Organizer

Buildner (in strategic partnership with ArchDaily)

Location

Global (Participants have the flexibility to select a site within their home country)

Deadline

• Early Bird Registration: JUNE 10 - JULY 24
• Advance Registration: JULY 25 – OCTOBER 16
• Last Minute Registration: OCTOBER 17 – NOVEMBER 26
• Final registration deadline: NOVEMBER 26, 2025
• Closing date for submission: JANUARY 19, 2026 (11:59 p.m. LONDON TIME)
• Announcement of the winners: MARCH 17, 2026

Competition Category

• Innovative educational space design
• Kindergarten architecture design
• Sustainable and inclusive design

Eligibility

Unlimited (Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams with a maximum of 4 members) .

Entry Fee

Paid. Fees vary based on participant status and registration period .

• Architect / Enthusiast / Company: from 120 € (full award package) or from 80 € (no monetary award) .
• Student: from 110 € (full award package) or from 80 € (no monetary award) .
• (Note: Fees increase with later registration periods)

Prizes/Awards

• Total Prize Fund: 10,000 € .
  • 1st Prize: 5,000 €
  • 2nd Prize: 2,500 €
  • 3rd Prize: 1,000 €
  • Buildner Student Award: 1,000 €
  • Buildner Sustainability Award: 500 €
• 6 Honorable mentions & certificates .
• Winners will receive extensive publicity, including an interview and movie, to boost their recognizability in the industry .

Core Introduction

This competition seeks to transform traditional kindergarten design by crafting innovative educational spaces that enhance early childhood's cognitive, emotional, and social development . Participants are encouraged to conceive safe, functional, and stimulating inclusive environments, using sustainable and innovative design solutions to promote healthy development and enrich community educational landscapes .