European Cultural Academy is pleased to offer a scholarship opportunity to join the 4th edition of the “Sustainable Healthy Cities: building for the future” course. The scholarship will cover full tuition fee. “Sustainable Healthy Cities. Building for the Future”, in collaboration with Kellogg College, University of Oxford and The King’s Foundation offers our participants ideas
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Introduction Welcome to the future of architecture and design! Archiol Competitions is proud to unveil the 2025 edition of our visionary competition, “Home of the Next Century: Home2125.” This annual event challenges architects, designers, and forward-thinkers from across the globe to reimagine the concept of a home for the year 2125. In a rapidly evolving
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The Howard Waterfall Retreat Competition invites architects and designers from around the world to envision a multi-generational family retreat that embraces the extraordinary natural and historical context of Howard Falls in Northwestern Pennsylvania, USA. This competition presents a unique opportunity to create a timeless design that respects the rich heritage of the Howard Family while
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We are delighted to invite you to submit your examples of aerogel use in architecture, construction, refurbishment and monument preservation as built solutions or student projects. We are searching for the top realized projects internationally to showcase the best projects of architects, civil engineers or top project ideas of students from these fields. The best
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Discover the Future of Design with the International Excellence Awards! The International Excellence Awards (IEA), presented by the Architecture & Design Community (ADC) together with Design Skill Magazine is the ultimate celebration of innovation and creativity in architecture and design. This global competition honors visionary projects that are reshaping our world, from groundbreaking architectural marvels
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Filip Piwowarczyk, an associate at B+H Architects, shares his experience in conceptual design and explains the importance of taking unexpected paths, using local inspirations and understanding the rationale behind the project. Introduction My adventure with architecture started in Poland and over the last 13 years took me to Denmark, Netherlands, China, Canada and back
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Kharkiv, the second-largest city of Ukraine noted for its combination of culture, education, and industry, is a mere thirty kilometres from the Russian border. Its long-term masterplan is being created by a local and international team led by the Norman Foster Foundation. This followed a request for help by the mayor to me, in my
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Submission:16th March 2025Registration:14th March 2025Location:IcelandLanguage:EnglishPrizes:View websiteType:Architecture Renewable Energy Research Center of Iceland The project focuses on sustainable building design by envisioning a cutting-edge research center in Iceland that promotes collaboration, […]
The Deborah J. Norden Fund, a program of The Architectural League of New York, was established in 1995 in memory of architect and arts administrator Deborah Norden. The competition awards travel grants to students and recent graduates committed to the study of architecture, architectural history, and urban studies.
For thirty years, the Fund has supported a diverse and fascinating array of projects, from the social impact of new architecture and planning interventions in Medellín, Colombia, to the insertion of built form into fragile ecosystems in Australia, to the role of cultural institutions in rural development in Brazil. After three decades of supporting exceptional research, the 2025 cycle of the Norden Fund competition will be the final granting year of the program.
See the full list of past Norden Fund grantees.
In 2025, the Norden Fund will award a grant of up to $7,500 to one individual or team. Applicants must submit a proposal of up to three pages which succinctly describes the objectives of the grant request and how it will contribute to the applicant’s intellectual and creative development. In addition to the proposal, applicants should include the following elements in their submission:
An addendum of no more than four pages may be submitted in order to include images, maps, or other supporting material.
Applicants must also supply two letters of recommendation from individuals who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s ability and project. Should you apply as a team, two recommendations per group is sufficient.
The application process is extremely competitive. The intention of the fund is to support genuinely independent projects that require travel. Grant funds cannot be used for tuition, and grants will not be awarded to support participation in an organized program, such as a university’s summer abroad program. While requests for support of dissertation research will be considered, they are not a priority of the Fund.
Preference will be given to strong proposals from applicants who have not had this sort of opportunity before, as well as students whose institutions do not provide extensive travel funding. Please note that applicants are not required to be enrolled in or have graduated from a professional architectural degree program, such as a BArch or MArch program. Instead, applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the study of the built environment.
Eligibility
The competition is open only to current full-time residents (who need not be citizens) of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
No current Architectural League board or staff members are eligible to participate in the competition. With the exception listed below, no employees of firms or immediate family (spouse/partner; children; siblings) of current board members, staff members, or jury members are eligible to participate in the competition. Individuals who work for the firms of League board members may enter the competition if they are submitting independent work carried out without connection to the firm. Past Deborah J. Norden Fund grantees are ineligible to apply.
Submission requirements
Applicants must submit their proposals, résumés, schedules, budgets, and optional addenda digitally as one letter-size PDF. Please do not include a cover page.The applicant’s name and project title must appear on the top of the first page of the PDF. The PDF file name should be formatted as “Primary Contact Last Name_Proposal.pdf”. The applicant should complete and upload their PDF proposal via Formstack; it must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, February 24, 2025. Faxed, mailed, and late applications will not be accepted.
The two letters of recommendation must be sent directly by the recommenders to The Architectural League, uploaded as a PDF using a separate Formstack form. Letters of recommendation must be received by Friday, March 7, 2025. Mailed copies of letters will not be accepted.
Awards will be announced in May 2025.
BRIEF
The annual Tactical Urbanism NOW! competition is set to encourage creative and forward-thinking designers to propose new original spaces fostering long-term and sustainable changes. For its 5th edition, the competition invites participants to embrace a “hyperlocal yet scalable” mindset.
The challenges of the 21st century demand new models of urban living, driven by evolving environmental concerns, shifting social dynamics and technological innovation. In recent years, cities have become laboratories for bold experimentation, rethinking how public spaces can respond to the complexities of contemporary life.
Tactical Urbanism NOW! calls on architects, planners, designers and creatives from all disciplines to propose projects that redefine the role of public spaces in a dynamic and interconnected world.
PRIZES & MENTIONS
GUIDELINES
The competition seeks projects that not only solve functional issues but also spark community engagement, resilience, and sustainability. Whether transforming an empty lot into a dynamic neighborhood gathering spot or reinventing an underpass as a thriving public space, the goal is to demonstrate how small, thoughtful changes can leave a lasting impact on the urban fabric.
As always, this competition allows participants to choose any location worldwide for their intervention. The key lies in demonstrating how your chosen site can become a catalyst for transformation. The idea is to discover opportunities in areas that might otherwise be overlooked, leveraging simple, tactical changes to breathe new life into them.
While the possibilities are endless, contestants are asked to explain the reasoning behind their concept. These small-scale projects, like acupuncture points, channel energy into the urban fabric, igniting systemic improvements that resonate far beyond their immediate footprint.
REQUESTED MATERIAL
Two A1 panels (59,4 x 84,1 cm) landscape oriented + a brief text describing the proposal (250-500 words);
JURY
SCHEDULE
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REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to architects, landscape designers, interior designers, students, enthusiasts, engineers, artists, makers and anyone interested in the fields of architecture and design. Participants can join the competition either individually or with a team.
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