Online Competition for Architectural Designs that Respond to Societal Issues for Future Generations

FuturArc announces an online competition to design architecture that responds to societal issues for tomorrow’s generations with the opportunity to win 6110$. Your design must meet the requirements for quality of life and well-being for all age groups residing in it in parallel with preserving nature, in addition to the sustainability of the built spaces while not increasing pressure on the environment. Extra marks will be given to participants who make use of local materials and resources and highlight non-human species such as animals and plants in the design.

The task of the competition:

1. Pick a site located in Asia. The site area cannot be larger than 5 hectares or 50,000 square meters. The site may be your current domicile or any place that you are familiar with.
2. Analyze the population census of your selected site at the macro level and within the local context. Investigate issues faced by the age groups in the area, supported by real-world data that must be cited and submitted.
3. Decide on a project typology that is mixed-use (no single-function schools; community centers; libraries; parks; resorts; or hotels).
4. Propose a new architectural intervention that could respond to the challenges identified.

Important Notes:

• Your proposal should justify your decision on the basis of relevance, integration, impact, and innovation.
• Designs must be sustainable and have minimal impact on the environment.
• Designs must be climate resilient; able to withstand all weather conditions in the selected locale.
• Incorporating Nature/ecological systems is a must; supported by analysis of how the networks or ecosystems are interwoven and not as ad-hoc or add-on aesthetics.
• Designs must optimize using of resources, in view of the current state of the planet’s natural resources.
• Designs must be based on or reflect real-world data, such as the population census of a selected site/city/country from relevant sources.
• This challenge cannot be solved by architecture alone. You are encouraged to consult a sociologist, biologist, or ecologist where possible, or at the very least, make inroads into available knowledge on sciences.
• Your approach should illustrate a win-win solution for both social needs and physical/environmental contextuality.

All winners will be awarded the FuturArc Prize Trophy and the following cash prizes:

1. The first-place winner will receive a cash prize of $6,045 USD as well as a two-year subscription to FuturArc digital magazine via the FuturArc app.
2. The second-place winner will receive a cash prize of $2,644 USD as well as a one-year subscription to the FuturArc digital magazine via the FuturArc app.
3. The third-place winner will receive a cash prize of $1,511 USD as well as a one-year subscription to FuturArc digital magazine via the FuturArc app.
4. Up to 12 winners will also be awarded a cash prize of $377 USD each plus a one-year subscription to FuturArc digital magazine via the FuturArc app.

Each Winner/Winning team will receive:

• Cash prize.
• One trophy (only 1 trophy will be awarded to each winner or winning team).
• Certificates.
• Complimentary subscription to FuturArc digital magazine via the FuturArc app.

1. FuturArc prize 2023 is open internationally to any individual or team, student or professional.
2. Each team may comprise up to five members and may comprise different related disciplines. The composition of team members may include students and/or professionals. Teams are prohibited from swapping or removing any existing member of the team. Team members are only allowed to be on one team.
3. One member of the team must also be designated as the leader and identified as such on the registration form. This member will be the team’s sole representative in all liaisons with the competition registrar. The team leader must have a background in architecture (i.e., is a student of, has graduated from, or is practicing architecture).
4. All members of the team are regarded as co-authors of the project they submitted together and will be acknowledged as such in all announcements, displays, exhibitions, and publications associated with the competition.
5. Individual entrants are regarded as the author of the project he/she submits and will be acknowledged as such in all announcements, displays, exhibitions, and publications associated with the competition.
6. All participants must accept the rules and regulations of the competition.
7. Each registration will only allow for one proposal submission. Participants are not allowed to submit more than one proposal per registration.
8. The participants should not contact the jury under any circumstances.
9. Participants are not allowed to publish or disclose their project anywhere before the final winners are announced.
10. Participants will be held accountable for the data they provide to the organizer. It is the participant’s responsibility to provide true data during registration.
11. The organizer has the right to verify the identity of the participants and may ask for further identification proof.
12. Participants are solely responsible for the materials submitted. Participants must be accountable for the proposals they submit and they should not infringe or violate any third-party intellectual rights, or any laws, contribute to or encourage infringing or otherwise unlawful conduct. By submitting the proposals, participants are representing that they are the owner of such materials and/or have all the necessary rights, licenses, and authorization to distribute them.
13. Participants must cite and describe supporting studies/articles, image sources, or references used for their proposals as accurately and comprehensively as possible. In the event that they are found to be contrary to the submitted information, the organizer has the right to disqualify or recall the award.
14. The organizer reserves the right to make any changes to the competition’s dates, deadlines, requirements, etc. Any changes or updates will be announced on the official competition website and social media channels. It is the responsibility of all participants to check the abovementioned sources on a regular basis.

About FuturArc Competition:

Launched in 2008, FuturArc Prize is the first international Green building design competition in Asia open to professionals and students. It aims to trigger continuous change and creativity in the art and science of building design, showcasing innovative ideas and solutions for a sustainable future. With a highly respected international jury and tremendous industry support, the Prize enables Green building design ideas and practitioners to emerge on the regional stage. Winning entries from the competition are published in both the Journal’s annual Green edition and on its website. Year after year, the competition attracts an increasing number of participants from more than 15 countries.

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