Plastic has a huge contribution in the making of the modern man. It has revolutionized human activity and living because of its versatility as a material. It made space travels possible. It has revolutionized medicine. Daily, it saves millions of people making food resources safe and accessible to the poorest populations of the planet. Modern life is addicted to and dependent on this versatile substance, which is found in everything from cars, planes, computers and equipment to clothes made of polyester and nylon, to the adhesive seal on most teabags.

Founded in 315 BC and named after princess Thessalonike of Macedon, the sister of Alexander the Great, Thessaloniki is a historic city that has developed through the ages. Thanks to its location at the northwest corner of the Aegean Sea, Thessaloniki became a multi-ethnic metropolis. Hellenes, Romans, Ottoman Turks, Slavs and Jews passed through the centuries, leaving their mark on the city's culture and architectural style.

From March 12 to 21, 2020, architects from across the country may register for the national public competition, which will select two preliminary architectural, urban, and landscape design proposals for the Parque da Cidade in Belém. The competition is an initiative of the Government of the State of Pará, through the State Secretariat of Culture (Secult), and is organized by the Foundation for Research Support and Development (Fadesp).

The Guatemala Architecture Biennial recognizes excellence in the architectural profession through the DANTA AWARDS. In previous editions, the awards have received over 100 projects from Guatemala and Central America, competing across various categories for both professionals and students.

ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with Venice Events and Ca’ Zanardi, is pleased to announce the open call for BORDERS – ITSLIQUID International Art and Architecture Festival.

CODIC throws down its „think out of the box“ challenge – let us have your impulse and your vision towards the right balance for people in their work sphere.

Ever wanted to get your work published alongside pioneers such as Cecil Balmond, Daniel Libeskind, Martin Kemp, and Alain de Botton?

Well, now you can! On Balmond Studio’s blog TiP.

The architectural output from Argentine universities is vast and valuable. Consequently, we are once again issuing a call for submissions to showcase the best final degree projects produced by these institutions.

Academic proposals can serve as genuine intellectual and critical works. Our goal with this call is to ensure these projects do not remain hidden, gathering dust on shelves, and losing the opportunity to spark real change in our cities and in how we inhabit and perceive our world.

As an important part for Shenzhen to construct the international aviation hub and national railway hub, it will integrate various modes of transport, such as aviation, high-speed railway, intercity railway, urban rail transit, bus, taxis and car, etc., and take the air-rail intermodal transportation as the main development direction. Its planning and construction is of great significance to explore the mode of station-city integration and promote high-quality coordinated development among railway, aviation and the city. This Solicitation is hoping to globally solicit high-level planning and design proposals, with an aim to construct the hub into the model of deepening reform and pioneer in promoting overall utilization of urban space and make it into a world-class comprehensive transport hub.

The Illustrious Municipality of Santa Cruz invites students and architects from across Chile to present and develop ideas for the intervention of the former Santa Cruz departmental government building, located at 74 Diaz Besoain, to transform it into the future House of Culture.

Tanzania is facing a severe shortage of high-quality, affordable housing. The situation is critical, with the nation currently facing a housing deficit of 3 million units alongside an annual demand for 200,000 more. Over seventy percent of urban residents live in unplanned, informal settlements that lack basic services.

“Istanbul Is Yours” is the main principle as the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality announces a series of urban design competitions for the public spaces of the city, prioritizing a participatory approach at every stage of the process. Public spaces must be lively, accessible, free, cheerful, peaceful and secure places where people can breathe and form democratic and social relationships. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality will shape the design principles of Istanbul’s public spaces by consulting stakeholders, and listening to the needs and views of the people of the city at events organized under the theme “Istanbul Regains Its Public Spaces”.

Metsä Wood’s Hybrid City initiative is searching for ways to make construction more sustainable while maintaining efficiency using current building methods. Improving sustainability is imperative: construction alone uses 50% of the world’s resources. However, the transition will only happen if construction companies can maintain efficiency. The world needs a Plan B.

For nine consecutive years, the Interceramic Award for Architecture and Interior Design has promoted architecture and interior design by distinguishing works that best reflect originality, composition, structure, harmony, conceptualization, and all those attributes that contribute to the realization of any architectural or interior project.

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The 8th edition of the Timber Chair Final Degree Project (PFC) Competition awards the final degree project that, through its quality, innovation, originality, or creativity, highlights the use of timber and sustainability in an architectural project.

The 2020 UK Passivhaus Awards are free to enter for all certified Passivhaus & EnerPHit schemes that not only have architectural ambition but can also prove their impeccable eco credentials. We’re looking for ground-breaking schemes that will prove the Standard can tackle the climate crisis and create healthy environments.

This progressive competition is being led by the McEwen School of Architecture (MSoA) in collaboration with the Greater Sudbury community. It is a competition that offers the opportunity for entrants to think creatively about a city’s complete urban core. The goal of the Urban Design Ideas Competition is to explore a wide range of options and opportunities for the evolution of the city’s urban core and to ultimately set out urban design principles, that will guide its future development.

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The Open International Competition for the Development of a Master Plan for the Territory Adjacent to the Samara Arena (total area: 360 hectares) was announced on 26 February at the TASS information agency (the major Russian news agency) in Moscow.

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The Multi Comfort Student Contest is an international competition based on the principles of Saint-Gobain's Multi Comfort Program. It was organized for the first time in 2004 by Saint-Gobain Isover in Serbia and became an international event in 2005. Today, it attracts more than 2,200 students in 35 countries.

As part of its outreach activities, Empresas Melón is organizing this competition to invite individuals over the age of 18 residing in Chile—who are not currently or formerly affiliated with any of the company's divisions—to participate in the creation of a logo for the product "FullColor," in accordance with these terms and conditions.

Estonian Centre for Architecture announces the curatorial competition for the 6th international Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB) 2021. Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB) is an international architecture festival which addresses relevant issues in architecture and delves into the present and the future of the field. TAB is intended for both experienced and young architects as well as members of the general public interested in architecture.

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For decades, the seaside activity and the privatization of the seashores have participated in the transformation of the French and international coasts by the construction of facilities inherent to these mass tourist flows. Whether fortunate or unfortunate, these constructions have often had a negative impact on their environment and the stability of the surrounding biodiversity. It is therefore essential today to reduce the environmental impact of this activity. The challenge of the competition will be to find sufficiently innovative architectural responses to limit the environmental impact of construction and allow the development of biodiversity.

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The 11th edition of MEDS workshop, held in the industrial region of Poland - Silesia, is now open for entries! Apply as a participant up to the 21st of March.

MEDS Workshop
“Meetings of Design Students” is an international workshop organized each summer in a different country. Every year it gathers around 200 participants associated with various fields of art, design, and architecture. In a span of two weeks, guided by experienced tutors, the participants create and construct group projects, getting in touch with different approaches to design and mastering their skills in a wide range of building techniques. Each project combines practical, educational and cultural aspects, creating a meaningful impact on the space and tackling both current issues, and long-standing local traditions.
Previous workshops have taken place in Turkey, Slovenia, Portugal, Ireland, Serbia, Romania, Belgium, Lebanon and Greece.

Between the Leaves is seeking submissions for visioning on the future of housing in a more equitable world.