BRIEF
Milan Design Loft is an interior design competition set in the heart of Città Studi, one of Milan’s most vibrant academic districts and home to the Politecnico di Milano. The competition focuses on the renovation of a loft, characterised by double-height spaces, generous natural light and a strong spatial identity.
Participants are invited to completely rethink the apartment, imagining a contemporary living space designed for an architecture student. The challenge goes beyond aesthetic choices, encouraging designers to reflect on daily routines such as studying, working in groups, resting and socialising.
PRIZES
• 1st Prize: 3.000€
• 2nd Prize: 2.000€
• 3rd Prize: 1.000€
• 5 Golden Mentions: coupon for a free membership
• 10 Honorable Mentions: coupon for a free competition
• 30 Finalists: published on Terraviva channels
GUIDELINES
Working within limited dimensions is a central theme of the competition. What may initially appear as a constraint becomes an opportunity to explore inventive interior solutions, flexible layouts and multifunctional spaces. Full freedom is granted to redefine the organisation of the apartment, modify the mezzanine and experiment with materials, furniture and lighting strategies.
Milan Design Loft is an invitation to think big within a small space, designing an interior that is expressive, functional and capable of supporting contemporary student life in one of Europe’s leading architectural capitals.
REQUESTED MATERIAL
One A1 panels (59,4 x 84,1 cm - horizontal) and a brief text describing the proposal (250-500 words).
JURY
• Christian Gasparini (Reggio Emilia / Milan, Italy) | NAT Office
• Chiara Sangermani (Milan, Italy) | Politecnico di Milano
• Hisham Youssef (Shanghai, China) | Soochow University
• Han Kuo (Taiwan / New York, United States) | Supra-Simplicities
• Margaux Bitton (Paris, France) | Studio Gomar
• Dave Edwards (London, United Kingdom) | The Bartlett – UCL
• Olga Skoczylas (Lublin, Poland) | Lublin University of Technology
• Enrique Iriso Pascual (Pamplona, Spain) | FILO Arquitectos
SCHEDULE
• Competition Opening: February 3rd
• 59 € “Early” Registrations: Feb 3rd - Apr 17th
• 89 € “Standard” Registrations: Apr 17th - June 5th
• 129 € “Late” Registrations: June 5th - July 3rd
• Submission Deadline: July 3rd, 2026
• Winners Announcement: August 3rd, 2026
