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Unbox 2026 Architecture Competition
Volume Zero Competitions — India
Unbox 2026 is organized by Volume Zero Competitions, marking the organizer's 30th international architecture competition and 10th anniversary. The ideas competition invites architects, students, and designers worldwide to propose small-scale architectural interventions that transform constrained spaces into adaptable, inclusive experiences. The competition offers a total prize pool of USD 10,000 across three main prizes, four Gold Mentions, and ten Honorable Mentions, with all winners receiving publication and certificates.
Deadline
Dec 3, 2026
Results announced
Feb 5, 2027
Entry fee
Tiered per-team registration fee: Standard tier (Sep 25 – Nov 13, 2026) is USD 95 + 18% GST (~USD 112) for international entrants or INR 3,500 + GST for India-based entrants; lower Headstart/Early Bird rates applied earlier in the cycle
Award / prize
USD 10,000 total: 1st place $5,000, 2nd place $2,500, 3rd place $1,500, plus 4 Gold Mentions at $1,000 each and 10 Honorable Mentions (certificates only)
Audience
Open
Submission format
Digital submission via the Volume Zero competition platform following online team registration; exact panel/file specifications not confirmed in sources found this session