Organizer

Buildner (in strategic partnership with ArchDaily)

Location

Global (Participants are free to choose the site location)

Deadline

• Closing date for registration: 27 November 2025
• Closing date for project submission: 12 January 2026 (23:59 LONDON TIME)
• Announcement of the winners: 24 February 2026

Competition Category

• Pavilion Design (temporary or permanent structure)
• Total area not exceeding 50 m²
• Exploration of sensory and tactile qualities of concrete
• Sustainability and innovative material application

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 team members) .

Entry Fee Paid. Fees vary based on participant status and award package type .

• 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) .

Prizes/Awards

• Prize fund: 10,000 € .
  • 1st Place: 5,000 €
  • 2nd Place: 2,500 €
  • 3rd Place: 1,000 €
• 6 Honorable mentions & certificates .
• Winners will receive extensive publicity, including a feature on ArchDaily, an interview, and a movie to boost their recognizability in the industry .

Core Introduction

This competition invites architects and designers to rediscover concrete as a medium for innovation, expression, and experimentation . The challenge is to design a Concrete Pavilion with an area not exceeding 50 m², which not only showcases the versatility and raw beauty of the material but also educates the public about its evolving applications . The design should explore the sensory qualities of concrete and incorporate sustainable strategies .