Category Archives: Competitions

2022 International VELUX Award for Students

I think light is as material as anything else. James Turrell, Artist The 2022 International VELUX Award is the 10th edition of an international competition for students of architecture, which takes place every two years. Students of architecture from around the world are invited to register their participation and join the community of more than 5000 … Continue reading 2022 International VELUX Award for Students

Call for Entries: 2020 World Architecture Festival

World Architecture Festival, now in its thirteenth year, is the world’s largest festival and live awards competition dedicated to celebrating and sharing architectural excellence from across the globe. It is where the architecture community meets to share expertise and learn from each other and is the only global architecture festival that combines awards, seminars and … Continue reading Call for Entries: 2020 World Architecture Festival

International VELUX Award for Students of Architecture 2018

Scope Daylight in architecture is an ever-relevant topic. Daylight has been used for centuries as the primary source of light for the interior and architects have always been interested in and fascinated by daylight; yet daylighting can be a difficult discipline to approach, understand and master. Daylighting describes the controlled use of natural light in … Continue reading International VELUX Award for Students of Architecture 2018

“PUBLIC SQUARE” BY FXFOWLE & SAM SCHWARTZ ENGINEERING WINS THE DRIVERLESS FUTURE CHALLENGE

In February, Blank Space partnered with the City of New York to solicit actionable solutions for a driverless future in one of the most complex cities in the world. Last month, four finalists were announced; and this week, a winner was chosen. “Public Square,” the award-winning entry by FXFOWLE with Sam Schwartz Engineering, provides New … Continue reading “PUBLIC SQUARE” BY FXFOWLE & SAM SCHWARTZ ENGINEERING WINS THE DRIVERLESS FUTURE CHALLENGE

2016 AIA COTE Top Ten for Students

AIA COTE Top Ten for Students Competition recognizes ten exceptional studio projects that seamlessly integrate innovative, regenerative strategies within their broader design concepts. The program challenged students to submit projects that use a thoroughly integrated approach to architecture, natural systems, and technology to provide architectural solutions that protect and enhance the environment. For more info, go to: http://www.acsa-arch.org/programs-events/competitions/2015-2016-cote-top-ten-for-students/2015-2016-cote-top-ten-for-students-winners

Drawing of the Year 2015 Competition

For the third year in a row, the Aarhus School of Architecture announces a competition aimed at students of architecture all over the world: “Drawing of the Year 2015”. The competition is launched in cooperation with schmidt hammer lassen architects, VOLA and The Danish Arts Foundation. The competition, which pays homage to architecture’s oldest tool, … Continue reading Drawing of the Year 2015 Competition

Six Finalists in Guggenheim Helsinki Design Competition

The Guggenheim Helsinki Design Competition is the first open, international architectural competition to be organized by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. This initiative reflects the Guggenheim’s long history of engagement with architecture and design and its belief that outstanding original design can speak across cultures, refreshing and enlivening the urban environment. For more info: http://designguggenheimhelsinki.org/en Click … Continue reading Six Finalists in Guggenheim Helsinki Design Competition

2015 IAH Competition’s Final Four Jury & Awards Presentation

The 2015 Innovation in Affordable Housing Student Design and Planning Competition is nearing completion. Final presentations will be delivered and the winners will be announced on April 21st, starting at 1pm EDT, at the HUD headquarters in Washington, DC. Please plan to join us to see the innovative solutions developed by the competition’s four finalist … Continue reading 2015 IAH Competition’s Final Four Jury & Awards Presentation