Architecture Competitions
This competition calls on architects, designers, and thinkers worldwide to envision a new suburban prototype: a home that is compact yet generous, adaptable yet grounded, replicable yet sensitive to place.
Prize20,000 $
Entry fee70 €
Next deadline21 May '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
Architecture at Zero is a design competition for decarbonization, equity, and resilience, It serves to engage the fields of architecture, design, engineering and planning in the pursuit of sustainable design.
PrizeUp to $25,000
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline02 Jun '26
Project competitionStudents only
Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest A 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 the following application areas: – HORECA: restaurants, bars
PrizeEuro 5000
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline25 Jun '26
Project competitionStudents only
Through the acknowledgment of existing trends that integrate with diverse insights, the London Design Awards reformulates the perspectives of the world towards this unique language, synchronising the great metropolis of London alongside concepts that symbolise excellence.
PrizeExclusive Certificates & Marketing Materials
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline06 Jun '26
AwardStudents welcome
New Edition of the International Kaira Looro Competition for the Selection of a Community Architecture in Sub-Saharan Africa The project must be conceived as a humanitarian self-construction intervention, without the use of heavy machinery or highly specialized labor, prioritizin
Prize€9,000+
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline27 May '26
Project competitionStudents only
Different spaces are designed to make their inhabitants feel different things; offices can make you feel energised and productive, art galleries can make you feel thoughtful and curious, and museums can make you feel calm and intrigued.
Prize10,000 €
Entry fee65 €+
Next deadline19 Jun '26
Project competitionStudents only
Rifat Chadirji Prize 2026: the Right to Landscape, Reclaiming Land and Sustaining Lives in Sahl Al Khiam, Lebanon
Call for Entries: Rifat Chadirji The Rifat Chadirji Award invites landscape architects, architects, and urban planners worldwide to propose a landscape led recovery vision for Sahl Al Khiam in Southern Lebanon.
Prize$14,000
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline31 Jul '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
THE WATER TOWER, a new international competition that challenges architects and designers to envision the complete transformation of Milanino’s historic Water Tower into a vibrant cultural hub for the community!
Prize16.000 €
Entry fee19 €+
Next deadline01 May '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
Design an innovative mountain tent conceived as a lightweight, temporary micro-architecture. Clothed Spaces invites participants to design an innovative mountain tent conceived as a lightweight, temporary micro-architecture.
Prize0 Eur
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline28 Apr '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
Mass Timber Innovation and Design Center of Canada International Design Competition Call for Entries Design Unlimited launches the Mass Timber Innovation & Design Center of Canada, an international architecture competition supported by leading voices in timber research and constr
Prize$4,000
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline21 Jun '26
Project competitionOpen to all
TACTICAL URBANISM NOW!, a new edition of the international competition that challenges participants to design tactical interventions that prototype new ways of adapting public spaces to everyday urban challenges!
Prize10,000 $
Entry fee19 €+
Next deadline31 Oct '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
The Street Vendor Shelter – Shelter That Empowers Livelihood design competition invites architects, designers, planners, and students to rethink the street vendor shelter as more than a temporary structure.
PrizeCertificate, Publication, Interview, and Recognition
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline01 May '26
Project competitionStudents only
Pocket parks—small, often overlooked urban spaces—have the potential to become powerful social condensers when thoughtfully designed.
PrizeCertificate, Publication, Interview, and Recognition
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline03 May '26
Project competitionStudents only
Participants may propose a flexible program, which can include (but is not limited to): The scale and complexity of the program may vary based on the design approach.
PrizeCertificate, Publication, Interview, and Recognition
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline05 May '26
Project competitionStudents only
Urban Roofscape Activation – Designing Beyond the Ground invites architects, designers, and thinkers to reimagine rooftops as active, inclusive, and meaningful spaces.
