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  • Blue Foundation’s Design Competition

    The Blue Foundation is hosting a design competition aimed at merging marine conservation with art. The competition seeks to celebrate the cetaceans of the Mediterranean, particularly within the Pelagos Sanctuary, a protected marine area between France, Italy, and Monaco. The…

  • The Home of Shadows / Edition #3

    Buildner is pleased to announce the third edition of the Home of Shadows architecture competition. This ongoing event underscores the essential role of light and shadow in creating functional and inviting living spaces, inviting architects and designers to explore the…

  • Living Ruins Architecture Competition

    The Living Ruins Architecture Competition presents a new design challenge aimed at counteracting the “Ghost Town” status of the abandoned village of Kayaköy, Turkey. Through the design of an open-air museum, Living Ruins seeks projects that will ensure the conservation…

  • The Architect’s Chair #3 Competition

    The Architect’s Chair #3 Competition offers architects and designers an exciting opportunity to showcase their versatility and creativity by designing a signature piece of furniture. Inspired by the tradition of iconic architects creating custom furniture, this competition challenges participants to…

  • Bahrain Pavilion at Venice Biennale

    The Bahrain Pavilion at Venice Biennale invites multi-disciplinary teams to provide innovative, realistic, and locally-rooted responses to the global challenges of climate change and extreme heat. Over the past decade, record-breaking heatwaves have become a global phenomenon, with the Gulf…

  • INSPIRELI AWARDS 2024

    The 9th Annual INSPIRELI AWARDS is now open for registration, inviting students and architects from around the world to participate in this global student contest. With participants from 150 countries, the INSPIRELI AWARDS have earned their place as the world’s…

  • Pilgrims Heaven

    YAC and the Italian State Property Agency have launched a competition of ideas (Pilgrims Heaven) to design a hospitality and reception center for pilgrims at St. Peter’s Church in Tuscania.Human beings are peculiar creatures, a tangle of desires and questions…

  • 2A Continental Architectural Awards 2024

    The 2A Continental Architectural Awards (2ACAA), organized by 2A Magazine under the leadership of Ahmad Zohadi, celebrate exceptional architectural projects that spark significant discussions in contemporary design. With a broad readership and a global community, these awards offer a unique…

  • Arxellence 3

    The Arxellence 3 competition invites transdisciplinary architectural ideas that balance historical preservation with sustainable development on Gyaros Island, Cyclades. Participants are tasked with crafting proposals that reflect a holistic approach to both the island’s ecological significance and its historical legacy.Key…

  • Architecture & Design Collection Awards 2024

    Architecture & Design Collection Awards 2024 is committed to transparency, ensuring that each submission is rigorously and fairly evaluated. This dedication allows the awards to honor outstanding creative achievements while providing an equitable opportunity for international recognition.Categories and Submission ProcessParticipants…

  • Peja Culture Pavilion

    The Peja Culture Pavilion competition aims to breathe new life into the heart of Peja, Kosovo, a city rich in history and cultural significance. This competition seeks innovative design proposals to transform a long-neglected central site into a vibrant cultural…

  • Buildner Unbuilt Award 2024

    Where creativity meets recognition, the Buildner Unbuilt Award 2024 stands as a grand celebration of architectural creativity and innovation. This prestigious competition is dedicated to honoring the brilliance of unrealized designs, recognizing the profound value embedded within the creative process….

  • MUSE Design Awards 2024

    The MUSE Design Awards is an esteemed international competition that honors and celebrates excellent and original design work globally. Established by the International Awards Associate (IAA) in 2015, the awards aim to recognize outstanding innovators across various design disciplines including…

  • 2024 NY Product Design Awards Season 2

    The 2024 NY Product Design Awards commemorate innovations that improve everyday living via clever and useful designs, showcasing the extraordinary work of product designers, design teams, and manufacturers worldwide.2024 Theme – BEYOND IDEASWe recognize visionaries in the field of design…

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