With the aim to promote the academic and cultural exchanges among university students from various countries, and to cultivate the scientific and technological innovation spirits and practical abilities of university students, the 2021 International Student Competition on Architectural Design and Digital Modelling, along with the International Photography Competition on Historic Canal Towns Along the Belt and Road, is expected to be launched.
The details are notified as follows:
I. Organizational structure
Initiated by:
Belt and Road Architectural University International Consortium (BRAUIC)
Organized and hosted by:
Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (BUCEA)
Co-organized by:
Beijing International Peace Culture Foundation (BIPCF)
Beijing Peace Garden Museum (BPGM)
Supported by:
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS)
II. Competition theme
(I) International Student Competition on Architectural Design and Digital Modelling: Resilience: To Recreate the Glamour of Canals
Focusing on the sustainable development of the historic canal towns along the Belt and Road, the planning of the reconstruction of the old city, the architectural and structural design of restoring old buildings, and the digital modelling of urban landscapes.
(II) International Photography Competition on Historic Canal Towns Along the Belt and Road: Light and Shadows in Ancient Water Towns by the Canal
Focusing on capturing the characteristic architecture, geographical landscape, and cultural features of the historic canal towns along the Belt and Road, including but not limited to the cultural and historical symbols along the canal, regional cultural system and spiritual connotation, panoramic display of characteristic landscapes, etc.
III. Eligibility
(I) International Student Competition on Architectural Design and Digital Modelling
Open to both graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in engineering programs.
(II) International Photography Competition on Historic Canal Towns Along the Belt and Road
Open to all photographers, pro and non pro, including students.
IV. Competition categories and awards
S.N. |
Category |
Awards |
No. of Winners |
Prizes |
Remarks |
1 |
Architectural Design |
The First Prize |
1 |
15000 yuan, Trophy & Certificate |
There are other awards such as Organizational Achievement Award and Outstanding Supervisor Awards. Excellent works will be selected for the exhibition. The Jury Committee may add or omit any prizes according to the quality of the submissions. |
The Second Prize |
2 |
10000 yuan, Trophy & Certificate |
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The Third Prize |
7 |
5000 yuan, Trophy & Certificate |
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Honorable Mentions |
10 |
Certificate |
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2 |
Structural Design |
The First Prize |
1 |
15000 yuan, Trophy & Certificate |
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The Second Prize |
2 |
10000 yuan, Trophy & Certificate |
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The Third Prize |
7 |
5000 yuan, Trophy & Certificate |
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Honorable Mentions |
10 |
Certificate |
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3 |
Building and Space 3D Modelling |
The First Prize |
1 |
15000 yuan, Trophy & Certificate |
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The Second Prize |
2 |
10000 yuan, Trophy & Certificate |
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The Third Prize |
7 |
5000 yuan, Trophy & Certificate |
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Honorable Mentions |
10 |
Certificate |
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4 |
Photography |
The First Prize |
1 |
Trophy & Certificate |
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The Second Prize |
2 |
Trophy & Certificate |
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The Third Prize |
7 |
Trophy & Certificate |
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Honorable Mentions |
10 |
Certificate |
V. Entry requirements
(I) International Student Competition on Architectural Design and Digital Modelling
(1) Each participating university recommends no more than 4 teams with no more than 2 teams under each category.
(2) A participating team contains no more than 5 members and no more than 2 supervisors. The supervisors shall be university teachers.
(3) The submissions shall not contain any words or patterns indicating the names of the participants or the university. Those who do not meet the requirements will be disqualified.
(4) The participants have the copyright of the entries, while the organizers have the right to exercise other copyright except the authorship of the entries, including the right to use the entries (without additional payment), and retain the right of post-processing of the entries, such as publishing books, photo albums, videos, model exhibitions, and technology promotion, etc.
(5) It is strictly prohibited to copy the existing design works. The participants shall be responsible for the similarity, plagiarism, and intellectual property disputes of the technical solutions.
(6) Submitted entries will not be returned.
(7) All submitted materials shall be in English.
(II) International Photography Competition on Historic Canal Towns Along the Belt and Road
(1) Photos taken by cameras and phones are both eligible.
The time and date when the photos were taken is not limited. Black-and-white, color, and picture stories are all eligible. Each participant may submit 3 photos at most.
(2) Photos are required to be in JPG format. Please name your photos “Photographer Name + Photo Title”. Submitted photos should be a loyal reflection of the original scenes.
VI. Registration
See the details at the following Calls for Participation to be issued.
VII. Schedule
S. N. |
Time |
Arrangement |
1 |
March 2021 |
Call for participation |
2 |
April-May, 2021 |
Competition Sign-up |
3 |
June-July, 2021 |
Work Submission |
4 |
August-September, 2021 |
Jury selection |
5 |
October 2021 |
Award ceremony & work exhibition (The 5th BRAUIC Conference, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina) |
VIII. Contact information
The Secretariat of the organizing committee is set at the Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture.
Contact Information: Ms. LI Yang, Mr. HUANG He
Tel: 0086-10-68327443
E-mail: brauic@163.com
Address: No.1 Zhanlanguan Road, Xicheng District, Beijing, P.R.China 100044
The Secretariat of the BRAUIC
March 2, 2021