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Barcelona has been selected by UNESCO-UIA as the World Capital of Architecture for 2026. This major event highlights the transformative power of architecture, urbanism, and landscape design, offering a unique opportunity to showcase Barcelona’s historical and contemporary heritage on a…
ArXellence 3 is an open, one-stage international competition inviting architects and transdisciplinary teams to develop ideas that preserve historical memory and promote sustainable development on Gyaros, a Cycladic island rich in ecological significance.The Island of GyarosLocated in the northern Cyclades,…
The 2025 Forge Prize, organized by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), invites architects, educators, and students to push the boundaries of design using steel as the primary structural material. This competition, co-administered by AISC’s new Architecture Center and…
The New York Architectural Design Awards are a prestigious platform that recognizes the world’s most exceptional architectural designs. Organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA Global), this award platform celebrates the ingenuity and creativity of skilled architects, visionary designers, and…
The Muuto Design Contest 001 is an open-call competition aimed at discovering the next generation of iconic accessories. Emphasizing a progressive and forward-looking approach, the contest seeks to support new talents in the design world, encouraging participants to introduce innovative…
The 2024 TITAN Property Awards Season 2, organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA Global), recognizes excellence in property development, interior design, architecture, landscape design, and marketing. The awards focus on achievements that emphasize ergonomics, innovativeness, living standards, originality, and…
The International Garden Festival is seeking creative designers for the 26th edition of its event, set to open on June 20, 2025, at Les Jardins de Métis | Reford Gardens. This year’s theme, “BORDERS,” explores the idea of partitioning and…
Warming Huts V.2025 is an innovative competition that invites architects, designers, and artists to submit their designs for warming huts or art installations along the Nestaweya River Trail in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This competition seeks to blend art and architecture, challenging…
The Drawing Board 2024 invites participants to reimagine Pathu Thoon Lane, a historically rich site in Madurai. Nestled between Navabath Kana Street and Mahal Vadampookki Street, Pathu Thoon Lane is located north of Thirumalai Nayakkar’s palace and is flanked by…
The Egyptian Graduation Projects Competition 2.0 offers a valuable platform for young Egyptian designers to present their creative ideas and innovative solutions. Aimed at fostering a culture of innovation and creativity, the competition serves as a bridge between emerging talents…
The Midjourney X Climate Crisis: AI for Sustainable Ideas design challenge, hosted by NORDFY and MVRDV, invites participants to conceptualize innovative strategies for positive sustainable impact. This competition is inspired by the groundbreaking work of Cosimo Scotucci, Senior Project Leader…
Many children return from school to noisy and cluttered environments, which hinder their ability to find a quiet space for studying. This often compromises their focus and dreams. How can we, through The Freedom Pocket Design Challenge, create spaces that…
This competition invites participants to create an immersive installation that enhances the festival experience, blending sound, space, and human interaction. The goal is to design an environment that redefines how festival-goers engage with music, turning it into an unforgettable sensory…
The Saint-Gobain Grants Program invites innovative ideas that can drive meaningful change and positively impact the built or unbuilt environment. This program seeks proposals that are practical, implementable, and capable of addressing current needs while fostering economic growth, innovation, and…
The Inspire Future Generations Awards (IFG) for 2024, now in their fourth year, recognize and celebrate outstanding initiatives, organizations, and individuals who are bridging the gap between the built environment and young people. These awards are open to built environment…
Wege Prize is an annual competition that sparks innovative solutions for the future by inspiring college and university students worldwide to collaborate across institutional, disciplinary, and cultural boundaries. The competition encourages teams to redesign the way economies work, contending for…
The ISC Innovator Award recognizes individuals, organizations, or collectives for their creative social innovation in contemporary sculpture. This award celebrates those who develop new ideas and work that expand how sculpture can effect change. The recipient will be honored at…
Pininfarina announces the launch of its 2024/2025 Global Design Contest, inviting final-year students from selected schools worldwide specializing in mobility design, interaction design, and architecture. The contest theme, “Materiality, the Umami of Mobility,” challenges participants to envision future living and…
The Architecture Community invites architects, students, engineers, designers, and artists from around the globe to participate in the World Design Awards 2024. This prestigious competition recognizes exceptional ideas that redefine architecture and design through innovation, technology, and creativity.CategoriesAwards ScheduleFeesSubmission RequirementsJudging…
TerraViva has launched the EASDALE FERRY OFFICE, a new architecture competition focused on renovating and extending the small ferry hub that connects Easdale Island, Scotland, to the mainland. The competition offers a total prize pool of €7,000 and will be…
The European Product Design Award™ celebrates talented product designers from around the world who enhance daily life through practical and imaginative designs. The award recognizes exceptional strategic thinking and creativity in product design.Prizes: Winners will be showcased in an exhibition.Submit…
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