Clothed Spaces invites participants to design an innovative mountain tent conceived as a lightweight, temporary micro-architecture. The competition is conceptual and experimental, encouraging bold and visionary proposals that rethink the tent beyond its role as simple shelter. The focus is on the relationship between form, function, materials, and geometry, with particular attention to fabric as an architectural “skin” mediating between interior and exterior. Projects should explore reversibility, minimal structural impact, ease of assembly, and adaptability, envisioning a habitable space for two people, expandable up to four.

JURY MEMBERS

Sara Dello Scarparo – Archea Associati (Milan, Italy)
Han Kuo – Founder, Supra-Simplicities (New York, USA)
Luciano Letteriello – Zaha Hadid Architects (London, UK)
Jose Sibi – UNStudio (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Inano Mushkudiani – Director at Vincenzo de Cotiis Studio (Milan, Italy / Tbilisi, Georgia)
Francesco Zonca – Sou Fujimoto Architects (Milan, Italy / Tokyo, Japan)
Ivane Katamashvili – Architecture Photographer & Filmmaker (New York, USA)

PRIZES

10 finalists and 3 winning proposals will be selected. Archcontest will award a total of 3,000 € in prize money as follows:

1st Prize – 1,500 €
2nd Prize – 1,000 €
3rd Prize – 500 €

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Registration Deadline: 27 April 2026
Project Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026
Prize Fund: €3,000

Registration Fees:

Early Registration (December 20 – January 21): €40
Advance Registration (January 22 – March 21): €60
Last Minute Registration (March 22 – April 26): €90

-10% discount code : DBarchcontest2026

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Competition
Schrödinger’s Room is an international conceptual architecture competition open to anyone who believes design is about creating emotions and exploring ideas. Inspired by the principle of superposition, participants are invited to design a room—real or imaginary—conceived as a perceptual installation, where light, sound, material, and human presence shape changing experiences. The room can be any size or form. What matters is its ability to express uncertainty and multiple interpretations. We are not looking for predictable solutions, but for ideas that provoke emotions, questions, and imagination. Design not just a room, but an experience.

JURY MEMBERS

Pilvi Kalhama — CEO, Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki (Helsinki, Finland)
Sonia Magdziarz — Architect, Zaha Hadid Architects (London, UK)
Gregorio Pecorelli — Architect | Founder, Gregorio Pecorelli Studio (Milan, Italy)
Dimitri Shpakidze — Architect | Co-Founder, Laboratory of Architecture #3 (Tbilisi, Georgia)
Luis Delgado — Senior Architect, BIG (Barcelona, Spain)
Cristina Morbi — Architect | Founder, Maetherea (London, UK)

PRIZES

10 finalists and 3 winning proposals will be selected. Archcontest will award a total of 3,000 € in prize money as follows:

1st Prize – 1,500 €
2nd Prize – 1,000 €
3rd Prize – 500 €

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Registration Deadline: 27 May 2026
Project Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026
Total Prize Fund: €3,000

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Registration (02 February – 01 March): €40
Advance Registration (02 March – 03 May): €60
Last Minute Registration (04 May – 26 May): €90

-10% discount code : DBarchcontest2026

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Design teams from the Netherlands and around the world are invited to develop a vision for a museum building and park at Kop van Java-eiland, the western tip of an island in a former dockland area of central Amsterdam.

Deputy Mayor Touria Meliani (responsible for Arts and Culture) said: ‘The National Slavery Museum will be a place for meeting, reflection and connection. A museum that tells the underrepresented story of the transatlantic and Indian Ocean histories of slavery and how they continue to shape the present. We are thus working together to build a shared future and a place where everyone is welcome to learn, commemorate and come together. With an international architectural competition, we are inviting designers from all over the world to help shape this meaningful place.’

