Offering international designers and emerging artists an opportunity to transform lifeguard stations along Toronto’s winter beaches into whimsical design installations, Winter Stations 2025 launches competition worldwide.

This year’s theme, Dawn, marks the beginning of a new era for Winter Stations as it steps into its 11th year, symbolizing a fresh chapter in its creative journey. Just as the first light of morning breaks through the darkness, the exhibition will explore the moments of profound change that redefine and shape our existence, highlighting the delicate process of shedding old layers to emerge as something new. Dawn embraces the evolving self and the endless possibilities of change and transition, whether it be personal, natural, or spiritual, capturing the raw beauty of growth and renewal.

Dawn represents the shift from night to day, and this year, designers are invited to explore how Winter Stations can evolve, and to consider the future of the exhibition and its relationship with the public and the environment. Through this lens, Dawn challenges designers to explore how Winter Stations can adapt, grow, and metamorphose in the coming years, shaping the urban landscape in imaginative and innovative ways.

Launched in 2014 by RAW Architects, Winter Stations challenges local and international designers to transform the utilitarian lifeguard stations along Toronto’s beaches into works of public art. The competition, which attracts thousands of visitors each year, has seen entries from more than 90 countries.

Registrations are now open for Winter Stations 2025 with the deadline for submissions on November 4, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Winners will be announced early January. There is no fee to enter the competition which welcomes entries from all around the world. The winning teams will be rewarded $2,000 (CAD).

All Winter Stations 2025 installations must be able to withstand Toronto’s winter weather for several weeks along the waterfront. Designs must also consider new technical guidelines that will facilitate future exhibitions in other parts of Toronto. The built installations will be unveiled on Family Day Weekend in Canada (February 17, 2025).

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Formica Corporation announces the opening of the 2025 FORM Student Innovation Competition. Now in its eighth year, this annual furniture design competition invites students studying architecture and interior design in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to share their inventiveness through original designs that feature Formica Brand products with this year’s theme “Designing for Well-being.”

Theme

The focal point of the FORM 2025 competition, “Designing for Well-being”, is based on the rising understanding of neuroaesthetics, the field concerning how the aesthetics around us can impact our mental and physical health, and its impact on interior design. This theme will allow students to demonstrate how elements like colour, sound and patterns can have a positive impact on one’s well-being.

Benefits

The top three winners will be invited to attend NeoCon 2025, the leading design and event for commercial interiors, as guests of Formica Corporation for the opportunity to network with industry professionals and gain exposure to the design community. The grand prizewinner will receive a $2,000 cash award and their design will be fabricated and displayed during NeoCon 2025 in Chicago. The second-place winner will be awarded $1,000 and the third-place winner will receive $500.

How to Enter

Students entering will provide a project statement and colour rendering of their furniture design that includes at least three or more Formica Brand or FENIX products.

Competition submissions must be emailed to designcontest@formica.com. For more information, including complete competition details, resources and rules, visit the link below.

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The International Garden Festival is launching a call for proposals to select designers to create the new temporary gardens for the Festival’s 26^th edition, which will open on June 20, 2025, on the site of Les Jardins de Métis | Reford Gardens.

2025 Theme – BORDERS

Borders partition a whole, giving it a value of its own. Tangible, while not necessarily visible, they mark a distinction of state, nature, and materiality. They “separate” digital from analog, inside from outside, garden from expanse, landscape from geography. Sometimes fixed, rigid, or more or less hermetic, they can also be porous, ambiguous, or multiple. Constantly renegotiated, borders also act as passageways, places of encounter and exchange.

For its 26^th edition, the International Garden Festival invites designers from all horizons to rethink the notion of borders in today’s post-colonial context, and to transpose their reflections into a garden-environment that blurs disciplines, renegotiates preconceived ideas about the garden/landscape, and actively dialogues with the visitor.

