Architecture Competitions News

TerraViva launches the 5th edition of TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! This architecture competition challenges participants to design short-term, cost-effective interventions able to act as catalysts for larger transformations. Prizes up to 10.000 € will be awarded to the winners selected by an international jury panel composed, among others, by Leonardo Zuccaro (PoliMi + COpE), Rowan Elselmy

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Registration Deadline: Jan 22, 2025; Submission Deadline: Sep 2, 2025

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose!
In a world facing urgent environmental and spatial challenges, the most sustainable solutions may come not from new construction, but from reimagining what already exists. Re:Form invites architects, designers, and innovators to embrace the challenge of adaptive reuse, working within spaces under 250 square meters to give them renewed purpose and relevance.

Participants are free to choose any existing structure—whether currently in use, abandoned, or neglected—anywhere in the world. From unused storefronts and aging sheds to underutilized garages or portions of larger buildings, each project should demonstrate the potential to transform a limited footprint into something innovative and impactful.

This competition celebrates the ingenuity required to balance sustainability, functionality, and design within an existing space. How can we rethink these structures to serve new purposes, meet contemporary needs, and make a positive impact on their communities? Re:Form is an invitation to bring fresh perspectives to old spaces, showing that thoughtful adaptation can be a powerful tool in shaping a sustainable future. 

PRIZES

3 winning proposals, 2 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 – 2,500 €
3rd Prize – 1,000 €

+ 6 honourable mentions

Buildner Student Award – 1,000 €

Buildner Sustainability Award – 500 € 

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Early Bird Registration: November 21 – January 22
Advance Registration: January 23 – April 23
Last Minute Registration: April 24 – July 24 

Final registration deadline: July 24, 2025
Closing date for submission: September 2, 2025 (LONDON TIME) 
Announcement of the winners: October 7, 2025 

More:  https://architecturecompetitions.com/reform/

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Registration Deadline: Mar 13, 2025; Submission Deadline: Mar 13, 2025

The eleventh annual iteration of this international ideas competition continues a tradition of calling for design strategies that benefit the collective well-being. This year, the challenge seeks innovative and environmentally responsible solutions to overcome New York City’s critical shortage of affordable rental housing. A $15,000 grand prize will be awarded to the most creative submission found by a jury of credentialed practitioners to offer desirable urban living within the means of lower income New Yorkers.

DESIGN BRIEF

New York City is facing its worst housing crisis in decades. To solve it means choosing sites and designs that can bring about the speedy, cost-conscious construction of affordable apartments that meet modern standards for comfort and wellbeing and are indistinguishable from those of their high end neighbors. Given these parameters, the Metals in Construction magazine 2025 Design Challenge invites students and practitioners to submit their vision for a 30-story residential tower that can be replicated on property zoned for subsidized housing. 

Submissions must use structural steel framing with a curtain wall enclosure to be considered. The site selected for this speculative exercise is a lot numbered 290 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.

The waterfront property is bordered by River Street, South 1st Street, Kent Avenue and South 2nd Street. It is to be assumed that site conditions include low soil-bearing capacity and seasonal flooding.

To be eligible for the grand prize, entries at a minimum must:

1. Maximize structural steel’s ability to create a unique and innovative design that would be difficult to achieve with other building materials
2. Detail how structural steel is used for all framing elements, including thin-floor systems if employed. However, any type of floor system may be used.
3. Include architectural concept drawings depicting:
   a. Site plan showing building placement and access (parking not required)
   b. Cross-sectional drawings
   c. Elevations
   d. Floor plans that depict unit size and configuration, the mix of studio, one-bedroom and larger units
   e. Design of project components and measures to control hypothetical flood conditions
   f. A fire-engineering solution to provide fire protection for structural steel framing
4. Consider the ease and efficiency with which the structure can be built
5. Optimize framing for greatest design flexibility to enable uncomplicated modification or expansion to accommodate future requirements
6. Present a resilient, versatile, and environmentally responsible building solution

The submission process is composed of two parts:

• Entrant Information – Contact information of the individual or team submitting. This will not be shared with the jury and is only for contact purposes. Enter additional team names in the “Notes” section of the My Competition Entry page. You may also paste a link to any animated visualizations in the “Notes” field.
• Proposal Visualization – Up to 10 pages may be submitted to represent the proposal. This attachment should be one (1) multi-page PDF file (max. 10 pages) formatted at 11×17″ (ledger) and can include supporting backup data, calculations, and commentary to supplement the images. Do not link or embed objects. Do not include any identifying information. Links to any video or animated components may be pasted into the “Notes” field. Maximum file size is 20MB.

