Rework by xFigura
Rework by xFigura invites proposals that give an existing building a new use. Entrants can select a building anywhere in the world and develop an intervention around what can be retained, adapted and reused. This is a design competition, not a promised construction contract.
Competition details and submission deadline
Organizer: xFigura. International participation is subject to the legal restrictions in the terms. Entry is free for adults aged 18 or above, individually or in teams of up to ten. A free platform account is required; a paid subscription is not.
Registration and submission close on 29 November 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time: 30 November at 04:59 UTC, or 07:59 in Riyadh. The countdown refers to submission, not the workshop.
Prizes and deliverables
The cash pool is US$15,000: $8,000, $3,000 and $2,000 for the first three places, plus $1,000 each for xFigura Choice and the Student Mention. Results are expected around 11 December 2026; the current announcement lists a workshop on 17 November.
The submission comprises a main image with a 3,000–4,000-pixel long edge, a carousel of up to ten images at 1080 × 1440, a narrative of no more than 300 words, a 30–60-second video link and a platform board documenting the process. Supporting drawings and views are optional.
What entrants should weigh
Work must be produced primarily in xFigura, although other tools can contribute. Entrants retain ownership while granting the organizer a non-exclusive publicity and marketing licence. The organizer screens entries before jury review; the published criteria cover impact, sustainability, design quality and storytelling.
ArchUp assessment: the reuse theme has architectural value, but the platform requirement limits tool independence. A convincing image is not evidence that an intervention is structurally feasible or low-carbon. Proposals should distinguish visual intentions from tested performance and explain what existing fabric is preserved.
Scope of this review
This review uses the public announcement and official terms updated on 9 November 2026. The detailed brief is distributed after registration and was not reviewed; ArchUp did not register. The featured image is organizer-supplied conceptual promotional imagery, not a completed project or a winning entry.
