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Registration Deadline: Apr 30, 2025; Submission Deadline: Jun 2, 2025

WHAT IS A HOME?

A house and a home aren’t always the same thing. And while the aspects that make a place your home aren’t limited to physical attributes, architecture can still have a huge impact. Cultural differences, location, resources, and the format of your family will all influence what you look for in a home. And in a world that seems to be changing faster than ever, can architects and designers anticipate the needs of new-age homes?

SHEIKH ZAYED HOUSING PROGRAMME

As the second competition in the series following the success of the first House of the Future 2023/24, we continue our exploration into the future of living spaces for Emirati citizens in United Arab Emirates. This year, in collaboration with the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, we remain steadfast in our mission: to find innovative designs that resonate with the architectural aesthetic of the UAE and address the functional needs of its people. The assignment does not change; we are looking for visionary concepts that offer a fresh take on the Emirati home, balancing tradition with modernity.

250,000 € PRIZE AND POTENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

Winning entries will not only be considered for construction by the United Arab Emirates Government but will also share in the 250,000 € prize fund, making this a incredible opportunity for architects and designers worldwide. Open to all levels of expertise from any location, the House of the Future 2024/25 encourages creativity within the parameters of practicality, with a budget cap of 1.2 million Emirati Dirhams.

JURY PANEL

The jury for the House of the Future competition includes prominent architects and leaders in architecture firms:

• Andrew Mason – Director of Contracts, Calat rava International (UAE) 

• Will Plowman – Partner, Foster + Partners (UAE) 

• Bertrand Schippan – MVRDV (Netherlands) 

• Charles Walker – Director, Zaha Hadid Architects (UK) 

• Alison Brooks – Founder, Alison Brooks Architects (UK) 

• Ahmed Bukhash – Founder, Archidentity (UAE) 

• Micael Calatrava – Calatrava Grace / Calatrava International (UAE) 

• Sumaya Dabbagh – Founder, Dabbagh Architects (UAE)

The jury combines expertise from renowned international and UAE-based firms, bringing a diverse perspective to the competition.

OPEN TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE, NO QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

This call to action invites participants to contribute to UAE evolving landscape by designing homes that are ready for the future, today. It’s an opportunity to shape the next generation of housing in the UAE, creating spaces that are adaptable, sustainable, and deeply connected to the rich cultural heritage of the Emirati people.

REGISTER NOW – houseofthefuture.info

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Registration Deadline: Mar 6, 2025; Submission Deadline: Nov 20, 2025

The Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2025 marks the inception of an annual competition dedicated to celebrating architectural design excellence. As pioneers in organizing architecture competitions worldwide, the Buildner Award is set to honor outstanding contemporary architecture from across the globe. Over the years, Buildner has established itself as a prominent and respected platform in the architectural community, attracting millions of visitors, including professionals and enthusiasts alike.

For over a decade, Buildner has spearheaded more than 150 architecture competitions, engaging nearly 400 esteemed architects and academic professionals as jury members and connecting with students from almost 1,400 architecture schools and universities worldwide.

The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2025 extends an exclusive opportunity for architects and designers to highlight and celebrate their architectural and design achievements that have yet to be realized. This international competition invites submissions of unbuilt work that participants are most proud of, regardless of whether these projects are published or unpublished, fully designed or still conceptual.

This year’s Buildner Unbuilt Award introduces three distinct categories for submission: small, medium, and large-scale projects. This classification ensures that every entry, regardless of size or scope, is acknowledged and celebrated. We encourage participants to select the category that best fits the scale of their visionary projects, offering a platform for every idea to shine.

Competition Schedule

Early Bird Registration: OCTOBER 31 – MARCH 6
Advance Registration: MARCH 7 – SEPTEMBER 11
Last Minute Registration: SEPTEMBER 12 – OCTOBER 30 

Final registration deadline: OCTOBER 30, 2025 
Closing date for submission: NOVEMBER 20, 2025 23:59 (LONDON TIME)
Announcement of the winners: DECEMBER 17, 2025 

Prize

The Buildner Unbuilt Award 2025 offers a mind-blowing prize pool of €100,000, highlighting the competition’s commitment to celebrating and supporting architectural innovation. This substantial prize underscores the value of creative and visionary architectural concepts.

