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Kinderspace: Architecture for Children’s Development – Edition #2
Architectural ideas contest aimed at redefining kindergarten environments.
The Kinderspace competition seeks to provide better support the cognitive, emotional, and social development of children aged 3–6. Organised by Buildner, it challenges participants to design innovative, inclusive, and sustainable learning environments that go beyond basic functionality. Emphasising integration with the local community and natural environment, the competition encourages flexible, modular designs incorporating indoor and outdoor learning spaces, sensory areas, and sustainable practices.
Location
Sector
Education / Childcare
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
Open design competition
Deadline
15 May 2025 – Registration Closes, 16 Jun 2025 – Submission Deadline
Consultant Team
Entries can be made by individuals or teams (up to 4 members), regardless of professional qualification.
Submission Criteria
1st Prize – €5k, 2nd Prize – €2.5k, 3rd Prize – €1k
Buildner Student Award: €1k
Buildner Sustainability Award: €500
6 Honourable Mentions (no monetary award)
Competition Deliverables:
– Up to four (4) A2 landscape presentation boards (max 10MB each)
– All information must be in English
– No identification or team names on boards
– Submission via the Buildner competition upload panel
Recommended Content:
– Site integration visuals
– Conceptual designs
– Comprehensive plans and sections
– Operational and accessibility strategies
– Environmental/climatic design considerations
– Visual impact and lifecycle material use
– Construction and maintenance descriptions
– Urban plans, axonometrics, elevations, perspectives
Optional:
– Short questionnaire and video to be submitted separately for winners’ publicity
Submission Fees
For architects / enthusiasts / companies: €140
For students: €120