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EMBARGOED TO 10:30AM UK Time (UTC+1) 12:30PM Finland time (UTC+3) 09:30AM Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) Monday 15 April, 2024 International open competition launched to find a design team for the new museum of architecture and design in Helsinki, Finland  An international open design competition is launched to find a design team for a new museum building on a site in Helsinki's South Harbour.  The building will provide a home for a national museum of architecture and design formed through the merger of the Design Museum Helsinki and the Museum of Finnish Architecture.  The competition brief is published and the first stage of the competition opens on 15 April 2024. The competition runs in two phases, with the results being announced in September 2025.  An online competition seminar, open to all interested participants, will be held on 24 April 2024.  Three to five designs will be selected for Stage 2 of the competition, receiving an award of €50,000 euros each. In addition the jury will distribute three prize positions and two purchases totalling €150,000 at the end of the competition. Helsinki and London, 15 April 2024 The Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design, Real Estate Company ADM, the City of Helsinki and SAFA the Finnish Association of Architects have launched an international, open design competition to find a design team for a new 10,050 sq m (GFA) museum building in Helsinki’s South Harbour. The new museum of architecture and design in Helsinki, Finland, is planned to open in 2030 and will combine the Museum of Finnish Architecture and Design Museum Helsinki. These institutions were successfully merged in January 2024, and the new museum will retain and grow the staff of both its predecessors. The central mission of the new museum will be “democratising the tools of design”, drawing on the history and present of Finnish and Nordic architecture and design to guide a programme of public activities that will look at how design thinking and skills are relevant to the challenges we face as individuals and societies in a rapidly changing world. The newly-formed collection, focussed on Finnish architecture and design, will contain over 900,000 artefacts, including objects, correspondence, models and photographs documenting the work of internationally-famed practitioners such as Aino and Alvar Aalto, Eero Aarnio, Maija Isola, Eliel and Eero Saarinen, Paavo Tynell, and design brands such as Marimekko, Nokia and Fiskars. The new museum is made possible through significant public and private funding. In February 2024, The Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design announced that it had secured €120 million in public funding, half from the City of Helsinki and half from the State of Finland, to bring this new building project forward. This is supplemented by €30 million to be raised from private donors, with a €20 million donation secured from the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation. The competition is organized by the Real Estate Company ADM, owned by the City of Helsinki and the State of Finland, and the Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design, in collaboration with the City of Helsinki and the Finnish Association of Architects (SAFA). Strategic partners for the museum project are DVDL Cultural Planners (New York) and Haahtela Group. An online seminar, open to all interested participants, will be held on 24 April 2024. Details and instruction on joining the seminar can be found at the competition website, alongside the competition brief: https://www.admuseo.fi/competition Kaarina Gould, CEO of The Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design, said: “Finland has a rich and fascinating history of design that is deeply embedded in both our national identity and our living culture. That culture is expressed fully in Helsinki – a former World Design Capital, where public policy and private enterprise have worked together to build a knowledge economy based upon high-value, innovative activities that have design thinking at their heart. “ “We want to democratise the tools of design. The new museum of architecture and design will engage the public in activities and experiences that broaden the understanding of design as a tool that empowers people to participate actively as citizen designers. Successful designs for the museum will need to embrace and advance the model of the museum as a site for active engagement with ideas and practice, as much as for the display and interpretation of artefacts.” Mikko Aho, Chair of the competition Jury and Vice Chair of Real Estate Company ADM, said: “Helsinki has an international reputation for architecture and design that reflects the strong belief in good design as a means for living well that is present in all Nordic societies. We’re delighted to launch this international open competition to find an architect for the new museum of architecture and design. The open competition is a strong component of the tradition of architecture in Finland that opens the commission up to exciting concepts from designers at any stage in their career – from undiscovered talent to established names. “This new museum will enhance Helsinki’s global profile as a capital of design by placing the subject at the heart of the urban renewal of the South Harbour, one of the city’s most significant waterfront sites. We’re delighted to bring this project forward to create social benefits, provide new employment, attract international visitors and generate commerce in Helsinki.” The location for the new museum is a vacant former dockside site in Helsinki’s South Harbour, a historic waterfront area in central Helsinki close to landmarks including the City’s Market Square, Orthodox and Lutheran Cathedrals, and the busy Esplanade Park. The competition site and the area around it is a designated buffer zone of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of The Suomenlinna Sea Fortress. The competition brief calls for a new 10,050 sq m (GFA) building, with a roughly equal split in area for public and back-of-house uses. The total budget of the project is around €105 million, with construction costs of the museum not to exceed €70 million (price level Sept 2023). Construction is timetabled to complete by 2030. In line with the core proposition of “democratising the tools of design”, the museum is envisaged as a space to host exhibition activities that will be exceptionally diverse and dynamic, with space for the display of historical collections alongside contemporary design and architecture and a wide range of media. Spaces for events, conferences, workshops, a library and a water-front café-restaurant are also a key requirement of the brief. The open stage of the competition, Stage 1, calls for participants to keep their proposals to a conceptual level, with a request for proposals that put greater emphasis on the overall concept, rather than detailed plans and sections or photorealistic visualisations. Deliverables for Stage 1 are limited to a maximum of 12 A3 boards. The deadline for Entries to Stage 1 is 29 August 2024. An international jury of leading architects, cultural experts and policymakers has been assembled to judge entries to the competition. At the end of Stage 1 of the competition, 3–5 entries will be selected to progress to Stage 2, where concepts will be developed into viable proposals. The entrants selected for Stage 2 of the competition will be notified in December 2024, with Stage 2 opening in February and running until the end of May 2025. The final result of the competition will be announced in September 2025. Each team selected for Stage 2 will receive a payment of €50,000 in two instalments: €30,000 at the beginning of Stage 2 and €20,000 on completion. At the end of the competition the Jury will award prizes of €50,000, €35,000 and €25,000 for first, second and third place, with purchase options of €20,000 for the remaining two designs. END https://www.admuseo.fi/competition Instagram: @admuseo Notes to Editors The Competition Jury: Chair: Mikko Aho, Architect SAFA, Real Estate Company ADM (Vice Chair of the Board) Vice Chair: Juha Lemström, Architect SAFA, Real Estate Company ADM (Chair of the Board) Gus Casely-Hayford, Director, V&A East Beatrice Galilee, Architect, Executive Director, The World Around Kaarina Gould, CEO, Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design Salla Hoppu, Architect SAFA, Leading Architect, City of Helsinki Beate Hølmebakk, Architect, Professor, Partner, Manthey Kula Architects Riitta Kaivosoja, Director General, Ministry of Education and Culture, Department for Art and Cultural Policy Matti Kuittinen, Architect, Associate Professor, Aalto University Mikael Silvanto, Designer, AD Museum Ltd. (Member of the Board) Anni Sinnemäki, Deputy Mayor for Urban Environment, City of Helsinki Sari Nieminen, Architect SAFA, Architectural Office Sari Nieminen Hannu Tikka, Architect SAFA, Professor, APRT Architects Eligibility Requirements in Stage 1 of the competition Stage 1 of the competition (April 15–August 29, 2024) is open to individuals and design teams with the following eligibility criteria:  The lead designer must present the following personal qualifications: o A completed university level master’s degree in architecture o Confirm that they have the right to practise as an architect in their country of residence. o The person must be a resident of European Union countries or a resident of countries that are parties to The WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA 2012).  The design teams may also welcome members from countries that do not fall under the scope of the European Union and its procurement legislation. For further information please contact ING Media: Ben James Senior Account Manager ben.james [at] ing-media.com +44 (0)7534 970 728 For materials, images, and interview requests for Kaarina Gould and Mikko Aho: Pyry Waltari Communications Planner The Foundation for the Finnish Museum of Architecture and Design pyry.waltari [at] admuseo.fi +358 40 183 9340

