Whether you’re an international design studio or a cross-disciplinary team of forward-thinkers, you’ll compete to create a city that is smart, sustainable, climate-resilient, and deeply human-centered.

Hunnu City will rise as a pivotal satellite city to the capital, Ulaanbaatar, strategically designed to foster balanced regional development and alleviate the population density in Ulaanbaatar. Our vision encompasses meticulously optimized spatial planning that serves multiple essential functions, including governance, a thriving free economic zone, an integrated transport and logistics hub, a comprehensive university complex, and a vibrant center for high-tech innovation. All of these will be developed under the guiding principles of sustainable urban planning, ensuring a harmonious and forward-thinking urban environment. Join us in crafting a visionary city that honors its roots while paving the way for a prosperous future!

Registration deadline: August 3, 2025

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Through the acknowledgment of existing trends that integrate with diverse insights, the London Design Awards reformulates the perspectives of the world towards this unique language, synchronising the great metropolis of London alongside concepts that symbolise excellence.

Categories:
The London Design Awards categories include Product Design, Architectural Design, Interior Design, Packaging Design, Conceptual Design, User Interface Design (UI), User Experience Design (UX), Communication Design, Service Design, Landscape Design and a newly-introduced Fashion Design.

Eligibility:
The London Design Awards accepts entries from architects, interior designers, product designers, graphic designers, fashion designers, UX / UI designers and any designers of all background to submit their creative works, whether they are companies, team / departments, innovators, manufacturers, suppliers, freelancers, hobbyists or students.

Submission Requirement:
Entries must be produced within the last FIVE (5) calendar years up through the final deadline.
All entries must be submitted for judging exactly as published or implemented and may not be modified for the competition. The London Design Awards may request proof of initial production and/or publication date.
The awards reserve the right to re-categorise incorrectly classified entries.
Judges reserve the right to withhold an award in a category if submissions do not meet their expectations.

Entry Brief:
We recommend each synopsis to be kept at approximately 350 words. Do utilise this section to elaborate on the piece as well as providing the jury with a better understanding of your subject. A written translation or adaptation must accompany non-English entries.

Image Submission:

The submissions should be saved in a flattened JPEG or JPG format. (keep them under 4MB, 1,200px wide is preferable, 300dpi, RGB).

Audio/Video Submission:

Upload video/audio to Vimeo/YouTube/Youku or any other related platforms.
Paste the URL link into the URL field.

Entries with audio/videos must be submitted with a direct URL that will take judges directly to the work. If it is password-protected, you must provide a username and password for judging purposes. Web Videos entered are judged solely on the content provided. Upload a PDF brief if explanation is required before evaluations of the work.

2025 S2 Entry Deadline & Fees:
Early Bird: 27 June – 25 July 2025 ($209)
Regular: 26 July – 4 September 2025 (219)
Final: 5 September – 9 October 2025 ($239)
Final Extension: 10 October – 7 November 2025 ($249)
Last Minute: 8 November – 5 December 2025 ($269)

Winning Level:
There are FOUR (4) levels of achievement in the competition:

Design of the Year
(Highest scoring entries from each category will be recognised as Product / Architectural / Interior / Packaging / Conceptual / UI / UX / Fashion / Communication or Service Design of the Year.)
Platinum Winner (85-100 points)
Gold Winner (70-84 points)
Silver Winner (50-69 points)

Judging:
Judging is blind. All entrant information is removed from entries to prevent bias/conflict of interest.

The prestige of the London Design Awards competition relies in large part on the high calibre of the juries that convene each year to review submissions. London Design Awards has made a special effort to find a suitable panel of judges whose works exemplify the qualities of top designs. The jury panel comprises experienced professionals in their field and industry, including creative designers and art directors from international agencies, architects, interior designers, product designers, educators, marketers or business owners, and exemplify diversity in professional experience, geography, gender, and ethnicity. All judges are selected based on experience, availability and credibility to their respective industry.

