Architecture Competition Virtual Home Honorable mention – QDS

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to one of our Honorable mention winner for our "Virtual Home" competition – Alessandro Rigamonti, Marco Fabris, Stefano Capuzzo and Elia Citron from Italy!

QDS from Italy

QDS is Alessandro Rigamonti (1986), Marco Fabris (1983), Stefano Capuzzo (1975).

The founders of the firm conduct their research and design activities in Italy and around the world for over ten years in collaboration with internationally renowned professionals and companies. They form their experience through several projects in the fields of furniture design, architecture and exhibition design, including:  

Kuwait National Pavilion and Vino "A Taste of Italy" Pavilion, with Italo Rota @EXPO2015 Milan; the art exhibition “Arts&Foods” and the 8th edition of the Triennale Design Museum "Kitchens & Invaders" both curated by Germano Celant. In 2019 the studio takes its current form as QDS, and currently accommodates five professionals from architects, designers and communication specialists.

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?

The studio works in different fields and through different methods, from architecture to exhibitions design, residential and commercial interiors, with particular interest in product design. We are currently working with some Italian master craftsmen to develop a series of furniture products characterized by distinct poetic content.

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

As a studio we share the goal of reveal the beauty through the narrative power of the poetic image enclosed in our creations. We operate as active spectator of the social, relational and emotional values that influence the design process, and translate them into forms with a strong narrative character. Therefore, we approach the subject of the project in a way that is genre-oriented rather than style-oriented. Genre is crucial because therein lies the nature of the artwork and the higher, more complex theme of narrative. The focus is always on the context and the process that best suits the narration of that particular story, each project is characterized by a consistent and specifically researched language.

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

The competition is a free place dedicated to abstraction and experimentation, where knowledge and imagination can be combined in the creation of ideal human scenarios through architecture and design.

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

A competition is a showcase to share a vision with the world, an opportunity to address social and design themes, even non-ordinary ones. Beyond the achievement, the ability to focus on ideas, the need to represent them to the best, and the necessity to meet deadlines are the ideal training ground for high-profile professional practice.

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
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

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

Prize: MONETARY AWARD + CONSTRUCTION
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 + CONSTRUCTION
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Jun 14
Sep 14
Nov 08
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

Reccuring architecture competitions

ideas COMPETITION
MICROHOME
Small living, huge impact! Edition #6

Design a new concept of small-scale home

Prize: MONETARY AWARD + PUBLICATION IN MAGAZINE
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Feb 16
Apr 18
Jun 16
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
Silent contest
For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Museum of Emotions
Edition #3

Use architecture to create different emotional states

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Mar 17
May 19
Jul 21
Run repeatedly
Virtual Home
Edition #2

Shape the future of digital living environments

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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May 02
Jul 04
Sep 06
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Pavilion Of Humanity: First Contact
Edition #2

How would you represent the best that humanity has to offer through architecture?

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Mar 27
May 25
Jul 24
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Silent contest
For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Architectural Visualization Award
Edition #2

Present your best work and submit your favorite architectural visualization

Prize: MONETARY AWARD
Eligibility: OPEN TO ALL

registration deadlines

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Mar 23
May 25
Jul 27
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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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Creativity gym Short term competitions for you to exercise your creativity

T-SHIRT DRAWING COMPETITION
The Architect's T-shirt
Edition #19

Design THE architect's t-shirt!

Prize: 3,000 €
Eligibility: open to all

registration deadlines

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Jun 30
Jul 31
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ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO COMPETITION
THE BUILDNER'S ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO COMPETITION
Edition #4

Submit your online portfolio!

Prize: 5,000 €
Eligibility: open to all

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Jul 31
Aug 31
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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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