Architecture Competition The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial / Edition #2 1st and Student prize winner – PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN | THE NEW SCHOOL

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the 1st and Student prize winners of our "The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial" #2 competition – An-Tai Lu from United States!

An-Tai Lu from United States

I am currently a student entering my fourth year at The New School, Parsons, in New York City, majoring in BFA architectural design. I have previously worked on interior projects in Guangzhou, China, with Regular Concept. The majority of my current works are composed of studio work and competition studies. 

Brief information about the projects that you/your company have been involved with. For instance, what scale have you focused on/preferred, any significant projects where the company/ individuals have been Involved?

My work is mostly a combination of school, competition projects, and internship projects over my years of studies. I’ve focused on medium to small-scale projects as of now. For me, the harmony between architecture and nature/built environment is always an emphasis throughout my design. I have worked with Regular Concept on interior projects on single-family homes in Guangzhou as an intern.

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

Architecture for me is the chance to declare solutions or statements in a subtle and powerful expression. For me, living, studying and working in both locations of New York and Guangzhou, China, the two perspectives both taught me the responsibility of architects in metropolitan areas. Architecture’s presence is long-lasting, and every detail shapes the way of living for generations of people, especially in constricted spaces. The responsibility from influencing an individual’s daily routine, and the well-being community, to the environmental factor decades later, are all important factors architects should consider. With this in mind, I hope to pursue architecture with social and environmental awareness in my future career.

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

Competitions generate provocative thinking from worldwide perspectives, being in this process challenges me to learn and think on a more complex level upon every entry. For me, it helps to develop deeper knowledge and a broader vision in projects that tackle prominent issues, which is not often in professional or academic work. It is important to always challenge our own limitations in design, in order to achieve a breakthrough.

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

Instead of aiming for the prize, I would always approach competition as a way of learning and self-challenging. There is no definite solution in any architecture project, and entering a competition, and going through the thinking process along with other contestants will make one understand the reason behind every brilliant design idea. It is vastly different than simply observing, and it is a process of learning.

Open architecture competitions

  • Closest Deadline first
  • Project competitions first
    Selected winning projects have the potential to be constructed
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    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

Remind me
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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