Robert L. Wesley Award
The SOM Foundation has opened applications for the 2024 Robert L. Wesley Award, which aims to support BIPOC undergraduate students…
Competitions
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National Folk Museum Relocation to Sejong City
In an effort to create a “local era that is good to live anywhere in Korea,” the National Folk Museum…
SOM Foundation Research Prize 2024
The SOM Foundation has officially opened applications for the 2024 Research Prize. This year’s theme is focused on “Advancing Toward…
French Design Awards 2025
The 2025 French Design Awards is a global celebration of architectural, interior, product, and packaging design excellence. The event embodies…
AI in Practice Competition
We are excited to announce the AI in Practice Competition, a prestigious event sponsored by Studio Tim Fu. This competition…
Fentress Global Challenge 2024
Despite technological advancements such as video conferencing and drones, the growth of airports worldwide continues to thrive due to global…
International Thesis Honors
Da Vinci & Co. warmly invites students in architecture, urban design, urban planning, architectural technology, and landscape design from around…
Tamayouz Excellence Award: Iraq Pavilion Design
The Tamayouz Excellence Award extends an invitation to architects, designers, engineers, and artists to participate in designing the Iraq Pavilion…
The Design MasterPrize (DMP)
The Design MasterPrize (DMP) is an international competition that celebrates excellence in design across product, communication, and graphic disciplines. Focused…
ELIAVA BAZAAR Competition
TerraViva has launched the ELIAVA BAZAAR competition, aimed at reimagining the complex of Eliava Market, located in the heart of…
Festival des Architectures Vives 2025
The 19th edition of the Festival des Architectures Vives (FAV) will be held from June 10-15, 2025. Organized by the…
The National Folk Museum of Korea Design Competition
The National Folk Museum of Korea, currently located within Gyeongbokgung Palace, is set to relocate as part of the Gyeongbokgung…
UIA-HYP Cup International Competition in Architectural Design
The UIA-HYP Cup 2024 International Student Competition in Architectural Design invites participants to address the challenges of urban renewal under…
Compact Living: Redefining Urban Spaces
With urban populations on the rise, space is becoming an increasingly scarce and valuable resource. High land prices, growing density,…
C-IDEA Design Award 2025
The C-IDEA Design Award is an annual juried design competition that aims to recognize and promote visionary talents across various…
Open Call 2026 Barcelona World Capital of Architecture
Barcelona has been selected by UNESCO-UIA as the World Capital of Architecture for 2026. This major event highlights the transformative…
Arxellence 3 Transdisciplinary Architectural Ideas Competition
ArXellence 3 is an open, one-stage international competition inviting architects and transdisciplinary teams to develop ideas that preserve historical memory…
Forge Prize 2025
The 2025 Forge Prize, organized by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), invites architects, educators, and students to push…
New York Architectural Design Awards 2024
The New York Architectural Design Awards are a prestigious platform that recognizes the world’s most exceptional architectural designs. Organized by…
Muuto Design Contest 001
The Muuto Design Contest 001 is an open-call competition aimed at discovering the next generation of iconic accessories. Emphasizing a…
2024 TITAN Property Awards Season 2
The 2024 TITAN Property Awards Season 2, organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA Global), recognizes excellence in property development,…
