It may not be your first instinct when entering a building to consider how it makes you feel, but architecture has always had a big impact on emotions. Different spaces are designed to make its inhabitants feel different things; offices can make you feel energised and productive, art galleries can make you feel thoughtful and curious, and museums can make you feel calm and intrigued. Each of these spaces are completely different from each other and are far more than just a building.

As part of a series of annual architecture competitions, the Museum of Emotions competition is tasking participants with using architecture as a tool to bring out different emotions. They are being asked to design a museum that includes two separate halls that bring out contrasting emotions – one inducing negative emotions, and the other inducing positive emotions.

Participants are free to choose the specific emotions they incite with their designs – fear, anger, anxiety, love, happiness, laughter, etc. The purpose of the Museum of Emotions is to use architecture as the primary tool to create emotional states, through consideration of the scales of the spaces, the journey through the space, colour, lighting, and material choice.

As this is an ideas competition, participants are free to choose any site location, real or imaginary, as well as the size of their structure.

Museum of Emotions / Edition 6 is one of the Buildners’ silent competitions, in which participants must communicate their ideas without the use of any text. The design concept and thinking behind it must all be communicated solely through the use of visuals. 

PRIZES

3 winning proposals, 1 special award recipients and 6 honourable mentions will be selected. Buildner will award a total of 10,000 € in prize money to competition winners as follows:

1st Prize – 5,000 €
2nd Prize – 3,000 €
3rd Prize – 1,000 €

+ 6 honourable mentions

Buildner Student Award – 1,000 €

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Early Bird Registration: September 24  – November 27

Advance Registration: November 28  – January 23
Last Minute Registration: January 24 – March 27

Final registration deadline: March 27, 2025
Closing date for submission: April 29, 2025 (LONDON TIME)
Announcement of the winners: June 12, 2025

More: https://architecturecompetitions.com/museumofemotions6/

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The London Festival of Architecture, in collaboration with the London Borough of Camden, is delighted to launch ‘Square’ Camden High Street – a new design competition that invites architects, designers, and artists to reimagine a key stretch of Camden High Street as a vibrant, inclusive public space.

As part of Camden’s ambitious trial pedestrianisation of Camden High Street, this open call seeks innovative proposals that breathe new life into the public realm, reflect the spirit of the area, and explore what a ‘square’ can mean in today’s urban context – spatially, socially, or playfully.

The winning team will have the opportunity to work closely with Camden Council to deliver a bold and creative intervention that enhances the everyday experience of this iconic high street and leaves a lasting legacy for its residents, businesses, and visitors.

Reclaiming the Street

Running from 2025 to 2026, Camden’s 18-month pedestrianisation trial will reclaim a section of Camden High Street from motor traffic and transform it into a safe, people-first environment. The design competition forms a centrepiece of this initiative, offering a platform to test fresh ideas for creating healthy, accessible and engaging public space.

Councillor Adam Harrison, Cabinet Member for Planning and a Sustainable Camden, added, “The London Festival of Architecture competition is great news for Camden Town. Our trial pedestrianisation on Camden High Street is all about creating safer and healthier public places, and we’re looking forward to seeing how entries to the LFA can connect our communities and celebrate our grassroots culture.”

A Community-Driven Future

The Camden High Street Cultural Programme will run alongside the pedestrianisation from May 2025 to April 2026, showcasing a seasonally driven series of events that highlight the area’s rich cultural heritage and diverse communities.

Recent public consultation on the proposed changes received an overwhelmingly positive response, with support for thoughtful interventions such as outdoor seating, more greenery, and improved accessibility. The ‘Square’ Camden High Street competition builds directly on this momentum, aiming to deliver an installation that responds to local aspirations and inspires long-term change.

How to Enter

The competition is open to early-career and established practitioners alike. A total budget of approximately £100,000 + VAT has been allocated, including a £12,500 design fee for the winning team.

Shortlisted entrants will be invited to develop their concepts in collaboration with local stakeholders, with the final design realised as part of the pedestrianisation trial.

The deadline for submissions is 12:00, Thursday 15 May 2025.

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1. Introduction

The Xi’an Culture & Trade Hub is a landmark project in the historic city of Xi’an, China, developed as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative to foster collaboration and cultural exchange among Central Asian countries and with China. This state-of-the-art hub will serve as a vibrant center for trade, culture, and diplomacy, welcoming official delegates, tourists, and locals alike in one dynamic and comprehensive development.