Eligibility of Candidates

This call for proposals is open to all landscape architects, architects, visual artists, and multidisciplinary teams from Canada and abroad. The Festival encourages participants to form multidisciplinary teams. Applicants are limited to one proposal, either as individuals or as a team. Participants can be from a single city or country, or cross international boundaries.

Submission Guidelines

Designers are invited to design a garden that can take place in one or the other of the axes of the Festival. The artistic and technical committee of the 2025 International Garden Festival will identify, in collaboration with the designers, the site that will best showcase their project. Designers will be asked to imagine their garden for exhibition for at least two summers, and to propose strategies for the repurposing or recycling of the garden or its materials after the end of its exhibition.

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The MICROHOME Kingspan Edition 2025 is an exciting development in the evolution of the MICROHOME architecture competition. The eighth edition is hosted by Buildner in partnership with Kingspan, a collaboration that showcases a mutual vision and shared objectives. The competition invites participants to conceptualize an off-grid modular dwelling that would accommodate a hypothetical young professional couple. This scenario serves as the benchmark family size for the competition. The total floor area of the structure should not exceed 25 square metres, thereby encouraging participants to push their creativity and innovate within these parameters.

The MICROHOME Kingspan Edition 2025 challenges participants to radically rethink spatial organization, to introduce distinctive aesthetics, and to implement state-of-the-art technologies and materials. The end objective is to propel the micro home from a mere architectural form to a revolutionary genre in its own right.

Eligibility

The MICROHOME Kingspan Edition 2025 is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum). Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English; All information submitted by participants must be in English.

Prizes

• 1st Place: 40,000 €
• 2nd Place: 20,000 €
• 3rd Place: 10,000 €
• Buildner Student Award: 10,000 €
• Buildner Sustainability Award: 10,000 €
• The Kingspan Award: 10,000 €

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The city center of Peja, Kosovo, hosts a historically significant site that has long been a focal point for community gatherings and social interactions. Rich in cultural and recreational elements, this central location, originally designed for leisure and relaxation, has been an integral part of the urban landscape. One of its most notable features is an ancient water source dating back to the 15th century, which remains under the protection of the Ministry of Culture of Kosovo. Despite its historical and cultural importance, the site has been neglected for years, falling into disrepair and disuse. The Peja Culture Pavilion competition aims to revitalize this area, transforming it into a vibrant public hotspot. 

This competition seeks innovative ideas to transform the site into a lively participatory public area. The primary objective is to design a flexible multipurpose pavilion and an engaging outdoor space that revitalizes the area. The pavilion should serve as a cultural center that not only integrates the 15th-century water fountain but also enhances its historical importance. The pavilion should provide a versatile environment for social events, art activities, and community gatherings. Additionally, the outdoor space should be designed to become a vibrant public hotspot, fostering social interactions and cultural engagement. 

Eligibility

The Peja Culture Pavilion Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum). Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English; All information submitted by participants must be in English.

Prizes

• 1st Place: 5,000 €
• 2nd Place: 2,500 €
• 3rd Place: 1,000 €
• Buildner Student Award: 1,000 €
• Buildner Sustainability Award: 500 €

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Andreu World’s 23rd International Design Contest seeks to highlight the importance of sustainability in the creation of innovative furniture. The competition is aimed at designers and professionals from all over the world, with no age limit, with the objective of supporting and promoting design talent, particularly among young designers and architects.

Jury

• Marva Griffin, founder of Salone Satellite in Milan
• Marta Vall-Ilosera, president of the Colegio Superior de Arquitectos de España
• Thomas Garvey, president of the World Design Organization and chairman of the 2024 Contest jury
• Marta Alcañiz, Head of Design Spain at BBVA
• Ángela Montagud, director of Clap Studio and Winner of Spain’s National Design Award 2023 for Young Talent

Prizes

• Single prize for the best design, totalling 20,000 EUR
• Three special mentions for runner ups

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The 2024 London Design Awards: Season 2 is calling for submissions!

