The Architect's Chair / Edition #2 , Singapur

 

Buildner Architecture Competitions 

 

Introducing the Architect's Chair Competition, an exciting opportunity for architects and designers to showcase their versatility and creativity by designing a signature piece of furniture. Inspired by the long-standing tradition of iconic architects creating custom furniture as an extension of their architectural work, this competition challenges participants to distill their design approach into its core components and represent their unique style in a single piece of furniture – the architect's chair.

 

Throughout history, renowned architects such as Charles and Ray Eames, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, and Arne Jacobsen have successfully designed iconic chairs that embody their distinct design philosophies. The Architect's Chair #2 competition seeks to continue this tradition by inviting architects and designers to explore new materials, construction techniques, and ergonomic solutions within the constraints of a chair design, ultimately producing a functional and aesthetically compelling piece of furniture.

 

As the first installment in a new series of competitions focused on custom furniture design, the Architect's Chair #2 competition encourages participants to think beyond the boundaries of architecture and delve into the realm of product design. By creating a signature chair that reflects their individual style and vision, architects and designers can demonstrate their versatility and contribute to the ongoing dialogue between architecture and design. So, take a seat and let your creativity unfold in the Architect's Chair competition!

 

The competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. 

Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum). 

Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English; 

All information submitted by participants must be in English.

 

Closing date for registration: 19 June 2024

Closing date for project submission: 22 July 2024, 23:59 (LONDON TIME)

Announcement of winners: 6 September 2024

 

Total Prize Fund: 7,000 €

 

1st Prize: 3,000 € + Publications + Certificate of Achievement

2nd Prize: 1,500 € + Publications + Certificate of Achievement

3rd Prize: 1,000 € + Publications + Certificate of Achievement

 

BUILDNER STUDENT AWARD: 1,000 €

BUILDNER SUSTAINABILITY AWARD: 500 € 

 

+ 6 Honourable mentions & certificates