Evaluation Criteria:
Individual criteria differ by category, but the emphasis is on the overall quality of the entry: the merits of the entry, relative to the judges’ experience and the claims in other entries, as well as the quality of the entry’s narrative itself.

Judges score on a scale of 1-100, based on the below criteria:

Creativity / Originality / Concept / Idea
Content / Brief / Objective / Planning / Execution
Innovation / Technology
Quality / Functionality / Sustainability
Overall Impression / Wow! Factor / Memorable

Results Announcement:
All Season 2 winners of 2025 will be announced on 19 December 2025 via London Design Awards official page. All registered participants can then login to see the winning works.

Prizes:
The Design of the Year winners receive a complimentary limited-edition LITO trophy and professionally designed certificate.
One professionally designed certificate commemorating the winning entry, which includes entry title, entering company/winners’ name and category. Decal will be affixed indicating the level of win.
Top tier (Platinum and Gold) winners will be featured on London Design Awards site’s Gallery, where professionals can view your work.
A press release template sent to major industry outlets, celebrating your win.
Professionally designed logos for use on websites, in email signatures, etc.
In addition to the complimentary certificates, Platinum, Gold, and Silver winners may purchase extraordinary LITO statuettes, and/or additional customised certificates.
Platinum and Gold winners will get featured by the awards on social media or our media partner on Muse.World’s website.

2025 London Design Awards: Season 2 is calling for entries now. Join us today and showcase the excellence of your design to the world!

Enter Now: https://thelondondesignawards.com/

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Prizes up to 10.000 € will be awarded to the winners selected by an international jury panel composed, among others, by Marco Rampulla (Marco Rampulla Arquitecto), Ana Lina Klotzman (Navello Klotzman Arquitectas), T. R. Radhakrishnan (Interboro Partners) and Weiyu Xu (Kohn Pedersen Fox – KPF).

BRIEF

La Madreselva is a historic countryside property near San Antonio de Areco, known as the “Cradle of Argentine Tradition.” Immersed in the culture of the gauchos and nestled in the vast rural landscape of the Pampas, the site offers an authentic setting for rural tourism.

The competition invites participants to design a series of small-scale lodging units and communal spaces, expanding the site’s capacity to host up to 20 guests without compromising its rural soul.

Designers are encouraged to develop a project that merges architecture, landscape, and cultural identity: an intervention that enhances the quiet presence of the original structures while providing new experiences for contemporary travellers seeking disconnection and immersive tradition.

PRIZES

• 1st Prize: 5.000€
• 2nd Prize: 2.000€
• 3rd Prize: 1.000€
• 5 Golden Mentions: coupon for a free membership
• 10 Honorable Mentions: a coupon for a free competition
• 30 Finalists: published on Terraviva channels

GUIDELINES

The intervention area lies within the northern portion of the estate, currently undeveloped. Proposals may include a flexible mix of architectural volumes and shared-use spaces. The site’s defining features – such as the century-old trees, the existing quincho and the iconic Australian Tank (currently a rustic pool) – must be preserved and thoughtfully integrated. Designs should respond to the local climate and utilize sustainable, context-sensitive solutions. Intermediate spaces like pergolas, terraces and patios are encouraged to create smooth indoor-outdoor transitions and year-round usability.

JURY

• Marco Rampulla (Cordoba, Argentina) | Marco Rampulla Arquitecto
• Ana Lina Klotzman (Rosario, Argentina) | Navello Klotzman Arquitectas
• Valerio Poltrini (Milan, Italy) | Studio Nebbia
• Iuliia Tambovtseva (San Francisco, USA) | Jayson Architecture
• Lara Andrea Pendino (Rosario, Argentina) | FAPyD-UNR
• T. R. Radhakrishnan (New York, USA) | Interboro Partners
• Weiyu Xu (New York, USA) | Kohn Pedersen Fox – KPF
• Davide Casaletto (Turin, Italy) | Fluidiforme

SCHEDULE

• Competition Opening: July 1st
• 79 € “Early” Registrations: July 1st – September 19th
• 99 € “Standard” Registrations: September 19th – November 7th
• 129 € “Late” Registrations: November 7th – December 5th
• Submission Deadline: December 5th
• Winners Announcement: January 12th

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The project seeks visions for a museum that employs cutting-edge technology, such as virtual reality, holography, and interactive displays, to bring ancient Egypt to life. It will also serve as an educational resource and tourist attraction, promoting cultural preservation through innovation.

