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New York High Falls Riverfront Market
Buildner, in partnership with AIA Rochester and Community Design Rochester — United States

Presented by Buildner in partnership with AIA Rochester as part of its Designers Unleashed initiative, together with Community Design Rochester and Future Reality Services, this competition asks entrants to design a contemporary riverfront market and surrounding public space at the Smokestack Portal site, a future gateway into Rochester's High Falls State Park along the Genesee River gorge. The competition is open to architects, designers, and creative thinkers of any background, with dedicated Student and Sustainability Awards alongside the main placings.
Deadline
Jan 18, 2027
Results announced
Mar 9, 2027
Entry fee
Advanced tier (30 Jul – 7 Oct 2026): €52 per installment, payable as a single payment or in 3 monthly installments; Last Minute tier (8 Oct – 10 Dec 2026): €55 per installment, plus 4.5% VAT; registration closes 10 December 2026
Award / prize
$10,000 USD total: 1st place $5,000, 2nd place $2,500, 3rd place $1,000, Student Award $1,000, Sustainability Award $500, plus 6 honorable mentions
Audience
Open
Submission format
Digital submission via the Buildner platform: presentation panels and a supporting narrative in English; exact format specified in the downloadable competition brief
