Rework by xFigura: An Adaptive Reuse Ideas Competition
Every building deserves a second life. Design one.
Rework by xFigura is the inaugural xFigura competition, a free ideas competition on adaptive reuse. Entrants choose any real building, anywhere in the world, that is vacant, underused or slated for demolition, and design the intervention that gives it a second life. Real projects and unbuilt ideas are both welcome.
WHO CAN ENTER
Architects, designers and students aged 18 and over, from anywhere in the world. Enter solo or in teams of up to 10. Entry is free. Entries are made in xFigura, and a free account is all you need.
PRIZES
$15,000 in cash prizes:
1st place: $8,000
2nd place: $3,000
3rd place: $2,000
xFigura Choice: $1,000
Student mention: $1,000
Plus 3 honorable mentions
JURY
Patrik Schumacher, Zaha Hadid Architects
Alex Retegan, OMA
Fredy Fortich, MVRDV
Andy Christoforou, Kohn Pedersen Fox
More jurors to be announced. The jury judges the shortlist on impact, sustainability, design quality and storytelling.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Brief published: November 9, 2026
Kickoff workshop: November 17, 2026
Submission deadline: November 29, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Winners announced: December 11, 2026
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