Competition introduction
The SKYHIVE / Edition No 5 is the fifth annual architecture competition which seeks out the latest and greatest designs for an iconic high-rise structure. Participants of the SKYHIVE Challenge are tasked with creating a concept for a state-of-the-art tower that breaks from the norm.
Participants are encouraged to incorporate new technologies and materials in their designs, as well as unique aesthetics and spatial organisations. Special consideration will also be given to designs that implement innovations in sustainable systems, as well as those that look to solve economic, social, and cultural problems through the establishment of new architectural methods.
There is no defined competition site, therefore participants are able to select any hypothetical site measuring 130 m x 80 m which can be accessed by roads on two sides. Design can be set in a city of their choice anywhere in the world, given that the project is in keeping with the region’s skyline and surroundings.
The Top 10 Most Impactful Skylines
The annual SKYHIVE Challenge is a platform to examine the relationship between skyscrapers and the natural world, the community, and the rest of the city as a whole. It is important that designs show consideration for the impact on the surrounding environment, as well as how the increase in inhabitants will affect the current infrastructure, pollution levels, economic division, and urban sprawl.
As it is an open ideas competition, participants in the SKYHIVE / Edition No 5 – The Annual Bee Breeders Skyscraper Challenge – are allowed to interpret the competition brief however they choose, in the most creative way possible. The SKYHIVE Challenge is a chance for architecture enthusiasts to potentially rewrite the definition of the modern-day skyscraper.
Download full competition brief for more information!
Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum). Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English; All information submitted by participants must be in English.
Full competition brief
The full competition brief can be downloaded as often as required; no additional information will be provided after registration.
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- (!) FULL COMPETITION BRIEF (ENG)
- Reglas de la competencia
- Regras do concurso
- Regolamento del concorso
Prizes
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Achievement
+ 50 Points BEE BREEDERS Architecture University Rankings
Publications
Certificate of Achievement
PUBLICATIONS:
The winners will get international art and design media coverage and will be featured on the Bee Breeders website and social pages.
CERTIFICATE:
Bee Breeders will also acknowledge the outstanding performance of all winners and honourable mentions with Certificates of Achievement.
Jury panel

Hayri Atak
Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio (HAADS), Turkey

Jim Bissell
Skyscraper, USA

Thomas Corbasson
Chartier+Corbasson Architectes, France

Anastasia Elrouss
ANA-Anastasia Elrouss Architects, Beirut

Yury Grigoryan
Meganom, Russian Federation

Benedikt Hartl
Opposite Office, Germany

Samista Jugwanth
Zutari

Ilias Papageorgiou
PILA, GREECE

Kourosh Salehi
LWK + PARTNERS, UAE
Jury members shall under no circumstances be contacted by competition participants or their representatives. Participants who attempt to contact jury members, shall be disqualified.
All jury members are involved in the evaluation based on their availability at that time. All communication regarding the competition should only be carried out with Bee Breeders staff. For any questions please contact us on [email protected]
Key dates
Closing date for registration
29 April, 2022
Closing date for project submission
10 June, 2022 (11:59pm GMT+0)
Announcement of the winners
15 July, 2022
Competition Q&A deadline: 05 May, 2022
In order to guarantee equal opportunities to all competition participants,
no new questions will be answered after this deadline!
Registration fees
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Registration Deadline05 February - 29 April
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Architects / Enthusiasts / Companies120 €
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Students100 €
STUDENT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Contact us to receive special student rates for group registrations (discount applies for 3+ registrations from one university/school) and to receive further information and support for getting your students involved in architecture competitions. Send us request from your university email address along with basic information about yourself and your university/school. Please note that only recognized university staff can apply for the reduced student rate.
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