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…
Competitions
Architecture Competitions
Architecture and design competitions, including briefs, entry requirements, deadlines and published outcomes. The archive covers professional and student opportunities and retains past calls as a record of the questions and approaches they generated.
Place competition proposals alongside architectural projects and research. Consult Competition Transparency for participant accounts, and contact the editorial team to submit a call or correction.
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,…
International Garden Festival 2025
The International Garden Festival is seeking creative designers for the 26th edition of its event, set to open on June…
Warming Huts V.2025: An Arts + Architecture Competition on Ice
Warming Huts V.2025 is an innovative competition that invites architects, designers, and artists to submit their designs for warming huts…
The Drawing Board 2024
The Drawing Board 2024 invites participants to reimagine Pathu Thoon Lane, a historically rich site in Madurai. Nestled between Navabath…
Egyptian Graduation Project Competition 2.0
The Egyptian Graduation Projects Competition 2.0 offers a valuable platform for young Egyptian designers to present their creative ideas and…
Midjourney X Climate Crisis: AI for Sustainable ideas
The Midjourney X Climate Crisis: AI for Sustainable Ideas design challenge, hosted by NORDFY and MVRDV, invites participants to conceptualize…
The Freedom Pocket
Many children return from school to noisy and cluttered environments, which hinder their ability to find a quiet space for…
Soundscapes!
This competition invites participants to create an immersive installation that enhances the festival experience, blending sound, space, and human interaction….
Saint-Gobain Grants Program 2024-25
The Saint-Gobain Grants Program invites innovative ideas that can drive meaningful change and positively impact the built or unbuilt environment….
Inspire Future Generations Awards 2024
The Inspire Future Generations Awards (IFG) for 2024, now in their fourth year, recognize and celebrate outstanding initiatives, organizations, and…
Wege Prize 2025
Wege Prize is an annual competition that sparks innovative solutions for the future by inspiring college and university students worldwide…
ISC Innovator Award
The ISC Innovator Award recognizes individuals, organizations, or collectives for their creative social innovation in contemporary sculpture. This award celebrates…
Pininfarina 2024/2025 Global Design Contest
Pininfarina announces the launch of its 2024/2025 Global Design Contest, inviting final-year students from selected schools worldwide specializing in mobility…
