Re:form - New Life for Old Spaces is a competition inviting architects, designers, and innovators to create transformative, adaptive-use designs for forgotten and abandoned places. We are in a world facing urgent environmental and spatial challenges, so creative minds need to develop sustainable solutions for existing structures. 

Participants can choose any existing structure, whether currently in use, abandoned, or neglected. The challenge is to transform spaces under 250 square meters, giving them renewed purpose while considering sustainability, functionality, and design. Projects must "demonstrate the potential to transform a limited footprint into something innovative and impactful."

This competition seeks innovative solutions and fresh perspectives for old and forgotten spaces to create a more sustainable and attainable future. Check here for further information!

Prizes

• 1st Prize: €5,000
• 2nd Prize: €2,500
• 3rd Prize: €1,000
• Student Award: €1,000
• Sustainability Award: €500
• 6 Honorable Mentions

Key Dates

• Standard Registration: Jan 23, 2025 – Apr 23, 2025
• Late Registration: Apr 24, 2025 – Jul 24, 2025
• Competition Q& A Deadline: Jul 30, 2025
• Submission Deadline: Sep 2, 2025 (23:59 London Time)
• Winners Announcement: Oct 7, 2025

Competition Details

• Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required.
• Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum).
• All information submitted by participants must be in English.