Call for design teams
The City of Amsterdam is seeking a design team comprising an architect, a landscape architect, and one or more subject-matter experts specialising in the Dutch history of slavery. At a later stage, a delivery team will be selected to develop the detailed technical design and bring the project to completion. Collaborations between established practices and emerging designers are explicitly encouraged.
The design for the building and park must do justice to the historical significance of slavery, the significance of the site itself, and the role of the museum as a public place for meeting and exchange.

Representation and multiple voices


The museum has a broad societal character. In assessing submissions, particular attention will be paid to how the design reflects diverse perspectives, representation and inclusivity.
John Leerdam, director of the National Slavery Museum Foundation, said: ‘The National Slavery Museum has long been a cherished ambition. It will be a place for commemoration, connection and healing. A place of hope. For ourselves, and for the generations who come after us. This is a story that concerns us all – throughout the Kingdom of the Netherlands in both Europe and the Caribbean, and far beyond.’

Registration

Registration for the competition opens on Thursday 12 February 2026. Entries may be submitted up to and including Tuesday 7 April via: https://www.amsterdam.nl/competition-national-slaverymuseum/


This webpage also contains further information about the competition procedure. The development of the museum is co-funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.

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Act One (2026) examines the overlapping meanings of “staging.” In theater, staging refers to the arrangement and presentation of a play, show, or other production; in construction, staging refers to the assembly of temporary infrastructure (scaffolding, platforms, and supports) in anticipation of building. Proposals should consider how construction can be intentionally organized to accommodate unknown future uses and/or the planned disassembly and reuse of component parts in subsequent structures.

Accepted proposals will prioritize adaptability—the capacity of art and architecture to serve as the foundation, catalyst, and literal “stage” for future activations and evolving uses.

Proposals fall into three typological scales:
Installations: New construction projects utilizing primarily timber (e.g., gateways, shade pavilions, stages).
Activations: Multimedia experiences (e.g., theater, light shows, choreography, performance).
Interventions: The adaptation or re-purposing of existing installations.

Awards: Between $1,000 and $4,000 available per project, accepting up to 12 proposals.

Deliverables:
Project statement (max 250 words)
Conceptual imagery (drawings, models, diagrams, renderings)
One “hero” image (3000 px on short edge)
Off-site construction timeline and on-site installation schedule
Draft budget (including any existing monetary or in-kind support)
Bios of the faculty team
Links to past projects/research

Submission Format: Single PDF (max 20MB) to BuildFest@bethelwoodscenter.org with the subject line “Staging”

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Dedicated to the “New Generation Under 40,” the award aims to boost the creativity, research, and design vision of young professionals in the hospitality industry by rewarding original and bold concepts capable of shaping future models of the sector.

Unlike traditional awards for completed works, this competition focuses exclusively on conceptual and original ideas.

The 2026 theme, “The hotel room of the future: comfort, identity and sustainability in 36 m²,” challenges participants to design a functional 9×4 m space that balances guest well-being with environmental responsibility, aesthetic storytelling, and technological integration.

Entrants must submit their proposal within one of ten specialized categories:

Luxury Experience Room,

Sustainability & Nature Room,

Smart & Tech Room,

Accessible Room,

Wellness Room,

Urban Living Room,

Concept/Storytelling Room,

Emotional/Sensorial Room,

Outdoor Experience Room,

or Pet-Friendly Room.

Submissions will be evaluated by a prestigious jury of experts including 

Elisabetta Fabri (Starhotels Group)

Sara Digiesi (BWH Hotels Italy & South-East Europe)

Cristina Paini (UHM Hotel Management Company)

Chiara Boni (Fashion Designer)

Laura F. Verdi (WE:LL Magazine)

Donatella Bollani (Sustainability Consultant)

Mia Pizzi (Planet Design)

Roberta Battocchio (Hearst Global Design)

Giovanna Manzi (HNH Hospitality)

Giorgio Marchegiani (UNA Italian Hospitality)

Alan Mantin (Hilton)

Gianleo Bosticco (Marriott International)

Marco Gilardi (Minor Hotel Group)

Mauro Vinci (Radisson Hotel Group)

Francesco Scullica (Polytechnic of Milan)

Mauro Santinato (Teamwork)

Nicola Delvecchio (Teamwork)

The jury will select the Hotel Designer of the Year 2026 and winners for each thematic category, all of whom will receive one year of free access to all Teamwork events.

