Competitions

The Bookworm Gardens' Mission is to enrich the mind, body, and spirit of the young and young at heart through exploration in a garden environment based on children’s literature. The Artist-in-Residence program invites professional artists to explore, interpret and share the unique connections between Literature and Garden that exist at Bookworm Gardens. The mission and magic of Bookworm Gardens are firmly rooted at the intersection of these two worthy disciplines, which is why we have chosen to run two concurrent residencies, one focusing on literature and storytelling and the other focusing on the physical garden and site exploration. It is our belief that creating auth…

The perFORM 2015 Building Design Competition challenges emerging architectural professionals to fuse high performance building with high design. WHAT: This year’s competition calls for architectural students and interns to design a net zero energy, mixed-use, multifamily building in the heart of Portland, Oregon. Group and individual entries will be judged based on the criteria of resourcefulness, replicability, and beauty. Adaptability (future proofing) and the project’s triple bottom line will also be considered. The perFORM jury will distribute $6,000 in cash awards, and award winners will receive publication online and in print, as well as public display of their b…

Ideasforward wants to give young creative people from around the world the opportunity to express their views on the future of societies through their innovative and visionary proposals. We are an experimental platform seeking progressive ideas that reflect on emerging themes. The eco design, sustainable architecture, new materials, concepts and technologies are compelling issues in the societies of the future and the involvement of the whole community is imperative. In an era of globalization where communication was dominated by the technological revolution, there is the need to rethink the cities and how Man relates in a global World as well as rethink the economic, soc…

Architects, interior designers, landscape architects, researchers and students are invited to submit works planned or written since 2010. PowerPoint presentations, not exceeding 5mb, should include a short explanatory text describing the project, location, purpose, its uniqueness, date of completion. The competition is international and runs in six categories: buildings, interior design, landscape architecture, conceptual plans, students and research. Special credit will be given for creativity, feasibility, climate and environmental awareness. Projects reaching the final stage will be published in a special issue of Architecture of Israel. Register by: 07-31-2015 / Sub…

TRENDS Excellence Awards for Architecture & Design 2017 is India's premier design competition for professionals, brought to you by Home & Design TRENDS magazine (India). Categories are spread over architecture, interior design, product design and visual design. Entries are open to all architects, interior designers, product designers, graphic designers and photographers. The submitted works can be located anywhere around the world. However, the firm must be based in India. A first-of-its-kind in the country, these awards are an endeavour to bring forth the best in architecture, interior design, concepts, forms, and practices in India. Submit entries online at …

The High Line didn’t appear out of thin air, but thin air played a role in its development. For decades, the High Line had been seen as an ugly obstacle to neighborhood redevelopment. Comprehensive rezoning of the area and provisions to allow the transfer of development rights turned the structure into an asset. During the construction of the High Line the whole district of Chelsea has undergone a major transformation. Many buildings have been rehabilitated and many are under construction. Hence the idea of this contest, converting a space that is now a parking lot, near the elevated square formed by the High Line’s crossing of 10th avenue and 17th street, in a building t…

Following ROOM18, Domés International Review of Architecture, launches the International Design Competition COOK8. COOK8 has as its subject the design of an interior dining space for 8 people, of an area of 24 - 30m2. The space must include: - A preparation area (conservation, readying, preparation, cleaning, storage of foodstuffs and utensils) - A consumption area - A hygiene area (WC and washbasin, together or separate). The aim of the competition is the formulation of new ideas on the design of a meeting-place for people on the occasion of the preparation and consumption of food as means of socialisation. What is looked for is the creative re-interpretation and o…

The Chicago Architectural Club (CAC) announces the 2014 Chicago Prize Competition on The Barack Obama Presidential Library. In partnership with the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) a call for entries for the Chicago Prize Competition is taking place as of November 15th, 2015 with the announcement of the winning entries on February 3rd, 2015. The recent media coverage surrounding the announced Barack Obama Presidential Library, drawing bids from contenders New York, Honolulu, and Chicago, once again initiates the desire for speculations and projections. As the fourteenth of its kind, this civic institution will not only function to house a collection of artifacts and …

