About Competition
Introduction: As cities densify and ground-level open spaces diminish, rooftops emerge as an untapped layer of the urban fabric. Urban Roofscape Activation – Designing Beyond the Ground invites architects, designers, and thinkers to reimagine rooftops as active, inclusive, and meaningful spaces. The competition encourages participants to explore how roofs can evolve beyond utilitarian surfaces into social, ecological, cultural, and experiential extensions of the city.
Objective: The objective of this competition is to generate innovative design proposals that activate urban rooftops and redefine their role within contemporary cities. Participants are encouraged to propose adaptable, scalable, and context-sensitive roofscape interventions that enhance urban life, promote sustainability, and foster community engagement.
The Building Program
Participants may propose one or more of the following functions, or reinterpret them creatively:
- Community and social gathering spaces
- Urban farming or rooftop gardens
- Cultural or recreational zones
- Wellness, leisure, or contemplative spaces
- Climate-responsive and ecological installations
- Mixed-use or hybrid roofscape programs
The proposal should clearly demonstrate how the roof becomes an active, accessible, and integrated urban space.
Site
The site is open and participant-defined.
Participants may select any urban rooftop—residential, commercial, institutional, or industrial—located in any city worldwide. The chosen site should be justified through context, relevance, and potential for roofscape activation.
Fees
| Stage | Start | End | Fees (INR) | Fees (USD) |
| Early Bird | 1st January 2026 | 20th January 2026 | ₹ 500 | $ 6 |
| Standard Registration 1 | 21st January 2026 | 6th February 2026 | ₹ 900 | $ 10 |
| Standard Registration 2 | 7th February 2026 | 20th February 2026 | ₹ 1300 | $ 15 |
| Standard Registration 3 | 21st February 2026 | 6th March 2026 | ₹ 1700 | $ 19 |
| Standard Registration 4 | 7th March 2026 | 20th March 2026 | ₹ 2100 | $ 24 |
| Standard Registration 5 | 21st March 2026 | 6th April 2026 | ₹ 2500 | $ 28 |
| Standard Registration 6 | 7th April 2026 | 20th April 2026 | ₹ 2900 | $ 32 |
| Late Registrations | 21st April 2026 | 8th May 2026 | ₹ 3300 | $ 37 |
Jury
The jury panel will consist of experienced architects, designers, educators, and industry professionals from diverse backgrounds. Entries will be evaluated based on:
- Conceptual Clarity & Innovation
- Roofscape Activation & Programmatic Integration
- Contextual Response & Urban Impact
- Sustainability & Environmental Strategies
- Design Quality & Visual Communication
The jury’s decision will be final and binding.
Eligibility
- Open to all.
- Individual and team entries are allowed
- Team size: minimum 1 – maximum 4 members
- No restrictions on age, nationality, or academic background
To find more details & Register visit HERE
LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION: 08 May 2026
LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION: 18 May 2026
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