Rome Rain Rooms International Architecture Competition
1. Introduction
The Rome Rain Rooms competition is an opportunity for architects, designers, and visionaries worldwide to rethink how cities deal with water. The goal is to transform heavy rainfall into civic rituals, making rain a shared experience and a sustainable resource.
2. Presentation
The competition is a strategic partnership between Buildner and ArchDaily, aiming to explore “The Contemporary Home.” The competition is open to everyone, with no professional qualification restrictions. Design proposals may be developed individually or by teams of up to four members.
3. About the Project
The competition challenges participants to design small, reversible pavilions that collect and store rainwater while providing comfort and enjoyment to the public. Each “rain room” must collect at least 5 cubic meters of water per storm and redirect it to areas where it is most needed—such as neighborhood trees, gardens, or non-potable water fountains.
4. Schedule
- [Date not specified]: Registration opens
- [Date not specified]: Proposal submission deadline
- [Date not specified]: Publication of results
- [Date not specified]: Registration fee payment deadline
5. Awards
- 1st Place: €10,000
- 2nd Place: €5,000
- 3rd Place: €5,000
- 4th Place: €2,500
- 5th Place: €2,500
- 6th Place: €1,000
- 7th Place: €1,000
- Certificate of Merit for all winners and honorable mentions
6. Jury
The jury is composed of renowned professionals in architecture and design. Jury members must not be contacted directly by participants. All communication must be made exclusively through the Buildner staff.