sixth edition the building you will have to digest to create a completly new illustration is The Villa Savoye, designed by Le Corbusier. How would you represent this iconic building?

AI Challenge - The Future Of Cities On Planet Earth

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Call for Ideas

The second edition of the “Ideas for Prishtina” design contest has arrived!
We welcome ideas that revolve around improving Prishtina’s cityscape, functionality, usability, and especially its livability. Prishtina has its fair share of urban issues, but that leaves a lot of room for potential, so share your thoughts and proposals, with the chance of making a proper change in the city.
The Municipality of Prishtina and the Kosovo Architecture Foundation (KAF) are organizing this design contest to encourage the participation of the local community in the planning and implementation processes of the city. The main idea is the improvement and/or transformation of public spaces and their surroundings. These proposals could vary from sidewalks, crossroads, city lights, billboards, building facades, storefronts, rooftops, passages, tunnels, parks and other green areas, fountains, squares, markets, information points, pavilions, new public buildings, or even utopic urban solutions. No idea is too big, or too small, feel free to express yourselves fully. Everyone, either being a devoted residents or just visitors in Prishtina, of any age, nationality, or professional background, are invited to share their ideas. You can participate in this competition either individually or in groups with your friends, colleagues, neighbors, or family members. You are welcome to express yourselves with whatever medium you need, such as architectural and urban designs, art works, photos, videos, texts, etc. All you need to do in your designs is specify the exact location of your proposed intervention, and explain how your idea would improve the city and help the citizens.
The Municipality of Prishtina will be awarding the best proposal will the “Rexhep Luci” Award that also includes a monetary prize of 5000 € for 1st place, 1000 € for 2nd place, and 500 € for 3rd place. The most feasible projects might be implemented by the Municipality.
The terms and conditions of the competition can be found at: https://kosovoarchitecture.org/

Archi-Hack: Panopticon / New Competition!

🔖 Create a design concept for repurposing a panopticon. — only 1 drawing, with absolute freedom of scale or program.

Call for Entries: MBArch Entrepreneurship Challenge 2023 by IE School of Architecture and Design

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IE School of Architecture and Design is launching the fourth edition of their MBArch Entrepreneurship Challenge 2023 IV Edition. For optimistic and young entrepreneurial professionals with less than 15 years of experience, the challenge is geared toward those who have identified a relevant problem in their industry and would like the chance to solve it.

American School of Quito International Ideas Competition: Design of the New Campus of the American School of Quito

The American School of Quito Foundation (FCAQ) and the College of Architects of Pichincha (CAE-P) have announced the launch of an International Ideas Competition. The competition aims to solicit entries for the design and architectural direction of the school's new campus. The American School of Quito is renowned for its academic excellence and has shaped students with integrity, values, and principles for over 80 years. It provides a learning environment that fosters freedom, responsibility, and democracy while remaining committed to society's and the environment's well-being.

The initiative marks a significant achievement in the development of architecture and education in the city

Call for Entries: Shaping Spaces Together — Design Competition

How do we design for impact? In a world bustling with innovation, we often overlook the potential within our own communities. This competition is a chance to harness your community’s spirit and design something with local value.

9th Annual INSPIRELI AWARDS: Pre-registration is OPEN!

The prestigious 9th Annual INSPIRELI AWARDS is now open for registration for students and architects from around the world are invited to participate in this global student contest. With participants from 150 countries, the INSPIRELI AWARDS have earned their place as the world's largest architectural student competition.
Featuring a jury of 1000 esteemed architects, the competition aims to support young talents in architecture, irrespective of their social, economic, or ethnic backgrounds, completely free of charge.

Open Call: Young Visionary Architecture Competition 2023

Standout Archi has launched the world’s first architecture competition awarding 10 internships at top Architecture firms as MAD, MVRDV, CRA, and others..

