From 20th June to 20th July the London Festival of Architecture this Summer will be the biggest event of its kind in the world. It will involve all the major players in London’s environment including the Mayor, Design for London, local authorities, officers and members, and major developers, not to mention some of the world’s leading architects.
CLICK HERE to visit the event Website.
In this mega event under the roof of London Tent, The Workspace Group Declared a competition which may become an opportunity for those who are innovative designers but are suffering from lack of exposure and even money to participate events like this!
The Workspace Group Urbantine Project® emerged from the realization that there are limited opportunities for unrecognized architects to showcase their ideas three-dimensionally. Tent London’s fast architecture competition seeks to redress this issue, affording the winning entry the chance to put their design in front of the world's press and the industry’s most influential players during London Design Week at Tent London, Truman Brewery, Brick Lane. The winning entry will also have the opportunity to engage with an organisation, Workspace Group, which aims to provide progressive, appropriate, affordable and considered workspace accommodation for London’s creative industries.
Project BriefWe want you to tackle the issue of rapid change in the 21st century workplace, such as the phenomenal rise in the use of digital technology and its impact on our work and office environments. Tremendous claims are made as to its possible effect on our communication, social interaction, mobility, productivity and creativity.
Prize:- £10K materials, construction & disassembly budget.
- Free venue for 4 days at Tent London, Truman Brewery, Brick Lane.
- Access to over 35,000 designers and architects during the London Design Festival.
Application Deadline: 10th June 2008
Visit the competition website for details and registration: CLICK HERE.(Information taken from official sites of the events, ArchSociety doesn't claim any ownership of any logo or image published in this news item)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (municipality Haarlemmermeer) is the Netherlands' main airport. Located 20 minutes (17.5 km) south-west of Amsterdam, Schiphol is a European mainport, competing in passenger and cargo throughput with other important airports in Europe.
The noise of runway is somewhat a major crisis of any airport. The authority of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is seeking innovative and creative design solutions to create a sound barrier at the airport. Entries are accepted from experts, architectural firms, or individuals from across the world. The winning design will get a monetary prize worth € 750,000.
In preparation of this design contest Amsterdam Airport Schiphol had several designs made and tested. We now challenge design agencies, businesses, universities and individuals across the world to beat these designs. We challenge you to use your creativity, your imagination and your ability to think beyond the specified framework to create a revolutionary concept that is unique in terms of appearance, function and design.
Schedule:Launche of Design Competition: 8th April 2008
Q/A session ends: 29th April 2008
Deadline of Submission of application: 5th June, 2008Visit:
Competition Official Site [
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Historic Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam. Founded on the banks of the lower Saigon River over 300 years ago, the city now encompasses a land area of nearly 2,100 square kilometers, supporting a population of over 6 million people. An expanding population base and increased foreign direct investment in the 21st century have led to rapid urbanization and significant growth pressures in Ho Chi Minh City.
The 657-hectare Thu Thiem peninsula lies at the heart of this dynamic city - separated from the historic District 1 by the sweep of the Saigon River - and is the most significant land area for development within the city boundary. In 2005, the HCMC People's Committee approved the 1:2000 scale "Thu Thiem New Urban Area" Master Plan, authored by Sasaki Associates, Inc. of Watertown, Massachusetts, USA.
The current Thu Thiem Competition focuses on three critical public areas within the Sasaki plan - the Central Plaza, the Crescent Park, and the Saigon River Pedestrian Bridge. Architects and architecture firms who are registered to the respective institutes of their country are invited to participate in this competition. Associations of offices are also accepted. Winner will get monetary award and will get the opportunity to work in that project taking a Vietnamy architecture firm as local consultants.
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thuthiemcompetition.comSchedule:Open Registration: March 17, 2008
Start Competition: March 17, 2008
Registration Deadline:
April 07, 2008Start for Questions: March 24, 2008, Last Day for Questions: April 14, 2008, Stage 1 Submission: May 19, 2008 (Deadline) Announce Shortlist: May 26, 2008, Stage 2 Submission: July 28, 2008 (Deadline), Announce Winner: end of August, 2008
