Submitted by WA Contents Call for submissions: (Re)engaging Cities Landscape for Cultural and Economic Vibrancy Vietnam Architecture News - Apr 17, 2025 - 20:13   html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" Calling creative minds and innovative urban and architectural design students (bachelor and master) around the world, the committee of the 4th International Design Competition is looking for smart and sustainable solutions to reimagine Nha Trang’s urban landscape!Along the river bank of the Cai Rivers, a heritage route will soon be built. This vision comes with a challenge on balancing the growth of economics and the conservation of cultural beauty. Taking up this challenge, the fourth year of the International Design Competition is now more than a design challenge; it is a global platform where we inspire the next generation to envision future cities that harmoniously blend innovation and tradition.As part of the competition, participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, exchange cutting-edge ideas, and contribute meaningful solutions that foster sustainable urban development.Are you ready to be a changemaker in shaping the future of our cities?Location: Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam.Registration Fees: FreeCompetition Period: March, 2025 - October, 2025.Submission deadline: July 15th, 2025.Participants eligibility: Undergraduate students and Master students ( all around the world (maximum 3 students can form a team).Total Awards: 5,700 USD, come together with being featured in a special session of Smart Urbanisms & Beyond Book series published by UEH Press; Experiment and Exploring Tour; Exhibition and sharing with partners; Opportunity to be supported with flight tickets and accommodation in Nha Trang City.Visit the competition page.List of Jurors:We are proud to present a diverse panel of 30 jurors from around the globe, including Vietnam, Thailand, Italy, Belgium, Korea, China, Singapore, Macao, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Each juror is a recognized expert in architectural design, urban design and urban development planning.- Assoc. Prof. Tu Anh Trinh, Director, Institute of Smart City & Management, College of Technology and Design UEH University, Vietnam- Dr. Tuan Nguyen Anh, Head General Planning Management Department, Department of Planning and Architecture, Vietnam- Prof. Elena Marchigiani, Department of Engineering and Architecture,University of Trieste, Italy- Assoc. Prof. Kitapatr Dhabhalabutr, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, Khon Kaen University, Thailand- Prof. Kelly Shannon, Director of Master programs, KU Leuven University, Belgium- Assoc. Prof. Yingsawad Chaiyakul, Lecturer, Faculty of Architecture, Khon Kaen University, Thailand- Dr. Tuan Pham Anh, Head of Department of Landscape Architecture (DLA), Faculty of Architecture & Planning Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE), Vietnam- Dr. Le Thi Thu Huong, Academic Coordinator of Architecture bachelor's program, Senior Lecturer of Sustainable Urban Development master's program, Vietnamese-German University, Vietnam- Prof. Ducksu Seo, Department of Spatial Environment System Engineering, Handong Global University, Korea- Dr. Son Do Xuan, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Vietnam- Dr. Adrian Lo, Director of the Urban Design and Development International (UDDI) program, Thammasat University, Thailand- M.Arch Steven Petit, Creative Director/ Landscape Architect, OMGEVING, Belgium- Prof. Bruno De Meulder, Coordinator of Master Programs, KU Leuven University, Belgium- Assist. Prof. Juhyun Lee, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China- Prof. Barbara E.A. Piga, Coordinator of the Laboratorio di Simulazione Urbana Fausto Curti, Politecnico di Milano, Italy- Assoc. Prof. Jinhyun Hong, Associate Professor, Department of Smart Cities, University of Seoul, Korea- Dr. Lan Hoang Ngoc, Senior Lecturer, Institute of Smart City & Management, Former Vice-Dean, Urban Planning Faculty, University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City UEH University, Vietnam- M.Arch Long Pham Duc, Lecturer, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam- Dr. Vinh Nguyen Quoc, Head of Department of Architecture, Faculty of Civil Engineering Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam- Assist. Prof. Kon Kim, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China- Dr. Harvey Neo, Programme Director & Professorial Research Fellow, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Singapore- Prof. Sergio Proença, Faculty of Arts and Humanities University of Saint Joseph, Macao- Dr. Filipa Martins, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Saint Joseph (USJ), Macao- Prof. Nuno Soares, Head of Department of Architecture and Design, Faculty of Arts and Humanities University of Saint Joseph, Macao- Dr. Rachel Jahja, Lecturer, School of Communication & Design, RMIT Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam- Assoc. Prof. Jittisak Thammapornpilas, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture Chulalongkorn University, Thailand- Dr. Sarah Howard, Interim Vice President for Advancement and Strategic Relations, The Boston Architectural College, United States- Assist. Prof. Shusak Janpathompong, Director of the International Program in Design and Architecture, Faculty of Architecture Chulalongkorn University, Thailand- Assoc. Prof. Iderlina Mateo-Babiano, Associate Professor in Urban Planning and Assistant Dean, Diversity and Inclusion, University of Melbourne, Australia- Assoc. Prof. Manfredo Manfredini, Programme Director of Architecture, School of Architecture and Planning The University of Auckland, New ZealandDownload the information related to this competition here: Brochure_Competition2025-compressed-compressed.pdf. The top image in the article courtesy of ISCM.> via ISCM architectural competition