New architecture and design competitions: Shenzhen Natural History Museum, Contemporary Border Crossing, Resilient Desert City, and Fall Independent Projects Residency

Our latest assemblage of curated picks of architecture and design competitions featured on Bustler includes calls for the exhibition design of the Shenzhen Natural History Museum, the exploration of new forms of border crossings, the creation of a resilient redevelopment scheme in Tempe, Arizona, and applications for a residency at New York City's Governors Island.

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Tender for Exhibition Design of Shenzhen Natural History Museum

Registration/Submission Deadline: Thursday, June 29, 2023

"Shenzhen Natural History Museum is one of the 'Ten Cultural Facilities of the New Era' in Shenzhen. It is located in Yanziling Area, Pingshan District, Shenzhen. Shenzhen Natural History Museum is positioned as a large-scale comprehensive natural museum, aiming to be 'the leading in China and the first-class in the world.' It covers four basic functions including collection, exhibition, research and natural science education. This project is a large-scale public facility funded by Shenzhen Municipal People's Government. The tenderee is the Engineering Design Management Center of Bureau of Public Works of Shenzhen Municipality. The tender is now open to exhibition design teams all around the world for pre-qualification applications."

A New Frontier: The Contemporary Border Crossing

Registration/Submission Deadline: Friday, June 30, 2023

"The Canadian Academy of Architecture for Justice (CAAJ) invites architecture students to speculate on these issues in a design competition for a new border crossing. Submissions are welcomed from either studio groups or individuals. The design will be evaluated by a jury of experts, architects and industry professionals. Participants are highly encouraged to explore a wide spectrum of architectural responses from functional and practical at one end to philosophical and social at the other, including ways in which this building or complex could be integrated into the surrounding context and community, act as a catalyst for building a positive relationship between two nations, and address what a border entry means in today’s context."

Designing the Resilient Desert City

Registration Deadline: Saturday, July 1, 2023
Submission Deadline: Sunday, July 23, 2023

"How can architecture embody climate resilience, manifesting as a community act by reinforcing sustainability and equity through the built environment? Entrants will develop a concept for the redevelopment of a chosen site in Tempe. All competition entries must include a community Resilience Hub, incorporate green stormwater infrastructure within the overall master plan of the site, and conceptually meet the requirements of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). Entrants may choose to include any additional program or policies beyond the required elements listed in this brief. Entrants are encouraged to incorporate additional program that serves community needs and further supports the strategies and goals within the Tempe Climate Action Plan. A successful entry will incorporate the various requirements into a high-performing, holistic design solution that is appropriate for an urban desert city."

2023 Fall Independent Projects Residency

Registration/Submission Deadline: Friday, July 7, 2023

"Live in the middle of New York Harbor this Fall! The Institute for Public Architecture is now accepting applications for the 2023 Fall Independent Projects Residency based at the historic Block House on Governors Island, taking place from October 1st through November 30th, 2023. The Block House is currently the only building on Governors Island that supports short-term overnight accommodations for cultural and academic purposes. As such, Fellows will enjoy exclusive access to the Island beyond its regular hours."

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