PrizeCertificate, Publication, Interview, and Recognition
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline02 May '26
Project competitionStudents only
Besionia Outlet Retail Design New interior design contest on desall.com: Lima Commerce and Desall invite you to design a monobrand outlet store for BESIONIA, a light luxury women’s fashion brand.
PrizeRecognition
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline06 May '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
Schrödinger’s Room is an international conceptual architecture competition Inspired by the renowned quantum principle of superposition — where a space can exist in multiple states simultaneously until it is observed — the competition invites participants to explore subjective per
Prize0 Eur
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline28 May '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
LISON WINERY, a new international competition that challenges architects and designers to transform the historic rural complex of Ca’ Rossa into a contemporary boutique winery!
Prize9.000 €
Entry fee19 €+
Next deadline27 Jun '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
URBAN TOILETS, a new competition that invites participants to rethink the public restroom as an architectural opportunity, transforming an essential service into a meaningful urban landmark!
Prize8.000 $
Entry fee19 €+
Next deadline11 Jul '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
SITUER MILANO, a new competition developed in collaboration with the design brand of the same name, challenging architects and designers to conceive a coordinated furniture collection structured around three coherent and original elements.
Prize€7.000
Entry fee19 €+
Next deadline03 Oct '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
Open Call / Inspireli Awards – the 11th Edition of the Largest Global Student Architecture Competition
Submitted projects are evaluated by an international professional jury composed of practicing architects and academic professionals from universities and architectural practice.
Prize4500 EUR
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline16 Jun '26
AwardStudents only
It aims to help Ukraine by offering the architectural design for the damaged buildings as an initial step to help with country’s recovery.
PrizeCertificate
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline16 Jun '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
Tamayouz Excellence Award warmly invites architecture, urban design, urban planning, architecture technology, and landscape design students from around the globe to participate in the prestigious 2026 International Graduation Projects Award.
PrizeCertificate, Publication, Interview, and Recognition
Entry fee$45
Next deadline16 Aug '26
AwardStudents only
Call for Entries: Dewan Award for Architecture 2026: Agritectural Village in Iraq A new model for rural living in Badyiat Al-Samawa, Iraq Dewan Award invites participants to propose an ‘AgriTectural Village’ — a new and replicable model for integrated rural living in Badiyat Al-S
Prize$10,000
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline29 Sep '26
AwardStudents only
Call for nominations: Dia al-Azzawi The Dia Azzawi These artworks should not be exhibited in private spaces or as part of private collections, but rather in public spaces to ensure their accessibility to wider communities.
PrizePublication and Recognition
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline01 Dec '26
Project competitionStudents only
Call for Nominations: the Middle Eastern Architectural Personality of the Year – the Mohamed Makiya Prize for Architecture 2026
– Encourage individuals and organisations to contribute towards the transformation of the built environment and local communities.
PrizePublication and Recognition
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline01 Dec '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
Rising Stars: This category recognises excellence in design, leadership, early career achievements and acknowledges the candidate’s bright future ahead.
PrizeCertificate, Publication, and Recognition
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline02 Jul '26
AwardStudents only
Future Snack Design A leading company in the food & beverage sector, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for innovative concepts for a snack, either sweet or savory, aimed at a young consumer audience.
Prize5000
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline18 Sep '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
Premise The Cooling Pavilion for Hot Cities competition invites architects and designers to respond to rising urban heat conditions through small-scale, impactful interventions.
Prize$69
Entry fee$29
Next deadline01 Jun '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
Architectural Concept Design Competition for the “house of Arts” Gallery in Palanga
The Administration of the Palanga City Municipality has announced an open architectural design competition for the future “House of Arts” gallery in Palanga, located at Vytauto Street 16.A The planned art gallery in Palanga represents a significant step in the city’s cultural dev
PrizePublication
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline22 May '26
Ideas competitionStudents only
DiscoverArch, in collaboration with the IIA Kapurthala Sub-Centre (Punjab Chapter) HSC Designs and tHE gRID Architects, proudly presents Architopia 2.0: Dream Dwelling, an international architecture competition for students.
