Concrete
The winning
design
gets
adopted.
₦1,000,000 Total Prize Pool
Can you design a home a Nigerian can actually afford — that still has a soul?
Before Concrete is an open architecture competition by ARC. We are looking for designers, architects, and students to rethink residential living.
The winning design doesn't just sit in a portfolio. We adopt it, refine it, and build it into reality.
Big Ideas Deserve
Big Prizes
1st Place
₦500,000
Plus full adoption and publication of your design by ARC.
2nd Place
₦300,000
Certificate of excellence and feature in our annual design publication.
3rd Place
₦200,000
Honorable mention, certificate, and media feature.
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F.A.Q.
Everything you need to know about the competition.
By entering, you retain rights to display the work in your portfolio. However, ARC acquires the exclusive right to build, modify, and commercialize the winning concept. The prize money acts as the acquisition fee.
Yes, you may enter individually or form a team of up to two people. If participating as a team, only one registration fee is required, and both members' names will be credited.
You must submit a single PDF document (maximum size 10MB) containing your presentation boards, along with a link to a 60-90 second introduction video uploaded to YouTube or Instagram.
No, under all circumstances, the registration fee is strictly non-refundable.
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Deadline: 30 September 2027