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UN-Habitat’s “Inclusive Communities, Thriving Cities” Programme invites professional and emerging artists worldwide to participate in a digital art competition on the theme “My Urban Vision.” This competition seeks to leverage the creative power of artists to inspire change towards an…
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…
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…
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…
This competition, jointly initiated by A8 Design Center, Wide Horizon Landscape Center, and Wide Horizon Wuhan Division, aims to transform an existing municipal ramp bridge and design a connected landscape structure. After the ramp bridge’s municipal traffic function is cancelled,…
The Green Product Awards 2025 are calling on companies and start-ups to submit their sustainable products and services under the motto “Green Olympics” by 16 November.For the first time, submissions will be initially checked with regard to the regulations of…
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea is organizing the Lee Kun-Hee Museum Tentative Name International Design Competition. This competition is open to both Korean and foreign architects and aims to create a museum that…
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…
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…
There is an urgent need for playgrounds that welcome all children, regardless of their physical, sensory, or cognitive abilities. Most existing playgrounds lack universal accessibility, unintentionally excluding children with disabilities from enjoying play and vital social interactions. The “Boundless Joy”…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
The Living Places – Simon Architecture Prize, established by the firm Simon and curated by the Fundació Mies van der Rohe, honors architectural excellence that significantly enhances quality of life. Launched in 2016 to commemorate Simon’s centenary, this prize has…
The L A M P International Lighting Design Competition, now in its 10th edition, is a premier event celebrating creativity and innovation in lighting design. In partnership with Design Milk, this competition invites designers from around the globe to showcase…
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…
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….
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…
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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