Brief:

Cairo — a cradle of civilization, a city layered with the relics of millennia — stands at the crossroads of memory and modernity. As one of the world’s richest cultural landscapes, it faces the urgent challenge of safeguarding its heritage amidst rapid urbanization, climate stress, and evolving modes of engagement. Many invaluable artifacts remain locked in inaccessible vaults or are deteriorating under environmental duress.

The Digital Heritage Museum proposes a bold architectural response: a new kind of cultural institution that uses emerging technologies to digitally preserve, reconstruct, and reinterpret Egypt’s vast and diverse cultural legacy. This is not a museum of artifacts, but a museum of experiences — an immersive gateway into ancient knowledge systems, stories, and lost environments.

This competition invites architects, designers, and students to envision a site-specific, technologically-forward, and culturally-sensitive museum that bridges the past with the future, positioning Cairo as a global leader in the preservation of digital heritage.

Preserving the past, designing the future.

Site Location:

El-Remaya Square, Cairo, Egypt
The El-Remaya Square site is a prominent urban node located near Cairo, Egypt, next to the gateway to the Giza Plateau. Known for its strategic position at the intersection of major highways and tourist routes, it serves as a key arrival point for visitors to the Pyramids and other historic landmarks.

Timeline:

May 25. 2025 – Jun 25, 2025, Early Registration – €39
Jun 26, 2025 – Aug 21, 2025, Standard Registration – €49
Aug 22, 2025 – Sep 12, 2025, Late Registration – €59
Sep 14, 2025 – Submission Deadline
Sep 29 – Oct 17, 2025 – Jury Review
Oct 27, 2025 – Winner Announced

Prize:

1st Prize: $3,000 + Certificate + Publication
2nd Prize: $700 + Certificate + Publication
3rd Prize: $300 + Certificate + Publication
3x Honorable Mentions: Certificate + Publication
4x Special Mentions: Publication
* All winning projects have the potential to be showcased on various websites, in magazines, and across architectural platforms. Additionally, they may feature prominently in national and international architectural exhibitions and events.

Jury Panel:

Alberto Francini / Michael den Otter / Sumit Sahdev / Simon McKenzie / Sherry Li
* Each jury undergoes meticulous nomination, consisting of top-tier professionals whose expertise closely aligns with the competition’s theme. This rigorous selection process ensures that every jury member embodies excellence and relevance in their respective fields.
Outstanding participants may receive job or internship offers, supported by the jury panel and their connections, to advance their careers in design and architecture.

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Theme / Project Brief
Participants are asked to reimagine Baghdad Central Railway Station, a historic landmark in the heart of Iraq’s capital. Once a vital transport hub, the station now features limited services, outdated infrastructure, and minimal public engagement. The structure remains sound and presents an opportunity for architectural renewal.

The competition calls for proposals that transform the station and its surroundings into a sustainable, inclusive transport node. Key aspects include:

Improved connections to Al-Alawi Garage Terminal and Al-Zawraa Park

A revitalised public realm that unifies key urban spaces

Visionary but practical ideas that respond to context

Jury
The independent panel of judges includes:

Wendy Pullan (Chair), Professor of Architecture and Urban Studies, University of Cambridge

Dr Jala Makhzoumi, Adjunct Professor of Landscape Architecture, American University of Beirut

Dr Mohamed Al Assam, Executive Chairman and Founder, Dewan Architects + Engineers

Dr Ahmadreza Hakiminejad, Lecturer in Architecture, Leeds Beckett University

Nadia Habash, Board Member, Bethlehem University

Dr Khaled Al-Sultany, Architect and Author

Davide Ponzini, Professor of Urban Planning, Politecnico di Milano

Fernando Olba Rallo, Managing and Design Director, Fernando Olba Arquitectura + Urbanismo

