Competition Introduction
Welcome to City Comforts - Street Furniture Design, an exciting competition organized by Archiol Competitions. This competition invites designers, architects, and urban planners from around the world to showcase their creativity and innovation in reimagining street furniture for urban environments.
Street furniture plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of urban life, providing comfort, convenience, and aesthetics to residents and visitors alike. From benches and bus shelters to bike racks and streetlights, these elements contribute to the overall character and functionality of our cities.
In this competition, participants are challenged to conceive and design street furniture that not only meets the practical needs of urban dwellers but also adds to the visual appeal and identity of the cityscape. Whether it's creating seating solutions that encourage social interaction, incorporating sustainable materials and technologies, or rethinking traditional forms and functions, designers are encouraged to think outside the box and push the boundaries of street furniture design.
By participating in City Comforts - Street Furniture Design, designers have the opportunity to showcase their talent, gain recognition in the design community, and contribute to the creation of more liveable and vibrant cities. We look forward to seeing the innovative ideas and designs that emerge from this competition and the positive impact they will have on urban environments worldwide.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of City Comforts - Street Furniture Design competition is to challenge designers, architects, and urban planners worldwide to reimagine and innovate street furniture for urban environments. Participants are tasked with creating designs that enhance the quality of urban life by providing comfort, convenience, and aesthetics to residents and visitors while contributing to the overall character and functionality of the cityscape. Through this competition, we aim to encourage creativity, sustainability, and social interaction in street furniture design, ultimately contributing to the creation of more livable and vibrant cities globally.
Prizes & Recognition
Recognition is the key to success for any design professional. Archiol is providing an opportunity to showcase your creativity at the global level. This opportunity is open to all.
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Jury
We collaborate with leading architects, designers, and academicians of international repute to participate as jury members in our competitions. Contacting any of the jury members leads to disqualification from the competition. Communication regarding the competition should be carried out with archiol staff only. For any queries please contact us at contact@archiol.org
Timeline
Registration Deadline
Wednesday, 20 August, 2025
Submission Deadline
Saturday, 30 August, 2025
Result Announcement
Sunday, 30 November, 2025
All deadlines are 11:59 PM UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Registration Fees Details
UNIVERSITY DISCOUNTS
Contact us to receive university discounts. Send us a request from your university email address along with basic information about yourself and your university/school. Attach your university ID cards to the email.
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Architecture Students group
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min. 5 participants from the same institution: 10% off on standard & late registration fee.
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min. 15 participants from the same institution: 20% off on standard & late registration fee.
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DISCOUNT FOR INDIAN PARTICIPANTS
10% off on standard & late registration fee.
Results!
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How do I create my participation code?Participation code / registration code details are in the final registration form. Final registration form link appears after paying the registration fees.
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Where do I submit my entry?Submissions to be emailed at submit@archiol.com, Please follow the submission instructions mentioned in the competition brief.
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How do I ask a query that is not mentioned here?Email us your query at contact@archiol.org
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How do I register my team members?Team registration form- link will appear after paying the registration fees.
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How can I modify my submission?You cannot modify your submission. In extreme situations please get in touch with us at contact@archiol.org and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
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How can I be sure that you have received my entry?You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your entry within 24 hours. Please check your spam folder in case you don't find it.
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How can I receive judges ratings and comments?We cannot offer individual comments to its entrants due to high volume of entries.
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How can I withdraw my entry / get refund?No refunds shall be issued once the registration is completed. Please do not contact us for refunds.