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Archinomad Makeover Challenge Season 01

Take an everyday elevation and reimagine it. The best ideas share a guaranteed prize pool.

Prize pool
₹1,00,000 guaranteed
Entry fee
₹1,499 ₹999 early bird for the first 100
Submissions close
Dates announced soon
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The details

The brief

Choose an existing building elevation and propose a makeover that improves its character, climate response and street presence. The full brief, site photographs and sheet template are released to registered participants.

The brief download opens in your dashboard after registration.

Who can enter

Architecture and design students, recent graduates and practising professionals. Enter on your own or as a team of up to three.

What to submit

  • Up to 2 sheets, A2 landscape
  • PDF or JPG, up to 20 MB per file
  • No names or logos on the sheets

Judging criteria

  • Strength of the idea
  • Design quality and detail
  • Response to climate and context
  • Clarity of presentation

Timeline

  1. Date to confirmRegistration opens
  2. Date to confirmEarly bird closes
  3. Date to confirmRegistration closes
  4. Date to confirmSubmission deadline
  5. Date to confirmFinalists announced
  6. Date to confirmWinners announced

Prizes

  1. 1st₹50,000
  2. 2nd₹30,000
  3. 3rd₹20,000

₹1,00,000 total, guaranteed regardless of the number of entries.

Rules

  • Entries must be your own original work.
  • One submission per paid registration.
  • Late submissions are not accepted.

Read the full competition terms and refund policy.

Questions

Who can enter?

Students, graduates and professionals in architecture and design. See eligibility above for the full criteria.

Can I enter as a team?

Yes, teams of up to three share one registration and one entry fee.

What does the entry fee cover?

One registration, access to the full brief and resources, and one submission for Season 01.

Is the prize pool guaranteed?

Yes. ₹1,00,000 is paid out to the top three whatever the number of entries.

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Submissions lock automatically at the deadline, so late entries cannot be uploaded.

Can I get a refund?

Refunds follow the published refund policy.

Entry ₹1,499. Prize pool ₹1,00,000.

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