Sebastian Hicks, Senior Lecturer, Oxford Brookes University

Awards

First Prize: $6,000 or a 6-month employment opportunity at Dewan

Second Prize: $3,000

Third Prize: $1,000
All three winners will be invited to attend the Tamayouz Awards Ceremony

Deadline

Registration Deadline: 30 September 2025

More Information
Visit: www.dewan-award.com

Quote
“The Dewan Award for Architecture was born out of a belief that good design can be a catalyst for meaningful change… We look forward to seeing ideas that not only honour Iraq’s rich cultural legacy but also imagine its future through architecture.”
– Dr Mohamed Al Assam, Executive Chairman and Founder, Dewan Architects + Engineers

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Our global platform celebrates designers, architects, brands, and design agencies from around the world, providing a stage to showcase their creations to an audience that values significant, transformative design. In this esteemed arena, every piece of work has the potential for recognition, and every visionary designer has the opportunity to become a leading figure in the industry.

2025 Theme
The Rise of Modern Design
The Rome Design Awards champions the spirit of the Renaissance, dedicated to the modern creatives who are sculpting visionary works, just as the virtuosos of the past once did.

Celebrating the art of transformation, the competition recognises designers who pioneer new techniques and set new standards of excellence. This theme represents the journey of design from its classical roots to the present, spotlighting those who lead the charge in redefining the industry.

Step into the spotlight and let your designs become icons of innovation and elegance. Redefine the boundaries of art and design with each creative endeavour, and join us in advancing the rise of modern design.

Categories
Rome Design Awards is divided into seven different categories, including Architectural Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Packaging Design, Lighting Design, and Student Design.

Eligibility
The Rome Design Awards accepts entries from architects, interior designers, product designers, packaging designers, lighting designers, furniture designers, artists, design agencies, students, and any designers of all background to submit their creative works, whether they are companies, team / departments, innovators, manufacturers, suppliers, freelancers, hobbyists or students.

Submission Requirements
Entries must be produced within the last FIVE (5) calendar years up through the final deadline.
All entries must be submitted for judging exactly as published or implemented and may not be modified for the competition. The Rome Design Awards may request proof of initial production and/or publication date.
The awards reserve the right to re-categorise incorrectly classified entries.
Judges reserve the right to withhold an award in a category if submissions do not meet their expectations.

Entry Brief:
It is recommended that you keep your synopsis to approximately 350 words. We suggest you utilise this section of your entry to elaborate on the piece as well as the creativity and originality of your idea. The brief should strengthen your entry, as well as providing the jury a better understanding of your project. A written translation or adaptation must accompany non-English entries.

Image Submission:
– The submissions should be saved in a flattened JPEG or JPG format. (keep them under 4MB, 1,200px wide is preferable, 300dpi, RGB).

2025 S2 Entry Deadline & Fees:
Early Bird: 13 June – 30 July 2025 ($209)
Regular: 31 July – 29 August 2025 ($219)
Final: 30 August – 29 September 2025 ($239)
Final Extension: 30 September – 31 October 2025 ($249)
Last Minute: 1 November – 28 November 2025 ($259)

Winning Level:
There are FOUR (4) levels of achievement in the competition:

Rome Design of the Year
(Only ONE highest score point from each category will be recognised as Architectural / Interior / Packaging / Product / Furniture / Lighting / Student Design of the Year.)
Platinum Winner (85-100 points)
Gold Winner (70-84 points)
Silver Winner (50-69 points)
The number of awards presented by Rome Design Awards is determined by the number of submissions in a given category, the scoring range and the number of tie scores.

Judging:
Judging is blind. All entrant information is removed from entries to prevent bias/conflict of interest.

Rome Design Awards’ judging process is designed to be impartial and free from outside influences by withholding both the names of the judges on its panel as well as the contestant’s names throughout the entire evaluation process. This anonymity shelters all involved from any vested interest which may attempt to influence the judges’ opinions or the judging process.

