Organizer 

ASEAN Architects Council, hosted by Brunei Darussalam in collaboration with the Brunei Board of Architects, Professional Engineers and Quantity Surveyors. Published by the Board of Architects, Singapore. Contact: boa_enquiry@boa.gov.sg

Location 

ASEAN member states. Project site: Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam (Brunei River waterfront)

Deadline

July 30, 2026

Competition Category 

Single thematic category — design of a civic building within the waterfront site at Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas, serving as a community hub supporting:

Healthy lifestyles and active living
Cultural celebrations and community gatherings
Social interaction and entrepreneurship
Environmental sustainability and climate resilience

The building must include flexible multi-use spaces, meeting rooms, co-working areas, essential support facilities, and food and beverage offerings, all integrated with thoughtful landscape design.

Eligibility

Open to all architects registered as ASEAN Architects
Architects interested in becoming ASEAN Architects may submit an application for ASEAN Architect registration together with their submission by July 30, 2026
ASEAN Architect registration form available from BOA website

Entry Fee

Free

Prizes/Awards

Competition winner: USD 5,000
Winning architect eligible for Registered Foreign Architect status in Brunei Darussalam with free first-year registration

Core Introduction 

The ASEAN Architectural Design Competition 2026, launched by the ASEAN Architects Council, is themed "The River Confluence: Bridging Nature, Culture and Healthy Community." It seeks innovative architectural solutions for a civic building at Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas on the Brunei River waterfront in Bandar Seri Begawan. The building should strengthen community bonds, celebrate heritage, and promote sustainable development. The competition adopts a unified international format, with submissions from all participating member states evaluated at the international level, encouraging broader discourse on innovation, identity, and sustainable urban design across the ASEAN region. Each participant receives a unique 8-digit identification code; all submission materials must be anonymous (no names or affiliations).