The Inspireli Awards, the world’s largest international architecture competition for students, returns for its 10th edition with several exciting updates. The competition – previously featured on WeVux – is officially open for both individual and group submissions. Participation is free, offering a unique opportunity for aspiring architects and designers. (Cover image Schindler’s Ark Competition, winner Museum, Alexandra Svarcova)
As in previous years, there are no specific thematic restrictions, but participants can submit projects in three categories: Architecture, Urban Design, and Interior Design. This year, winners will receive various prizes, including: a generous cash award of €4,500, a 2-year Pro license subscription for Archicad, the Traveling Trophy “Wings to the Future” and the chance to “make an architecture-related wish”—such as working in their dream design studio.
Kashitu School Competition: Designing a School in Zambia
In addition to the Awards, this edition introduces the Kashitu School Competition, inviting architecture students worldwide to rethink and design innovative structures for the Kashitu Secondary School campus in Zambia. This unique “Design and Build” project offers students the rare opportunity to be involved in both the design and construction phases, gaining hands-on experience. Participants will have the chance to travel to Zambia, directly contributing to the building process and enhancing their skills in design, teamwork, and construction.
Organized by the Czech Technical University in Prague in collaboration with Architects Without Borders, the competition aims to inspire students to create impactful, community-centered projects that address local needs while showcasing global architectural innovation. Registrations are open, and the competition ends on June 15, 2025. Participation is free. For more information, visit www.inspireli.com/kashitu.
The Redesign of Zahrádky Castle
This year’s INSPIRELI AWARDS also feature another exciting initiative: a competition to transform Zahrádky Castle into a dynamic conference center, merging historical preservation with innovative contemporary design. The project seeks to restore the castle and its surrounding buildings while incorporating multifunctional spaces that will serve as a conference center, municipal information hub, and recreational activity center.
The Charles University, which owns the castle, is committed to rebuilding the complex based on the winning student project, offering a rare opportunity for young architects to see their vision realized. The competition is free, and submissions must be sent by June 15, 2025. The total prize pool of €6,000, along with an Innovation Award, will be granted to the best proposals. For more information, visit www.inspireli.com/zahradky.
Winners of the Schindler’s Ark Competition 2024
The previous edition celebrated the winners of the Schindler’s Ark Competition 2024, recognizing outstanding projects. For the Museum category, the selected winners were: Luxin Yu and Wencke Deitermann from the University of Stuttgart and Alexandra Švarcová from STU Bratislava. In the Sustainable Living Village category, the winners were Sibora Ramadani, Eron Shala, Bleranda Hykosmoni, and Albina Zenunaj from the University of Prishtina. An Honorable Mention was awarded to Ana Belén Juárez and Emilia Gutiérrez González from the National University of Tucumán’s Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism.
The winners will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the site’s design as part of a consultative team. They will receive scholarships and an invitation to the Czech Republic for an exclusive architectural experience, culminating in the museum’s grand opening.
Want to learn more or submit your project? Visit the official INSPIRELI website and follow the Instagram page for updates and inspiration: @inspireli_awards.
