Architecture competitions challenge students to reimagine the built environment through conceptual design, sustainable urbanism and heritage restoration. International competitions attract entries from over a hundred countries and are judged by practising architects and urban planners whose names open doors. Publication in architecture journals, funded workshop participation and direct contact with award-winning firms are common prizes. For students at bachelor through doctoral level, a competition entry forces you to defend every design decision in writing and in presentation, strengthening skills essential for licence examinations and client work.
The Golden Pin Concept Design Award has officially opened its 2026 global call for entries, welcoming students, designers, and companies to submit innovative concepts that have not yet been realized before December 31, 2...
Cordless Lamp Innovation ContestA leading company in the lighting sector, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for innovative ideas for a cordless lamp designed for off-grid contexts and adaptable to one or more of t...
Announcement of the 8th International Idea Award for Universal Design(Design for All)
1. Overview
- Name: The 7th International Idea Award for Universal Design for All
- Dates: March 2026 to September 2026...
As Radical Innovation celebrates its 20th Anniversary, our mission remains to discover and support ideas that shape the future of hospitality. Entries should showcase an innovative hospitality product that improves hotel...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Mixed/Other
Prize summary: Money, Exposure, Networking, Experience, Award
The Radicepura Garden Festival, since it started in 2017, it is the first major international event intended to promote the culture of Mediterranean gardens, involving the main players of landscaping, art & architecture,...
GlobalEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfricaOceaniaMiddle EastOpen to everyone
Prize: Other award
Prize summary: The 8 winning projects will be realized in the Radicepura Horticultural Park
As Volume Zero celebrates a decade of shaping global architectural discourse, we are proud to introduce our 30th international architecture competition THE UNBOX 2026: a call to rethink the "DNA" of our shared environmen...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Other award
Prize summary: Prizes of total USD 10000, broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 5000;;2nd Prize: USD 2500;;3rd Prize: USD 1500;;Gold Mention: USD 1000
Marking a decade of pioneering global design discourse, Volume Zero is proud to announce the launch of its 29th international architecture competition: Micro Living 2026. This landmark edition marks a significant milesto...
GlobalOpen to everyone
Prize: Other award
Prize summary: Prizes of total USD 10000, broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 5000;;2nd Prize: USD 2500;;3rd Prize: USD 1500;;Gold Mention: USD 1000
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