New architecture and design competitions: Graham Foundation Grants, North American Copper in Architecture, ASLA Student Awards, and LIT Lighting Design Awards

For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are highlighting four briefs seeking architecture-centric organizations that promote dialogue around pressing topics in the field, projects that feature architectural copper and copper alloys, innovative landscape architecture projects by students, and outstanding lighting design.

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Graham Foundation: Grants to Organizations
Registration/Submission Deadline: Sunday, February 25, 2024

"For organizations, funding priorities are to: Assist with the production and presentation of significant programs about architecture and the designed environment in order to promote dialogue, raise awareness, and develop new and wider audiences. Support them in their effort to take risks in programming and create opportunities for experimentation. Recognize the vital role they play in providing individuals with a public forum in which to present their work. Help them to realize projects that would otherwise not be possible without Graham Foundation support."

North American Copper in Architecture
Registration/Submission Deadline: Monday, April 22, 2024

"Presented by the Copper Development Association (CDA), the NACIA awards celebrate projects across the United States and Canada that feature architectural copper and copper alloys, including roof systems, façades, and wall systems, as well as custom-fabricated elements. [...] Projects of any size and type are eligible, so long as they feature architectural elements of copper, brass, or bronze; are located in the United States or Canada; and were completed within the last three years."

ASLA 2024 Student Awards
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2024
Submission Deadline: Friday, May 24, 2024

"The ASLA Awards Program is the oldest and most prestigious in the landscape architecture profession. They honor the most innovative landscape architecture projects and the brightest ideas from up-and-coming landscape architecture students. ASLA bestows Student Awards in General Design, Residential Design, Urban Design, Analysis and Planning, Communications, Research, Student Community Service, and Student Collaboration."

LIT Lighting Design Awards 2024
Registration/Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 20, 2024

"The LIT Lighting Design Awards is officially open for submissions, inviting the world's brightest minds in lighting design to join its annual celebration of excellence. This distinguished event, renowned for honoring the pinnacle of creativity and innovation, boasts an expansive array of categories, comprising 31 in Architectural Lighting Design, 15 in Entertainment Lighting Design, and an impressive 44 in Lighting Product Design."

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