Alternate Realities 2020 – Architecture Competition
This competition exists in an Alternate Reality. You make the rules in this realm. Does gravity exist? Do humans live on Earth? How far has technology advanced? You decide!
The aim of this competition is to explore wild design ideas – what architecture truly means and what it can achieve without any constraints. Let your imagination run wild and create spectacular designs that grab the world’s attention. The intention is to spark a conversation regarding issues plaguing the world, through design dialogue.
Architecture is a unique amalgamation of the nuances of the art world and the pragmatism of the real world; therefore, it has the power to not only capture people’s imaginations, but also to strongly influence their lives.
For the Alternate Realities competition, participants are required to design an architectural response to an issue that the world is facing – climate change, pandemics, biological warfare, nuclear proliferation, social inequality, etc. Your design doesn’t necessarily have to be a solution. It can also be a visual commentary. Your Architectural Response may fall anywhere on the Utopia – Dystopia spectrum. Remember, reality can be anything you want it to be in this realm.
• Unleash your creativity – Surprise us!
• Be critical – Say something about the world.
• Striking visuals – Capture the imagination of architects and non-architects alike.
• No design is too wild!
JURY
Mark Foster Gage, Michael Hansmeyer, Mond Qu, Adrian Welch, Kevin Veehuizen
Type – Ideas Competition
Organizers – the Charette
Eligibility – Open to all
Registration Deadline – Nov 25, 2020
Short Description
This competition exists in an Alternate Reality. You make the rules in this realm. Does gravity exist? Do humans live on Earth? How far has technology advanced? You decide!
The aim of this competition is to explore wild design ideas – what architecture truly means and what it can achieve without any constraints. Let your imagination run wild and create spectacular designs that grab the world’s attention. The intention is to spark a conversation regarding issues plaguing the world, through design dialogue.
Organizer
the Charette
Link to Competition
Link to Registration form
Prizes
CASH PRIZE:
3 winning entries and 10 honorable mentions will be selected. theCharette will award a total of $2,000 (USD) in prize money to competition winners as follows:
• First Prize: $ 1,000 (USD)
• Second Prize: $ 600 (USD)
• Third Prize: $ 400 (USD)
• Honorable Mentions: The jury will choose up to 10 honorable mentions.
PUBLICATIONS:
The winners and honorable mentions will be published on the Charette’s website and other international architecture magazines and websites partnered with us.
CERTIFICATE:
the Charette will also acknowledge the outstanding performance of all winners and honorable mentions with Certificates of Achievement.
Type of Competition
Open to the public/Minimum requirements (Open to anyone that complies with the requirements), Single stage (Winners selected immediately)
Who can Participate
Alternate Realities 2020 is open to all creative people – architects, planners, interior designers, graphic designers, and all problem solvers! Participation is encouraged from professionals and students alike.
Design proposals can be developed individually or in teams of maximum 3 participants from similar or interdisciplinary backgrounds. The official language of the competition is English.
Dates and Time Frame
Registration Closes November 25, 2020
Deadline to Submit Project November 30, 2020
Winners announcement Date January 30, 2021
Languages
English
Location of Competition
Online
Additional Information
Banner, Poster, Brochure or Triptic of Competition
