EDGE Architecture Festival Budapest
Overview
Since 2022, the Budapest Architecture Festival (Építészfesztivál) has served as a key event for professionals and enthusiasts alike, fostering conversations around architectural innovation and global issues. Now rebranded as EDGE Architecture Festival, this fourth edition will be held at Dürer Kert in Budapest from 3–4 July 2025, expanding its reach both regionally and internationally.
EDGE Fest serves as a conference, social gathering, and awards event, addressing urgent questions: What does it mean to be an architect in 2025? How do we face emerging social, ecological, and technological changes? The festival invites discourse around the evolving aesthetic and functional demands of architecture today.
Why You Should Participate
EDGE Architecture Festival provides a rare opportunity to:
- Engage with top minds in architecture, from world-renowned practitioners to rising talents.
- Explore architecture’s role in responding to current societal and environmental shifts.
- Share your forward-thinking ideas through the EDGE Award.
- Participate in a high-level international dialogue that bridges generations and cultures.
- Position yourself among the next generation of innovators shaping the future of the built environment.
Key Highlights
- Location: Dürer Kert, Budapest
- Dates: 3–4 July 2025
- Format: Conference, award ceremony, and networking
- Languages: All applications and presentations must be in English
- Who Can Apply: Architects and professionals in architecture-related fields from around the world
Entry Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | €100 (up to 3 submissions across categories) |
Prizes and Recognition
| Prize Component | Description |
|---|---|
| EDGE Award | Recognition of innovative, boundary-pushing architecture and design projects |
| Publication | Selected works will be published through festival platforms |
| Presentation Opportunity | Shortlisted entrants present their work at the festival |
| Networking & Exposure | International visibility through panels and showcases |
Submission Details
General Conditions:
- All applications must be submitted by 15 May 2025
- Each applicant may submit up to three projects
- Submissions must be made in English
- Applicants must agree to publication and in-person presentation if shortlisted
- Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of applicants
Award Categories:
READY?MADE – Built Architecture
- Criteria: Completed buildings of any scale, completed in 2020 or later
- Submission: Up to 20 photos, architectural drawings, concept illustrations, 3000–5000 character description
ON THE STREETS – Public Space Projects
- Criteria: Built/unbuilt public space interventions or designs from 2020 or later
- Submission: Photos/visuals (up to 20), site plan (if relevant), concept illustration, optional video, 3000–5000 character description
TOPIA – Future Visions and Experiments
- Criteria: Speculative, theoretical, or experimental projects (built or unbuilt)
- Submission: Visuals, concept materials, descriptive text
VIRTUAL INSANITY – Architecture of Virtual Spaces
- Focus: Game environments, film scenography, digital/virtual architecture
- Submission: Visual and conceptual documentation
HOLD IT – The Power of Design
- Focus: Innovative design objects for interiors/exteriors
- Submission: Product images, conceptual illustrations, text explanation
Important Dates
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission Deadline | 15 May 2025 |
| Festival & Conference | 3–4 July 2025 |
How to Join
- Select one or more categories (max 3 entries)
- Prepare all required visuals and written material in English
- Submit through the official portal (registration link)
- Pay the €100 fee
- Await jury evaluation and notification
Judging Criteria
Projects will be assessed based on:
- Innovation and originality
- Relevance to contemporary social, ecological, and technological challenges
- Quality of execution (for built projects)
- Conceptual depth and clarity
- Contribution to architectural discourse and future thinking
