Extension Announced for 2026 Creative Space Design Competition: “Hanoi – Awakening Urban Spaces”

The Organizing Committee of the 2026 Creative Space Design Competition, themed “Hanoi – Awakening Urban Spaces,” has announced an extension of the submission deadline. Applications and competition entries will now be accepted until 5:00 PM on October 15, 2026.

The 2026 Creative Space Design Competition, themed “Hanoi – Awakening Urban Spaces,” is part of the Creative Infrastructure Development Programme under the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2026. The programme is implemented under the direction of the Hanoi People’s Committee and the Vietnam Association of Architects, and co-organized by the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and Kien Truc Magazine – Vietnam Association of Architects, with support from UNESCO Vietnam, international organizations, institutes, universities, and institutions specializing in design and creative education.

Since its launch, the competition has attracted interest from architects, designers, students and members of the creative community across Vietnam. The Organizing Committee has also received requests for an extension to allow individuals and teams additional time to research, develop their ideas and complete their proposals.

In response to these requests, the Organizing Committee has decided to extend the submission period.

Submission information

  • Submission deadline: 5:00 PM, October 15, 2026
  • Entries must be submitted both in person and online:
  • In-person submission: Kien Truc Magazine – Vietnam Association of Architects, 40 Tang Bat Ho Street, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi. Contact: Ms. Thu Van, Tel: 024 38246378.
  • Online submission: Participants are requested to register via the designated form to receive instructions on submission procedures and competition materials: Registration form

(Alternatively, participants may contact the Organizing Committee directly at cuocthi@tckt.vn to receive submission instructions)

For detailed information and the full competition regulations, please refer to the link.

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