The Architect’s Chair – Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition

Introducing the sixth Architect’s Chair competition, an exciting opportunity for architects and designers to showcase their creativity, versatility, and design vision through the creation of a signature piece of furniture. Developed in partnership with Stockholm Furniture Fair, the world’s leading platform for Scandinavian design, this edition offers participants the unique opportunity to engage directly with one of the most influential events in the international furniture and design industry.

Inspired by the long-standing tradition of architects extending their design philosophy beyond buildings and into furniture, the competition challenges participants to distill their architectural thinking into a single object – 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 created iconic chairs that embody their distinct design approaches. The Architect’s Chair competition continues this tradition by inviting a new generation of designers to explore materials, craftsmanship, construction techniques, ergonomics, and innovation through the design of a chair that reflects their unique creative identity.

This sixth edition carries special significance through its collaboration with Stockholm Furniture Fair. The competition results evaluation process will take place in connection with the fair, bringing submitted projects into direct dialogue with one of the most important gatherings of architects, designers, manufacturers, and industry leaders. In addition, selected winning designs will be exhibited during the Stockholm Furniture Fair, providing participants with an exceptional opportunity to present their work to an international audience and gain visibility within the global design community.

As part of an ongoing series dedicated to custom furniture design, The Architect’s Chair encourages participants to move beyond the traditional boundaries of architecture and engage with furniture as a medium for architectural expression. By creating a signature chair that embodies their personal design philosophy, participants contribute to the evolving relationship between architecture, design, and craftsmanship while joining a tradition that continues to shape the future of contemporary furniture design.

PRIZES

3 winning proposals, 2 special award recipients and 6 honourable mentions will be selected. Buildner will award a total of 8,000 € in prize money to competition winners as follows:

1st Prize - 3,500 €
2nd Prize - 2,000 €
3rd Prize - 1,000 €
+ 6 honourable mentions

Buildner Student Award - 1,000 €
Buildner Sustainability Award - 500 €

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Early Bird Registration: JUNE 17 – JULY 23
Advance Registration: JULY 24 – SEPTEMBER 24
Last Minute Registration: SEPTEMBER 25 – DECEMBER 3 

Final registration deadline: DECEMBER 3 , 2026
Closing date for submission: JANUARY 5, 2027 (11:59 p.m. LONDON TIME)
Announcement of the winners: FEBRUARY 10, 2027

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COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Early Bird Registration: JUNE 17 – JULY 23
Advance Registration: JULY 24 – SEPTEMBER 24
Last Minute Registration: SEPTEMBER 25 – DECEMBER 3 

Final registration deadline: DECEMBER 3 , 2026
Closing date for submission: JANUARY 5, 2027 (11:59 p.m. LONDON TIME)
Announcement of the winners: FEBRUARY 10, 2027

More:  https://architecturecompetitio...