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New York High Falls Riverfront Market

Buildner, in partnership with AIA Rochester and Community Design Rochester — United States

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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

Dec 10, 2026

Results announced

Mar 9, 2027

Entry fee

Registration until December 10, 2026: €140 (architects, enthusiasts, companies) or €120 (students) as a single payment, or in 3 monthly instalments, plus 4.5% VAT; project submission by January 18, 2027

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

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