The A’ Design Award was "born out of the desire to underline the best designs and well-designed products." The A' Design Award, recognizing the excellent and original talent from across the globe, is both a major achievement for designers and a source of inspiration for award-winning architects, brands, and design agencies. Entry and nomination are open to contestants from every country. Registration for the A' Design Award & Competition 2021-2022 period is now open. Register and upload your design here, and receive a complimentary preliminary score.
From October 4th to 31st, all those interested in sustainable urbanization are invited to participate in the UN's global campaign on sustainable urban development: How to overcome the climate crisis?
Graphic by Gary Polk & Jungjae Suh (Winners of Alternate Realities 2020)
After an overwhelming response to the first edition, theCharette is thrilled to announce the second edition of ‘Alternate Realities’ - the world’s most experimentative architecture competition!
The 2021 AHRA conference will question what ‘region’ and ‘regional’ mean for architectural cultures past and present, and will speculate on the different forms and formulations they might take in the future.
The National Public Competition for the Basic Scheme and Preliminary Urban, Landscape, and Architectural Design for the Río Negro Park, "Water Landscapes" (Paisajes del Agua), in the Municipality of Rionegro, Antioquia, is now open. The objective is to collect and evaluate, through an open national competition format, proposals from Colombian architecture professionals—whether individuals or legal entities—who wish to submit their urban, landscape, and architectural design projects for the urban section designated for the Río Negro Linear Park.
The purpose of the competition is to expand new functional planning solutions for the new educational center in Moscow for an area of 3.46 hectares, based on contemporary requirements for the educational process. The competition is organized by Level Group, the operator of the competition is Citymakers.
Architecture must tread new paths in order to meet the ecological challenges of our time. The reuse of building components is an important aspect of this need. Under the auspices of The Architecture Week Basel (AWB), the design and programme of the Basel Pavillon intend to formulate a radical and aesthetic thesis for circular construction that implements (re)used components. A catalogue of used, reused building components from demolition projects in Switzerland is being compiled. It includes various building materials, types and scales. The pavilion will open in May 2022 as part of AWB which will offer local and international potential a biannual platform in Basel for the first time. The pavilion will be located on the Dreispitz site in Basel.
4th Ciudades Cómo Vamos Forum - Submit your workshop, project, or research by September 19th
Be part of the 4th Ciudades Cómo Vamos Forum! The Forum is a space for discovery and discussion regarding the present and future of cities, promoted by Lima Cómo Vamos. It aims to share approaches, evidence, and proposals concerning the country's cities, and serves as a platform to highlight the multi-stakeholder efforts being made to improve urban areas in Peru.
Drawing of The Year is an international drawing competition encouraging architecture students all over the world to develope architecture through drawing. The competition that runs for the 9th time is supported by SHL Architects, VOLA and Aarhus School of Architecture and the deadline for submission is 15 NOV.
Open Call: A Kiosk for the Future, www.outsider.si
The competition seeks answers to the question: what is the purpose of the modern kiosk, and how should it be designed as a modern architectural facility?
Photo Of The Year is an international photo competition for architecture students in celebration of the significance of architectural photography for the development of architecture. This marks the third instalment of the annual competition, which is supported by Dinesen and the Dreyer Foundation.
Participate and secure a fee waiver for the 2022 selection process.
On September 21 at 6:00 PM, Escola da Cidade is hosting a conversation between alumni, current members of the school (students, faculty, or coordinators), and prospective students interested in our undergraduate program in Architecture and Urbanism. This free, online event will explore various perspectives on education and career paths in the field. Participants will receive a full application fee waiver for the 2022 admissions process.
To celebrate our 2nd anniversary at Basalto Lab, we are launching an executive detail competition aimed at reflecting on modes of graphic representation and fostering investigation into executive projects. For this second edition, the theme is Roofs! And to make it even better, the first-place winner will receive a paid internship at the multidisciplinary architecture firm KS AA!
The European Commission and the Fundació Mies van der Rohe have announced the second list of 85 works competing for the 2022 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award. Joining the batch of first nominations announced in February 2021, the full list comprises now of 532 competing works for the EU Mies Award 2022. The shortlist of 40 will be announced in January 2022, the winners in April 2022, and the Award ceremony will take place in May 2022.
The objective is to support territorial development, students, families, and architects throughout Latin America through the collaborative work of various stakeholders and digital platforms.
J. Mayer H. has won a competition to design the new façade of Cologne Main Station on Breslauer Platz in Germany. The design proposal frames the sides of the rail station with an all-around façade that offers an innovative use of space by making the best of the site's circulation and natural resources. The intervention will feature rooftop landscaping with local flowers and greenery, rainwater collection, protection from rain, wind, and sunlight, and a visual emphasis on the station's points of access.
PHI is pleased to announce the launch of an international architectural competition for the design of PHI Contemporary - a cultural institution in Montreal, dedicated to exploring the contemporary through public engagement with art and culture.