The Social Hub: Reimagining community spaces

The Social Hub Competition: Reimagining community spaces
designing socio-cultural hubs that foster interaction, cultural exchange, and growth.

Project Scope:-
Design spaces such as museums, memorials, libraries, convention centers, spiritual centers, or multi-purpose hubs.
Must address community needs, promote inclusivity, sustainability, and contextual integration.

Design Objectives:-
Encourage social, cultural, or spiritual growth.
Ensure accessibility and inclusivity.
Integrate sustainable, innovative solutions.
Respect the site’s cultural and historical context.

Judging Criteria:-
Concept originality and vision.
Functionality and spatial planning.
Sustainability and innovation.
Contextual sensitivity.
Presentation clarity.

Submission Requirements:-
Max. 500-word written explanation.
Up to 2 A1 boards (PDF).
Site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, 3D renderings, and materials used.

Key Dates:-
Early Bird: Mar 11 – Apr 15 (INR 150 per member)
Standard: Apr 15 – Jun 1 (INR 300 per member)
Late: Jun 1 – Jun 15 (INR 500 per member)
Submission Deadline: Jun 25, 2025
Winner Announcement: Jul 30, 2025

DiscoverArch, in collaboration with IIA Kapurthala Chapter and IGBC, invites architecture students to design socio-cultural spaces that foster community interaction, cultural exchange, and personal growth.
Participants can choose projects like museums, memorials, libraries, convention centers, spiritual centers, or multi-purpose community spaces, etc. Designs should promote inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability.

Link to Registration form

Prizes Worth ₹20,000
1st: ₹10,000
2nd: ₹6,000
3rd: ₹4,000
10 Honorable Mentions
Certificates for all

Open to the public/Minimum requirements (Open to anyone that complies with the requirements), More than one stage (Winners selected after at least two selection phases)

We invite all undergraduate architecture students to join this competition and showcase their innovative ideas. Participants are welcome to submit multiple entries; however, each entry must be registered with a separate email ID. Both individual and team entries are accepted, with a maximum of four participants per team.

Eligibility:-
Open to undergraduate architecture students (individuals or teams up to four).

Registration Opens March 11, 2025
Registration Closes March 15, 2025
Deadline to Submit Project June 25, 2025
Winners announcement Date July 30, 2025

Location of Project (if developed)

Banner, Poster, Brochure or Triptic of Competition