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Do you have something to say about illusions in architecture? Architecture of Illusions essay competition is launched!

The Architecture of Illusions essay competition is looking for your thoughts and opinions on the role of illusions in architecture. What is the impact of optical illusions in architecture, if there is one at all, and how do they affect architectural designs? Renowned architects like Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunic are just a few of the […]

Design a bird home to fund wildlife charities! The Legendary Bird Home 2021 architecture competition is launched!

The LEGENDARY BIRD HOME 2021 competition is the second in a planned series of competitions looking to raise awareness for the global environmental crisis. This competition will be a collaboration with Birdly – a socially-responsible startup that aims to support environmental activism worldwide through funds raised by selling bird homes. Participants are tasked with presenting innovative and attention-grabbing […]

Romantic Cabin For Two architecture competition advance registration deadline is approaching!

Earth Energies Sanctuary in New Zealand may be a wellness retreat designed to cause balance of body, mind and soul, set within 200 acres of stunning natural landscape, ideal for seclusion, relaxation and experiencing nature. The sanctuary features a secluded, private, 2-bedroom cabin where guests can enjoy spectacular, awe-inspiring 360-degree views. During their stay, guests […]

Design a romantic and secluded cabin for two in New Zealand! Romantic Cabin For Two competition is launched

Earth Energies Sanctuary in New Zealand may be a wellness retreat designed to cause balance of body, mind and soul, set within 200 acres of stunning natural landscape, ideal for seclusion, relaxation and experiencing nature. The sanctuary features a secluded, private, 2-bedroom cabin where guests can enjoy spectacular, awe-inspiring 360-degree views. During their stay, guests […]

LAGI 2020 Fly Ranch Global Regenerative Design Challenge Announces Top Proposals

Burning Man Project and the Land Art Generator Initiative collaborated to create the LAGI 2020 Fly Ranch design challenge, inviting innovators and creatives to propose regenerative projects for Fly Ranch, an off-grid 3,800-acre ranch in the Great Basin. Teams were asked to integrate sustainable systems for energy, water, food, shelter, and waste management into works of art […]

Winners of Arquine’s ‘Meeting Point’ Competition propose innovative designs for public space

Earlier this year, Arquine launched a design competition to welcome ideas and proposals that might challenge and innovate public space. The open call involved devices, prototypes, or installations to foster community building and safe social engagement. The competition team asked for designers to “think about the likelihood of humanizing our cities, of reinventing the utilization […]

New architecture and design competitions: NYCxDESIGN Awards, Girls Empowerment Center in Nepal, Driving the Human, and a new mosque in the UK

    2021 NYCxDESIGN Awards Register/Submit Deadline: Wednesday, Mar 24, 2021 “Now in its sixth year, the NYCxDESIGN Awards honor outstanding projects and products in categories that span major areas of design. […] Celebrate New York City design talent in architecture, interiors, product design, graphics and branding, student design, and more! NEW 2021 CATEGORIES! Tabletop, […]

The highly anticipated Exhibit Columbus 2021 Design Presentations invite the public to experience a virtual exhibition

Now in its third iteration, Exhibit Columbus develops another exciting program for participants to experience virtually in addition to a special public event. Curated by Architect Iker Gil and critic Mimi Zeiger the third iteration of Exhibit Columbus expands on a theme fit for the current social climate, New Middles. Bustler, and our sister site Archinect, are the official media sponsors for […]

Small spaces, big living: results of the Tiny House 2020 Architecture Competition

Our definition of home is evolving constantly as a response to societal, technological, environmental, and health-related challenges. The Tiny House 2020 Architecture Competition asked designers to envision flexible, sustainable, and mobile residential spaces that redefined the conventional idea of home — while not exceeding 300 square feet (27.87 square meters). First Place: A Forest for Rest Jorge […]

Four design awards welcoming new work from architecture-related disciplines

      2021 AZ AWARDS Register/Submit Deadline: Thursday, Feb 25, 2021 “The AZ Awards has been recognizing excellence in design and architecture across the planet for over a decade now. Since AZURE debuted the AZ Awards in 2011, the program has grown in size, scope, and momentum to be internationally recognized for its influence […]