The Architect's Chair / Edition #3

The Architect's Chair / Edition #3 is now open for entries!

The Architect's Chair / Edition #3 : Architect's Chair Competition, an exciting opportunity for architects and designers to showcase their versatility and creativity by designing a signature piece of furniture, now in its 3rd edition is calling for entries.

➜ Short description

Architect's Chair Competition, an exciting opportunity for architects and designers to showcase their versatility and creativity by designing a signature piece of furniture, now in its 3rd edition is calling for entries.

Inspired by the long-standing tradition of iconic architects creating custom furniture as an extension of their architectural work, this competition challenges participants to distill their design approach into its core components and represent their unique style in a single piece of furniture – the architect's chair.

Throughout history, renowned architects such as Charles and Ray Eames, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Marcel Breuer, and Arne Jacobsen have successfully designed iconic chairs that embody their distinct design philosophies. The Architect's Chair #3 competition seeks to continue this tradition by inviting architects and designers to explore new materials, construction techniques, and ergonomic solutions within the constraints of a chair design, ultimately producing a functional and aesthetically compelling piece of furniture.

As the third installment in a new series of competitions focused on custom furniture design, the Architect's Chair #3 competition encourages participants to think beyond the boundaries of architecture and delve into the realm of product design. By creating a signature chair that reflects their individual style and vision, architects and designers can demonstrate their versatility and contribute to the ongoing dialogue between architecture and design.

The winners will be announced on March 25, 2025.

Note! Final registration deadline is January 15, 2025, but you can submit your project until February 18, 2025 (11:59 p.m. London time).

➜ Submission requirements:

All information submitted by participants must be in English.

➜ Who may enter?

Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum).

➜ Prize:

➜ 1st Prize - 3,000 €
➜ 2nd Prize - 1,500 €
➜ 3rd Prize - 1,000 €
+ 6 honourable mentions

➜ Buildner Student Award - 1,000 €
➜ Buildner Sustainability Award - 500 €

➜ Entry fees:

Registration fees start from 100 € for Architect, Enthusiast and Company. For a students starts from 90 €.