Five Architecture and Design Competitions Closing in October 2026
This October, architects and designers can register for five international competitions, with deadlines ranging from 22 October to 4 November 2026. Hosted by Buildner, Creathlon Competitions, and TerraViva, the events include the Vancouver Tall Challenge (registration ends 29 October, submissions due 30 November), Underbridge Edition (registration closes 4 November, submissions due 8 December), Creathlon's Open Chair contest (registration closes 22 October, submissions due 6 November), Kinderspace (registration ends 28 October, submissions due 30 November), and Tactical Urbanism Now! (both registration and submissions close on 30 October). This overview is part of Dezeen Competitions, which highlights global architecture and design contests.
Key facts
- Five competitions are closing in October 2026: Vancouver Tall Challenge, Underbridge Edition, Open Chair, Kinderspace, and Tactical Urbanism Now!
- Vancouver Tall Challenge registration closes 29 October 2026; final submissions due 30 November 2026.
- Underbridge Edition registration closes 4 November 2026; final project submissions due 8 December 2026.
- Open Chair registration closes 22 October 2026; final submissions accepted until 6 November 2026.
- Kinderspace registration closes 28 October 2026; project submissions due 30 November 2026.
- Tactical Urbanism Now! registration and project submissions close 30 October 2026.
- Competitions are organised by Buildner, Creathlon Competitions, and TerraViva.
- Open Chair requires a chair suitable for fabrication on a standard home Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) 3D printer.
Entities
Institutions
- Buildner
- Creathlon Competitions
- TerraViva
- Dezeen
- Dezeen Competitions
Locations
- Vancouver
- Canada
Sources
- Dezeen —