Evaluation Criteria:
Judges score on a scale of 1-100, based on the below criteria:

Creativity / Concept / Idea
Content / Brief / Objective / Planning / Execution
Visual / Design
Innovation / Functionality / Effectiveness
Impact / Memorability
The Rome Design Awards and International Awards Associate Inc’s decision are final in its sole discretion and binding in relation to all matters relating to competitions and may not be subject to any discussions or correspondence.

Results Announcement:
All Season 2 winners of 2025 will be officially announced on 12 December 2025 via the Rome Design Awards official page.

Prizes:
The Designs of the Year receive a complimentary Rome Design Awards Statuette and an exclusive certificate.
One professionally designed certificate commemorating the winning entry, which includes entry title, entering company/winners’ name and category. Decal will be affixed indicating the level of win.
All winners will be featured on Rome Design Awards site’s Gallery, where professionals can view your work.
A press release template sent to major industry outlets, celebrating your win.
Professionally designed logos for use on websites, in email signatures, etc.
In addition to the complimentary certificates, Platinum, Gold, and Silver winners may purchase extraordinary Rome Design Awards statuettes, and/or additional customised certificates.
Platinum and Gold winners will get featured (randomly selected) on social media or our media partner on Muse.World’s website.

2025 Rome Design Awards is calling for entries now. Seize this moment of glory with designs that are bold, innovative, and deeply influential — designs that bridge past inspirations with future possibilities.

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From ancient stone steps carved into cliffs to futuristic floating staircases in contemporary design, the stair has served far more than a functional role. It punctuates the rhythm of space, dictates circulation, and often becomes a central visual and emotional anchor in architectural composition. It holds narrative power—inviting pause, procession, and perception.

This competition invites architects, designers, and creative thinkers to explore the stair as a pure expression of architectural language. Participants are asked to reflect on its symbolism, geometry, movement, and potential—free from constraints of program, material, or scale. There are no limitations on style, function, context, or dimension. Whether monumental or minimal, abstract or inhabitable, real or speculative—what matters is the clarity and creativity of the concept.

We are not looking for compliance with regulations or typical stair design solutions. Instead, this is a conceptual exploration of an essential architectural element, reimagined as a means of expressing your unique design philosophy. How can a stair tell a story? How can it embody spatial ideas, emotions, ideologies, or atmospheres? How can it become a metaphor, a movement, a manifesto?

Take a step and make a statement! The stair is your subject—but your imagination defines its boundaries. Celebrate it. Deconstruct it. Transform it.

PRIZES

3 winning proposals, one special award recipient and 6 honourable mentions will be selected. Buildner will award a total of 7,000 € in prize money to competition winners as follows:

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

Buildner Student Award – 1, 000 €

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Early Bird Registration: June 11 – June 26
Advance Registration: June 27 – July 8
Last Minute Registration: July 9 – July 24

Final registration deadline: July 24, 2025
Closing date for submission: September 15, 2025 (23:59 London Time)
Announcement of the winners: October 28, 2025

More: https://architecturecompetitions.com/architectsstair2

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This competition seeks to transform kindergarten design by creating environments that are not only safe and functional but also stimulating and inclusive. Participants are encouraged to conceive spaces that foster learning, creativity, and community interaction, using sustainable and innovative design solutions that promote healthy development.

With the flexibility to select a site within their home country, participants have the unique opportunity to integrate their designs within diverse community settings, potentially revitalizing underutilized areas. The Kinderspace #3 competition is more than just designing educational facilities; it’s about enriching communities and enhancing the educational landscapes to nurture the youngest members of our society. Participants are invited to think beyond conventional boundaries and develop spaces that inspire, educate, and connect.

