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reimagine

the Elbphilharmonie

Hamburg

Brief

Reimagine:Through one drawing

  • Reimagine: Sometimes, one drawing is enough to spark a revolution — not through detail or precision, but through imagination. A single image can challenge what architecture is, question what it serves, and propose what it could become.

  • In this challenge, we invite you to reimagine the Elbphilharmonie through one powerful architectural drawing — a section, a perspective, a collage, or even a hybrid of all three. The aim is not technical perfection or realism. Instead, we’re looking for a bold concept, an emotional idea, a question made visible.

  • What if this iconic building responded to climate instead of style?
-What if it evolved with the city?
-What if it was built from light, from earth, from memory?

Keywords

sustainability - Materials - Facade - Adaptability

The full Brief will be available shortly

Timeline

AUGUST 01

Registration Starts/Submission Starts
23:59 (Berlin time / CEST)

AUGUST 31

Registration Ends/Submission Ends
23:59 (Berlin time / CEST)

SEPTEMBER 30

Winners Announcemt
23:59 (Berlin time / CEST)

Prizes

500 euro

First prize

300 Euro

second prize

150 Euro

editor choice prize

50 Euro

our jury

  • Black and white portrait of a young woman with curly hair, wearing a plaid long-sleeve shirt and earrings, smiling at the camera.

    Ilse martinez

    Lighting Designer at Foster + Partners

  • Black and white photo of a woman smiling outdoors, with sunlight on her face, and trees in the background.

    Lucia Oberfrancová

    Research assistent & teacher at Hochschule Wismar

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling man with short dark hair, a beard, and wearing a collared shirt, sitting in front of a window with blurred outdoor scenery.

    Liam Hayward-Mills

    Architectural project manager & designer


  • Black-and-white photo of a man outdoors near water, wearing a cap and a scarf.

    Luis Loaiza

    Associate & Landscape Architect EDSA, inc.

  • A woman with curly hair smiling, wearing earrings and a necklace, in front of a blurred background.

    Mariam Korachy

    Founder of Mariam Korachy Architects

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling man with light-colored, wavy hair, wearing a white collared shirt, against a plain background.

    Hartwig Duensing

    Founder of Duensing Architekten


FAQs

  • Participation is open to all architects, designers, and enthusiasts.

  • Visit the competitions section of our website, select a contest, and follow the registration process.

  • We offer free entry for a limited number of spots. After these are filled, participants can still register by paying a small fee of just €5!

  • Yes, students are welcome to join all competitions.


  • Yes, we use Instagram platform to showcase the outstanding participants’ Submissions. we are currently in discussions with several international media representatives in the industry.

  • Participants can submit one project per competition. Additional projects can be submitted by paying an additional fee of 5 €.

  • The accepted file format is strictly limited to PDF with a maximum combined file size of 20 megabytes. If you encounter any issues, feel free to contact us directly, and our support team will help you.

  • Design criteria vary per competition and are provided in the competition content.

  • Yes, teams can participate, but be sure to list all team members during registration.

  • Winners are chosen by a panel of experienced architects and designers. They evaluate submissions based on criteria that aligns with the competition’s theme, ensuring a fair assessment for all entries.