INTRODUCTION Dakar is the capital and largest city in Senegal. It is located on the Cap-Vert Peninsula on the Atlantic coast and is the western most city on the African mainland. Cinematography is the art or science of motion picture photography. It is the technique of film photography, including both the shooting and development of the film. Cinema: A film theatre (also refered to as movie house, film house, movie theater or picture house) is a venue, usually a building or desiginated space for viewing films for entertainment. Most film theatres are commercial operations catering to the general public, who attend by purchasing a ticket. Senegal has a number of filmmaker…

Tile of Spain is currently seeking architects and interior designers to participate in a free, CEU architectural excursion from February 7-14, 2015. Winners will earn 4 CEU credits for participating. We will explore architectural sites and Spanish culture. The Passport to Creativity trip also includes a visit to Cevisama, the International Ceramic Tile and Bath Furnishings Show, ceramic tile factory and booth tours and a press conference. Upload an image of yourself holding a picture, catalog or sample of Spanish Tile. You may download images from our www.tileofspainusa.com inspiration gallery for instance. Or you can stand next to a project you specified with a Tile of…

The Ministry of State for Urban Renewal and Informal Settlements and Cairo Governorate announce the intent to invite specialized local and international consultancy firms to participate in prequalification of consultants for limited design competition for the Urban Re-planning and Architecture design of Maspero triangle in Cairo, Egypt. Maspero triangle stands on (82) feddans of land in downtown Cairo; overlooking the Nile cornice, Riyad & Tahrir Squares. It is home to more than 14,000 residents. The goal of this design competition is to inspire a design that will be an exemplary mixed-use urban community, preserves heritage, protects the environment and does not lead…

THE CHALLENGE The challenge for this competition is to design a contemporary Floating Toy Museum on the banks axis in central Amsterdam along with Science Center Nemo Centre, Arcam, VOC-ship (18 Century Cargo Ship) and National Maritime Museum. OBJECTIVES OF THE COMPETITION The objectives of “AMSTERDAM FLOATING TOY MUSEUM” Competition are as follows: • Reward quality design solutions that respond effectively to the brief. • Encourage architectural design solution and ideas that best respond to the location. • Generate both functional and volumetric contribution to the site. • Promote the design of a structure that take into context the site and topology. • Stimulate th…

U.S. architects and interior designers are invited to enter recent projects that thoughtfully incorporate Hansgrohe or Axor products to create innovative or inspiring environments. Three categories of entry: Residential, Hospitality, and Commercial. The competition is open to projects that were built in the U.S. within the past three years (between January 1, 2012 and August 14, 2015). Entrants are able to enter a project into more than one category, but a project can only win one category. Submissions will be judged by a jury of design/media professionals. First place winner in each category will receive a $2,000 certificate for Hansgrohe or Axor products and a ro…

Artificial lighting comprises a significant proportion of total energy consumption. Even with automatic sensors, task lighting, and outdoor down-lighting, the majority of artificial light emitted never hits a single human retina. How might lights become more focused and more directly controlled by individuals? What if all fixed lights in the world were dismantled and replaced with handheld and wearable lights? How might the use of space change when light emanates from individuals? How do people relate to each other differently when light is more direct than indirect? What happens when lights become personal? Participants are encouraged to explore designs that exten…

INTRODUCTION Berlin is Germany’s capital and cultural centre which was divided during the Cold War, but today known for its art scene, festivals, nightlife and modern architecture, such as Mies van der Rohe’s landmark Neue National galerie. The 18th century Brandenburg Gate has also become an iconic symbol of reunification of the city and Germany. It is a world city of culture, politics, media, and science with an economy based on hightech firms and the service sector, encompassing a diverse range of creative industries, research facilities, media corporations, and convention venues. Over the last decade Berlin has seen the emergence of a cosmopolitan entrepreneurial scen…

Charles Dickens described in his stories a complex atmosphere of the Victorian London. Through these stories, the reader can recreate that effervescent London that chaotically moved around the markets and theatres. His description of people and activities at night, tells us about the distances, the shadows, the dangers and opportunities of this big city. The city of London is one of the most intense and heterogeneous capitals of the world: A place where everything fits. From the dark industrial revolution to modern architecture, the city has managed to absorb the different times by accumulation and juxtaposition. Life in London has been narrated through time by a lot of E…

