International competition in architecture by Jacques Rougerie Foundation

Sector: Culture and creative industries
Type: Other
Location: Paris, France
Deadline: Finished
Organiser: Other

This is a competition for visionary architectural projects to further humanity in its goal of achieving sustainable development. Bold, bio-inspired, technological ideas combining sciences and art will compete for the prize fund of EUR 30,000. The competition is organised by the Jacques Rougerie Foundation under the Patronage of the French Ministry of Culture. 

 

Among the awards are:

  • Grand Prix Award “Innovation and Architecture for the Sea”
  • Focus Award “The Underwater Village”
  • Grand Prix Award “Innovation and Architecture for Space”
  • Focus Award “The Lunar Village”
  • Grand Prix Award “Innovation and Architecture related to the Sea Level Rise”
  • Focus Award “The African Coastline” 

Find more info here: https://bit.ly/2YoL4zR

What do I get?
  • EUR 7,500 if you win the Grand Prix Award 
  • EUR 2,500 if you win the Focus Award
  • The opportunity to work with the Foundation's network of experts to go further with their project
  • Invitation to the awards ceremony at the Institut de France in Paris
  • Interview for the Jacques Rougerie Foundation
Can I apply?

The organisers welcome: 

  • Professionals specialising in architecture, design, engineering, urban planning, arts, etc. 
  • Researchers, professionals, and students 
  • Individual applicants and teams 
 

The Foundation encourages to build multidisciplinary teams to foster collective thinking combining sciences and arts to design a biomimicry architectural project.

What do I need to apply?
  • Black-and-white photographs of every team member 
  • CV of every team members  
  • Short biography, describing the team members
  • Project name and a short phrase qualifying your project in French and English (up to 150 characters)
  • A concrete description of the project, highlighting the main lines of it in French and English (up to 600 characters)
  • A document presenting the project in-depth with descriptions and graphics (up to 10 pages)
  • 5-10 pictures visualising the project
How do I apply?
Register via the online platform and do not forget to attach all the documents needed.
Good to know
  • You can submit only one project within one call. 
  • You must submit an exclusive, original content, and do not incorporate any element likely to be the subject of any private law or to harm anyone.
  • You remain the owners of the projects submitted to the competition and its exploitation rights.
  • The organizers reserve the right to the non-commercial use of the projects and the personal information on websites and social networks of the Foundation and its partners.

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