Example of a party wall already transformed in Barcelona. Photography: Marcela Grassi
Taking a step forward to improve the quality of public space as part of the World Capital of Architecture title the city will hold in 2026, Barcelona is launching a new International Ideas Competition for Young Architects to transform 10 permanent party walls—one in each district—into new facades. Organized by the Barcelona City Council and the Fundació Mies van der Rohe, in collaboration with UNESCO and the UIA (International Union of Architects), this call for entries seeks architectural proposals that give meaning to walls that are currently anonymous and unremarkable, exposed in the public realm in a state of permanent temporality.
This annual competition, organized since 1986 by World Habitat in partnership with UN-Habitat, recognizes responses to global challenges in the field of housing and habitat.
Ideasforward aims to provide young creatives worldwide with an opportunity to express their views on the future of society through innovative and visionary proposals. It is a platform that seeks progressive ideas that reflect on emerging themes.
Ideasforward is an experimental platform that seeks progressive ideas reflecting emerging themes. Ecological design, sustainable architecture, new materials, concepts, and technologies are pressing issues in the societies of the future, and the participation of the entire community is essential. In an era of globalization, where communication is dominated by the technological revolution, there is a need to rethink cities and how humanity relates to a global world, as well as to rethink the economic, social, and cultural patterns of contemporary societies.
In the early hours of May 1, 2018, a fire broke out at the Wilton Paes de Almeida building, located in Largo do Paissandú in downtown São Paulo. Less than two hours after the fire began, the building collapsed.
Participate in the challenge and help improve Rua Maria Antônia in São Paulo
Urb-i (www.urb-i.com) is launching the fifth edition of its collaborative design challenge, this time in partnership with the Maria da Gente movement. The chosen site is Rua Maria Antônia, in downtown São Paulo, directly in front of Mackenzie.
Ideasforward is an experimental platform that seeks progressive ideas reflecting emerging themes. Ecological design, sustainable architecture, new materials, concepts, and technologies are pressing issues for the societies of the future, and the participation of the entire community is essential. In an era of globalization, where communication has been dominated by the technological revolution, there is a need to rethink cities and how people relate to one another in a global world, as well as to rethink the economic, social, and cultural patterns of contemporary societies.
The housing deficit in Peru currently stands at 1.8 million, with 20.9% being quantitative and 79.1% qualitative. 70% of homes are built without the technical assistance of an architect or engineer. Do you want to be part of the change? The right to housing is the right to a dignified home: this is the shared goal of DNADD and Techo Perú—to redesign a new modular housing model capable of providing Lima's populations with basic necessities and a space worthy of being called a "home."
Bodegas Solar de Samaniego has launched the international ideas competition "Solar de Samaniego, Integrated Landscape," which aims to integrate the winery into the natural and cultural landscape of Rioja Alavesa and continue the work of preserving its historical legacy and winemaking heritage. Launched with the advice and collaboration of the UNESCO Chair on Cultural Landscapes and Heritage at the UPV, the initiative will involve an intervention on the facade and exterior of its facilities, which date back to the 1970s and are located at the foot of the medieval town of Laguardia.
Ideasforward is an experimental platform that seeks progressive ideas reflecting emerging themes. Ecological design, sustainable architecture, new materials, concepts, and technologies are pressing issues for the societies of the future, and the participation of the entire community is essential. In an era of globalization, where communication has been dominated by the technological revolution, there is a need to rethink cities and how people relate to one another in a global world, as well as to rethink the economic, social, and cultural patterns of contemporary societies.
Ideasforward aims to provide young creatives worldwide with an opportunity to express their views on the future of society through innovative and visionary proposals. We are a platform that seeks progressive ideas that reflect on emerging themes. Ecological design, sustainable architecture, new materials, concepts, and technologies are essential issues for the societies of the future, and the involvement of the entire community is imperative. In an era of globalization, where communication has been dominated by the technological revolution, there is a need to rethink cities and how humanity relates in a global world, as well as to rethink the economic, social, and cultural patterns of contemporary societies. We value young creatives and thinkers, as they are invaluable. We want to give these young people a voice.
Peruvian Association of Architects - Ze Carlos Cornejo
The National Council of the College of Architects of Peru (CAP) and the Municipality of San Isidro are launching the National Ideas Competition: Design of Plaza 3 in San Isidro. This is a public, anonymous competition open to participants nationwide.
The competition aims to promote the development and revitalization of a public space currently underutilized as a parking lot. The goal is to reclaim this area for the benefit of residents and visitors, creating a welcoming gathering place. Furthermore, the urban design proposal is expected to serve as a benchmark for future competitions focused on the design and recovery of public spaces within the district.
Chile's Ministry of Housing and Urbanism has launched an ideas competition to design the "Paseo del Mar," a new public space at the Barón Pier, located directly on the coastline of the city of Valparaíso.
"The Barón Pier has shaped the history of Valparaíso and Chile. This site served as the engine of the country's railway industry throughout much of the 19th and 20th centuries. However, these grounds no longer possess their former vitality and have been abandoned over time. In the 21st century, the residents of Valparaíso want this area to reclaim its place in the history of the port and in their daily lives, but transformed into a major public space," the ministry explains in the competition guidelines.
Ideasforward is an experimental platform that seeks progressive ideas reflecting emerging themes. Ecological design, sustainable architecture, new materials, concepts, and technologies are pressing issues for future societies, and community-wide participation is essential. In an era of globalization, where communication is dominated by the technological revolution, there is a need to rethink cities and how humans relate in a global world, as well as to rethink the economic, social, and cultural patterns of contemporary societies.
The reTH!NKING team is pleased to announce the new competition: #018 Tokyo Parking Tower. The competition calls for the design of a parking tower in one of the world's most densely populated cities, where the intersection of tradition and modernity is a fine, barely perceptible line.
As part of the 2nd Placemaking Latinoamérica Meeting, which aims to generate reflection, analysis, and the proposal of new ideas regarding public spaces in Latin American cities, the organizing committee invites citizens, civil organizations, and government agencies at all levels to submit projects for participatory urban interventions that are in any phase of development, or have already been executed and are seeking a second stage.
Despite its relatively small size, Ireland exerts an enormous influence on the global music scene. Now, more than ever, it is important to promote this tradition by increasing rural community access to live music venues.
Bee Breeders is collaborating with Pasaules Dabas Fonds, the official WWF associate partner in Latvia, for the second in a series of competitions based at Pape Nature Park.
Bee Breeders heads to the land of fire and ice for the Iceland Northern Lights Rooms architecture competition. With its stunning, wild landscapes, Iceland is a premier tourist destination, featuring one of the world's most spectacular natural phenomena unfolding right overhead.
