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The Municipality of Ulcinj, an old coastal town in south Montenegro, calls for proposals for conceptual design of a sports complex featuring the new city stadium at the beginning of Ulcinj's Long beach (Velika plaža), based on the parameters and recommendations specified in this competition task.

Submissions for the North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA) 2023 are now open. Now in its 16th year, the awards presented by the Copper Development Association celebrate distinctive copper building projects. Projects of any size or type are eligible, but should feature architectural elements of copper, brass, or bronze; have been completed in the last 3 years; & be located in the United States or Canada. Entrants should submit basic project details & photos for consideration by March 31, 2023. There is no cost to submit. Submissions are evaluated based on design, craftsmanship, integration of copper alloys, excellence in innovation or restoration, & sustainable building strategies. Winning projects receive an award, extensive exposure in architectural/construction media, & recognition in CDA’s outreach programs. To learn more about the NACIA Awards & past winners, visit the Copper in Architecture Awards page at copper.org.

Gardens reflect identities, dreams, and visions; they are deeply rooted in our culture. Recent years have seen a resurgence of interest in the garden – not only as a romantic idyll, but as a field of experimentation for concepts related to social justice, climate change, biodiversity, and a sustainable future. Gardens have become places of the avant-garde. Designed by the Italian studio Formafantasma, the exhibition »Garden Futures« at the Vitra Design Museum will be the first to explore the history and future of the modern garden. Which movements and theories have influenced our contemporary garden ideals? How can horticulture contribute to a more sustainable future and a good life for everyone? The exhibition addresses these and similar questions using examples from design, everyday culture, and landscape architecture – from contemporary community gardens to green façades and vertical urban farms, from deckchairs to gardens created by designers and artists like Roberto Burle Marx, Mien Ruys, and Derek Jarman.

Can we use today's and future empirical means to raise our understanding of the phenomenological effect of sacred spaces and structures, particularly as they relate to spirituality and faith? The work and thought of late neuroscientist Francisco Varela loom large here, but much has occurred since his passing, and a whole new world in neuroscience is unfolding. We will consider the science behind what has been termed 'aesthetic cognitivism' by some philosophers and latest empirical insights coming from theological aesthetics.

Architecture goes beyond the buildings themselves, making them functional public art installations that have strong impacts on both people and the environment. Our architecture is the reflection of our era, our aspirations, and our values.

The competition task covers the part of the Municipality of Budva, which represents the center of cultural, entertainment and informative events. The proposal for the competition deals with four natural and heritage environments: the water area, the beach, the green area and the promenade.
For the Competition for the development of a conceptual urban and architectural design for the promenade in the "Budva Bay" part of the Budva-Bečići promenade, phase I, participants are being asked to design a site plan for the development of a new identity for the city of Budva.
It is necessary to provide a basis for the creation of collective awareness at two levels. At the primary level, it is the creation of collective awareness among the citizens of Budva as permanent users of the space and their treatment of the environment in which they find themselves. At a secondary level, it is the image that the city sends to the world and to tourists as temporary and occasional users of the space.
It is of utmost importance to derive inspiration from vast cultural heritage of Old town of Budva and its 2500 years old history and future urban development.
Special attention should be paid to the dispersion of facilities covered with the proposal for competition, with an emphasis on the linear flow of user movement and intersection with lateral directions from the hinterland and contact zones. It is necessary to radically change the mode of use of the coastal strip of land with an emphasis on the introduction of public areas for communication, recreation and outdoor events.
The competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams.

Novecento Two-in-One Lighting System is the new design competition by Novecento and Desall. Creative talents are invited to submit proposals for a versatile and modern LED lamp that can be installed both as a flush ceiling light and a pendant light. The lamp should be intended for large-scale distribution and must be designed for private indoor spaces, acting as a piece of furniture even when not in use (lights off). Participation is free of charge.

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Contest “Le Festival des Cabanes” The hut Festival 8th Edition
“Huts like a work of art or a child's dream. The dream of a life to be built, of a future we invent for ourselves. A new way to live in the world, to enlarge it”.

TerraViva Competitions launches WILDLIFE PAVILIONS, a new architecture contest that aims to explore the potentialities of “Torbiere del Sebino” Reserve (Iseo, Italy) in order to come up with creative design proposals focused on nature. Prizes up to 7.000 € will be awarded to the winners selected by an international jury panel composed by, among others, Zhang Ke (ZAO/standardarchitecture), Alessandro Bonizzoni (Fosbury Architecture), Jan van Dijk (Van Dijk Architects), Nicola Russi (Laboratorio Permanente);

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Feeel Design World Prize – award for designers and creative people who build material environment.

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The SBE Student Challenge is already in its third edition. During the academic year 2022- 2023 we challenge higher education students with a design competition for a bridge in a historical context. And this is during 3 workshop days at the SBE office.

Cities should be centers within which we thrive, aspiring to greater heights, and enriching our lives, and it is within our hands to achieve this ideal. Through contemporary advancements in urban planning that favor walking or cycling to get to a destination, incentivize the use of renewable energy as a resource, incorporates green landscapes and lush forestry within the city, and puts in place efficient & effective transit systems for use by all, we can mitigate the effects of climate change and enhance the lives of people within cities.

The Edith Farnsworth House just opened its next two-year exhibition: “Every Line is a Decision: The Life and Legacies of Peter Palumbo.” This exhibit focuses on Lord Peter Palumbo’s ownership of the house, his restoration of it, and his life-long dedication to the arts and architecture.

David Basulto, Founder & Editor in Chief of the most visited architecture website worldwide Archdaily, will give us interesting insights on how the architecture and design industry is changing on the verge of rapid digitalization and integration, reshaping the role of architects and designers.

The Academic Association of Faculty of Architecture of Warsaw University of Technology would like to invite you to the next lecture in the "About Architecture" series, organized as a part of A-Akademia's activities. Our guest will be Ondřej Chybík, architect and co-founder of the CHYBIK + KRISTOF ARCHITECTS & URBAN DESIGNERS studio.

Are you a real estate developer, architect, or urban planner interested in learning more about considerations for sustainable development in the Americas? On Tuesday, March 29th and Thursday, March 31st, Delve is hosting two webinars to walk you through how generative design empowers you to exceed your financial targets — while prioritizing quality of life factors - ultimately resulting in resilient, sustainable cities.

USC Architecture The Blueprint 2022