Audain Art Museum (Whistler, British Columbia) / Patkau Architects
The design and construction community is revolutionizing the way we think about wood in construction. Growing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, coupled with a desire for aesthetically appealing designs, have resulted in a wood momentum that is being celebrated by architects and engineers around the world.
Sofia Municipality announces an open competition for the restoration, renovation and construction of Sveta Nedelya Square and its adjacent public spaces, aiming to create a network of public spaces while preserving their identity.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES • continuity between historical layers and modern structure • connect public spaces of human scale • establish connection between pedestrian spaces • create an accessible and safe connection between the visitors and exposed archaeological values • enhance the accessibility • ensure activity - at all times of the day and all year round • create modern urban design • economic feasibility of the conceptual solution
Schedule • 17 September 2018 Start of the contest • 08 October 2018 Deadline for questions • 18 October 2018 17:30 (Bulgarian time) – Deadline
Dedicated to advancing education by conducting research regarding architecture and design within the urban environment, Calgary’s Design Talks Institute (d.talks) has launched a ‘Call for Ideas’ to ‘improve the human aspect of mobility’ as part of the d.talks ‘2018 Movement’ program. The 2018 Movement Call for Ideas seeks ideas on the human connection to place. Using the new Green Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Calgary as a platform for new ideas, the call aims to rethink the present and future of transportation.
As technology advances continue to transform mobility, considerations of sustainable, economic, inclusive and accessible options for urban
The United States is a country of immigrants with a long history of receiving new arrivals. In 1886, the statue of “Liberty Enlightening the World” was officially unveiled, and between 1892 and 1954 the Ellis Island Immigration Station processed 12 million immigrants in New York City alone.
Angel Island, in the San Francisco Bay, was home to the West Coast Immigration Station, which was built in 1905. Unlike Ellis Island, new arrivals were housed in barracks on the island under very difficult conditions, some for extended periods of time. Until the station’s closure in 1940, the island was seen as
2017 Rudy Bruner Award Medalists (Photo Credits on RBA Website)
The Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence (RBA) celebrates transformative urban places distinguished by their economic and social contributions to our nation’s cities. Winners offer creative placemaking solutions that transcend the boundaries between architecture, urban design and planning and showcase innovative thinking about American cities. One Gold Medal of $50,000 and four Silver Medals of $10,000 will be awarded.
"250 soles entering the humanitarian respite center in downtown McAllen, Texas" Photo Credit: Verónica Cárdenas
The Humanitarian Respite shelter in the downtown section of the City of McAllen, Texas was born as a response to families in crisis. Through its services and the work of volunteers, it successfully restores dignity to people in need, particularly Central American immigrants seeking refuge crossing the border from Mexico to the US.
Blank Space is thrilled to announce the 2019 Fairy Tales competition in partnership with ArchDaily, Archinect, Bustler, and the AIAS. The winners will be selected by a jury that includes Tatiana Bilbao, Mark Foster Gage, Jürgen Mayer and Moshe Safdie.
The OPEN CITY FORUM is calling for contributions from research and practice, in which different disciplines have described, operationalized or implemented aspects of openness.
The conference committee will be selecting the best abstracts to be extended as short papers for a future publication. Each selected author will present their abstract as base for an in depth discussion and Workshop sessions. Posters are welcome!
Publication: Accepted papers will be published in a special edition of TRIALOG JOURNAL. A book publication is intended.
Forum Topics: #Open City #Architectures of Openness #Practices of Openness #Public Spaces of Openness #Urban Development and Uncertainty #City Information Modeling #Open Urban Systems #Open
FIGMENT has teamed with the Emerging New York Architects Committee (ENYA) of the American Institute of Architects NY Chapter (AIANY) and the Structural Engineers Association of New York (SEAoNY) to host a competition to design and construct an architectural pavilion in Lighthouse Park on Roosevelt Island, the City of Dreams Pavilion. The 2019 pavilion will be our ninth City of Dreams Pavilion, and our first on Roosevelt Island.
The City of Dreams Pavilion will be a gathering place for people to meet, learn about the arts programs on Roosevelt Island, enjoy a performance or lecture, and enjoy this temporary structure.
ARCHSharing, in collaboration with TECHO Paraguay, proposes the «Emergency Housing in Paraguay» contest. A contest that propose to response to the lack of access to housing in Paraguay, the aim is to offer residents a building that responds to the emergency situation while guaranteeing their dignity and their right to a suitable home. The laureate will have the opportunity to build his/her project with the humanitarian association TECHO Paraguay.
THE COMPETITION
Paraguay is a country located in the heart of South America,Its economy is essentially dependent on agriculture and cattle. With exports reaching the entire world, its economy has grown steadily
Ice Breakers is an annual art and design competition open to international submissions for art installations to be exhibited along Toronto's Queens Quay neighbourhood. Up to four submissions relating to this year's theme of "Signal Transmission" will be selected.
Prizes: Four prizes of $3,500 CAD with an additional $1,500 CAD for travel allowance.
Winter Stations is an annual art and design competition open to international submissions for art installations to be exhibited along Toronto's Kew and Balmy Beaches. Up to six submissions relating to this year's theme of "Migration" will be selected.
Prizes: Four prizes of $3,500 CAD with an additional $1,500 CAD for travel allowance.
The fifth edition of Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB 2019) (www.tab.ee), announces the Open Call for its Vision Competition.
TAB 2019, which will take place from 11 September – 3 November 2019 with its Opening Week on 11-15 September 2019, is dedicated to the theme “Beauty Matters: the Resurgence of Beauty“ and it is curated by Israeli-born, London-based architect and researcher Dr. Yael Reisner (Yael Reisner Studio).
TAB 2019 Vision Competition “New Habitats, New Beauties” Related to the main curatorial topic, this year’s competition focuses on the east side of Kopli, part of Kalamaja, an urban area in the North of
The Architects’ Journal’s new AJ Specification Awards celebrates successful collaborations between suppliers, manufacturers, and architects. The awards celebrate how exceptional working relationships between architects and suppliers and manufacturers lead to successful projects, showcasing standout examples of the creative use of products and materials in making great buildings.
The A’ Design Award was "born out of the desire to underline the best designs and well-designed products." It is an international award whose aim is to provide designers, architects, and innovators from all design fields with a platform to showcase their work and products to a global audience. This year's edition is now open for entries; designers can register their submissions here.
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