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The Social
Hub 2.0
Design inclusive, dynamic community spaces that foster interaction, cultural exchange, and growth.
Reimagine spaces where people connect, learn, and share — through education, heritage, spirituality, or public engagement.
CompetitionTimeline
Competition Starts
Registration opens. Brief released to all participants.
Early Bird Ends
Last day for discounted registration.
Standard Reg. Closes
Standard registration window ends.
Late Reg. Closes
Absolute final registration deadline.
Submission Deadline
Project portal closes at 11:59 PM IST.
Results Announced
Winners and honorable mentions revealed.
Prizes&Recognitions
Gold
First Prize
₹10,000
Cash Prize
Silver
Second Prize
₹6,000
Cash Prize
Bronze
Third Prize
₹4,000
Cash Prize
10 Honorable Mentions
Appreciation certificates plus work published on DiscoverArch and featured in a curated digital collection.
Top 50 Shortlisted
Certificate of Appreciation acknowledging outstanding achievement, shared globally across our architecture community.
Participation Certificates
Every participant who submits a project receives a verified digital participation certificate.
SocialHub1.0Winners
Honorable Mentions
DesignBrief
Project Overview
Participants are free to select projects such as museums, memorials, libraries, convention centers, spiritual centers, or multi-purpose community spaces. The key requirement is that the chosen design addresses the challenges and aspirations of the people it serves, promoting inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability. The design must integrate seamlessly with its surroundings, reflecting the cultural, historical, or environmental context of the site.
Design Considerations
Low Carbon Footprint
Minimize energy consumption, utilize renewable resources.
Sustainability
Integrate eco-friendly materials and climate-responsive strategies.
Community Centric
Encourage interaction, collaboration, and cultural exchange.
Adaptability
Create versatile designs that evolve with community needs.
Innovation & Tech
Explore smart building technologies and interactive installations.
Material Selection
Use locally sourced, recyclable, and low-maintenance materials.
Submission Details
Required Content
Format Requirements
Eligibility
Open to all undergraduate architecture students from any year.
Individual or team entries accepted, max 4 participants per team.
Judging Criteria
Concept & Vision
20%Originality and strength of the core design idea.
Community-Centric Design
20%Spaces that actively foster interaction and exchange.
Innovation & Sustainability
20%Creative and sustainable design approaches.
Contextual Sensitivity
15%Responsiveness to site, culture, and surroundings.
Adaptability
15%Designs that evolve gracefully with changing community needs.
Presentation Quality
10%Clarity, visual impact, and communication of design.
DistinguishedJury
Ar. Utsav Kamboj
Founder of Archea · Co-founder of Upscale Architects
Ar. Ruchipurna Jena
Principal Architect at Prakriti Architects, India & Subcontinent
Ar. Jeet Kumar Gupta
Former Chief Town Planner · Former Director, College of Architecture, IET Bhaddal, Punjab
Ar. Utsav Kamboj
Founder of Archea · Co-founder of Upscale Architects
Ar. Ruchipurna Jena
Principal Architect at Prakriti Architects, India & Subcontinent
Ar. Jeet Kumar Gupta
Former Chief Town Planner · Former Director, College of Architecture, IET Bhaddal, Punjab
Rules&Regulations
Competition Rules
Only undergraduate architecture students are eligible to participate.
Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered for evaluation.
The registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
English is the designated official language for all competition-related communication.
Selected participants may be required to provide a detailed explanation of their design to the jury.
Only registered participants who have submitted a project will be eligible for certificates.
DiscoverArch retains the right to adjust the competition schedule. Participants will be notified promptly.
By registering, you agree to abide by all rules and the decisions of the jury are final. DiscoverArch reserves all rights regarding competition management.
Important Dates
Registration Deadline
15 Jun, 2025
11:59 PM IST
Submission Deadline
25 Jun, 2025
11:59 PM IST
Registration Fee
Early Bird
Before Apr 15
Standard
Before Jun 1
Late
Before Jun 15
HowItWorks
Step 1 of 5
Register
Fill in your details and complete the registration. Choose to participate individually or form a team of up to 4 members from any college.
Register
Fill in your details and complete the registration. Choose to participate individually or form a team of up to 4 members from any college.
Start Designing
Unleash your creativity. Develop your design based on the detailed competition brief. Access all resources from your dashboard at any time.
Submit Design
Upload your completed design proposal in the specified format — max 2 A1 sheets in PDF, under 50MB — before the final deadline.
Jury Evaluation
Our distinguished jury panel meticulously reviews every submission against six key criteria for concept, sustainability, and presentation.
Awards
Winning entries are publicly announced, celebrated, and awarded their prizes. Results are shared globally across our platforms.
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