BUILDNER’S

Architecture competition
series in Iceland

Three Architecture competitions in iceland

Buildner architecture competition organisers are proud to present our first country-based architecture competition series. For these competition series we have partnered with a select few organisations, who operate from a breathtaking region of northern Iceland that is known for its natural wonders.

As a result of this collaboration with our Icelandic partners, we are therefore proud to present the following architecture competitions:

  • ICELAND BLACK LAVA FIELDS VISITOR CENTRE
  • ICELAND VOLCANO MUSEUM
  • ICELAND THERMAL SPRINGS GUEST HOUSE

All three competition sites are located within close proximity of each other, making this an ideal opportunity to organise a visit to northern Iceland to see all 3 competition sites and experience the magnificence of Iceland in person! (Note: Book your flight in advance for the best rates as summer is Iceland's peak season for tourism.)

We are asking for governments and nonprofit organisations from around the world to submit their proposals for the next Buildner international architecture competition series. If you represent a government or non-profit organisation would be very happy to hear from you to discuss how we could potentially collaborate on future competitions and create a similar competition or series based in your country. Check out more information here, or contact us directly.

Open architecture competitions

  • Closest deadline first
  • Project competitions first
    Selected winning projects have the potential to be constructed
  • Ideas competitions
    Experimental competitions with the focus on pushing the boundaries of creativity
The Architect's 
Chair
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 15 January 2025
new
Hospice - 
Home for the 
Terminally ill
Edition #4 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 15 January 2025
The Last 
Nuclear Bomb Memorial
Edition #5 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 16 January 2025
new
Kinderspace
Architecture for Children’s Development #2 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 16 January 2025
new
Re:Form - 
New Life 
for Old Spaces
ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 22 January 2025
Museum of 
Emotions
Edition #6 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 23 January 2025
The Home of 
Shadows
The light studies. Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 29 January 2025
new
Portugal 
Vez River SPA
project COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 5 February 2025
MICROHOME
Kingspan Edition 2024/2025 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 13 February 2025
House of the Future 2024/25
250,000 € Prize fund project COMPETITION
Prize 250,000 € + Construction
Eligibility Open to All
Final registration deadline 26 February 2025
new
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
100,000€ Prize / 2025 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 6 March 2025

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