URBAN FOREST PAVILION
URBAN FOREST PAVILION is an international ideas competition for a low-impact structure that supports rest, shade, reflection or community activity within an urban forest. Entrants choose their own site and must respond to its topography, vegetation and environmental conditions.
The prize structure is conditional: the organizer says final cash amounts depend on the number of registrations and may be adjusted if a target is not reached. The named experts page is not a competition-specific jury assignment, so individual jurors for this call should be treated as undisclosed.
Competition overview
| Organizer | Archiol Competitions |
|---|---|
| Type | International architecture ideas competition |
| Eligibility | Open to all; individuals or teams of up to four |
| Site | Any urban forest selected by the entrant |
| Current fee | USD 53 from 22 October to 6 November 2026; rises through later tiers to USD 58 |
| Registration | 12 January 2027, 23:59 UTC |
| Submission | 22 January 2027, 23:59 UTC |
| Results | 28 March 2027 |
Design scope
Proposals may include pavilions, shelters, seating, platforms, walkways, lightweight shade structures or multifunctional spaces for gatherings, workshops or meditation. The stated criteria emphasize contextual integration, usability, innovation, sustainability, environmental sensitivity and communication.
Submission requirements
| Panels | Minimum two and maximum six A2 landscape boards |
|---|---|
| Format | JPEG/JPG boards plus a brief concept description in a document file |
| Drawings | May include concept diagrams, plans, sections, elevations, 3D views, exploded diagrams and process sketches |
| Site evidence | Photographs, maps or diagrams showing the selected context |
| Anonymity | No participant or university names on boards; sheets numbered; participation code used for the filename |
| Language | English |
| Refunds | Fees are non-refundable |
Recognition and rights
The organizer lists three winners, five honourable mentions, one special mention and thirty shortlisted entries. Benefits include publication, certificates and, for top winners, a jury report and interview. Cash amounts are not fixed on the call page. No construction commission or implementation commitment is stated.
The short competition brief does not reproduce full copyright and publication clauses; participants should read the platform terms before paying. Because the competition uses a self-selected site, entrants should also secure permission for any third-party site imagery used in the boards.
✦ ArchUp Competition Review
The brief is accessible and gives entrants freedom to test small-scale architecture against real vegetation, topography and use. The required site evidence and environmental criteria can discourage a purely generic object if applied seriously.
The commercial structure warrants caution: fees rise across many tiers, cash rewards are contingent on entry volume, and the call does not assign named jurors. The opportunity is best assessed as a portfolio-focused ideas exercise rather than a route to confirmed construction or a guaranteed prize amount.
Related competitions — Editors’ selection
For other landscape and pavilion briefs, see Eulsukdo Land Ecological Art Open Call and Persian Garden Suite.
Time remaining for registration
Official registration deadline: 12 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC. Submission closes later on 22 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC.
Official competition page
Review the brief, current pricing and platform terms before payment and registration.
