The Architect’s Chair #3 Competition

The Architect’s Chair #3 Competition offers architects and designers an exciting opportunity to showcase their versatility and creativity by designing a signature piece of furniture. Inspired by the tradition of iconic architects creating custom furniture, this competition challenges participants to distill their design approach into its core components and represent their unique style in a single piece of furniture – the architect’s chair.

A Legacy of Iconic Designs

Throughout history, renowned architects such as Charles and Ray Eames, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, and Arne Jacobsen have successfully designed iconic chairs that embody their distinct design philosophies. The Architect’s Chair #3 competition seeks to continue this tradition by inviting architects and designers to explore new materials, construction techniques, and ergonomic solutions within the constraints of a chair design, ultimately producing a functional and aesthetically compelling piece of furniture.

Exploring New Boundaries

As the third installment in a series of competitions focused on custom furniture design, the Architect’s Chair #3 competition encourages participants to think beyond the boundaries of architecture and delve into the realm of product design. By creating a signature chair that reflects their individual style and vision, architects and designers can demonstrate their versatility and contribute to the ongoing dialogue between architecture and design.

Prizes and Awards

Three winning proposals, two special award recipients, and six honorable mentions will be selected. Buildner will award a total of 7,000 € in prize money to competition winners as follows: 1st Prize – 3,000 €, 2nd Prize – 1,500 €, 3rd Prize – 1,000 €, plus six honorable mentions. Additionally, the Buildner Student Award will be 1,000 €, and the Buildner Sustainability Award will be 500 €.

Competition Schedule

The competition schedule includes three registration phases: Early Bird Registration from July 2 to September 12, Advance Registration from September 13 to November 6, and Last Minute Registration from November 7 to January 15. The final registration deadline is January 15, 2025. Submissions close on February 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. London Time. Winners will be announced on March 25, 2025.

Take a seat and let your creativity unfold in the Architect’s Chair #3 competition, where architecture meets furniture design in a showcase of innovation and style.

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