New architecture and design competitions: AI & Robotics Museum, Beam Camp, New Archeological Walk, and Los Angeles Affordable Housing Challenge

This edition of Bustler's curated picks of noteworthy architecture and design challenges features four competitions seeking designs for an AI & Robotics Museum in Mexico City, proposals for large-scale public artworks in New Hampshire, designs for the development of a new archaeological walk that connects Rome's ancient Imperial Forums sites, and inventive solutions tackling Los Angeles' housing crisis. 

The complete list of newly listed competitions can be found here.

AI & ROBOTICS MUSEUM, MEXICO CITY
Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 26, 2023
Submission Deadline: Friday, December 8, 2023

"The challenge for this competition is to design an AI (Artificial intelligence) and Robotics Museum within the Nuevo Polanco district within Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico in an area bordered by Boulevard Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Presa Falcón and Presa Danxhó. This is a cultural area of interest for local and international visitors due to the presents of museums and centres such as Museo Soumaya Art Museum, Museo Jumex, Inspark Virtual reality amusement park, Acuario Inbursa aquarium exhibition centre and Teatro Telcel. The competition provides architects and designers with a unique opportunity to showcase vision, creativity and innovation in the continuing transformation and regeneration of an area that is fast become 'The contemporary cultural hub' for the city of Mexico."

Beam Center Seeks Ambitious Project Proposals for 2024 season for Beam Camp in New Hampshire
Registration/Submission Deadline: Sunday, December 10, 2023

"Beam Center seeks proposals for an ambitious public artwork that will be realized by a community of more than 100 young people at Beam Camp in summer 2024. Every year, Beam Camp solicits proposals for unique and spectacular large-scale projects that serve as the centerpiece for the 29-day session of camp, during which they will be built and brought to life by 100 campers and 20+ staff. Our Project Team works with the winning designers to translate their project designs into the camp context. We pride ourselves on the high level of craftsmanship and skill that our Projects and the work of our staff and campers reflect."

The new archeological walk. Interventions in the area of the Imperial Forums
Registration/Submission Deadline: Friday, December 29, 2023

"The subject of the competition procedure is the drafting of a project proposal pursuant to Legislative Decree 36/2023 for the interventions necessary to transform and increase the use of the area of the Imperial Forums and the New Archaeological Walk. Through a substantial increase in pedestrians and the modification of the current structure, consisting of road sites intended for public transport, pedestrian spaces, flower beds and inaccessible areas on the edge of archaeological excavations, the required project activities concern the transformation of the area into a new sequence of public spaces capable of returning an organic and enhanced design both to the archaeological dimension and to that of the contemporary city."

Los Angeles Affordable Housing Challenge
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, December 6, 2023

"The Los Angeles Affordable Housing Challenge, the 16th installment of Buildner's affordable housing competition series, welcomes architects and design enthusiasts from around the globe to submit inventive solutions to tackle Los Angeles' housing crisis. As the city grapples with skyrocketing rents, gentrification, and expensive starter homes, affordable housing for lower-income households has become increasingly scarce. This competition seeks to generate imaginative and pragmatic solutions to address the diverse housing needs of Los Angeles residents, including families, single professionals, and couples. Participants are encouraged to think beyond conventional housing models and explore innovative designs that offer flexibility, affordability, sustainability, and a sense of community."

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