OUR VISION
To be the global hub for ground-breaking architectural ideas, catalysing creativity and fostering architectural advancements.
OUR GENESIS
Archiol Competitions was created to provide an arena where ideas could contend, evolve, and shine. An international platform dedicated to celebrating and promoting architectural ingenuity. We believe that competition drives innovation and that every idea, no matter how abstract, has the potential to shape our built environment. Through our competitions, we aim to bring forward fresh perspectives, unconventional designs, and transformative solutions.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe in the transformative power of competition. By pitting concepts against each other, we refine them, allowing the very best to rise. We champion a holistic approach, evaluating entries not just on aesthetic merit but on functionality, sustainability, and innovation.
OUR COMMITMENT
Archiol Competitions is committed to driving architectural excellence. We ensure transparency in our evaluation, provide valuable feedback to all participants, and curate knowledge-sharing sessions that benefit the broader architectural community.
WHAT WE DO?
Organize international design competitions
Publish results and winning projects
Collaborate with professionals, institutions & brands
Provide opportunities for exposure & recognition
Encourage experimentation in architecture and design
120+
COUNTRIES
30+
ONGOING COMPETITIONS
100+
COMPLETED CHALLENGES
300+
WINNING ENTRIES
5000+
REGISTRATIONS
OUR JOURNEY
2019 – The Beginning
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Concept Founded: Archiol was established with a vision to create a global platform for architecture discussions, design ideas, and creative exchange.
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Launch of Archiol Media: Began publishing architectural articles, interviews, and visual essays focused on theory and conceptual design.
2021 – Expanding the Platform
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Multiple Competition Categories: Added new formats — Concept Design, Visualization, and Research Competitions.
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Jury Panels: Curated professional juries — architects, designers, and educators from global practices.
2023 – Academic Engagement & Media Expansion
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Academic Collaborations: Initiated partnerships with architecture schools worldwide
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Publication & Media Integration: Competition results, essays, and winning works featured on Archiol Media and Archiol Competitions.
2025 – Present & Ongoing
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Institutional Collaborations: Partnering with universities for group participation and academic recognition.
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New Platform Development: Upgrading website UX for smoother team registration, result display, and jury transparency.
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Global Reach: Participants from 100+ countries; community of 50,000+ architects and students.
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Future Goal: To become the largest independent architecture competition network — connecting design, education, and research through creative engagement.
2020 – First Steps into Competitions
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First Design Competition: Introduced the “Architecture Essay Competition”, encouraging students and professionals to express design thinking beyond drawings.
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Community Growth: Attracted participants from 55+ countries, initiating a global design dialogue.
2022 – Establishing Global Presence
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Over 10 Competitions Annually: Archiol became a continuous competition platform with back-to-back events.
2024 – Diversification & Innovation
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Thematic Competition Series: Introduced multi-phase design challenges like “Future Cities,” “Sustainable Homes,” and “Experimental Architecture.”
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Digital Exhibition Launch: Created an online gallery to showcase winning and shortlisted works.
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Over 30 Active Competitions: Became one of the most active global architecture competition platforms.
Upcoming (2026 and Beyond)
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Launch of Archiol ..........
JURY PANEL
The Archiol Competitions jury consists of a distinguished panel of
globally recognized architects, designers, and industry thought leaders.
MEDIA PARTNERS
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Whether you're an established architect, an emerging talent, or someone with a vision to redefine spaces, Archiol Competitions invites you to challenge norms, break boundaries, and shape the future of architecture. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to explore the endless possibilities of architecture, one competition at a time. With Archiol Competitions, every design has a story, and every architect a stage. Let's build tomorrow, today.