New architecture and design competitions: New Practices New York, MEXTRÓPOLI Pavilion, House of the Future, and National Archives Museum

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 designs for the National Archives Museum in South Korea, emerging and innovative design firms in New York City, extraordinary pavilion designs set in the Historic Center of Mexico City, and visionary concepts for homes in the United Arab Emirates.

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International Design Competition for the National Archives Museum
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

"The National Archives Museum will be built within the National Museum Complex, a symbolic cultural space of the country, and as an exhibition and cultural space where one can experience Korea’s excellent documentary heritage, it will provide an opportunity to experience the value of archives and the importance of archives management. The National Archives Museum is a representative record (archive) exhibition space that symbolizes Korea and serves as a storage and research base facility for the history and materials of records of Korea. The purpose of this international design competition is to select the optimal design plan for the establishment of the ‘National Archives Museum’ against the background described above."

New Practices New York 2025: Voice
Registration/Submission Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2025

"New Practices New York, a biennial competition since 2006, serves as a preeminent platform to recognize and promote new and innovative architecture and design firms in New York City. Organized by the AIANY New Practices Committee, this juried portfolio competition honors designers that apply unique and innovative strategies, both in the projects they undertake and the practices they have established."

Arquine Competition No.27 | MEXTRÓPOLI Pavilion 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 14, 2025
Submission Deadline: Monday, April 21, 2025

"Since 1998, Arquine has held an architectural competition that allows ideas and proposals to be compared on equal terms. In this edition, the invitation is to design, build and activate a pavilion in the Historic Center of Mexico City within the framework of the MEXTRÓPOLI Architecture and City Festival."

HOUSE OF THE FUTURE 2024/25
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Submission Deadline: Monday, July 2, 2025

"As the second competition in the series following the success of the first House of the Future 2023/24, we continue our exploration into the future of living spaces for Emirati citizens in United Arab Emirates. This year, in collaboration with the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, we remain steadfast in our mission: to find innovative designs that resonate with the architectural aesthetic of the UAE and address the functional needs of its people. The assignment does not change; we are looking for visionary concepts that offer a fresh take on the Emirati home, balancing tradition with modernity."

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