A representation of the past and future, the London Design Awards is an international competition that recognizes exceptional designs and outstanding creative projects worldwide. They invite product designers, architects, interior designers, graphic designers, UX / UI designers and any designers of all background to participate, whether they are companies, team / departments, innovators, manufacturers, suppliers, freelancers, hobbyists or students.

The 2024 London Design Awards categories include:

• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Landscape Design
• Product Design
• Packaging Design
• Conceptual Design
• Communication Design
• Service Design
• User Interface Design (UI)
• User Experience Design (UX)

2024 Statuette:

As the face of the 2024 London Design Awards, the polka-dotted LITO serves as a statuette that emanates a strong sense of inexplicability, expressing that design has no definition or limits. In a fully redefined form, it now exists as the ultimate creation of the past and future, synthesizing distinctive elements all in one piece.

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The 2024 Architecture & Design Collection (ADC) Awards is now open for entries. The ADC Awards is a global platform for creativity and talent, enabling participants to display their best design work and achieve worldwide recognition. ADC Awards is open to entries from all over the world, whether you are a well established studio or just started your career.

This year’s Grand Jury features: CEO and founder of Livit Design, Benjamin Calleja; Founder and CEO of Glow Architects Gloria Kloter, AIA, NCARB, CODIA; Corebook’s Creative Director Janis Verzemnieks; Distinguished Brazilian creative and Professor at Universidade Federal Da Paraíba, Daniel da Hor.

The jury considers all the features of each project, but scores are given according to 3 main criteria: Innovation & Originality, Design & Aesthetic look, Functionality & Spatial integration. Each criterion is scored from 0 to 100.

Categories

• Architecture
• Interior
• Landscape
• Conceptual Design
• Fashion
• Furniture
• Lighting
• Packaging
• Product
• Transportation
• Communication & Web Design

Prize

• An Electronic Certificate of Achievement along with a Personalized Award Logo for your website and social media platforms.
• A brand-new Award Trophy engraved with your project’s title, your name, and studio details.
• Dedicated Landing Page on the ADC website.
• Custom-designed Promotional Banners to captivate audiences on your website and social media.
• Showcase your project across ADC’s Instagram and Facebook platforms.
• Gain additional recognition as ADC’s respected media partners highlight selected winners on their platforms.

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Beegraphy are excited to launch their inaugural Beegraphy Design Awards, a thrilling competition aimed at pushing the limits of creativity and innovation in computational design. Whether you are an architect, designer, engineer, or creative enthusiast, this competition provides a unique opportunity to showcase your talents and leave a mark in the design world.

Categories

• Art & Collectibles
• Lighting Fixtures
• Urban Furniture & Installations
• DIY & Engineering
• Fashion & Jewelry
• Furniture & Home Furnishing
• Education
• Dynamic Structures
• Building Facades
• Open Innovation

Prizes

• Winner (Professional and Student): 2 x $1500 Cash Prize + e-certificate + Featured Article/Interview
• Runner-Up: 3 x $500 Cash Prize + e-certificate + Featured Article/Interview
• Best in Category: 10 x $250 Cash Prize + e-certificate + Featured Article/Interview

The Beegraphy Design Awards will be hosted here on the UNI.xyz platform.

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Buildner introduces the Kinderspace: Architecture for Children’s Development competition, an architectural challenge dedicated to crafting innovative educational spaces that enhance early childhood learning. This competition seeks to transform kindergarten design by creating environments that are not only safe and functional but also stimulating and inclusive. Participants are encouraged to conceive spaces that foster learning, creativity, and community interaction, using sustainable and innovative design solutions that promote healthy development.

With the flexibility to select a site within their home country, participants have the unique opportunity to integrate their designs within diverse community settings, potentially revitalizing underutilized areas. Participants are invited to think beyond conventional boundaries and develop spaces that inspire, educate, and connect.

Eligibility

Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum). Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English; All information submitted by participants must be in English.

Prizes

• 1st place: 5,000 €
• 2nd place: 2,500 €
• 3rd place: 1,000 €

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