Organizer 

TerraViva Competitions / Situér Milano (Castellani.it S.r.l.)

Location 

Milan, Italy

Deadline 

October 2, 2026, 3:00 pm CET

Competition Category 

Furniture Design — Designing a coordinated furniture collection comprising three interconnected elements: one main piece (shelving system/console/seating) and two complementary objects (coat rack/umbrella holder/mirror/lamp/tray etc.), expressing a coherent and recognisable design language

Eligibility 

Open to students, architects, designers, urbanists, engineers, artists, makers, activists and anyone interested in architectural design; individual or team participation (no team size limit with single registration; max 5 members with monthly membership plan); no nationality restrictions

Entry Fee

Early Registration: €49 (Feb 24 – May 29, 2026) — 15% off with promo code SIT15XTVC (valid until March 23)
Standard Registration: €79 (May 29 – Sep 4, 2026)
Late Registration: €119 (Sep 4 – Oct 2, 2026)
Monthly Membership Plan: from €19 (access to all competitions)
Student and group discounts available upon request
All participants: 15% discount on Situér Milano products (code: SITUERXTVC)

Prizes/Awards 

Total prize pool: €7,000 + Collection Realisation & Royalties

1st Prize: €2,500 + The winning collection will be prototyped and commercialised by Situér Milano; the winner receives 4% royalties for each product sold
2nd Prize: €1,500
3rd Prize: €1,000
5 Golden Mentions: Coupon for a free membership
10 Honorable Mentions: Coupon for a free competition entry
30 Finalists: Published on TerraViva channels

Core Introduction 

Situér Milano invites architects and designers to shape the next chapter of the brand's distinctive identity through the creation of a coordinated furniture collection. The challenge is to conceive three interconnected elements — one main piece and two complementary objects — capable of expressing a coherent and recognisable language. The primary element may take the form of a shelving system, console or seating piece, acting as the structural core; the secondary elements — such as a coat rack, umbrella holder, mirror, lamp or tray — should reinforce the same formal and material principles. Conceived for domestic interiors, retail environments or both, the collection must balance versatility with clarity of concept. Rooted in Situér Milano's expertise in sheet metal, brass and stainless steel, proposals should combine structural precision with refined detailing. As the winning collection will be prototyped and produced, particular attention to feasibility, construction logic and ease of assembly is essential. Submission: one A3 horizontal book (420×297mm, max 20 pages) + two representative images (2560×1810px). The jury is led by Camillo Castellani (Master in Architectural Design, Politecnico di Milano), President of Castellani.it S.r.l. Winners will be announced on November 2, 2026.