The 30 finalist projects will be officially exhibited and presented to professionals during Hospitality Day on October 13, 2026, in Rimini, and will receive visibility through official digital channels and dedicated publications.

Registration is currently open and is free of charge for architects and designers under 40.

awards and benefits

-hotel designer of the year 2026 title: the highest recognition of the competition, officially positioning you as the leading emerging talent in the international hospitality design scene.

-live exhibition at hospitality day: the 30 finalist projects will be featured in a dedicated showcase on october 13, 2026, in rimini, gaining massive exposure to thousands of hotel owners, investors, and industry stakeholders.

-direct networking with global brands: an exclusive opportunity to get your work in front of a jury representing world-class hospitality leaders such as hilton, marriott international, radisson hotel group, and starhotels.

-editorial and digital exposure: global visibility through official digital platforms and inclusion in a dedicated publication featuring the best under-40 talents, distributed to key players in the industry.

-exclusive annual membership: one year of free access to all teamwork hospitality training events and networking seminars, providing continuous professional growth and industry connections.

-official trophy and certificate: a physical and digital award for your portfolio, certifying your project’s excellence to clients and international firms.

why it matters
this award isn’t just a trophy; it’s a career accelerator. it transforms your vision into a recognized professional asset, putting your talent directly in the spotlight of the people who are shaping the future of global travel.

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Participants are invited to develop modular, scalable, and operationally realistic vertiport concepts that can support early AAM operations and grow into full passenger hubs over time. The competition explicitly bridges architecture, aviation operations, engineering, and urban integration, with a strong emphasis on real-world feasibility rather than purely speculative design.

The initial geographic focus is Europe, with Spain (including Málaga and the Costa del Sol) serving as a reference region. However, submissions are expected to be transferable to other international contexts, and winning concepts may be adapted for future projects in additional regions.

Designs are evaluated by an international, interdisciplinary jury composed of experts from architecture, aviation, engineering, and the Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem. Submissions are assessed on architectural quality, scalability, operational logic, sustainability, and community compatibility (including noise, visual impact, and land use).

Selected winners receive monetary awards, global visibility through AAMG’s international network, and the opportunity to collaborate with AAMG on real vertiport development projects, potentially leading to commissioned work.

The competition is positioned not only as a design challenge, but as a gateway into the emerging global AAM infrastructure market.

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PRIZES
• 1st Prize: 3.000€
• 2nd Prize: 2.000€
• 3rd Prize: 1.000€
• 5 Golden Mentions: coupon for a free membership
• 10 Honorable Mentions: coupon for a free competition
• 30 Finalists: published on Terraviva channels

GUIDELINES
Working within limited dimensions is a central theme of the competition. What may initially appear as a constraint becomes an opportunity to explore inventive interior solutions, flexible layouts and multifunctional spaces. Full freedom is granted to redefine the organisation of the apartment, modify the mezzanine and experiment with materials, furniture and lighting strategies.
Milan Design Loft is an invitation to think big within a small space, designing an interior that is expressive, functional and capable of supporting contemporary student life in one of Europe’s leading architectural capitals.

REQUESTED MATERIAL
One A1 panels (59,4 x 84,1 cm – horizontal) and a brief text describing the proposal (250-500 words).

