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Upcoming Architectural Awards and Design Competitions

June 2011

Europan 11
Deadline: 06.10.2011

The Europan 11 competition is taking place in conditions marked by a strong commitment amongst European cities to very stringent environmental objectives. Following the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit in 2009, municipalities became aware of the importance of what they do alongside central government to limit greenhouse gas emissions, control energy consumption and manage (or preserve) rare and non renewable resources such as water, as well as to diminish pollution of different kinds. As a general rule, they are trying to achieve greater autonomy, in both food and energy, and want to develop societal innovations in order to encourage every Citizen to adopt an eco-responsible lifestyle. These geopolitical concerns need to be reflected in the design of urban spaces at the urban and architectural scale.


Info on Europan 2011 sustainable architecture awards


July 2011

Unbuilt Architecture and Design Awards
Deadline: 07.29.2011

Architects, designers, educators and students throughout the world are invited to submit real or theoretical projects.

Unbuilt designs of any project type are eligible, including purely theoretical projects and unbuilt client-sponsored projects (e.g., buildings, interiors, transportation infrastructure, monuments, etc.). Projects under construction or otherwise apparently assured of construction are ineligible.


Information on Unbuilt Architecture and Design Awards




August 2011

CTBUH Tall Building Student Design Competition
Deadline: 08.12.2011

1st Annual Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat “International Student Design Competition: Why Tall?” aims to shed new light on the meaning and value of tall buildings in modern society from the perspectives of green, safety, and humanity.


KEY DATES FOR THE COMPETITION

• Friday, April 1, 2011 – Competition announcement

• Friday, August 12, 2011 – Registration Deadline

• Wednesday, August 31, 2011 – Project submission deadline

• Friday, September 30, 2011 – Short-listed Finalists announced

• Tuesday, October 11, 2011 – Winners will be announced at the CTBUH 2011 World Conference in Seoul, Korea

CTBUH Tall Building Student Design Competition website






Websites with Info on Architecture Competitions and Awards

Architects Newspaper list of upcoming architecture awards deadlines

Architects.org Architecture Awards info page


AWR architecture and design competitions

Competitions.org Open Design Competitions

e-architect.co.uk International Architecture Competitions

Landscape Architecture Design Competitions and Awards

TheArchitectureRoom.com Architectural competitions from all over the world

April 2011 Architectural Competitions

31MAR11: NEW SCHOOL OF PHARMACY IN SEVILLA

Sponsor: Universidad de Sevilla
Type: Open Ideas
Location: Spain
Language: Spanish
Eligibility: Spanish architects
Submission Deadline: March 31, 2011

Awards:
First prize – 30,000 EUR
Second prize - 15,000 EUR
Third prize – 10,000 EUR

Design Challenge:

Ideas competition for the selection of a technical proposal for the design of the School of Pharmacy to be located next to the University Hospitals Virgen del Rocio
For more information, go to: http://www.us.es
Email: contratacion@us.es





01APR11: TULLAMORE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE

Sponsor: RIAI, Offaly County Council
Type: Open 2-stage
Location: Ireland
Language: English
Fee: E121.00
Eligibility: Architects

Timetable:
March 4, 2011 – Questions deadline
April 1 – Registration deadline
April 8 – Submission deadline
Awards:
E10,000 for shortlisted entries
Jury:
Pat Gallagher - County Manager, Offaly County Council
Declan Harvey - Councillor, Tullamore Town Council
Molly Buckley - Councillor, Offaly County Council
Sinead O’Reilly - Arts Officer, Offaly County Council
Brian Gunning - Tullamore Musical Society
Eddie Conroy - County Architect, South Dublin County Council
Marguerite Murphy - County Architect, Fingal County Council
Bernadette Solon - Architect, Westmeath County Council

Design Challenge:

The vision and intention of developing a multidisciplinary community arts centre in the heart of Tullamore, stems from a much documented need to converge and focus the creative potential of Tullamore; its artists, its young people and the wider community. The activity at the centre will harness and be a catalyst for this creative potential by providing opportunities for participation in the arts as well as presenting a dynamic programme of local, regional, national and international arts events.

Submission Requirements:
one A1 size sheet and technical report
For more information, go to: www.riai.ie
Email: koneill@riai.ie






04APR11: BOGOTA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER

Sponsor: Bogota Chamber of Commerce
Type: International Two-stage
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Language: English and Spanish
Fee: Free
Eligibility: Professional architects

Timetable:
March 24, 2011 – Questions deadline
April 4 – Stage one submission deadline
May 2 – Stage two opens
July 27 – Stage two submission deadline
August 1 – Winner announced

Awards:
$30,000 each for five shortlisted teams
Jury:
Consuelo Cladas Cano, CEO of Bogota Chamber of Commerce
Andres Lopen Valderrama, CEO of CORFERIAS
Juan Pablo Ortiz, Columbian Society of Architects
Rudolfo Machado, Machado and Silvetti Associates
Carlos Kimenez, architect, Houston, Texas
Carlos Cubillos Camacho, architect, SOM

Design Challenge:

The built area of the facility is estimated to be approximately 25,000 m2 in programmed space plus two levels of underground parking. A detailed program will be available in the Stage 2 design brief for shortlisted firms. It is expected that this building will meet or exceed the USGBC standards for LEED GOLD or similar. It is the intention of CCB to have the CICB built, and operational in May of 2014.

Submission Requirements:

Digital submission of RFQ less than 60 pages
For more information, go to: http://www.ccb.co/conventioncenter/




28APR2011: ISTANBUL DISASTER PREVENTION AND EDUCATION CENTRE

Sponsor: ThyssenKrupp
Type: Open Ideas
Location: Istanbul
Language: English
Fee: Free
Eligibility: Any team led by an architect

Timetable:

April 28, 2011 — Registration deadline
September 19 — Submission deadline
November/December — Announcement of results


Awards:

First prize - $100,000 (and possible commissioning to carry out the final design)
Second Prize - $50,000
Third prize - $20,000
Jury:
Jaume Duro y Pifarre, Former Chairman, International Union of Architects
Rafael de la Hoz Castanys, Architect
Dalila ElKerdany, Architect
Nabil Gholam, Architect
Sulan Kolatan, Architect
Mehmet (Aires) Mateus, Architect
Antonio Ortiz Garcia, Architect
Suha Ozkan, Architect
Han Tumertekin, Architect
Alfonso Vegara, Architect
Ali Riza Parsa, Architect

Design Challenge:

This International Architecture Competition is called in order to select the design of an Istanbul Disaster Prevention and Education Centre, which is to be the first institution in Turkey with the intended facilities.
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality is willing to establish a centre fully equipped with adequate technology and facilities in order to be prepared against a disaster that may affect Istanbul and to develop public consciousness about the disasters and specifically about earthquakes. The centre will also be hosting relevant courses, congresses and seminars.
Equipped with visual and audio educational appliances and simulation systems, the centre will allow experiencing earthquake, hurricane, fire fighting, smoke, liquefaction, tsunami, first aid and emergency communications. It is also intended to offer information to the visitors through a planetarium, library, seminar/meeting halls, information boards, etc. which are to be designed using the latest technology.

Submission Requirements:
A maximum of 5 rigid A1 panels and an optional written description of up to 2 A4 pages

For more information, go to: http://www.thyssenkrupp-elevator-architecture.com/