The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) is pleased to announce the Concrete Masonry Design Competition for the 2022-2023 academic year. The competition is a partnership with the National Concrete Masonry Association, Education & Research Foundation (NCMA FDN).
Organizer
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
Eligibility
Because the support of NCMA FDN is largely derived from masonry companies whose markets are mainly in the U.S. and Canada, the ACSA/NCMA Student Competition is open to students and/or student teams from ACSA Full and Candidate Member Schools, as well as ACSA Affiliate Members Schools from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico only. All published materials, websites included, associated with the ACSA/NCMA Student Competition will describe eligibility as per above. An ACSA member school, faculty sponsor is required to enroll students by completing an online registration form prior to submission by April 5, 2023
Register
by April 5, 2023 via the link: https://www.acsa-arch.org/competitions/2023-concrete- masonry-competition/registration-rules/
Awards & Prizes
$20,000 in cash prizes will be distributed among the top three winners and their faculty sponsors
Entries deadline
June 7, 2023
The main idea for this beautiful villa project was to create a peaceful, luxury, modern and bright environment, where each space is cozy and tranquil. The rooms are very airy and full of light all day long, while once the sun goes down, each area gets its relaxing and romantic feel.
Project name
Dubai Hills Villa
Architecture firm
Shawa Architecture
Location
UAE, Dubai, Dubai Hills
Principal architect
Amer Shawa
Design team
Architecture Team at Shawa Architecture
Interior design
Shawa Architecture
Landscape
Shawa Architecture
Structural engineer
Shawa Architecture
Civil engineer
Shawa Architecture
Environmental & MEP
Shawa Architecture
Construction
Shawa Architecture
Lighting
Shawa Architecture
Visualization
Shawa Architecture team
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Corona Renderer
Material
Natural white and gray stone, brown porcelain, and natural marble
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › House
The AIA COTE® Top Ten for Students Competition is sponsored by The American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE®), in partnership with the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA).
Organizer
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
Eligibility
An ACSA member school, faculty sponsor is required to enroll students by completing an online registration form prior to submission by April 5, 2023. The competition is open to students from all ACSA Full and Candidate Member Schools, as well as ACSA Affiliate Members Schools including international member schools. Students are required to work under the direction of a faculty sponsor. Submissions will be accepted for individual as well as team projects. Teams must be limited to a maximum of three students. Students are invited to submit their studio projects. Entries must be buildings, but can be of any program, at any scale, in any location. Projects can be a remodel or adaptive re-use. Work should have been completed in a design studio or related class within the 2022-2023 calendar year. Projects completed in the Spring 2022 are eligible to submit, due to the competition calendar shift.
Register
by April 5, 2023 via https://www.acsa-arch.org/competitions/2023-cote- competition/rules/
Awards & Prizes
$13,500 in cash prizes will be distributed among ten winners and their faculty sponsors
Entries deadline
June 7, 2023
PIG HOUSE, the office of PIG DESIGN, is located in an old residential area in Binjiang, Hangzhou. It adjoins the bank of Qiantang River, and faces the West Lake across the river. In order to break away from traditional office buildings' indifference to the local environment and lack of cultural significance, Li Wenqiang decided to transform a detac...
Architecture firm
PIG DESIGN
Principal architect
Li Wenqiang
Design team
Zhu Yiyun, Xiong Jun, He Di, Xiao Fei, Wu Yicheng, Fan Kaiqi, Qian Mengmeng, Shen Taotao, Xiao Mengmeng, Gao Ya, Zhao Lili, Wang Chen, Xu Rumeng, Sun Xiaodong, Liao Yuting, Yang Zhiwei
Collaborators
Suppliers: Hangzhou Dianchang Decoration Design Engineering Co., Ltd., Yaank, Zhejiang Deyao Metallic Products Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Aoyu Furnishings Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Xianlong Construction Materials Co., Ltd., Jump Time, Ugan Concept, Hangzhou Zhima Decoration Design Engineering Co., Ltd., Moorgen (China) Intelligent Technology Co., Imagehome
Interior design
Furniture design: PIG DESIGN
Design year
November 2020
Completion year
April 2022
Material
Stone, coated glass, artificial fur, wood flooring, stainless steel, tile, green paint
Typology
Residential › House
The Duplex apartment is an "up-side down" layout. The Lower and entrance floor, consists of three bedroom suites , whereas the Master Suite is designed to have the ability to transform into a loft like open space which connects to the entrance hall/family room.
Project name
Bat Galim Duplex
Architecture firm
Erez Shani Architecture
Principal architect
Erez Shani
Interior design
Erez Shani Architecture
Environmental & MEP engineering
Structural engineer
Rafi Anunu
Lighting
Anna Zalsin Lighting Design
Material
Concrete, wood, metal and glass
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) is pleased to announce the 23rd Annual Steel Design Student Competition for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Organizer
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
Eligibility
Because the support of AISC is largely derived from steel companies whose markets are mainly in the U.S., the ACSA/AISC Steel Design Student Competition is open to students and/or student teams from ACSA Full and Candidate Member Schools, as well as ACSA Affiliate Members Schools from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
Register
by April 5, 2023 via the link: https://www.acsa-arch.org/competitions/2023-steel- competition/registration-rules/
Awards & Prizes
$20,000 in cash prizes will be distributed among three winners and their faculty sponsor(s)
Entries deadline
June 7, 2023
Mind Plus, a virtual exploration space, part of DOM World metaverse. An extraordinary rich in natural beauty virtual island is created as a favourite destination for those who want to interact explore an communicate ideas.
Architecture firm
Mind Design
Location
Dom World Metaverse
Tools used
Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Miroslav Naskov
Design team
Jan Wilk, Michelle Naskov
Typology
Futuristic Architecture › Virtual Exploration Space
Singapore’s Science Centre Board has unveiled the design of the new Science Centre which will provide unique facilities and programmes as a destination for all Singaporeans to access science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and experiences.
Project name
New Science Centre
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Jurong Lake District, Singapore
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Patrik Schumacher
Design team
ZHA Project Team (Design Development Stage): Benedetta Cavaliere, Damir Alispahic, Didem Sahin, Flavia Santos, Gabriele De Giovanni, Gizem Muhtaroğlu, Juan Pablo Londono, Lara Zakhem, Lorena Espaillat Bencosme, Luciana Maia Teodozio, Mauro Sabiu, Sara Criscenti, Shi Qi Tu, Valeria Perco
Collaborators
ZHA Project Directors: Michele Pasca Di Magliano, Maurizio Meossi. ZHA Project Associate: Cristina Capanna. ZHA Competition Project Directors: Michele Pasca Di Magliano, Maurizio Meossi. ZHA Competition Associate: Jakub Klaska. ZHA Competition Project Architects: Cristina Capanna, Mario Mattia. ZHA Competition Project Lead Designer: Bogdan Zah. ZHA Competition Team: Saman Dadgostar, Arya Safavi, Sven Torres, Michela Falcone, Natasha Marks, Serra Pakalin, Billy Webb, Michael On, Neil Rigden, Alex Turner, Damiano Rizzini, Christina Christodoulidou
Visualization
Negativ, SCB
Typology
Education › Science Centre
