DETAIL is awarding the international DETAIL Prize 2018, and in doing so once again recognising the importance of innovative details for the overall design concept. In keeping with the journal's self-conception, architecture is thereby defined in its entirety: The architecture prize honours innovative building construction projects, outstanding interior design and construction-related highlights.
Emaar Development is hosting an International Open Design competition for the Design of the Iconic Mosque at the heart of the ambitious new world-class mixed-use waterfront development Dubai Creek Harbour. The Development is a 5.6 Million sqm site and is expected to have 48,500 residential units with a population of 175,000 residents when completed.
THE AIM OF THE COMPETITION – to obtain a high-quality architectural solution, a functionally well-developed and economically justified Sketch Design that meets the requirements set out in the Brief and the Designing Programme for The renovation of the historic building of the Riga Circus and development vision for the territory.
THE COMPETITION SITE AND OBJECT – the project area of the sketch design competition is located in Riga, at Merķeļa iela 4, and it includes the territory between Merķeļa and Alfrēda Kalniņa Streets (cadastral No. 0100 005 0014) in the area of 3807 m². The study area of the sketch design
Picture of the Loi 130 site; copy right European Commission
The European Commission is launching an international architectural competition to identify the best design proposals for its most important current real estate project in Brussels (Belgium) – the redevelopment of its premises at rue de la Loi 130 (hence the competition name, Loi 130).
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is inviting designers to reimagine its Israeli Lounge in a way that celebrates the spirit of modern-day Israel, and the richness and vibrancy of Jewish culture. The Israeli Lounge International Design Competition presents a unique opportunity to reshape and transform an historic space within a Memorial that is visited by millions from around the world annually.
The Union of architects of Russia invites you to participate in the 2nd Russian competition with international participation "Build School Project 2018" on nursery, kindergarten and school designs and constructions
The Union of architects of Russia invites you to participate in the 2nd Russian competition with international participation "Build School Project 2018" on nursery, kindergarten and school designs and constructions, which will be held in the framework of the 2nd international exhibition "Build School 2018" from 25 to 27 September 2018 in Moscow in "Expocentre".
The site is located in Iranian land. I-Land (Sarzamin Iranian) with an area of 1400 hectares, located 35 kilometers outside of Tehran on the Tehran-Saveh highway and as a Special Economical Zone (Zarandieh SEZ), looks forward of the day where as a new hub for recreation & tourism in the country, provides various services to all Iranian families and also International tourists.
Be part of history. Together with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), the Philippine Senate aims to develop its permanent home in an 18,320 square meter lot situated in the heart of the Philippines’ premier business and residential districts.
The NYCxDESIGN Awards honors outstanding products and projects in categories that span major areas of design, from architecture to interiors, from products to accessories, from craft to technology. Submissions are reviewed by a jury of design industry leaders. Winners and Honorees represent the very best design talent and are recognized at an awards ceremony and party on May 21 at the newly renovated Pier 17 at NYC's South Street Seaport. Winners will be published in Interior Design magazine, promoted on Interior Design’s digital channels, and presented with a custom award created by Lladró. Now in its third year, the NYCxDESIGN Awards is the highlight of NYCxDESIGN. Taking place this year from May 11-23, NYCxDESIGN showcases over a dozen design disciplines through exhibitions, installations, trade shows, panels, product launches, open studios, and more across the city’s five boroughs.
Waterfront Toronto, in partnership with the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation, is calling on international design professionals to develop a bold vision for two new waterfront parks. This request for qualifications invites talented and experienced design teams to pre-qualify for a competition that will seek design proposals for Toronto’s York Street Park and Rees Street Park, integrating them into a growing collection of vibrant public spaces along Toronto’s waterfront.
Poste Immo, real estate subsidiary of Le Groupe La Poste, launches a major call for projects on the Palais du Commerce in Rennes. When signing the “Place de la République-Palais du Commerce” agreement protocol on March 16th, 2017, Philippe Bajou, Chairman of Poste Immo and Secretary General of Le Groupe La Poste, Nathalie Appéré, Mayor of Rennes, and Christophe Mirmand, Regional Prefect of Ille et Vilaine, asserted their common will for the urban development of the iconic Place de la République square and Palais du Commerce building in Rennes, while embracing the "Rennes 2030" urban project’s ambitions.
All winning entries will have their concepts displayed as part of the City Blocks exhibit at The Leonardo. In addition to the cash prize, the top winner in each category will have their designs created using LEGO® bricks and will be displayed in the Leonardo’s City Blocks exhibit.
Mumbai stands as the wealthiest city in India and is well-known for its diverse culture and is considered a melting pot of several cultures and communities. Traffic congestion remains a major apprehension despite the progress in technological fields concerning public transportation. With a present population of over 21 million, the city generates more than 17 million trips in a day. Majority of Mumbaikars depend on local trains and buses as their means of egress.
