January 31 submission deadline nears for LIT Awards

The LIT Design Awards was created to recognize the efforts of talented international lighting product designers and lighting implementers. The organizers believe that lighting is an art and a science, and it is one of the most important elements of design. LIT was envisioned to celebrate the creativity and innovation in the fields of lighting…

January 2, 2019

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Architectural League accepting entries for 2019 Prize

Young architects and designers are invited to submit work to the annual Architectural League Prize Competition. Projects of all types, either theoretical or real, and executed in any medium, are welcome. The jury will select work for presentation in lectures, digital media, and an exhibition in June 2019. Winners will receive a cash prize of…

December 24, 2018

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OAA seeks nominations for 2019 Service Awards

The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is now accepting nominations for the following Service Awards — G. Randy Roberts Service Award and the Honour Roll. G. Randy Robert Service Award The G. Randy Robert Service Award recognizes an OAA member for extraordinary service to the membership and the Honour Roll recognizes prominent members of the architectural profession…

December 21, 2018

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Last chance for RAIC Festival tour and presentation proposals

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) invites proposals for the presentation of continuing education sessions during the Festival of Architecture to be held October 26–30, 2019 in Toronto, ON. The RAIC also invites proposals for the 2020 RAIC Conference. Proposals for both tours and presentations are due by December 14. 2019 Festival of Architecture —…

December 12, 2018

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Entries for OAA Shift Architecture Challenge close January 18

Launched this year, the SHIFT Architecture Challenge is a new Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) program created to highlight the distinct contribution architects and architectural thinking bring to addressing key societal issues. It aims to showcase the profession’s belief that good design can bring about positive change. Submissions to the SHIFT Architecture Challenge are due by…

December 12, 2018

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Red Dot Award opens 2019 Product Design submissions this month

The Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019 starting signal will be given on 15 October 2018. Designers and companies from around the world then have until 1 February 2019 to submit products from all areas of daily life for a chance to win an award at one of the world’s largest design competitions. The first…

October 11, 2018

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Expressions of interest sought ahead of 2020 Venice Biennale

The Canada Council invites expression of interest to become Canada’s official representation at the 2020 Venice Biennale of Architecture, a prestigious international platform for engagement with critical conversations about contemporary architecture. The Venice Biennale takes place primarily in two venues in the city; the Arsenale and the historic Giardini di Castello, where the Canada Pavilion…

October 3, 2018

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Submissions open for 2018 Ontario Wood Design Awards

Time is running out to submit project nominations for the 2018 Wood WORKS! Ontario Wood Design Awards. This high profile annual event celebrates innovative structural and architectural uses of wood and provides an opportunity for architects, engineers, designers, builders and project owners to showcase their projects. For 2018, the Ontario Wood Design Awards categories are: Ontario Mass…

August 22, 2018

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Call for Submissions: WoodWorks! Prairie Wood Design Awards

The WoodWorks! Alberta Prairie Wood Design Awards program invites entries that honour excellence in wood architecture. Entries should consist of building projects that show a wide range of wood product applications and demonstrate an understanding of the special qualities of wood, such as strength, durability, beauty and cost-effectiveness. All projects completed in the period between January…

August 16, 2018

The OAA Conference comes to Québec City in 2019. Photo by 'The Photographer' via Wikimedia Commons.

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OAA calls for presenters at 2019 Québec City conference

The Ontario Association of Architects is inviting individuals and organizations to submit proposals for Continuing Education (ConEd) sessions held at the 2019 OAA Annual Conference. The event takes place at the Québec City Convention Centre and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac from May 22 to 24, 2019. The OAA Conference comes to Québec City in 2019. Photo…

August 3, 2018