Organizer
Buildner Architecture Competitions

Location
International (no specific location restrictions)

Deadline

• Final registration deadline: March 5, 2026
• Submission deadline: April 6, 2026 (23:59 London Time)
• Winners announcement: June 9, 2026

Competition Category
Conceptual stair design (no limitations on function, material or scale)

Eligibility
Open to all (no professional qualification required), individuals or teams (max 4 members)

Entry Fee
Varies by registration period:

• Early Bird: €110 (full award)/€70 (no monetary award)
• Advance: €120 (full award)/€80 (no monetary award)
• Last Minute: €140 (full award)/€100 (no monetary award)
  Student discounts available, free registration for Architects' Network Plus subscribers

Prizes/Awards

• Total prize fund €7,000: 1st Prize €3,500, 2nd Prize €1,500, 3rd Prize €1,000
• 6 Honorable Mentions
• Buildner Student Award €1,000
• Publication on Buildner website (1M+ annual visitors) and ArchDaily
• Interview and movie opportunities for winners

Core Introduction
This competition invites architects, designers and creative thinkers to explore the stair as pure architectural language, focusing on its symbolism, geometry, movement and potential. With no limitations on style, function, context or dimension, participants are encouraged to break from conventional stair design and express their unique design philosophy through conceptual creation.