At the heart of the hub lies an exhibition space dedicated to showcasing the rich history, culture, nature, arts & crafts, and visionary future of the five Central Asian countries. The project features five pavilions, each representing one country. To bring these pavilions to life, we are launching an open two-stage competition to design and create five contemporary art installations (one for each pavilion) that will serve as iconic symbols of cultural identity and creativity.

We invite professional and upcoming artists, designers, and creatives from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan to take part in this unique opportunity. Share your creative vision and submit your proposal for an art installation that reflects Central Asia’s rich heritage and aspirations on an international stage. The selected designs will be manufactured and displayed in the Xi’an Culture & Trade Hub, creating a lasting connection between your work and a global audience.

2. Competition Objectives

• To create five unique, culturally representative art installations that reflect the identity, heritage, and vision of each Central Asian country.
• To engage professional and upcoming artists from the region, fostering creativity and innovation.
• To promote cultural exchange and collaboration through art.

3. Design Requirements

Each art installation must:

• Represent one of the five Central Asian countries. Participants may choose which country to focus on and can submit a proposal for only one installation for one country pavilion.
• Reflect the history, culture, nature, arts & crafts, or vision of the chosen country for the future (participants may choose which aspect of their country they would like to present through art and explain why).
• Be contemporary in design, incorporating innovative use of materials, technology, or other creative approaches.
• Be within approximate dimensions of 2m x 2m in footprint and 4m in height (subject to finalization in the second stage of the competition).
• Be feasible to manufacture and install within the project’s timeline and budget.

4. Competition Structure

Stage 1: Initial Submission

• Submission Requirements:
  • One A4 page (maximum 500 words) describing:
    • The concept and inspiration behind the design.
    • How the design represents the chosen country.
    • The methodology for creating the installation.
  • A short bio and portfolio of previous work.
• Selection Criteria:
  • Creativity and originality of the proposed concept.
  • Feasibility and methodology for creating the installation.
  • Quality of the applicant’s portfolio.
• Language: Submissions must be in Russian or English.
• Submission Method: As two separate PDF files (concept proposal, and bio/CV/portfolio) via email to the provided address.
• Submission Deadline: COB Friday, 25th April.

Stage 2: Shortlisted Candidates

• 15 candidates (three per pavilion) will be selected and notified to develop their concept ideas further.
• Submission Requirements:
  • Two A0 panels visualizing and explaining:
    • The proposed design and concept.
    • Construction materials and methodology.
    • Approximate cost estimate for construction.
  • A 10-minute self-recorded video introducing the artist and explaining their concept to the jury.
• Language: Submissions must be in Russian or English. Organizers will assist with translation into Chinese for the jury.
• Budget: A budget will be allocated for each art installation, covering design development, materials, manufacturing, and installation. The exact budget will be confirmed prior to the start of Stage 2.
• Submission Method: To be confirmed at a later stage.
• Submission Deadline: COB Friday, 30th May (TBC).
• Evaluation: The 15 designs will be exhibited in Xi’an and presented to the jury, comprising:
  • Invited professional artists and designers from various institutes and countries.
  • Experts from art, architecture, and design universities.
  • Representatives of the client, architects, and project managers.
  • Representatives of the local government and governments of the five Central Asian countries.
• Evaluation Criteria:

• Creativity and Originality: How unique and innovative the design is.
• Cultural Representation: How well the design reflects the chosen country’s culture, nature, or vision.
• Feasibility: The practicality of manufacturing and installing the design within the given constraints.

5. Commission: 

Five winning designs (one per pavilion) will be selected by the jury for commission. The commissioning contract, procurement, and delivery of each installation to the site will be discussed by the client and project managers with the winning artists.

6. Intellectual Property

• All submitted designs remain the intellectual property of the participants until a winner is selected.
• The winning designs will become the property of the client, with the artist credited for their work.
• The client reserves the right to exhibit all submitted proposals within the exhibition hub for public viewing.

7. Organizers:

• Competition Organizer & Art Consultant: IART
• Designers: Chetwoods United Studio
• Project Managers: China Construction Shenzhen Decoration Co., Ltd
• Client: Huatai Sunshine Group, Xi’an Portuguese-speaking Technology Development Co., Ltd.

8. How to Apply & Contact Information

• For inquiries or to submit your application, contact:
  • Name: Ms. Indira Makhmetova
  • Email: [email protected] 
  • Phone: +7 708 897 44 71

• Full project description on our website:
  • Web: https://www.chetwoods.com/

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