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yoshi bar 2nd Provisional Bar by Naoya Matsumoto was a winning project in the 2014 A’ Design Award & Competition. Photo: Takeshi Asano
If you’re in search of new, exciting architecture and design competitions, take a look at the latest curated picks of challenges listed on Bustler. Featured below are four briefs seeking innovative kitchen designs that incorporate novel technology and automation, the best small firms from the San Francisco Bay Area, exceptional achievements in architecture and design, and proposals for the redevelopment of a site in Donghae, South Korea, into a landmark destination for domestic and international visitors.
For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.
Future Kitchen Design Award
Registration/Submission Deadline: Monday, June 23, 2025
“The Future Kitchen Design Awards invite designers and innovators worldwide to reimagine kitchen environments through groundbreaking technology, intelligent automation, and thoughtful, human-centered design. Created with the ambition to push the boundaries of contemporary cooking spaces, the competition focuses on the fusion of artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced automation technologies to fundamentally transform traditional cooking methods and kitchen experiences.”
Small Firms, Great Projects 2025
Registration/Submission Deadline: Thursday, June 26, 2025
“Open to small firms representing San Francisco Bay Area architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, and architectural lighting, Small Firms, Great Projects 20th edition provides a platform to feature their best work in print, online, and with AIASF programming. Featured work and profiles may include any client sector, or built project type completed within the past five years. Firms may submit work for a profile in a one-page layout or two-page spread. Firms may submit projects previously published in Small Firms, Great Projects, or other publications.”
A’ Design Award & Competition
Registration/Submission Deadline: Monday, June 30, 2025
“The A’ Design Award & Competition is one of the world’s most prestigious international annual competitions, renowned for recognizing and promoting exceptional achievements in architecture, interior design, and numerous creative disciplines. Celebrating design excellence and innovation globally, the A’ Design Award aims to foster a deeper appreciation for outstanding architecture and impactful interior spaces that enhance quality of life and inspire positive social change.”
6th Dream Big Art Awards 2025 Space Planning Idea Contest
Registration/Submission Deadline: Friday, August 1, 2025
“The site is located at the heart of the local economy, near Donghae Station (925, Seodong-ro, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do). The site is currently being used as the location of a steel factory. With a long-term vision, we plan to relocate the factory and redevelop the entire site(661,000m2). Our goal is to transform the underutilized areas such as ‘Vacant Land’ and ‘Employee Housing Land’ into a remarkable destination that attracts both domestic and international visitors […] The site must be incorporate ‘cultural content’ as a core element to attract visitors. The goal is to create a landmark destination that represents east coast of South Korea. We seek innovative ideas that offer new experiences and engaging attractions for all visitors.”
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