All materials are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Once you register via this site, you or your teammates may log in and edit your competition entry as many times as you like until the deadline. This competition is sponsored by the Steel Institute of New York, which reserves the right to suspend or amend the cash award if deemed warranted by circumstances.

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Registration Deadline: Jan 31, 2025; Submission Deadline: Feb 15, 2025

THE 2025 RTF ARCHITECTURE AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN.

Submit your projects and become part of an elite group that is redefining the future of architecture and design. Each submission is a step toward leaving your mark on the world. The world awaits your vision. 

The objective of these awards is to raise awareness around the strategies Architects and Designers are employing to deal with the contemporary global challenges, and to bring the best of such projects into the light to inspire the next generation.

https://awards.re-thinkingthefuture.com/

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Registration Deadline: Nov 27, 2024; Submission Deadline: Apr 29, 2025

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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Registration Deadline: Jan 16, 2025; Submission Deadline: Jun 16, 2025

Introducing the Kinderspace: Architecture for Children’s Development competition / Edition #2, an architectural challenge dedicated to crafting innovative educational spaces that enhance early childhood learning. As young children navigate their formative years, the environment in which they learn plays a pivotal role in their cognitive, emotional, and social development. Traditional educational settings often do not fully cater to the dynamism of early childhood, potentially stifling creativity and exploration.

This competition seeks to transform kindergarten design by creating environments that are not only safe and functional but also stimulating and inclusive. Participants are encouraged to conceive spaces that foster learning, creativity, and community interaction, using sustainable and innovative design solutions that promote healthy development. 

With the flexibility to select a site within their home country, participants have the unique opportunity to integrate their designs within diverse community settings, potentially revitalizing underutilized areas. The Kinderspace #2 competition is more than just designing educational facilities; it’s about enriching communities and enhancing the educational landscapes to nurture the youngest members of our society. Participants are invited to think beyond conventional boundaries and develop spaces that inspire, educate, and connect. 

PRIZES

3 winning proposals, 2 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 – 2,500 €
3rd Prize – 1,000 €

+ 6 honourable mentions

Buildner Student Award – 1000 €
Buildner Sustainability Award – 500 € 

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Early Bird Registration: NOVEMBER 20 – JANUARY 16
Advance Registration: JANUARY 17 – MARCH 19
Last Minute Registration: MARCH 20 – MAY 15

Final registration deadline: MAY 15, 2025
Closing date for submission: JUNE 16, 2025 (11:59 p.m.LONDON TIME)
Announcement of the winners: JULY 23, 2025

More:  https://architecturecompetitions.com/kinderspace2

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Registration Deadline: Jan 15, 2025; Submission Deadline: Jun 16, 2025

Introducing the third edition of the Hospice – Home for the Terminally Ill Competition, an evolving architectural ideas contest dedicated to crafting sanctuaries for those grappling with terminal illnesses.

Building on the success and insights gained from our inaugural challenge, this year’s competition continues to delve into the critical need for spaces that extend beyond medical treatment. The first editions unveiled inspiring designs that recognized the intricate interplay of emotional, psychological, and physical needs in end-of-life care. This new edition seeks to further this exploration, encouraging architects to innovate and refine their approaches in creating environments that offer comfort, dignity, and a sense of community to those facing life-threatening illnesses.

Participants are tasked with conceiving a facility that not only provides medical support but also caters to the psychological and emotional well-being of its visitors. The design should comfortably host up to 15 visitors and 5 staff members, featuring essential spaces such as a common area with a library, a gathering room, a chapel, a kitchen, a dining room, a nurse’s room, and a therapy room for psychological support.