JURY
• Christian Gasparini (Reggio Emilia / Milan, Italy) | NAT Office
• Chiara Sangermani (Milan, Italy) | Politecnico di Milano
• Hisham Youssef (Shanghai, China) | Soochow University
• Han Kuo (Taiwan / New York, United States) | Supra-Simplicities
• Margaux Bitton (Paris, France) | Studio Gomar
• Dave Edwards (London, United Kingdom) | The Bartlett – UCL
• Olga Skoczylas (Lublin, Poland) | Lublin University of Technology
• Enrique Iriso Pascual (Pamplona, Spain) | FILO Arquitectos

SCHEDULE
• Competition Opening: February 3rd
• 59 € “Early” Registrations: Feb 3rd – Apr 17th
• 89 € “Standard” Registrations: Apr 17th – June 5th
• 129 € “Late” Registrations: June 5th – July 3rd
• Submission Deadline: July 3rd, 2026
• Winners Announcement: August 3rd, 2026

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Prizes: 1st place– $10,000 2nd place– $7,500 3rd place– $5,000 Honorable Mention- $1,500 *Prizes will be split evenly amongst all members of collaborative team entries.

Jury Panel
-Robin Ault: Senior principal and design director at Fentress Studios – a Populous Company
-John Birkey: Principal and Partner with Norris Design
-Cynthia Madden Leitner: President and Co-Founder of the Museum of Outdoor Arts

The design brief with full competition details are now available! Visit competition website​ ​the competition website for complete details.​

Schedule & Important Dates
-September 24, 2025- Competition Announcement & Design Brief Published
-October 23, 2025- Competition Opens. Team Pre-Registration Opens. Jurors Announced.
-February 1, 2026- Team Pre-Registration Closes
-April 26, 2026- Competition Closes (11:59pm MST, GMT-7)
-May 2026- Finalist proposals selected. Finalists invited to create Video Presentations
-June 2026- Finalist Video Presentations due. Jury deliberations.
-July 2026- Winning Entries Announced!

*Pre-registration closes 2/1/26, but it is NOT a requirement to participate in the competition. It is simply a benefit, which allows us to reach out with helpful tips and resources along the way and lets us know that you are interested in participating in the competition.

Eligibility
The DB Competition is open to any undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in any U.S. university (recent graduates are eligible to enter for up to one year from competition open date, post graduation). Students should be studying in the field of art, architecture, landscape architecture, design, engineering, and/or other similar programs. Entries can be submitted by individuals or teams. Additionally, instructors may choose to implement the competition into their curriculum. Collaborative designs are highly desired. Previous year’s competition winners and recent DB Summer Internship participants must observe a one-year waiting period before entering future competitions. Students must be US citizens in order to claim cash prizes, however this does not preclude non-US citizen students from participating, so long as the student is enrolled in a US college or within one year post-graduation from a US college.

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BRIEF
Lison Winery is an architecture competition that calls for the transformation of Ca’ Rossa, a historic farm immersed in the vineyards of eastern Veneto, into a contemporary boutique winery. Set within the Lison-Pramaggiore DOC territory, the project explores the relationship between rural heritage, wine culture and contemporary architectural language.
The contest challenges participants to reinterpret an abandoned agricultural complex, giving new life to its spaces through a program that combines hospitality, tasting and experiential functions. Rather than focusing on production, the project encourages a broader vision of the winery as a place to stay and engage with the landscape, where architecture becomes a medium for storytelling and sensory discovery.

PRIZES
• 1st Prize: 4.000€
• 2nd Prize: 2.000€
• 3rd Prize: 1.000€
• 5 Golden Mentions: coupon for a free membership
• 10 Honorable Mentions: coupon for a free competition
• 30 Finalists: published on Terraviva channels

GUIDELINES
Designers are invited to work freely on both interior and exterior spaces, reconfiguring layouts, circulation and open areas while respecting the architectural identity of the existing structure. Landscape design plays a central role, shaping courtyards, paths and transitional spaces that connect the building to the surrounding vineyards and enhance year-round usability.
More than a simple restoration, Lison Winery seeks proposals capable of bridging past and present, transforming Ca’ Rossa into a contemporary destination where wine, architecture and territory converge – offering a new model for experiencing the Venetian vineyards.

