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Whether you’re a university graduate or a working architect, you can register and submit your idea to any of these eight designboom competitions running in May!
eight competitions, a myriad of prizes
Scroll down to discover eight designboom competitions open for submission:
THE FIELD STATION by Terraviva
Organization: TerraViva
Competition name: THE FIELD STATION
Location: Virginia’s Severn River (USA)
Early Registration dates: May 20th – July 25th
Application Deadline: October 3rd
THE FIELD STATION by Terraviva invites participants to design a multidisciplinary campus within the Shenk Property, a secluded nature reserve along Virginia’s Severn River (USA). Surrounded by wetlands and woodlands, this site offers a unique opportunity to blend architecture with one of the East Coast’s most sensitive ecosystems.
The FLOAT HOUSE by World Architecture Competitions WAC
Organization: World Architecture Competitions WAC
Competition name: The FLOAT HOUSE
Location: Caribbean Sea
Registration dates: 01-26 May, 2025
Application Deadline: July 26, 2025
A floating house prototype will be conceptualized, which functions as an independent element and that, thanks to its shape, can be formed into a set of 10 units, adding value to the natural environment. The FLOAT HOUSE by World Architecture Competitions WAC, as an independent element and together, will function as tourist accommodation villas and may be part of a complex on land that complements the services (which will not be screened).
The MUSE Design Awards by the International Awards Associate (IAA)
Organization: International Awards Associate (IAA)
Competition name: The MUSE Design Awards
Registration dates: May 16 – September 25, 2025
Application Deadline: September 25, 2025
The MUSE Design Awards by the International Awards Associate (IAA) invites participants to share their unique contributions to spark new ideas, foster collaboration, and create a lasting impact that will inspire generations to come. Together, it invites creatives to celebrate the achievements that have brought us here and move forward toward a future filled with even greater possibilities.
The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial / Edition #6 by Buildner
Organization: Buildner
Competition name: The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial / Edition #6
Registration dates: 01-26 May, 2025
Application Deadline: November 13, 2025
The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial / Edition #6 by Buildner invites participants to design a memorial located within a decommissioned nuclear weapons testing site. In response to the ongoing global silence surrounding the issue of nuclear weapons, participants must submit their designs with no description text. The architectural ideas must be communicated solely through visuals. The competition wants to challenge participants to design a building or structure where the architecture itself tells the story.
Best House in The World by Casas inHAUS
Organization: Casas inHAUS
Competition name: Best House in The World
Location: Caribbean Sea
Registration dates: 20 November 2024 – 31 May 2025
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Casas inHAUS launches the Best House in The World competition. An international architecture competition in which we seek to reward the best pre-construction residential projects. You can submit a pre-construction project, with a real client and a real plot of land. Registration is completely free of charge. Casas inHAUS also distributes 111,000 euros among the best projects depending on their size.
The Future Art & Design Award UK (FADA) by Global Arts Group UK
Organization: Global Arts Group UK
Competition name: The Future Art & Design Award UK (FADA)
Application Deadline: 28 May, 2025
The Future Art & Design Award UK (FADA) is structured around professional classifications, divided into two main directions: Design and Art. This framework aims to provide a platform for creators with various specialties to showcase their talents and ideas. Each category encompasses a wide range of subtypes, from conceptual design to multimedia art, from traditional craftsmanship to digital innovation. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, you will find a suitable medium of expression here.
NY Architectural Design Awards
Organization: NY Architectural Design Awards
Competition name: NY Architectural Design Awards
Early Registration dates: May 16 – Jun 18, 2025
Application Deadline: Sep 18 – Oct 22, 2025
The 2025 NY Architectural Design Awards honors the world’s most innovative architecture and design. Open globally to professionals and students, the competition celebrates excellence in categories like Commercial, Residential, Interior, Urban, Lighting, and Furniture Design. Entries close Oct 22, 2025. Winners gain global recognition, awards, and media features.
The Golden Pin Design Award by Taiwan’s Industrial Development Administration
Organization: Taiwan’s Industrial Development Administration
Competition name: The Golden Pin Design Award
Early Registration date: May 20, 2025
Application Deadline: June 24, 2025
The Golden Pin Design Award is open to commercially available products and completed communication/spatial/integration design projects. Entries can be submitted by businesses or design teams. Entries passed the Secondary Selection will receive the Golden Pin Design Mark and advance to the Final Selection for a chance to compete for the prestigious Best Design Award and Special Annual Awards in sustainability, social innovation, and more. The winners will be announced at the year-end awards ceremony.
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