Participation Rules for ARKIAWARDS 2024 BY arkitectureonweb

Let's shine a light on creativity and beauty!

1. Introduction Arkiawards is an event organized by the editorial staff of arkitectureonweb, first

launched in 2023 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the online portal. The competition aims to

showcase and share beauty, art, and design skills, offering designers from around the world an

opportunity to compete and display their creations.

2. Participants The competition is open to designers from around the world who have completed a

project in the triennium 2022-2024 (by September).

3. Reasons to Participate Participating in Arkiawards offers the opportunity to:

 Promote your studio and work.

 Connect with a highly targeted international community.

 Gain visibility through digital communication on the arkitectureonweb portal and social

media.

4. Participation Procedure Applications will be open from July 15 to October 15. Participants

must complete an online form and can apply in one of the following categories:

 Architecture

 Outdoor

 Design

5. Submission Method

5.1 File Format Participants must submit their projects via an online form provided by 123 Form

Builder. Compressed folders containing all required materials can be uploaded. Specific details are

as follows:

 Text Documentation: Must be uploaded in a compressed folder with a maximum limit of

100 MB. Accepted compression formats are .zip and .rar. The folder must contain all

descriptive texts of the project, including any support documents, technical reports, and

other relevant information.

 Images and Videos: Must be uploaded in a second compressed folder, also with a

maximum limit of 100 MB. Accepted compression formats are .zip and .rar. This folder

must contain high-resolution images (minimum 300 dpi) and, if applicable, videos

illustrating the project. Images can be in JPEG or PNG format, while videos must be in MP4

format.

5.2 Submission Procedure

1. Access the Form: Access the application form available on the arkitectureonweb website,

managed via 123 Form Builder.

2. Fill out the Form: Complete all required fields, providing information about the project and

participants.

3. Upload Files: Upload the two compressed folders (.zip or .rar) as specified. One folder

should contain all descriptive texts, and the other should contain images and videos.

4. Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Contest Rules: These two fields are mandatory to

proceed with the project submission.

5. Submission Confirmation: Once the files are uploaded and the form is completed, confirm

the submission. A confirmation notification will be sent to the email address provided in the

registration form.

5.3 Submission Deadline Entries must be submitted no later than October 15, 2024. Entries

submitted after this date will not be accepted.

6. Categories and Description Each submitted project can apply for only one category among the

three described below. The following is a list of the types of projects admitted for each category.

Architecture: Awards projects that integrate aesthetics, sustainability, and utility. Includes:

 Villas, residential complexes, hotels, commercial buildings, skyscrapers, museums and

cultural spaces, school buildings, healthcare infrastructure, urban infrastructure (stations,

airports)

Outdoor: Dedicated to creative solutions for outdoor spaces, includes:

 Squares, parks, botanical gardens, installations, pedestrian and bike paths, playgrounds,

outdoor sports facilities (basketball courts, skateparks), seafronts, and seaside promenades

Design: Recognizes excellence in product design, includes:

 Furniture, home accessories (mirrors, vases), technology (smartwatches, speakers, computer

accessories), designer appliances (refrigerators, coffee machines), lighting (floor lamps,

chandeliers), lifestyle items (bikes, skateboards, scooters)

7. Jury The jury will consist of 12 experts selected from architects, designers, journalists, art critics,

artists, and photography schools. Jury members are:

 Arch. Fabio Sciacca, Owner of arkitectureonweb

 Arch. Giulia Schellino Puccio, Head of arkitectureonweb portal

 Marco Morosini, Artist, Designer, and Photographer

 Arch. Mara Pasquini, Owner of Thus Newswire

 Designer Pietro Traviglini, Architect and Designer

 Simona Gavioli, Independent Curator and Art Critic

 Roberto Alfano, Co-founder Spazio Labo' - Photography Center

 chromastudio, Design Studio specializing in interior design

 Marco Zanardi, Founder and Creative Director Orea Malià

 Officina Abitare, Architecture Studio specializing in energy-efficient and green building

 Roberto Grandi, Mass Communication and Cultural Processes Expert

 Blam, Collective of under-35 female architects specializing in participatory urban

regeneration processes

8. Evaluation Criteria and Methods The jury will evaluate the projects based on the evaluation

criteria listed for each category, assigning a score from 0 to 5 for each criterion. Each criterion has

equal weight. The total scores assigned by all judges will be summed to determine the winner,

which will be the project with the highest score.

In case of a tie: If two or more projects achieve the same total score, the following criteria will be

applied to determine the winner:

1. Innovation: The highest score in the "Innovation" criterion will be considered. The project

with the highest score in this criterion will be declared the winner.

2. Sustainability: If the tie persists, the highest score in the "Sustainability" criterion will be

considered. The project with the highest score in this criterion will be declared the winner.

3. Jury Tiebreaker Vote: If the tie still persists, the jury will proceed with a tiebreaker vote.

Each jury member will vote for one of the tied projects, and the project with the most votes

will be declared the winner.

Evaluation Criteria: Architecture:

 Innovation

 Sustainability

 Context Integration

 Creativity

 Design

Outdoor:

 Sustainability

 Innovation

 Accessibility

 Creativity

 Community Engagement

 Context Integration

Design:

 Technological Innovation

 Lifecycle Sustainability

 Functionality (Usability)

 Concept (Creativity)

 Aesthetics

9. Winner Announcement and Recognition

9.1 Notification to Winners

 Notification to Winners: On November 16, 2024, all candidates will be informed of the

jury's decision via the email provided in the application form.

9.2 Proclamations Proclamations will be held on December 3, 4, and 5, 2024, on

arkitectureonweb's Instagram channel, with three live streams during which the winners will be

announced. The winners will receive:

 A recognition plaque designed and produced by designer Chizu Kobayashi.

 Dedicated digital communication: newsletters and mentions on arkitectureonweb's social

media.

 Unlimited use of the label "arkiawards by arkitectureonweb 2024 Winner" on all

communication media.

10. Project Originality and Copyright

10.1 Project Originality

 Originality Requirement: The submitted projects must be original works of the participant.

Each participant must ensure that the project is not a copy or unauthorized adaptation of

existing works.

10.2 Copyright

 Intellectual Property: Participants retain the copyright to their projects. Arkitectureonweb

does not claim any ownership rights to the submitted materials.

 Authorization for Use: By participating in the competition, participants grant

arkitectureonweb a non-exclusive, free, and unlimited license to use, publish, and distribute

the submitted materials on any media, digital or printed, for promotional purposes related to

the competition.

 Liability: Participants ensure they have all the necessary rights to submit the project to the

competition and release arkitectureonweb from any liability related to third-party claims

regarding copyright infringement.

11. Terms and Conditions

 Participation in the competition implies acceptance of these rules.

 The submitted projects must be original and created by the participant.

12. Contacts For further information, contact the arkitectureonweb editorial staff at:

[email protected]