The neighborhood of Shoreditch remained, until the decade of the last century, on the edge of London. Only in the Nineties knows a definite revival, after a steady decline, which had marked the history of the Twentieth Century. In Victorian times the area lived the greatest splendor with the increase of the music hall and shows that echoed in the theaters of the West End were destroyed during the bombings of World War II. A process of social rebirth was deployed by artists and intellectuals who arrived in Britain, they chose this area to stay, given the low cost of rent. It has become today one of the most cool, allowing middle and upper classes to return and recover many…

Cruise tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the 21st century. In 1997, 8.5 million passengers traveled in a cruise and it is estimated that in 2014 this will increase to more than 21 million. Cities and merchants receive significant benefits through their exploitation, but it is often unknown the environmental impact and social inequality it generates. 48% of cruises around the world are held in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico is the most important Caribbean destination, receiving 1.3 million visitors a year. The port of Old San Juan is among the 20 largest in the world. Despite being the busiest port in the Caribbean, the current port infrastructure is insuffi…

COMPETITION: The program challenges participants to design a Sky Pool Hotel Skyscraper in La Défense district of the Paris Metropolitan Area. The competition is seeking to explore and investigate the possibility of a high quality Sky Pool Hotel Skyscraper Development concept, which sets a new high standard contemporary high-rise or tall building design in a key part of the La Défense district in Paris to take advantage of the spectacular view over Paris. It should be a design solution that responds effectively to achieving such a tall and large-scale hotel solution with a Sky Pool and one that could become a contemporary icon for the city. The design should be visually a…

REPLAY, historical brand in the denim and casual wear scene, and Desall invite all creative people of the world to design a new 24-hours shoe model for men and women for a non-stop REPLAY experience, night and day. Register by: 10-20-2015 / Submit by: 10-20-2015 View the full article

In line with the Pittsburgh 200 theme, AIA Pittsburgh's Young Architects Studio Competition will focus on a true Pittsburgh icon that celebrates our history and future: the Bayer Billboard Site. The Bayer sign was built in the 1920s, and has several incarnations and names such as the Alcoa sign, which rented the space from 1962 to 1993. The sign has previously been used for advertising, both public and private. It currently spells out the name PITTSBURGH in mosaic block colors, but is hard to read due to years of neglect and fading. Bayer declined its lease of the sign from Lamar Advertising in 2014, and the city is currently reimagining the future for the sign and the su…

TOWN MEETING HALL is the 3rd annual competition organized by AIA Vermont Emerging Professionals Network. COMPETITION BRIEF Only 35.9% of eligible voters in the U.S. cast ballots during the 2014 midterm elections*. That was both the lowest turnout and the biggest drop from a preceding presidential election since 1952*. While many factors contributed to this statistic, the role of architecture can not be diminished. Many towns hold voting and meetings in inadequate spaces, such as cramped town halls, gymnasiums, and church basements. Communities need a new platform to facilitate and celebrate civic engagement. New England already has a strong tradition of holding annual …

Film festival held by Studio Collective, a student run design publication at Virginia Tech. Prompt: A take on invasion in life, design, and dreams Rules: 5 minute maximum, submitted via vimeo, top 20 are viewed at the Lyric (local theater in Blacksburg, VA) Register by: 10-04-2015 / Submit by: 10-04-2015 View the full article

OZ, a globally acknowledged automotive brand and world leader in the production of light aluminium alloy wheels for road and racing, approaches the Desall community with an opportunity to design a new wheel that conveys the unmistakable values of the brand. For more info: http://bit.ly/OZracingContest Timeline Submission phase: 6th August – 4th November 2015 (1.59 PM UTC) Client vote: From 4th November 2015 Awards 1° €2500 Participation is free of charge and open to all creative people (at least 18 years old). The gallery of this contest is private. Register by: 11-04-2015 / Submit by: 11-04-2015 View the full article

Duravit USA is looking for the most intriguing and beautifully crafted bathroom designs. In its third year, Duravit is asking designers and architects to submit an unbuilt designs for their personal bathroom. Utilizing Duravit products lines, with an emphasis on Cape Cod, ME by Starck, and L-Cube Collections, designers have an opportunity to win over 10,000 dollars of Duravit product. Register by: 09-25-2015 / Submit by: 09-25-2015 View the full article