Architecture Department in NICE Competition

The Architecture Department plays a vital role in the National Innovation Competition in Engineering (NICE) by bringing forward a creative and visionary dimension to the event. With a strong focus on sustainable and human-centered design, the department encourages students to think beyond conventional structures and reimagine the built environment in innovative ways.

Through NICE, architecture students are given the opportunity to showcase their talents, research, and forward-thinking solutions addressing urban challenges, environmental sustainability, historical preservation, and modern architectural needs. The competition empowers students to express their design ideas through concept development, technical drawings, models, and digital presentations that reflect both artistic and practical values.

Projects submitted under the Architecture category highlight a balance between form, function, sustainability, and cultural relevance—making this track one of the most dynamic and visually compelling aspects of the competition. Participants not only contribute to the advancement of architectural practices but also engage in meaningful discussions with jury members, academics, and professionals, gaining exposure and inspiration for their future careers.

DURING EVENT

RULES & REGULATIONS

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    Participant must be affiliated with an academic or educational intuitions.

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    The project idea must be related to the competition innovative theme.

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    Projects are based on any kind ready-made stuff or exhibiting commercial product are not accepted.

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    Project exhibit a sustainable usage of natural resource management throughout the entire life cycle. Such as material, energy saving should be a major part of the design concept.

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    Project must have positive impact on the social, economic and environmental integrity.

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    Project must exhibit a standard of design quality with reference of the space, form and aesthetic impacts of significant

KEY REQIREMENTS

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    Designer and contact details of all team members with his/her/their images (Res. no less than 300dpi).

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    Technical details: location, dimensions, materials, costs and other key data.

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    Project summary: background and project concept sketches/(text up to 500 characters).

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    Statements response to the “target issues” for smart sustainable innovation. (2 statements up to 500 characters each).

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    10 project images (high resolution image files with captions).

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    3D Model for the project

REQIREMENTS

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    Concept statement which clarify the Idea clearly.

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    The Drawings must obey the design drawing Rules and Symbols.

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    The model and animation of the project is preferable.

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    If the project is innovative in architecture design.

SUBCATEGORIES

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    Innovative approach for sustainable built environment.

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    Identify conservation in urban and architectural design.

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    Green Architecture.

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    Rehabilitation of the historical building.

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    Innovative architectural design.