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A Global Sanctuary: Designing Hotel for Cultural Exchange

A Global Sanctuary: Designing Hotel for Cultural Exchange

In a globally interconnected world, celebrating cultural diversity and integration has become essential. The “A Global Sanctuary” competition challenges architects and designers to envision a hotel that transcends accommodation, transforming it into a dynamic hub for cultural exchange and understanding….

Beyond Sight – The Blind Experience Design

Beyond Sight – The Blind Experience Design

“Beyond Sight – The Blind Experience” is a revolutionary museum design competition organized by Archiol Competitions. This initiative aims to challenge conventional architectural norms by focusing on accessibility, inclusivity, and sensory engagement. It calls for participants to envision museum spaces…

Steel Design Student Competition 2025

Steel Design Student Competition 2025

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) announces the 25th Annual Steel Design Student Competition for the 2024-2025 academic year. Sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and administered by the ACSA, this competition challenges undergraduate and…

Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition 2025

Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition 2025

The Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition is now open for submissions for its 2025 North American edition. Organized by Confindustria Ceramica and the Italian Trade Agency, this prestigious competition celebrates outstanding work by North American architects, designers, and students who…

League Prize 2025: Plot

League Prize 2025: Plot

The Architectural League of New York invites young architects and designers to participate in the League Prize 2025: Plot. This competition encourages innovative design work across all mediums and project types, providing a platform for emerging talent to showcase their…

Design Discovery Awards

Design Discovery Awards

The Design Discovery Awards (D&A) aim to become one of the most prestigious international accolades across various design fields, including Architecture Design, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Product Design, and Graphic Design.These awards are dedicated to discovering and celebrating original and…

Concéntrico Season 24/25

Concéntrico Season 24/25

Concéntrico invites innovative participation through three calls for its 2025 festival in Logroño, Spain, held from 19 to 24 June 2025. These calls include Objects in the City, Third Landscape, and Picnic in the Vineyard, aiming to explore urban transformations…

Renewable Energy Research Center of Iceland

Renewable Energy Research Center of Iceland

IntroductionThe project focuses on sustainable building design by envisioning a cutting-edge renewable energy research center in Iceland that promotes collaboration, drives innovation, educates the public, serves as a landmark, and reflects the stunning natural beauty of Iceland’s landscapes.Brief Iceland is renowned…

Future Plastic Design Award

Future Plastic Design Award

The Future Plastic Design Award, organized in collaboration with Desall, invites creative talents worldwide to design innovative furniture elements. These designs will be produced through injection molding using a single mold, maximizing manufacturing efficiency while emphasizing functionality and aesthetics.Contest OverviewParticipants…

PJMT National Green Earth Challenge

PJMT National Green Earth Challenge

The National Green Earth Challenge is an initiative organized by the Prem Jain Memorial Trust (PJMT) in partnership with Young Leaders for Active Citizenship. This competition celebrates the legacy of Dr. Prem Jain, who is recognized as the Father of…

Alexei Navalny Memorial

Alexei Navalny Memorial

Design a memorial honoring Alexei Navalny, the courageous leader of the Russian opposition who stood for freedom, democracy, and peace. This monument will commemorate his legacy and provide a space where people can express their hopes for a free and…

The International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA)

The International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA)

The International Architecture & Design Awards (IADA) is back for its 4th edition, inviting creative minds from around the globe to showcase their groundbreaking work. This competition celebrates the dedication, vision, and creativity that drive exceptional design.The 2025 awards feature…

Wheelwright Prize 2025

Wheelwright Prize 2025

The Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) announces the 2025 cycle of the Wheelwright Prize, an international competition offering $100,000 to support innovative architectural research. This annual prize fosters impactful design research, open to early-career architects worldwide who earned…

Tactical Urbanism NOW!

Tactical Urbanism NOW!

TerraViva launches the 5th edition of TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! This architecture competition challenges participants to design short-term, cost-effective interventions able to act as catalysts for larger transformations.Prizes up to 10.000 € will be awarded to the winners selected by an…

Best House in the World Contest

Best House in the World Contest

Welcome to the ‘Best House in the World’ competition, a new international challenge to discover and reward innovative residential architectural designs still in development or tendering stages, prior to construction. This competition is open to real projects with real clients…

Re:Form – New Life for Old Spaces

Re:Form – New Life for Old Spaces

Transforming Existing Structures for a Sustainable FutureIn an era marked by pressing environmental and spatial challenges, the concept of adaptive reuse emerges as a compelling solution. Instead of constructing anew, Re:Form challenges architects, designers, and innovators to breathe life into…

Avani Essay Prize 2024

Avani Essay Prize 2024

Exploring Emerging LandscapesThe term “landscape” encompasses a spectrum of meanings across various disciplines, reflecting its complexity and diversity. Geographer James Duncan defines it as both the visual appearance of a region and the collection of objects forming that appearance. Architect…

Tiny HOUSE 2024 ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION

Tiny HOUSE 2024 ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION

Volume Zero and the Tiny House Architecture Competition express their gratitude for the incredible support received from the community. To accommodate participants and provide more time for preparing submissions, the registration and submission deadlines for the competition have been extended.Updated…

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