PRIZES

3 winning proposals, 2 special award recipients and 6 honourable mentions will be selected. Buildner will award a total of 10,000 € in prize money to competition winners as follows:

1st Prize – 5,000 €
2nd Prize – 2,500 €
3rd Prize – 1,000 €
+ 6 honourable mentions

Buildner Student Award – 1000 €
Buildner Sustainability Award – 500 €

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Early Bird Registration: JUNE 10 – JULY 24
Advance Registration: JULY 25 – OCTOBER 16
Last Minute Registration: OCTOBER 17 – NOVEMBER 26

Final registration deadline: NOVEMBER 26, 2025
Closing date for submission: JANUARY 19, 2026 (11:59 p.m.LONDON TIME)
Announcement of the winners: MARCH 17, 2026

More: https://architecturecompetitions.com/kinderspace3

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Building on the success and insights gained from previous challenges, this year’s competition continues to delve into the critical need for spaces that extend beyond medical treatment. The earlier editions unveiled inspiring designs that recognized the intricate interplay of emotional, psychological, and physical needs in end-of-life care. This new edition seeks to further this exploration, encouraging architects to innovate and refine their approaches in creating environments that offer comfort, dignity, and a sense of community to those facing life-threatening illnesses.

Participants are tasked with conceiving a facility that not only provides medical support but also caters to the psychological and emotional well-being of its visitors. The design should comfortably host up to 15 visitors and 5 staff members, featuring essential spaces such as a common area with a library, a gathering room, a chapel, a kitchen, a dining room, a nurse’s room, and a therapy room for psychological support.

In this fifth edition, we continue to provide participants with the freedom to select a theoretical site within their own country, encouraging them to incorporate cultural, environmental, and social contexts into their designs. This competition extends beyond architectural aesthetics; it serves as an opportunity for participants to showcase how thoughtful design can provide solace and support to individuals facing the most challenging phases of their lives.

PRIZES

3 winning proposals, 2 special award recipients and 6 honourable mentions will be selected. Buildner will award a total of 10,000 € in prize money to competition winners as follows:

1st Prize – 5,000 €
2nd Prize – 2,500 €
3rd Prize – 1,000 €
+ 6 honourable mentions

Buildner Student Award – 1000 €
Buildner Sustainability Award – 500 €

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Early Bird Registration: June 9 – July 9
Advance Registration: July 10 – October 9
Last Minute Registration: October 10 – November 26

Final registration deadline: November 26, 2025
Closing date for submission: January 12, 2026 (London Time)
Announcement of the winners: March 10, 2026

More: https://architecturecompetitions.com/hospice5/

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Global and local circumstances in the past decades nearly erased the value of wood and the importance of local forest-wood chains. This neglect led to a steep decline in the wood processing industry across Slovenia, and consequently, to fewer enrolments in vocational secondary programs focused on woodworking.

We found ourselves in a situation where we could only helplessly watch raw logs leave our forests and cross our national borders, unprocessed.

Climate change and the crisis of globalisation have brought us back to the idea that wood is an excellent raw material—but it must be used differently: enriched with new knowledge and design, crafted using modern technology in harmony with the refined skills of traditional craftsmen.

It is no surprise, then, that wood is becoming one of the key materials in the green transition.

In 2013, as a response to this situation, the Kočevje Grammar and Secondary School launched the initiative for the Festival of Wood, with strong support from the Municipality of Kočevje.

We aimed to create a platform for reflecting on the opportunities offered by our forested region. We wanted to remind the local population of the value of wood as a natural asset—something that should not be taken for granted, even if it often is—and hoped to raise awareness of the high-quality natural environment we live in.

We wanted to connect with local entrepreneurs, as well as scientists in Slovenia and abroad. In short, our goal was to raise awareness and transform our attitude toward forests and wood—something we can be truly proud of.

This new awareness naturally brings with it the knowledge and skills to process wood and, ultimately, to sell it successfully with as much added value as possible.

The Festival of Wood is announcing the international (Prime)Chair design competition. A professional jury will select two design solutions, which will be presented as prototypes at the 2025 Festival of Wood Awards Ceremony.

Alongside each first prize, the jury will also choose two honourable mentions in each category, which will be showcased visually at the opening event.