REQUESTED MATERIAL
Two A1 panels (59,4 x 84,1 cm – horizontal) and a brief text describing the proposal (250-500 words).

JURY
• Daniel Kaven (Portland, United States) | William / Kaven
• Patrizia Pisaniello (Lucca, Italy) | Microscape
• Keelan P. Kaiser (Riverside, United States) | CBU
• Ella Meliksetian (Rotterdam, Netherlands) | West 8
• Sang Dae Lee (New York / Texas, United States) | Unitedlab Associates
• Laura Buka (Basel, Switzerland) | Oppenheim Architecture
• Waris Sinsuebpol (Bangkok, Thailand) | Rangsit University
• Lorenzo Abate (Bassano del Grappa, Italy) | LC2A Studio

SCHEDULE
• Competition Opening: January 27th
• 79 € “Early” Registrations: January 27th – April 10th
• 109 € “Standard” Registrations: April 10th – May 29th
• 139 € “Late” Registrations: May 29th – June 26th
• Submission Deadline: June 26th, 2026
• Winners Announcement: July 27th, 2026

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Prizes up to 8.000 € will be awarded to the winners, selected by an international jury panel including Giovanni Polazzi (Archea Associati), Aldo Cingolani (Bertone Design), Eugenia Pronzati (The Blue Corner) and Sergio Pitrone (:Vertumn), among others.

BRIEF

Openair Suites is an international architecture competition that challenges participants to imagine a new model of rural accommodation set within the extraordinary agricultural landscape at the foothills of Mount Etna. The goal is to design two prototype suite modules conceived as part of a coherent architectural system capable of defining a recognisable hospitality identity.

More than a simple accommodation project, Openair Suites explores how contemporary design can shape a slow, immersive and authentic way of inhabiting rural landscapes, transforming small-scale architecture into a powerful tool for experience-driven hospitality.

PRIZES

• 1st Prize: 3.000€
• 2nd Prize: 2.000€
• 3rd Prize: 1.000€
• 5 Golden Mentions: coupon for a free membership
• 10 Honorable Mentions: coupon for a free competition
• 30 Finalists: published on Terraviva channels

GUIDELINES

At the core of the proposal lies the creation of an Architectural Brandbook: a set of timeless and smart architectural guidelines that translate the Openair Suites vision into space. Each suite, cluster and outdoor space should feel unmistakably part of the OAS network, remaining recognisable across different locations and agricultural settings.

Beyond the design of the individual suites and the larger architectural concept, participants are asked to imagine how this system will come to life within the selected site: La Fucina di Vulcano. Already operating as a rural hospitality complex, this location becomes the testing ground for introducing a new cluster of suites with minimal impact on the land. Designers are invited to work on lightweight, reversible structures that elevate the experience of staying in nature while maintaining comfort, intimacy and spatial quality.

REQUESTED MATERIAL

One A3 Booklet (horizontal – max 30 pages) and one A1 Panel (59,4 x 84,1 cm – horizontal).

JURY

• Giovanni Polazzi [Firenze, Italy] | Archea Associati
• Aldo Cingolani [Milan, Italy] | Bertone Design
• Eugenia Pronzati [Milan, Italy] | Dropshot / The Blue Corner
• Sergio Redaelli [Milan, Italy] | Crippaconcept
• Sergio Pitrone [Milan, Italy] | Vertumn
• Gloria Pierluigi [Modena, Italy] | Fuorirotta
• Francesco Salvaggio [Florence, Italy] | myGlamping.it
• Giorgia Dallasio [Milan, Italy] | Sustainable Brand Platform

SCHEDULE

• Competition Opening: January 20th
• 69 € “Early” Registrations: January 20th – March 6th
• 99 € “Standard” Registrations: March 6th – March 27th
• 129 € “Late” Registrations: March 27th – April 10th
• Submission Deadline: April 10th, 2026
• Winners Announcement: May 11th, 2026

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