📌 About the Event

Can you design an amphitheater that harmonizes with nature and geometry? The Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA) challenges students to create a conceptual design for a live performance space in a wetland area. This competition focuses on the intersection of architectural innovation, accessibility, and sensory enhancement.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Category: Design and Architecture
• Organizer: Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA)
• Eligibility: Undergraduate and Graduate students in art and design
• Open To: Global including India
• Team Size: Individual or Teams
• Effort Level: High
• Submission Type: Conceptual Drawings and Scale Model Photos

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📅 Important Dates

• Registration Deadline: 01 February 2026 (Passed), Submission closing 26 April 2026
• Event or Submission Date: 26 April 2026
• Results Announcement: July 2026
• Mode: Online
• Venue: MOA Digital Archive

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🏆 Prize Details and Value

• Prize Type: Cash and Publication
• Prize Amount or Value: 1st place US$ 10,000, 2nd place US$ 7,500
• Certificates: Winning certificates and honorable mentions
• Visibility and Showcase: Projects featured on the MOA Competition archive website
• Additional Perks: Winning entries archived as part of cultural landmark dialogues

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🎯 What You Will Do

• Design a conceptual amphitheater for a wetland retention area in Colorado
• Ensure the structure does not obstruct public sight lines in the sculpture park
• Incorporate sustainable materials and ADA compliant accessibility features
• Submit a detailed narrative explaining the geometric and sensory design logic
• Provide high resolution conceptual drawings and photos of a physical scale model

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📦 Resources and Support Available

• Detailed Design Brief with site photos and topographic data
• Past competition winner archive for inspiration
• Direct email support for technical questions regarding site conditions