Premise: The “Floating Market” competition invites participants to envision an innovative floating market space that adapts to challenges posed by rising sea levels and urban densification. The goal is to design a modular, sustainable, and culturally rich marketplace that thrives on water, offering a vibrant and flexible hub for commerce and community.
Objective: Participants must create a design that integrates functionality with ecological and social considerations, celebrating local traditions while presenting a forward-thinking architectural solution to climate change and spatial constraints.
Site: The site can be a waterbody of your choice, either urban or rural. It should reflect the real-world challenges of water-based construction and highlight the interplay of architecture with environmental and cultural contexts. Participants are encouraged to specify their chosen site and justify its relevance to the project.
Constraints: Modular and scalable solutions must be a part of the design. Incorporate sustainable materials and construction methods. Address climate resilience, especially rising sea levels. Designs must prioritize cultural integration and celebrate local heritage. Ensure functionality for both vendors and visitors while maintaining ecological harmony.
Schedule and Fees:
Submission: 25th February 2025, 23:59 GMT/UTC
Late Registration: 28th February 2025, 23:59 GMT/UTC ($40 USD)
Regular Registration: 20th February 2025, 23:59 GMT/UTC ($30 USD)
Early Registration: 30th January 2025, 23:59 GMT/UTC ($25 USD)
Results Announced: 1st April 2025
Registration Deadline: Jun 12, 2025; Submission Deadline: Jun 25, 2025
Handrail on a Cliff challenges designers to redefine the handrail in the extreme landscape of the Black Angel Cliff, Greenland. A balance of protection, freedom, and control, where design meets raw nature. No limits on form or materials—just bold ideas shaping the edge between safety and risk. More:https://www.archcontest.com/en/competition/9
Total prize fund € 3,000
10 finalist projects will be shortlisted and 3 winners will be selected to receive the prizes, which will be distributed as follows:
Each masterpiece begins with your dream, polished by your skills and hard work, fuelled by your steadfast belief in your power, and nurtured by your inspiration and desire to create a better future. IADA is here to recognize your genius, celebrate your dedication, reward your tireless journey, and inspire others with your vision and creativity. We will share your story of challenge and success with the world.
This year, our esteemed Jury Board has been enhanced with the brightest professionals, ready to uncover the stories behind your projects and select the best among them. Meet our new Jury members:
Frederick Rickmann (DNgroup, STEENSSEN Aps, DNDC, AFR, Thinking Urbans)
Yuting Zhang (Studio RE+N)
Daryl Villanueva (Bandit9 Motors)
Jiaru Lin (KMC Corp)
Larry Lim (Anchor Agency)
Alberto Dias Ribeiro (A2OFFICE)
Gloria Cabral (STUDIO 4.4)
Serhii Makhno (Makhno Studio)
Xiaobi (Iris) Pan (Amazon)
Paul Wiseman (The Wiseman Group)
IADA 2025 invites you to join a global stage where passion meets recognition. Whether you are a student, creator, professional, constructor, web designer, fashion designer, artist, or anyone who dares to dream and turn those dreams into reality, you are welcome here.
Prizes:
Certificate of Achievement
Personalized Award Logo
Winner’s personalized page
Iconic IADA Trophy
Our magnificent trophy can go to each winner.
Winner’s Banner Kit
Social Media publication
Media-Partner publication
Studio’s Spotlight
A personalized studio card with contact information will be featured on each winner’s page.
Take advantage of early registration with discounted pricing, enter by the Early Bird Registration Deadline (6th December 2024), and secure your place among the world’s most inspiring designers.
Registration Deadline: Mar 21, 2025; Submission Deadline: Mar 21, 2025
This merit-based scholarship supports architecture students with demonstrated financial need. Students must be nominated by the dean or chair of the school of architecture in which they are currently studying in order to apply for this award.
Award
Multiple awards of up to $7,500 each, with the potential of an Honor(s) grant of up to $10,000.
In this article, we continue our series on Competitions.archi, presenting a collection of articles on different architectural competitions. Today, we will be featuring the winner of the Kaira Looro 2023 Competition – an article from Architecture Competitions Yearbook 2023. ____________________________________________________________________ Introduction Last May, I decided to take the opportunity to participate in the Kaira Looro’23
Submission:16th March 2025Registration:14th March 2025Location:IcelandLanguage:EnglishPrizes:View websiteType:Architecture Renewable Energy Research Center of Iceland The project focuses on sustainable building design by envisioning a cutting-edge research center in Iceland that promotes collaboration,…
Design the new home standard for the United Arab Emirates. Incorporate sustainable materials and innovative design techniques to create a new standard for housing in the UAE. Winners will be put forward for inclusion in the government’s future housing schemes, and will win a share of the 200,000 € prize fund. WHAT IS A HOME?
