Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia / Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM)  is pleased to inform you that the ARCHITALENT 2025 (7th Architecture Students Design Competition 2025) is NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSION and will be closed on 30 June 2025.

On behalf of PAM, we kindly request your institute to support and disseminate this information to your architecture students and universities across your country to encourage widespread participation in this international platform for creativity and design innovation.  

The competition expects to generate thoughtful and provocative ideas that truly benefit mankind. A design challenge for the competition is to define architecture by proposing a design solution ranging from urban to architectural scale. Beyond a simple design competition, ARCHITALENT will continue to encourage creation, audacity and the capacity to imagine visions in realizing the world of the built environment.

For the fourth time, ARCHITALENT 2025 as an ARCASIA-level architecture competition featuring architecture students’ works from the 23 member institutes of the Architect Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA);

Theme: RE: PLACE

ARCHITALENT 2025 invites emerging future architects to delve into the evolving landscape of RE: PLACE, building upon the groundwork laid by THE NEXUS (2024). The competition brief challenges participants to navigate the intricate interplay between physical and virtual spaces, urging them to envision environments that seamlessly harmonize with both realms. Proposals must not only address the practical needs of the physical built environment but also explore the immersive experiences facilitated by technologies.

Prizes

Champion: USD 1,000 + Certificate & Medal

1st Runner-up: USD 800 + Certificate & Medal

2nd Runner-up: USD 500 + Certificate & Medal

2× Best Presenter Awards: USD 200 each

Timeline

5 June 2025: Registration Open

30 June 2025: Closing Date Submission by 6.00 pm (Malaysia Time)*

5 - 9 July 2025: First Round Judging*

10 July 2025: Announcement of 10 Finalists (3 international, 7 local)*

24 July 2025: Presentation by 10 Finalists to Juries at the PAM Pavilion, MITEC, KL*

24 July 2025: Awards Presentation Ceremony*

*Final Presentation: 10 shortlisted finalists (7 Malaysia, 3 international) will present on 24 July 2025 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur.

Download

Competition Brief, Rules and Guidelines. Click here

Online Submission Link

Submission of project design via online by student. Click Here