In this fourth edition, we continue to provide participants with the freedom to select a theoretical site within their own country, encouraging them to incorporate cultural, environmental, and social contexts into their designs. This competition extends beyond architectural aesthetics; it serves as an opportunity for participants to showcase how thoughtful design can provide solace and support to individuals facing the most challenging phases of their lives. 

PRIZES

3 winning proposals, 2 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 – 2,500 €
3rd Prize – 1,000 €

+ 6 honourable mentions

Buildner Student Award – 1000 €
Buildner Sustainability Award – 500 € 

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Early Bird Registration: November 19  – January 15
Advance Registration: January 16 – March 13
Last Minute Registration: March 14 – May 14

Final registration deadline: May 14, 2025
Closing date for submission: June 16, 2025 (London Time)
Announcement of the winners: July 22, 2025

More:  https://architecturecompetitions.com/hospice4/

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Registration Deadline: Mar 21, 2025; Submission Deadline: Mar 21, 2025

Event Date: Nov 8, 2024 to March 21, 2025 (Full Results on May 16, 2025)

Location: Online

Entry Fee: Yes ($209 – $249)
For a Full List of Entry Fees: https://nyarchitectureawards.c… 

Category: Architectural Designs

Eligibility: Open to public 

Registration: https://nyarchitectureawards.com/sign-up.php 

Winner Benefits: https://nyarchitectureawards.com/design-awards.php#benefits 

The NY Architectural Design Awards recognizes the world’s greatest architectural designs, while celebrating the truly extraordinary designs that shape skylines, communities and living spaces from the past, present, and future. This is where you put up a challenge for conventional ideas, through a global platform that transforms your innovation, creativity, and vision into a grander scheme of brilliance and achievements.

The award extends its invitation to global architects, and every designer / student who are inspired to diversify the keystones of success in interior design, urban design and planning, as well as conceptual designs, honoring established or emerging individuals on a global design community of excellence.

Level of Winner Awards: 

1) Design of the Year

2) Gold Winner

3) Silver Winner

*(Only ONE highest score point from each category will be recognized as Residential Architecture / Commercial Architecture / Institutional Architecture / Cultural Architecture / Urban Design and Planning / Interior Design / Landscape Architecture / Innovative Architecture / Historical Preservation and Renovation / Conceptual Design / Student Design of the Year.)

For details on how Winning Levels are scored: https://nyarchitectureawards.c… 

Winner Benefits: 

1) All winners will receive an e-certificate as well as a physical certificate. 

2) Winners will be featured on our website: https://nyarchitectureawards.com/ as well as Interviews on our media partner Muse.World. 

3) Professionally designed logos for use on websites, in email signatures, etc.

4) Dedicated winner page for winning entrants.

For the full Winner benefits refer to: https://nyarchitectureawards.com/design-awards.php#benefits 

Refer here for more details: https://nyarchitectureawards.com/design-awards.php#howtoenter

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Link: https://nyarchitectureawards.com/

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About the International Awards Associate

Established in 2015, the International Awards Associate (IAA) is a global organization dedicated to recognizing professional excellence and outstanding achievements in various industries. As the organizer of a wide range of prestigious award programs such as the MUSE Creative Awards, MUSE Design Awards, Vega Digital Awards, NYX Awards, NYX Game Awards, TITAN Business Awards, TITAN Property Awards, TITAN Innovation Awards, London Design Awards, NY Product Design Awards, French Design Awards and many more, IAA aims to honor, promote and encourage professional excellence, from industry to industry, internationally and domestically, through award platforms that are industry appropriate.

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Celebrate architectural creativity and innovation by showcasing unrealized designs in the Unbuilt Award 2025. Architects and designers from around the globe are invited to submit their unbuilt projects, whether conceptual ideas or detailed plans awaiting realization. This is an opportunity to showcase creativity and receive global recognition for designs that shape the future and share

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Design the new home standard for the United Arab Emirates. Incorporate sustainable materials and innovative design techniques to create a new standard for housing in the UAE. Winners will be put forward for inclusion in the government’s future housing schemes, and will win a share of the 200,000 € prize fund. WHAT IS A HOME?

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