Call For Ideas: Tiny House 2023 Architecture Competition

Volume Zero invites each one of you to participate in the 22nd edition of our architectural competitions and the 4th edition of Tiny House Architecture Competition. This year’s Tiny House aims to celebrate individuality, reimagine sustainability and to exalt simple, innovative yet resourceful living. The Tiny House Movement is also a platform that not only explores the avenues of ‘mobile’ or ‘Off the Grid’ Living spaces but also the freedom and independence they would offer. Come be a part of this movement; join a new wave of habitat designers!

International Design Competition of Rural Revitalization and Regeneration (R3)

Type: Competition Announcement (Ideas), Open/International/Architecture
Website: https://r3.kontest.xyz/
Organizers: Zhejiang University, People's Government of Daxikou Township, Wuyi County
Coordinator: Kontest
Location: Shanxiabao Village, Wuyi County, Jinhua City, Zhejiang, China
Language: English
Registration Deadline: 20 December 2023, 11:59 PM
Submission Deadline: 20 December 2023, 11:59 PM
Price: $89 - 129 / Depending on the registration phase and participant types
Eligibility: Open to all
Prize: Prizes of a total of $5000, including Cash Prize + Certificate + Exhibition + Publication + Interview + Gifts + Voucher.

Meditation Roofs / Competition

🔖 Propose innovative rooftop designs that not only offer a sanctuary for meditation, but also actively endorse and uplift the practice of mindfulness in an urban setting — only 1 drawing, with absolute freedom of scale, site or program.

Call for Entries: FuturArc Prize - Architecture for Life After

In extreme conditions, how can architecture bring hope and renewal?

10th Advanced Architecture Contest – AI for the Built Environment

The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) calls its 10th Advanced Architecture Contest as a global reflection to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the built environment. This competition aims to inspire participants to envision novel applications of AI mixed with non-AI tools that can shape the future of architecture, urban planning, and design.

ADAPTIVE REUSE x PLACEMAKING: Competition + Course

In support of Madrid Architecture Week, Never Enough Architecture (NEA) is excited to present its new initiative in collaboration with the Municipality of Pelayos de la Presa. This initiative seamlessly blends a detailed course on "Adaptive Reuse" and "Placemaking" with a design contest, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of these pivotal modern design concepts.
Adaptive Reuse is a fresh way to change old buildings for new uses while keeping their special look and feel. This way saves materials and helps communities by bringing back old buildings. Placemaking is about making public spaces better for people, focusing on looks, use, and a feeling of belonging.

Call for Competitions: Challenge for Original Contest Topics

Fostering new concepts and fresh ideas from around the globe, this open call challenges architects, designers and enthusiasts to submit original and unconventional design themes for future competitions. The goal is to directly involve our community of creatives, giving them the chance to become TerraViva ambassadors or – if they wish – even part-time and full-time collaborators.

EMERGING TALENTS AWARD: Show Off Your Best Work! September 2023 Edition!

Welcome to the EMERGING TALENTS AWARD!

Young Balkan Designers Open Call: HERE & NOW - Hybrid Solutions for Contemporary Living, Work, Exchange and Play

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Cyclist House - Competition!

🔖 Reshape conventional home design thinking and contribute to healthier, more sustainable lifestyle choices related to cycling. – only 1 drawing, with absolute freedom of scale.

2023 Іnternational Architecture Competition | Reinterpreting the Space

With the beginning of the full scale war in Ukraine, we feel the urgent need to preserve the identity of our heritage, and to popularize it in the world.
Architecture competition Reinterpreting the Space is looking for the conceptual ideas for revitalization the historical space of the Potocki Palace complex in Ivano-Frankivsk (Ukraine) with the creation of a public cultural space.

Call for Entries: "Care," the 2023 James Harrison Steedman Fellowship in Architecture

Architecture shelters and protects. Yet too often, the built environment also perpetuates entrenched biases as well as a domineering and extractive view of the natural world.

AI x BIOMIMICRY: Competition + Course

Never Enough Architecture (NEA) is launching a new initiative that joins education and contests. The initiative combines traditional architecture competitions with free expert-led courses, giving participants a comprehensive understanding of the contests’ central topics.

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