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Prix Paysages

La Fondation Histoire Québec lance un appel à candidatures pour les deux volets du prix d'excellence « Paysages du mouvement / Paysages en mouvement », d’un montant de 750$.

Nous vous invitons à faire part à vos étudiantes et étudiants de cette opportunité de faire reconnaître leurs recherches en posant leur candidature au volet Recherche du prix Paysages du/en mouvement :

Vous avez déposé un mémoire ou une thèse portant sur l’histoire des paysages, des patrimoines naturels et urbains, et l’évolution des déplacements? Vous êtes éligible à l’édition 2024 du volet Recherche Académique du prix Paysages de la Fondation Histoire Québec. Vous pouvez soumettre votre candidature jusqu’au 31 janvier.

Pour plus d’informations et soumettre votre candidature visitez le site web de la Fédération Histoire Québec

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Kaira Looro Architecture Competition is a design contest open to students and young architects with aims to discover new talents and to adopt sustainable architecture models for humanitarian purpose to improve life conditions in developing countries. Cash prizes, Internship and construction are provided for winners, selected by an international jury made up of pregistous architectural firms.
The challenge of 20232's edition is to design a ‘Primary School’ in Southern of Senegal. We are looking for a new school model that can protect and foster the development of every child's potential!.

More info here: https://www.kairalooro.com/

Entry closes 31st January 2023 (23.59 GMT)

The Drawing of the Year 2022 by Archisource is the annual, international, free to enter and open to all drawing competition celebrating the most accomplished imagery and extensive variety of drawings created around the world. The competition has $35,000 USD worth of prizes with significant international publication, five award categories and numerous commendation awards to be won. This year ALL entries will receive Affinity V2 Universal Licence for FREE!

The competition showcases the diverse varieties, types, styles and functions of imagery created each year. Submissions are open to all disciplines and can be created in any medium or style, however they must convey: architecture, design or the built environment.

