Architecture Competition Milan Navigli Canal Challenge Honorable mention – SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to one of our Honorable mention winners for our "Milan Navigli Canal Challenge" competition – Michal Galuszka and Agata Golesna from Poland!

Honorable mention from Poland

We are both architecture students at the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice. We started our studies in 2018. Together we have participated in many urban planning and architectural competitions in which we were awarded. During our third year of study, we both did our student internships abroad as part of the Erasmus + project.

Michał did his internship in Odense, Denmark at Graa Arkitekter, where he had the opportunity to work in a team of experienced Scandinavian architects. There he worked on social architecture projects and also did urban planning projects.

Agata completed his internship in Vienna, Austria at Querkraft Architekten. During her internship, under the eye of Austrian architects, she worked on conceptual and competition projects, both architectural and urban planning.

Michał's first degree graduation project was on the topic of model social housing, and Agata on the concept of a master plan for part of the city of Gliwice. We are currently continuing our master's studies at the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice.

What does architecture mean to you and what is the role of an architect in your society?

For us as young architects standing at the threshold of a career in architecture, architecture is a response to the needs of a changing world and to the problems of society. With each project, we try to think about the users of the designed premises, but also about the impact on the environment and aesthetic issues. Bearing in mind climate change and the problems we face as a society in our projects we focus on ecological solutions. Also of great importance is universal design, which is shown in our projects by the emphasis on use by all social groups, from children to people with disabilities to the elderly. In conclusion, architecture surrounds us every day and we as architects must take care of its well-being for the whole society.

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

Architectural competitions are always a chance to create new and amazing concepts. The design problems presented in competitions teach us something new every time and open our minds to all sorts of problems that we try to solve. As a result, the experience gained from competition projects is always helpful for student projects or future professional work. In addition, each competition project done is a huge opportunity for further development and discovery of architecture.

What advice would you give to individuals who struggle to decide whether it would be benefificial for them to participate in architecture competitions?

Participation in architectural competitions is a wonderful process that builds personality and character as an architect, but most importantly as a strong person. It is also working on the ability to work in a group which is very useful in the architectural profession. Participation in competitions is also a huge lesson in working under time pressure. Each completed competition project enriches you with knowledge and allows you to acquire new skills. We recommend everyone, especially young architects, to participate in such competitions.

Open architecture competitions

  • Closest Deadline first
  • Project competitions first
    Selected winning projects have the potential to be constructed
  • Ideas competitions first
    Experimental competitions with the focus on pushing the boundaries of creativity
ideas COMPETITION
The Architect's Chair
Edition #1

Take a seat and make a statement!

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Jun 06
Sep 06
Nov 01
ideas COMPETITION
Beyond Isolation: Senior Housing
Senior living. Edition#2

Reimagine senior living spaces

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Jun 08
Sep 08
Nov 02
project COMPETITION
The Legendary Highway 14 Tower
South Dakota, USA

Design an iconic tower for De Smet, South Dakota, USA

Prize: MONETARY AWARD + POTENTIAL TO BE REALISED
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Jun 09
Sep 12
Nov 03
project COMPETITION
Iceland Beer Spa

Design a beer spa in Iceland's captivating landscape

Prize: MONETARY AWARD + POTENTIAL TO BE REALISED
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Jun 14
Sep 14
Nov 08

Reccuring architecture competitions

ideas COMPETITION
Silent contest
For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Museum of Emotions
Edition #4

Use architecture to create different emotional states

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Sep 27
Nov 28
Jan 30
ideas COMPETITION
Silent contest
For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial
Edition #3

Design a memorial that speaks to the cause of ending all nuclear weapons programs

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Jun 26
Sep 03
Nov 05
ideas COMPETITION
Workplace Reimagined
Edition #3

Redefine the future of workspaces

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Sep 14
Nov 16
Jan 18
Run repeatedly
Los Angeles Affordable Housing Challenge
Affordable Housing Series #16

Design affordable housing solutions in Los Angeles

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Jun 07
Sep 07
Nov 01
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Competition results

Hong Kong 
Pixel Homes

Hong Kong Pixel Homes

Affordable Housing Series #2
MICROHOME

MICROHOME

Small living, huge impact! Edition #4

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