International Competition 2026 architecture and innovation – Jacques Rougerie Foundation – Académie des beaux-arts

The Foundation’s awards aim to offer architects, designers, engineers, urban planners, inventors, artists, and professionals from all disciplines a unique opportunity to propose bold projects. They recognize multidisciplinary, biomimetic architectural projects across three themes: “Flood-Prone Lands,” “Sea,” and “Space,” each comprising two categories: Prospective Project and LAB Project. These architectural projects, grounded in emerging advances and driven by either a forward-looking or practical vision, must address the major challenges facing humanity today in pursuit of greater environmental, industrial, and technical responsibility. They must adhere to the principles of sustainable development and contribute to integrating the sea, space, and rising sea levels into the development of our society. In 2026, the Fondation Jacques Rougerie – Académie des beaux-arts will reward candidates presenting an architectural project related to flood-prone lands, the sea, or space, by awarding prizes totaling €42,000 (forty-two thousand euros). Participants may compete either individually or as a team, with the designation of a project lead referred to as the “Leader.”   Prizes will be awarded to the individual candidate or to the Leader of a team (who will be responsible for distributing the prize among team members).   The amounts of the Grand Architecture and Innovation Prizes are distributed as follows: • Grand Prize – Flood-Prone Lands – Prospective: €7,000 (seven thousand euros) • Grand Prize – Flood-Prone Lands – LAB: €7,000 (seven thousand euros) • Grand Prize – Sea – Prospective: €7,000 (seven thousand euros) • Grand Prize – Sea  – LAB: €7,000 (seven thousand euros) • Grand Prize – Space – Prospective: €7,000 (seven thousand euros) • Grand Prize – Space – LAB: €7,000 (seven thousand euros) In addition to financial support, the Laureates will benefit from the Foundation’s guidance to further develop their project and potentially bring it to fruition. They may draw upon the Foundation’s network of experts. Furthermore, this year, thanks to the joint support of the Jacques Rougerie Foundation, Nhood, Ceetrus, and the Projex Group, participants will have the unique opportunity to develop and realize their project around the theme: “Building and Living with Water in the Dunkirk Territory, France.” The competition is free of charge and open to both students and professionals from around the world. Prizes will be awarded—without any condition related to age, gender, nationality, or religion—to a team or to an individually designated author.