COMPETITION THEME

Created in 2012, the overall theme of this annual competition is architecture in transformation. For the2019 edition, Benedetta Tagliabue, jury chair, has chosen the topic «Happy Spaces — Integrating Architecture and Landscape».

«Architects can change people’s environment and influence their future in a positive way. They can create “happy spaces” that contribute to people’s well-being,» explained Ms. Tagliabue.

Participants can choose the location of their projects in a degraded urban area, preferably on the periphery (anywhere in the world). The site shall include a construction area and its environment.  It must improve the environment and benefit the surrounding community.

Twelve prizes will be awarded as follows:

·         First prize (one team): 100,000 RMB (approx. US$15,000)

·         Second prize (three teams): 30,000 RMB (approx. US$4,500)

·         Third prize (eight teams): 10,000 RMB (approx. US$1,500 eight)

Honorary mentions will also be awarded.

The list of jury members will be announced soon.

·         30 August 2019 at 24:00 (GMT+8): Registration Deadline

·         20 September 2019 at 24:00 (GMT+8) : Submission Deadline

·         October 2019: Jury Meeting

This competition is open to architecture students from all over the world. Full-time students from recognised institutions (master’s and doctoral levels or graduates in 2019) may participate individually or in teams of a maximum of 4 people, with up to two people as educational leaders.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

The language of the competition is English. There is no registration fee. Projects, in digital form, must be sent by e-mail.

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION

Official website: http://hypcup.uedmagazine.net

E-mail: uedcompetition@163.com

Telephone: + 86 13601146170; +86 18511537506