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The modern workplace has evolved a lot over the past few decades, and the introduction of new technologies and the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic is set to completely change how we work even more in the future. Back in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, offices were still mostly set up for individual working, with
When it comes to the climate crisis, there’s no time for cynicism. With millions of people already experiencing the effects of a warming planet firsthand, we need to move forward with optimism and momentum. This is the driving force behind What Design Can Do (WDCD)’s fourth challenge in partnership with the IKEA Foundation: the Make it
Archiol Artuminate has organized this second edition of the Home – future design competition to understand the possibilities of residential architecture in the future and to test the skill of imagination in architecture. “I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture”- Tadao Ando.The most significant architectural space we experience throughout
Light is one of the most important factors when designing homes, and the use of natural light is vital in creating a space that feels both comfortable, inviting and practical. It could be said that lighting is a form of language that architects can use to communicate emotions in the spaces and structures they design.As
After an overwhelming response to the first & second editions, Charette is thrilled to announce the 3rd edition of ‘Alternate Realities’ – the world’s most experimental architecture competition! This year’s theme is MARS HOMES. The entries to the Alternate Realities #3 competition will be reviewed by some of the most influential authorities in architecture and
New design for sustainable Enel Primary SubstationEnel Grids is calling on designers, architects, engineers or inventors to reimagine its most iconic assets: Primary Substations!! The Company is looking for a new design concept for the construction of this innovative sustainable building system that must have innovative features in terms of design, materials and construction, incorporating
International Poster Call BICeBé 2023 is now open for entries! International Poster Call BICeBé 2023: The Biennial of the Poster Bolivia BICeBé, the most important international event in Bolivia and the Southern Cone regarding design and visual communication, recently has been announced the call for entries for 2023 inviting submissions from all over the world.
World Press Photo Contest 2023 is now open for entries! World Press Photo Contest 2023: The World Press Photo Contest, the most prestigious international competition for photojournalism in the world, recently has been opened for entries for 2023 inviting all professional press photographers, photo agencies, newspapers and magazines from anywhere in the world to partecipate.
09 Concéntrico 2023: Open Calls Concéntrico 09, International Architecture and Design Festival of Logroño, proposes…
Plaktivat 15 Poster Design Competition: ’Blood Donation’ is now open for entries! Plaktivat 15 Poster Design Competition: ’Blood Donation’: TAM-TAM Institut is announcing the international 15th Plaktivat Poster Design Competition in designing a city poster, this time on the topic of ’Blood Donation’ and invites all creators, individuals as well as agencies and companies to
Call for Films Call for Films. The 15th Budapest Architecture Film Days, organized by KÉK…
Metals in Construction Magazine 2023 Design Challenge: Redevelopment for Residential UseThe cultural change in office use brought on by the pandemic amidst a widespread housing shortage suggests redevelopment opportunities that can be explored through the lens of a speculative design competition. This is the theme of the Metals in Construction magazine 2023 Design Challenge, which awards
Sustainability in Architecture is now open for entries! Sustainability in Architecture: Archiol Artuminate recently has organized this second edition of the sustainable architecture essay competition to spread awareness of the sustainable measures that the construction and building industry needs to adopt to mitigate the harmful impact on the environment. architecture sustainability green energy competitions About
The 2022 edition of Architecture-in-Development’s (A–D) annual Global Challenge (#GC2022) is welcoming submissions from self-build communities worldwide from 26 October. The deadline for submissions is 30 November 2022.Running from October to June each year, the Global Challenge identifies and showcases the most impactful inclusive and sustainable architectural projects worldwide, and helps accelerate their development. It does this by connecting self-build communities with A–D’s global network of 60,000+ (largely female) architects and building professionals, and its
2022 AIA JAPAN DESIGN AWARDS The mission of the 2022 AIA JAPAN DESIGN AWARDS Program…
The Old Town Mall, the long-abandoned outdoor pedestrian retail mall in the heart of Baltimore’s “Black Butterfly,” is the site of our 2023 competition. Centering on benefit to the neighborhood, students are challenged to redevelop the four-block, 16-acre parcel. Designers will explore new programs for the site, study preservation vs. demolition options, evaluate public vs.
Tiny House 2022 Architecture Competition is now open for entries! Tiny House 2022 Architecture Competition: Tiny House 2022 Architecture Competition has been recently organized by magazine Volume Zero, seeking to revamp the notions of a home, one’s personal sanctuary through innovations in design and technology with aim to celebrate individuality, redefine sustainability and exalt simple
Now in its 30th year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition recognizes the exceptional work of North American architects and designers who feature Italian ceramic tiles in their institutional, residential and commercial spaces. The competition is open to all North American architects, interior designers and students. Domestic and international new construction and renovation projects completed between
Zambia has been generous host to refugees since 1966 when the Angolan revolution against the Portuguese spread to the east of the country forcing people to flee for safety in neighboring Zambia.Almost 60 years later, Zambia is still receiving refugees from a long list of countries, with a predominance of Congolese, Burundians and Somalis. There
The architecture and design industry is built on forward-looking ideas brought to life by innovative individuals. The emergence of Web3 and the metaverse provide new platforms and opportunities for the industry’s most curious to test the boundaries of design. Interior Design’s Metaverse Architecture and Design (MAD) Awards, produced in partnership with digby, is the industry’s first
Hiiibrand Awards 2022 is now open for entries! Hiiibrand Awards 2022: Hiiibrand Awards 2022, Hiiibrand International Brand Design Award, recently opened for entries for 13 consecutive years, aiming to improve the development of brand design while awarding those who apply themselves to the excellent works around the world. brand graphic design packaging logo advertising fashion