The competition is open to creative and imaginative individuals aged 18 and above.

When we think of Kočevska, a picture of a magnificent forest landscape comes to mind—untouched nature, rich in wildlife, where the bear, wolf, and lynx reign supreme.

But Kočevska is more than that. It holds a special secret: its seemingly endless forests jealously guard their exceptionally valuable treasures. These silent and mysterious corners of ancient nature are among the few remaining virgin forests in Europe.

Slovenia has 14 virgin forests, and nearly half of them are in Kočevska. This region’s forest heritage includes six virgin forests, covering a total area of nearly 219 hectares. The largest among them, Krokar, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017.

www.kocevje.si

www.kocevsko.com

AWARDS

KEY DATES | EXPRESSIVE CHAIR

A TRIBUTE TO THE RICHNESS OF THE KOČEVJE FORESTS

Awarded to a chair that expresses, in an expressive, artistic, and symbolic way, a deep connection with the untouched nature and the silence of the Kočevje virgin forest.

→ Cash prize of €1,500 (pretax)

→ Prototype production of the chair

→ Certificate

→ Free accommodation in Kočevje (October 16–18, 2025)

→ Participation in the 2025 Festival of Wood awards ceremony

→ Expert-guided tour of the Krokar virgin forest

INDUSTRIAL CHAIR

FOREST DESIGN FOR THE FUTURE

Awarded to a chair based on similar general principles as the expressive chair but adapted for industrial production and commercial appeal.

→ Cash prize of €1,500 (pretax)

→ Prototype production of the chair

→ Certificate

→ Free accommodation in Kočevje (October 16–18, 2025)

→ Participation in the 2025 Festival of Wood awards ceremony

→ Expert-guided tour of the Krokar virgin forest

MEMBERS OF THE EXPERT JURY

-Prof. Janez Suhadolc

Architect and carpenter, retired professor at the Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana, and a chair designer and maker who has created over 500 prototypes of various wooden products based on his own concepts throughout his career.

-Prof. Salih Teskeredžić

Architect and designer, full professor at the Department of Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo, co-founder and creative strategist of the Sarajevo-based brand Gazzda, and recipient of numerous international design awards, including the Red Dot and the Interior Innovation Award – Winner. He has also been nominated several times for the German Design Award.

-Nikola Radeljković

Founder and member of the group Numen/ForUse, which works in the fields of conceptual art, scenography, and industrial design for leading European furniture manufacturers, including Prostoria. He is the artistic director of the brand Nunc and a visiting professor at several design education institutions.

-Andrej Palman, dipl. inž.

Wood technology engineer, former expert associate at the Kočevje Business Incubator and practical skills teacher at Grammar and secondary school Kočevje.

-Špela Šubic

Museum counselor and curator at the Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO). A significant part of the industrial design collection under her care consists of seating furniture, primarily chairs.

-Izr. prof. Rok Kuhar

Architect and industrial designer, head of the Department of Industrial and Unique Design at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design, University of Ljubljana. He is the co-founder of Studio Raketa, which specializes in graphic and product design as well as interior design, and the recipient of numerous international awards.

-Tomaž Sešlar

Founder of the company Rexdesign d.o.o. An expert on the work of Niko Kralj, he has revived many of Kralj’s nearly forgotten designs.

-Asst. Prof. Mojca Perše

Architect specializing in design and interior architecture, Vice Dean for Artistic Activities and Head of the Laboratory for Creative Industries at the Faculty of Design. She is also a lecturer in the Department of Interior Design and Product Design.

-Doc. Primož Jeza

Architect and designer, lecturer at the Faculty of Architecture and the Academy of Fine Arts and Design, University of Ljubljana. He is the founder of primozjezastudio, author of the book Interior Primož Jeza 9+1, selector of the Month of Design Ljubljana, and recipient of many awards, nominations, and honours, including the Red Dot Award.

Albin Škalič, Ing. lesarstva

Wood technology engineer, director of the company Murales

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