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INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION

BEYOND SIGHT - THE BLIND EXPERIENCE

PRIZES

Certificate + Publication & more

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Thursday, 31 July, 2025

Competition Introduction

Welcome to "Beyond Sight - The Blind Experience," a groundbreaking museum design initiative aimed at revolutionizing the way we perceive and interact with art. Organized by Archiol Competitions, this design challenge seeks to push the boundaries of traditional museum architecture by prioritizing accessibility, inclusivity, and sensory engagement.
In a world where the visual is often privileged in artistic experiences, "Beyond Sight" dares participants to reimagine museum spaces through the lens of the blind and visually impaired. By shifting the focus from sight to touch, sound, smell, and spatial awareness, designers are tasked with creating an immersive environment where everyone, regardless of visual ability, can fully engage with and appreciate the richness of art.
This competition is not just about architectural innovation; it's about empathy, understanding, and breaking down barriers. How can we design spaces that foster a deeper connection between art and audience, transcending traditional notions of perception? How can we harness the power of sensory experience to create a more inclusive cultural landscape?
Join us on this journey to explore the possibilities of "Beyond Sight" and redefine the museum experience for generations to come.


OBJECTIVE
The objective of Beyond Sight - The Blind Experience museum design is to create an immersive and inclusive environment that enables visitors to explore and appreciate art and culture through senses other than sight. The design should aim to engage visitors of all abilities by incorporating tactile, auditory, olfactory, and other sensory experiences, thereby fostering empathy, understanding, and appreciation for the blind and visually impaired community. Additionally, the design should prioritize accessibility, sustainability, and innovative architectural solutions to create a truly unique and memorable museum experience.

Downloads

Detailed Competition Brief

The brief can be downloaded as often as required. It contains all the information about this competition; no additional information will be provided after registration.

BRIEF + SUBMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Prizes

Prizes & Recognition

Recognition is the key to success for any design professional. Archiol is providing an opportunity to showcase your creativity at the global level. This opportunity is open to all.

TOP 3

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

INTERVIEW

(TEXT + VIDEO)

PUBLICATION OF AN ARTICLE

/ DESIGN ON ARCHIOL.

ARCHIOL INTERNAL JURY FAVOURITE 

PUBLICATION
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

+3  HONOURABLE MENTIONS

+10  SHORTLISTED ENTRIES

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Jury

Jury

We collaborate with leading architects, designers, and academicians of international repute to participate as jury members in our competitions. Contacting any of the jury members leads to disqualification from the competition. Communication regarding the competition should be carried out with archiol staff only. For any queries please contact us at contact@archiol.org