Organizer Information
AIV Architekten- und Ingenieurverein zu Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. is a professional association founded in 1855 to support architects, engineers, and planners in Berlin and Brandenburg. The AIV-Schinkel-Wettbewerb is an annual ideas and design competition aimed at fostering young talent, encouraging creativity in planning, and generating public dialogue about urban development. The competition is recognized for integrating student and professional perspectives into real-world urban planning discussions.
Title & Description
AIV-Schinkel-Wettbewerb 2026 – Visionary Model District for Luckenwalde
Description: The competition focuses on the city of Luckenwalde, a city south of Berlin with a rich industrial history and modernist architecture, currently undergoing structural changes. Participants are tasked with developing a visionary model district within the inner-city “Karree” area, integrating vacant sites, former industrial zones, and residential areas. The goal is to create proposals that stimulate economic growth, social cohesion, innovative urban climate solutions, mobility, and new aesthetic qualities. Interdisciplinary collaboration is encouraged to address challenges in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, and mobility.
Categories
- Urban Planning / City Development
- Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Civil / Structural Engineering
- Mobility and Traffic Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Eligibility
- Students and recent graduates in urban planning, landscape architecture, architecture, civil engineering, traffic planning, related disciplines, and fine arts.
- International participation is allowed.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Recognition in a prestigious professional competition.
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary networking.
- Exposure to city planning authorities, public officials, and industry professionals.
- Potential for ideas to influence actual urban development.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Design proposal addressing the specific focus of each discipline.
- Visualizations, models, and documentation illustrating concepts for urban spaces, buildings, and public areas.
- Emphasis on interdisciplinary cooperation is encouraged.
How to Apply
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 9 February 2026
Location
Luckenwalde, Brandenburg, Germany
Additional Details
- The competition is open to interdisciplinary collaboration between architecture, urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, mobility planning, and fine arts.
- Design challenges include repurposing vacant buildings, urban mining, creating multifunctional public spaces, and fostering social infrastructure.
- Each discipline has a tailored task within the overarching vision for a model district.
- Selected proposals may influence ongoing planning and public engagement in Luckenwalde.
Website Link: https://ovf.wettbewerbe-aktuell.de/de/wettbewerb-50027
