Nominations are now open for the 2020 World Monuments Watch—a program that uses cultural heritage conservation to empower communities and improve the sustainability of their cherished sites. Every two years, with support of founding sponsor American Express, as well as our 2020 Watch supporters, Stavros Niarchos Foundation and the Ford Foundation, we partner with citizens, activists, and experts in the field to recognize and take action at 25 significant sites in need around the world. The result? More resilient communities, enhanced social inclusion, and new skills in the conservation field and beyond.
The international Architecture and Design festival of Logroño, Concéntrico, is establishing a new collaboration for this edition with the Métropole de Rouen Normandie (France) and its monumental art biennial, La Forêt Monumentale.
House of Santa Architecture Competition, an ideas competition to create a innovative, sustainable and one of a kind Home for Santa Claus.
The most beloved figure for everyone around the world (kids and adults alike), Santa Claus, needs a new home in the Arctic Circle, and he is looking for a new, young architect to help him build his dream. With the world transforming at a rapid speed, Santa is looking to build a new, improved home that will make his living and working easier. His older house at the North Pole was built keeping in mind his former needs and functions.
The Powerhouse Precinct at Parramatta International Design Competition is an open, global, two-stage search for an outstanding, world-class team – with exceptional skills in design and placemaking – for the landmark new Powerhouse Precinct at Parramatta, Sydney.
The competition to design the itinerant pavilion reinforces Provincia's commitment to establishing a tradition of developing innovative ideas on contemporary themes through ephemeral structures for the city of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico, during the Architecture and City Festival, which will take place in April 2019.
The Institute of Architecture and Urbanism at the Austral University of Chile (UACh) invites all architects in Chile to apply for the Marta Scheu Torres Award. ArchDaily is the official media partner for this competition, which aims to recognize outstanding women professionals in architecture and urbanism.
Established in 2016, the award was first presented in 2017 to Macarena Almonacid for her fruitful work in the restoration of the churches of Chiloé. In 2017, it was awarded to Emelyn de Los Ríos, National Coordinator of the Public Spaces Program at the Ministry of Housing and Urbanism.
Photograph by Josbel Chacón. One of the four selected for the first exhibition.
The Biennial of Latin American Architecture (BAL) began in 2008 with the goal of identifying the most recent and notable examples of new architecture in Latin America, creating a forum to strengthen ties on both sides of the ocean, bridge distances, and establish a firm, solid counterpoint to the Anglo-Saxon world.
Riciane Pombo (Architect and Urban Planner). Green Infrastructure Proposal for Rua Mauá - Luz District, São Paulo (Coletivo UrbAmbiental, 2018).
São Paulo, like other global metropolises, faces serious challenges in managing its water resources—including urban water pollution and flooding—resulting from an accelerated urbanization process that often overlooks the potential of the biophysical foundations of its natural landscapes.
The California Government Operations Agency (GovOps) will award $500,000 in grants as part of the statewide California Mass Timber Building Competition
The California Government Operations Agency (GovOps) will award $500,000 in grants as part of the statewide California Mass Timber Building Competition. Grants will be awarded to selected proponent teams presenting viable and repeatable mass timber solutions for commercial and multi-family projects in California. The competition is being hosted by GovOps and administered by WoodWorks – Wood Products Council.
Based on the PhD thesis of Marcelo Faiden and organized by Javier Agustín Rojas, this workshop is aimed at students and architects who wish to delve into design techniques through the analysis and study of notable buildings in Buenos Aires. The workshop will take place over eight consecutive sessions starting in March 2019, held on Fridays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Monte 153 C (March) and Atelier C (April).
Guadix, Olite, and Béjar, municipalities of the Richard H. Driehaus Architecture Competition
The second phase of the 3rd Richard H. Driehaus Architecture Competition is now underway. This international contest aims to "promote the practice of architecture and urbanism that preserves and continues local traditions" in the Spanish cities of Guadix (Granada), Olite (Navarra), and Béjar (Salamanca).
The Appio Spagnolo Association announces the Contest of Ideas for the creation of design objects aiming at the promotion of the wine industry together with the handcrafted furniture industry, and encouraging the positive combination of these two important productive fields.
The Tallinn Architecture Biennale 2019, which Opening Week takes place from September 11-15 2019 announces Open Call for International Architecture Schools‘ Exhibition ‘‘Terribly Beautiful‘‘ that is part of TAB 2019 Main Programme and targets current students, practicing architects and everyone else who has ever studied in architecture school.
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Saint-Gobain's Multi Comfort Student Contest 2019
The Multi Comfort Student Contest is a two-stage international competition based on Saint-Gobain's Multi Comfort Program principles. The task for the 15th International edition developed in close collaboration with Milan Municipality is the Rejuvenation and urban reconnection of Crescenzago metro station area in line with #milano2030 vision and will be held in Milan.
Be part of this wonderful competition and enjoy a great professional experience while discovering the importance of comfort and well-being.
With the exhibition »Balkrishna Doshi: Architecture for the People« (30 March to 8 September 2019), Vitra Design Museum presents the first international retrospective about the 2018 Pritzker Prize laureate Balkrishna Doshi outside of Asia.
The renowned architect and urban planner is one of the few pioneers of modern architecture in his home country and the first Indian architect to receive the prestigious award. During over 60 years of practice, Doshi has realized a wide range of projects, adopting principles of modern architecture and adapting them to local culture, traditions, resources, and nature. The exhibition will present numerous significant projects
Many developing countries are seeking universal education, gender equality, and women's empowerment. Educating children helps reduce poverty and will give the next generation the tools to achieve upward mobility and conquer disease. Education also offers children a safe environment, with support, supervision, and socialization. Here they learn life skills that can help them prevent diseases, including HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention. Children may receive life-saving vaccines, fresh water, and nutrient supplementation at school.