The primary objective of the Al Jouf International Public Library Redesign Competition is to update the library’s function, use of space and design, in order to create an environment that accommodates for modern cultural flow and activity. The initiative aims to rethink the library’s function and transform its interiors from an outdated storage space for books, into an open, flexible, energy efficient and sustainable community center. The competition is open to international bids, to enable diversity of submissions, as well as explore alternative solutions for space optimization and usage.
UCD Belfield Core Campus and Surrounding Area - Image courtesy of Barrow Coakley Photography
Future Campus – University College Dublin International Design Competition focuses on enhancing and enlivening University College Dublin’s (UCD’s) extensive campus. This competition – the first stage of which closes at 14:00 BST on Monday 26 March 2018 – is seeking an outstanding integrated multidisciplinary team for two much-needed design initiatives.
A few kilometers at the South East of Orange, in the municipality of Courthézon, the Château de Beaucastel vineyard spreads over 130 hectares. The vineyard, where legendary wines are produced, is the jewel of the Perrin Family, already famous among wine lovers in France and worldwide. Entries can be submitted online.
Oxford Street and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) are calling for experienced lighting designers and architectural specialists from the UK and beyond to enter a global competition to design the most inspiring and innovative Christmas lights.
The competition is being led by New West End Company, in conjunction with Transport for London (TFL) and Westminster City Council. An esteemed, innovative panel have been selected to judge the competition. The world class judging panel includes:
Anya Hindmarch, Designer and Trustee of Royal Academy Development Trust Chris Wilkinson, Architect and founder of WilkinsonEyre Justine Simons, London Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries Jace Tyrrell,
Capital City Podgorica, in cooperation with the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism of Montenegro, announces a competition for Urban and architectural conceptual design and Study with recommendations for urbanization of Sadine in Podgorica, Montenegro.
The main objective of the competition is the selection of conceptual design of the highest quality, and Study that will serve as stable and checked basis for detailed elaboration through detailed urban plan of Sadine area (144 hectares), in accordance with Spatial-urban plan of Capital City Podgorica (Prostorno-urbanistički plan Glavnog grada Podgorice) that will follow after the proclamation of winning design and study.
‘Through the Prison Wall’ - 'Contatto' between prisoners and citizens - is promoted in collaboration with the Prison of Lecce and has as its goal the rearrangement of Multipurpose Hall spaces. The competition requires the design and the construction of a movable wall of the Multipurpose Hall. The Multipurpose Hall is the place where people attend events and exhibitions open to the public. Here there is the contact between two worlds, free men, and inmates, city, and prison.
Call for Entries: DSGN Innovation Hub Scheme in Bali, Indonesia - International Competition 2018
DSGN (Design Student Global Network) officially launches its first international design competition! The winning proposal - an Innovation Hub development scheme for a rural community site in Bali, Indonesia - is to be built as part of the first series of international design workshops, beginning in early 2019. The center will then be used by the local community-based Five Pillar Foundation to collaborate and disseminate their skills classes for community development and social entrepreneurship.
The 'Lighthouse' competition involves the design of an un-manned structure with a light-source to aid the navigation of passing ships. The structure may be construction from any material, and innovation is encouraged. The only requirement is that the light-source is accessible for maintenance.
Eastman Seeks Nominations for 2018 Vanceva® World of Color Awards™
Global Architectural Design Competition Opens January 8
KINGSPORT, Tenn. Jan. 8th, 2018 – Eastman (NYSE:EMN), manufacturer of the Vanceva® Color System for lam-inated glass, is now accepting nominations for their Vanceva World of Color Awards™. Professional architects, interior designers, glass fabricators, engineers and other industry professionals interested in submitting work in the 2018 Vanceva World of Color Awards™ can now enter their projects.
SKETCH DESIGN COMPETITION “THE VISUAL IMAGE OF THE FUTURE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER FOR RIGA AIRPORT” ID No LGS 2017/54
THE AIM OF THE COMPETITION - to obtain a high-quality architectural solution and a functionally well-developed sketch design which would meet the requirements set out in the Brief and the Designing Programme for the Riga Airport Air Traffic Control Tower.
THE COMPETITION SITE AND OBJECT - the Riga Airport Air Traffic Control Tower and the adjoining territory is located in the Riga International Airport, in Mārupe Municipality.
THE SUBJECT OF THE COMPETITION - the construction idea proposing a complex future vision for the Riga Airport Air Traffic Control Tower and integrated development of the territory. The construction idea/sketch design should include the
Following ROOM18, Domés International Review of Architecture, launches the International Design Competition COOK8.
COOK8 has as its subject the design of an interior dining space for 8 people, of an area of 24 - 30m2. The space must include: - a preparation area (conservation, readying, preparation, cleaning, storage of foodstuffs and utensils) - a consumption area - a hygiene area (WC and washbasin, together or separate). The aim of the competition is the formulation of new ideas on the design of a meeting-place for people on the occasion of the preparation and consumption of food as means of socialisation. What is looked for is