This year’s competition is in partnership with Affinity, the award-winning graphic design, image editing and page layout software used by architects around the world. Affinity is providing all entries with a free Affinity V2 Universal Licence worth $169.99 USD (£144.99 GBP) which includes Affinity Designer 2, Affinity Photo 2 and Affinity Publisher 2 for Mac, iPad and Windows PC.

The widely recognised aspirational awards series celebrates works across the following award categories: the Drawing of the Year Award, Architectural Award in partnership with Bentley’s MicroStation, Environmental Award, Narrative Award and the Visualisation Award.

Archisource welcomes creatives from all backgrounds and drawings of all types. Whether it be hand-drawn or painted, rendered or collaged, detailed linework or diagrammatic - the judging panel wants to see your creations. Archisource truly believes in the power of drawings and the Drawing of the Year recognises, celebrates and gives a platform to the very best talents across the world.

The mission and purpose of Archisource is to support and unite the creative community at all skill levels, and Archisource is very proud to bring you the biggest and most inclusive competition of its kind. This is a great opportunity to win an incredible array of prizes and also receive fantastic awareness and international exposure of your standout works to the wider architecture and design industries.

We hope to see your work amongst the entries this year and we really look forward to judging your submissions!

More information here:

https://archisource.org/

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Ecocity 2023 is looking for research or projects that support our Summit theme of ‘Connecting Communities’. We are calling upon our network to uncover urban solutions that explore innovative collaborative practices.

Any type of individual or organisation is welcome to submit a proposal. We are open to receiving a variety of scales and typologies and have a separate submission process for academic and general proposals. Be sure to highlight the factors that make your project unique in its approach or outcome.

More information here: https://ecocity-summit.com/

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is pleased to announce that the application for our 2023 Winter Shadowship program is now open!

This week-long program is hosted by our Employee Resource Groups (Arquitectos, Asian Alliance, NOMA, Pride and Women’s Initiative) and offers selected candidates an immersive professional experience, along with mentorship and guidance to students of all backgrounds. The program is open to applicants who are planning to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, urban planning, graphic design, or interior design, and who share a passion for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the AEC industry.

This program will take place January 9-13, 2023 and will be held in-person in our Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington DC studios.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, October 31st. Further details and requirements can be found at som.com/about/careers or the direct application link here.

The Catherine Lalonde Memorial Scholarship is presented to graduate students, enrolled in a Canadian University, who demonstrate excellence in their studies of structural wood or wood design. The Canadian Wood Council (CWC) invites submissions from graduate students in engineering, architecture, wood science and forestry. The projects submitted must demonstrate the direct benefit of structural products manufactured by the Canadian wood products industry.

CWC will be granting two scholarships to graduate students whose wood research transcends the same level of passion that Catherine Lalonde championed relentlessly for the wood/wood products industry as a professional engineer and president of the CWC.

Catherine, a professional engineer, was a passionate representative of our industry who relentlessly championed the use of wood in residential and commercial construction. She was president of the CWC from 2000 to 2003, when sadly she lost her battle with cancer. This award was created to honour Catherine’s memory and to perpetuate the legacy she left to the Canadian wood products industry through her 10 years of work at CWC.

Who can apply?
Students enrolled in engineering, architecture, forestry, or a wood science graduate program that contributes to the advancement of wood products in construction.

Scholarship Value
Two scholarships each valued at $2,500.

The deadline to submit is November 1, 2022

Click here to view a PDF of the application process

For additional information, please contact Ioana Lazea at ilazea [at] cwc.ca or 613-747-5544 ext.227.

7th year of the INSPIRELI AWARDS competition

Further information on this competition can be found at the link below.

https://www.inspireli.com/en/awards/

Now in its fourth year, the "One Drawing Challenge" is an architectural drawing competition asks a simple question – can you tell a powerful story about architecture with a single image? Architizer is seeking talented students, designers and creatives to participate, and those at McGill School of Architecture would be well-suited given their expertise and eye for design!

Competition details, including the brief, timeline and the link to submit, can be found here.

All Universities and Institutions whose students and/or members place among the 100 finalists will be named and linked to within our Special Finalists Announcement, and there is also a guaranteed Top Prize for Best Student. You can see last year's Winers and Commended Entrants celebrated in this article. University College London celebrated multiple winners and commended entrants last season — coverage here.

The Architectural Review is seeking submissions from students to be published in the AR November 2022 issue.

Following on from the Letters to a young architect issue in 2020, the AR is turning the tables and inviting students to write a letter to their older selves, asking where they hope they will be, what they hope they achieve, and how they hope their world has changed.

We wanted to let you know that we will be extending the deadline for submissions until Friday 30 September.

Submission is open to students of architecture and related subjects such as urban and landscape design, who are either currently studying or graduated in 2022. Letters do not need to be limited to words, and can be written or drawn. Submissions selected for publication will receive an honorarium of £200 and a complimentary subscription to the AR.

The link to find out more and to send submissions is: architectural-review.com/letters