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People walk in a modern museum atrium with large murals on the walls, glass railings, and a bright skylight. The cover text reads “AZURE” and “NEW LAND MARKS.”.
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Fall 2026

People walk in a modern museum atrium with large murals on the walls, glass railings, and a bright skylight. The cover text reads “AZURE” and “NEW LAND MARKS.”.
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Fall 2026

Our Fall 2026 edition features new cultural and civic landmarks in Belgium, Toronto and Los Angeles. Plus, we explore the greening of Paris and the social ethos behind the game-changing residential work of Winnipeg firm 5468796.

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International Design Competition SmartCity+ on navy and black background

The first half of the 21st century will be the most important in the history of the human race because of all challenges we face from an amazing leap in technology and the challenges of a rapidly urbanizing and globalized world. In this phenomenon, smart cities will not just be a trend but also become a must-have. But how will deal with urban challenges? How can integrated technology can be applied to solve the urbanization crises?

This year’s contest with the theme “SMARTCITY +” calls for design proposals to enhance urban identity towards smart cities. Ideas need the integration of technology, materials, aesthetics and spatial organization combined with research on local cultural factors, adaptability, globalization, and vision for the future urban environment.

Applicants can submit concepts related to the following topics:

  • Public space & environmental design
  • Urban transportation & city connectivity
  • Mixed-used building & complex
  • City for all
  • Staycation city
  • City with strong identities

Eligibility

Competition is open to university students all around the world with a total prize value of up to $4,200.

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