As cities expand, vertical and horizontal spaces are continually redefined, adapting to the pressing demands of urban living. Yet, beneath the expanse of our infrastructure lies a matrix of underutilized spaces, often overshadowed by their towering counterparts - the bridges that stitch our cities together. These underbridge spaces, ranging from small niches to vast expanses, remain dormant, echoing the hum of the traffic above, waiting for visionaries to tap into their latent potential. In our relentless pursuit to address urban housing needs, Buildner is proud to unveil its 17th compe ..read more

Registration Deadline: May 31, 2024; Submission Deadline Jun 11, 2024 An eco-creative challenge focused on its neighborhood It is time to take bold collective action towards circular architecture to accelerate the socio-ecological transition. With this goal in mind, The Montréal Olympic Park is launching an international idea competition to reuse and valorize the components of the roof of the Olympic Stadium, an emblematic building in Québec and architectural icon on a Canadian scale. What can be done with hundreds of tons of materials when the current roof of the Montréal Olympic Stadium is d ..read more

As the city of Montreal weighs the future of Roger Taillibert’s iconic 1976 Olympic Stadium design, the group responsible for the custodianship of Olympic Park has announced a new international idea competition to repurpose and reuse surviving components of the existing roof’s demolition after the project commences this summer. The competition is open to the international community and will eventually be put up for a public vote in Quebec. Eight proposals will be selected by a jury panel of experts, who will assess each based on a criterion that considers their ability to address climate chan ..read more

Iceland's raw, untamed beauty presents a canvas like no other—a place where the snow whispers stories of old and the Northern Lights dance overhead. The "Iceland Ski Snow Cabin" competition, organized by Buildner, invites architects and designers to contribute to this magnificent landscape by creating a haven for the skiing community. This contest is not just about building a structure; it's about crafting an experience that embodies the spirit of Icelandic winters. Participants are tasked with designing a small-scale cabin that will serve as a warm, inviting pit stop for skiers. T ..read more

This edition of Bustler's curated picks of noteworthy architecture and design competitions features four calls seeking temporary public art installations in Philadelphia's Maja Park, exciting architectural drawings and renderings, proposals for transportation infrastructure improvements in Mieres, Spain, and ideas for how single-family townhouses can serve as a prototype to establish affordable housing in Long Beach, California. For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here. Read the full post on Bustler ..read more

As cities expand, vertical and horizontal spaces are continually redefined, adapting to the pressing demands of urban living. Yet, beneath the expanse of our infrastructure lies a matrix of underutilized spaces, often overshadowed by their towering counterparts - the bridges that stitch our cities together. These underbridge spaces, ranging from small niches to vast expanses, remain dormant, echoing the hum of the traffic above, waiting for visionaries to tap into their latent potential. In our relentless pursuit to address urban housing needs, Buildner is proud to unveil its 17th compe ..read more

Event Date: May 14, 2024 - May 18, 2024; Event City: Vancouver, BC, CA The 2024 Conference Program, features high-quality learning opportunities that include interactive content, innovative ideas, and engaging discussions. Participants at all career levels will take away insights, inspiration, and ideas for practical application. The RAIC 2024 Conference on Architecture features eight (8) streams including: Climate Justice and Resilience, Sustainability, Adaptation and Mitigation Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice  Health, Safety, and Accessibility   History, Heritage and Culture ..read more

Registration Deadline: May 10, 2024; Submission Deadline May 10, 2024 Pen, pencil, computer or even AI –whatever your medium, our drawing competition is open for submissions How do you represent the world you would like to see? Eye Line 2024, RIBAJ’s annual, international competition showcasing the best drawing and rendering skills, is open for entries. As ever, we ask for images in two categories – student and practitioner – that brilliantly convey architecture, in any medium or combination of media. We are seeking the best and most exciting submissions from those at the sharp end of represen ..read more

Registration Deadline: Jun 1, 2024; Submission Deadline Jun 1, 2024 As cities across the United States work to support affordable housing solutions, architects and designers play a pivotal role in creating safe and healthy environments. To challenge designers and communities to support family-focused housing options, this student design competition asks participants to envision how a single-family townhouse unit solution can serve as a prototype to create affordable housing options within neighborhoods. This inaugural competition is focused on the metro area of Long Beach, California where the ..read more

Event Date: Apr 17, 2024; Event City: New York, NY, US We’re about to awake to a new dawn in visualization, where exciting tools and technologies will allow everyone to create anything they can imagine, without limitations. Technology enables visualizing spaces and rendering architectural models in immersive environments, utilizing augmented reality to create three-dimensional objects within a real space, and creating a VR walkthrough based on your BIM data. ArchViz Workshop When: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 1 to 5 pm Where: CUNY Graduate Center, Concourse Level – Room C, 34th Street & 5t ..read more