Architecture Competition Sansusī Forest Food Court Honorable mention winners – Rizi Faruqui, Bang Dang, Lili Morales and Alexis Chastain

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to one of our Honorable mention winners for our "Sansusī Forest Food Court" competition – Rizi Faruqui, Bang Dang, Lili Morales and Alexis Chastain from United States!

Honorable mention winners from United States

FAR + DANG began in 2011 as a very organic conversation between two friends and colleagues about how architecture and design can effectively respond to the changing context of the built world. Our practice of five designers and thinkers, with varying backgrounds, designs projects that elegantly resolve the complexities and contradictions of the site and the program. We strive to produce environments that raise awareness of design and question the status quo.

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?

FAR + DANG participates in projects of all types and scales: from multifamily housing developments, light industrial complexes, and international competitions to custom designed homes and small cabins. We place higher value in the hopes and dreams that come with the projects than the physical and technical parameters. The process of collaboration and invention within our team and the clients, consultants, and craftspeople is the core of what brings the architecture to the buildings.

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

Architecture has always been an integral part of basic human needs – shelter, place, gathering and community – these core elements inspire the architect’s role in society. On a larger scale, the inherent link to urbanism has great meaning in defining the world around us all. The potential of architecture to contribute to and improve these conditions through thoughtful and responsive design speaks to and also beyond the creation of physical spaces.

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

Architectural competitions challenge us to think beyond the everyday constraints of projects in our office and local conditions. We find this incredibly valuable for expanding our design process, thinking, and methods of working. Researching and considering new typologies and locations is invaluable for the growth of our practice and team.

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

The simplest summary would be to just do it. There is always a decision of an allocation of time and energy, especially within a professional office environment with the already existing pressure of projects, clients and commitments. However, speaking from the U.S. where the competition culture essentially does not exist, the value in architecture competitions to expand design thinking and to press through new and unique challenges is hard to understate. We strive to seek competitions that take us out of our comfort zone and with briefs that we believe that we can bring a unique perspective towards.

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

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

Remind me
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

Remind me
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

Remind me
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.
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

Remind me
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

Remind me
Sep 14
Nov 16
Jan 18
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

Remind me
Sep 27
Nov 28
Jan 30
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

Remind me
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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