Don’t miss out—register now to be part of this exciting architectural journey – unblt.com

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Registration Deadline: Nov 27, 2024; Submission Deadline: Dec 12, 2024

· The establishment of a representative library as a landmark in Pyeongtaek will serve as the city’s knowledge
hub and a comprehensive collection center for local resources, playing a central role in building collaborative
networks.

· We aim to create a user-centered library that serves as a living room for citizens and a multifunctional cultural
space, flexibly responding to the rapidly changing society and reflecting the diverse needs of the community.By
building a future-oriented library, we will introduce spaces and services capable of adapting to the latest
technological trends. 

 1. Competition Overview

– location 2687 Godeok-dong, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do (Godeok International City Planning District,
Block 1)

– Site Area : 20,000㎡

– Regional Districts : Natural Green Zone, Earth Unit Planning Area (Godeok International Planning Area)

– Estimated Construction Cost : KRW 36,003,000,000 ((Including VAT), Excluding electrical work)

– Estimated design cost : KRW 1,906,000,000 ((Including VAT), Compensation costs separate)

– Design period : 450day. from the start of the service period (Public holidays included.)

2. Competition Schedule
[1st]

– Registration : 2024. 11. 13 (Wen) ~ 11. 27 (Wen) Until17:00

– On-site briefing session : 2024. 11. 18 (Mon) 14:00

– Inquiry reception : 2024. 11. 25 (Mon) ~ 11. 27 (Wen) Until17:00

– Inquiry feedback : 2024. 11. 27 (Wen)

– Submissions of entries : 2024. 12. 18 (Wen)

– Entry evaluation : 2024. 12. 18 (Wed)

– Winner Announcement : 2024. 12. 20 (Fri)
[2st]

– Registration : 2024. 12. 23 (Mon) ~ 12. 30 (Mon) Until17:00

– Inquiry reception : 2024. 12. 30 (Mon) ~ 12. 31 (Tue) 17:00

– Inquiry feedback : 2025. 01. 03 (Fri)

– Submissions of entries : 2025. 02. 20. (Thu) Until17:00 (60day)

– Technical Review: 2025. 02. 24 (Mon)

– Entry evaluation : 2025. 02. 27 (Thu)

– Winner Announcement : 2025. 03. 04 (Tue)

※Other

– Management of the Competition : Flat Architecture Office ([email protected])

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TerraViva launches MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN, a new architecture competition that invites the participants to work on the design of an alpine bivouac immersed in the wonderful natural context of Stelvio National Park (Italy). Prizes up to 10.000 € will be awarded to the winners selected by an international jury panel composed, among others, by Matteo Francesco

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Participating in architectural competitions can be a valuable opportunity for both aspiring students and seasoned professionals in the field. These events not only provide a platform for growth and recognition but also offer a chance to showcase creative talents. However, embarking on this journey towards success may encounter challenges. Understanding and avoiding common mistakes is

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Organizer: International Awards Associate (IAA) Award Title: 2025 French Design Awards Category: Design, Architectural Design, Interior Design, Visual Arts Eligibility: Open to public Registration: https://frenchdesignawards.com/sign-up.php Winner Benefits: https://frenchdesignawards.com/design-awards.php#benefits Venue: Online Entry Registration Deadline: 12 Sep 2024 – 10 Jan 2025 Price: $209 – $249 Early Bird (12 Sep – 15 Oct 2024) – $209 Regular

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International Design Competition for the National Archives Museum In order to select the optimal design for the establishment of the ‘National Archives Museum’, which will provide an opportunity to experience the excellent documentary heritage of the Republic of Korea and to feel the value of records and the importance of records management, we hereby announce

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In this article, we continue our series on Competitions.archi, presenting a collection of articles on different architectural competitions. Today, we will be featuring the winner of the Start For Talents #OSLOCALL. ____________________________________________________________________________ The team backgrounds Our team is based in Hong Kong SAR but we are all from different cultural background and country origin. Known

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