PrizeCertificate, Publication, and Recognition
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline18 May '26
Project competitionStudents only
Submitted projects are evaluated by an international professional jury composed of practicing architects and academic professionals from universities and architectural practice.
Prize4500 EUR, Trophy, Make a wish
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline16 Jun '26
AwardStudents only
Design an off-grid modular microhome under 25 m² that rethinks compact, sustainable living through flexible layouts, low-impact systems, and a strong sense of home in a very small footprint.
Prize100,000 €
Entry fee65 €+
Next deadline01 Oct '26
Project competitionStudents only
Open Architectural Competition for Maksimir Stadium and Svetice Sports and Recreation Centre
The organisers invite visionary designs for a 35,000-seat stadium and a ‘City of Sport’ that honours the site’s historic character while meeting 21st-century athletic needs.
PrizePublication and Recognition
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline25 Jun '26
Project competitionStudents only
The Architecture Master The award celebrates innovative projects that showcase strong design thinking, functionality, and impact on the built environment.
PrizeCertificate, Publication, Interview, and Recognition
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline01 Sep '26
Project competitionStudents only
The UDL Thesis Publication 2026 is an international academic initiative that curates outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate thesis projects in architecture, urban design, landscape, and planning.
PrizeCertificate, Publication, and Recognition
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline21 Jul '26
Thesis competitionStudents only
A Mountain Sanctuary will be designed within the National Park in Argentine Patagonia, as a space for pause and contemplation for hikers and climbers on their journey to Mount Fitz Roy.
PrizeUS $ 66.00
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline23 May '26
Project competitionStudents only
SA PIZZEDDA, a new design competition developed in collaboration with the fast-grow-ing Sardinian pizzeria brand, challenging designers and creatives to redefine its visual identity and shape its future image.
Prize8,000 €
Entry fee19 €+
Next deadline26 Sep '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
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.
PrizeUSD 10000
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline07 Nov '26
Ideas competitionStudents only
We invite forward-thinking designers, architects, and students to rethink how local contexts and historical vernaculars can be reimagined using cutting-edge AI tools to create the architecture of tomorrow.
Prize6,000 $
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline31 May '26
Project competitionStudents only
CAMPOSAZ 51:51 | Costruire Centrale – Wooden Self-Build Workshop The workshop will take place in Ex Centrale del Latte, Vicenza, Italy From 22-05-2026 to 31-05-2026 Applications must be submitted by midnight on 6 Maggio 2026 Info: The Camposaz 51:51 edition lands in Vicenza to br
Prizefree
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline01 Jun '26
WorkshopStudents welcome
Call for Ideas Radicepura Garden Festival Vi Edition | Gardens of Hope Cultivating Coexistence
As the first international biennial dedicated to the Mediterranean landscape, the festival has been promoting a call for young designers and great masters of the landscape since 2017.
PrizePublication
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline31 Oct '26
Ideas competitionStudents only
Design a buildable Healing Garden within the defined intervention area of Parco della Certosa. Participants are invited to design a buildable Healing Garden within the defined intervention area of Parco della Certosa.
Prize7500
Entry feeFree
Next deadline16 Jul '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
The Design Discovery Awards (D&A) continues its innovative season-based format to recognize and honor outstanding achievements across three distinct levels: Platinum, Gold, and Silver.
PrizeRecognition
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline13 Jul '26
AwardStudents only
Since ancient times, the elderly have been ascribed a function of extreme value within the community: they were the village heads, the judicious ones, counsellors, pacifiers, keepers of the people’s memory, traditions, and identity.
Prize€ 15.000
Entry feeTBA
Next deadline08 Jun '26
Project competitionStudents welcome
Design a small-scale overwater accommodation in Torosiaje, Indonesia that supports immersive stays while respecting local life, coastal ecology, and the rhythms of the sea.
Prize8,000 $
Entry fee19 €+
Next deadline10 Oct '26
Project competitionStudents only