Contests 💵 €10,000

Re:Form – New Life for Old Spaces

Buildner

📅 22 Apr 2026 🌐 Online 🏷️ Paid

📌 About the Event

Re:Form is an architectural design competition that addresses the critical need for sustainable urban development through the “adaptive reuse” of existing structures. Participants are challenged to select a neglected or abandoned building and propose a creative transformation that serves a modern social purpose while preserving the site’s historical identity. This competition, hosted by Buildner, emphasizes the circular economy and environmental responsibility, inviting architects to rethink the lifecycle of the built environment and design for long-term community resilience.


ℹ️ Event Details

  • Category: Design and Architecture
  • Organizer: Buildner (Architecture Competitions)
  • Eligibility: Students and Professionals
  • Team Size: 1 to 4 Members
  • Effort Level: Medium
  • Submission Type: Digital Architectural Plates

📅 Important Dates

  • Registration Deadline: 22 April, 2026
  • Submission Date: 12 October, 2026
  • Results Announcement: 18 November, 2026
  • Mode: Online

🏆 Prize Details and Value

  • Prize Type: Cash and Publication
  • Prize Amount or Value: 7,000 EUR Total Prize Pool
  • Certificates: Winner, Runner Up, and Honorable Mention Certificates
  • Visibility and Showcase: Published in the official Buildner “Adaptive Reuse” book
  • Additional Perks: Digital media kit for finalists to promote their design projects

🎯 What You Will Do

  • Identify an abandoned industrial or residential space in your local context.
  • Develop a new program for the space that meets current urban or social needs.
  • Incorporate sustainable materials that minimize the carbon footprint of the renovation.
  • Present detailed architectural sections and “Before vs. After” visualizations.

📦 Resources and Support Available

  • Case Studies: Access to a curated gallery of successful adaptive reuse projects.
  • Technical Guide: Sustainability checklist for green building standards.