IOC IPC IAKS Main Competition - Categories

Entitled to enter the 2023 competition are newly built facilities as well as expansions, modernizations, rehabilitations or conversions of existing buildings and facilities.

The facilities must have been completed and gone into operation between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2022.

Temporary venue infrastructure / architecture (e.g. demountable or relocatable infrastructure for major sport events) may also be entered in the competition.

Please select one category below and click on "enter" to start your submission process.

Outdoor stadiums for competitions and events, e.g. for ball games, athletics and other uses - with large spectator facilities.
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Major outdoor stadiums

The jury shall adjudicate all submissions independently of their size and budget on the basis of the following principal criteria:

Architectural and technical aspects:

  • Integration in the urban environment or into the landscape
  • Design concept and its quality
  • Programming and functional planning, technical features
  • Innovation and imagination

Sustainability aspects and public value:

  • Legacy concept
  • Ecological sustainability (significant innovations, environmental design)
  • Economical sustainability (operational / management concept)
  • Social / community aspects (socially meaningful legacy for all members of a community)
  • Support of health, well-being and active living

Accessibility aspects:

  • Accessibility and universal design / inclusive features for the widest possible range of users

In its adjudication, the jury will take the differing economic and social conditions at the various locations into consideration.

Outdoor grounds, public areas, school and educational facilities for sport, leisure, recreation and touristic uses, e.g. for ball games, athletics, skating / boarding, urban trend sports - with small or no spectator facilities.
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Community outdoor grounds and public areas

The jury shall adjudicate all submissions independently of their size and budget on the basis of the following principal criteria:

Architectural and technical aspects:

  • Integration in the urban environment or into the landscape
  • Design concept and its quality
  • Programming and functional planning, technical features
  • Innovation and imagination

Sustainability aspects and public value:

  • Legacy concept
  • Ecological sustainability (significant innovations, environmental design)
  • Economical sustainability (operational / management concept)
  • Social / community aspects (socially meaningful legacy for all members of a community)
  • Support of health, well-being and active living

Accessibility aspects:

  • Accessibility and universal design / inclusive features for the widest possible range of users

In its adjudication, the jury will take the differing economic and social conditions at the various locations into consideration.

Indoor facilities consisting of several building components or as well of only a single building component for competition, training, trend sports, leisure, recreation and touristic uses - with small or no spectator facilities.
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Indoor facilities for sports, leisure and recreation

The jury shall adjudicate all submissions independently of their size and budget on the basis of the following principal criteria:

Architectural and technical aspects:

  • Integration in the urban environment or into the landscape
  • Design concept and its quality
  • Programming and functional planning, technical features
  • Innovation and imagination

Sustainability aspects and public value:

  • Legacy concept
  • Ecological sustainability (significant innovations, environmental design)
  • Economical sustainability (operational / management concept)
  • Social / community aspects (socially meaningful legacy for all members of a community)
  • Support of health, well-being and active living

Accessibility aspects:

  • Accessibility and universal design / inclusive features for the widest possible range of users

In its adjudication, the jury will take the differing economic and social conditions at the various locations into consideration.

Multipurpose halls and major arenas for competitions and events, e.g. for indoor sports and other uses - with large spectator facilities.
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Multipurpose halls and major arenas

The jury shall adjudicate all submissions independently of their size and budget on the basis of the following principal criteria:

Architectural and technical aspects:

  • Integration in the urban environment or into the landscape
  • Design concept and its quality
  • Programming and functional planning, technical features
  • Innovation and imagination

Sustainability aspects and public value:

  • Legacy concept
  • Ecological sustainability (significant innovations, environmental design)
  • Economical sustainability (operational / management concept)
  • Social / community aspects (socially meaningful legacy for all members of a community)
  • Support of health, well-being and active living

Accessibility aspects:

  • Accessibility and universal design / inclusive features for the widest possible range of users

In its adjudication, the jury will take the differing economic and social conditions at the various locations into consideration.

Aquatic facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, spas and thermal pools, wellness and health facilities, for sports, leisure, recreational and touristic uses.
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Pools, spas and wellness facilities

The jury shall adjudicate all submissions independently of their size and budget on the basis of the following principal criteria:

Architectural and technical aspects:

  • Integration in the urban environment or into the landscape
  • Design concept and its quality
  • Programming and functional planning, technical features
  • Innovation and imagination

Sustainability aspects and public value:

  • Legacy concept
  • Ecological sustainability (significant innovations, environmental design)
  • Economical sustainability (operational / management concept)
  • Social / community aspects (socially meaningful legacy for all members of a community)
  • Support of health, well-being and active living

Accessibility aspects:

  • Accessibility and universal design / inclusive features for the widest possible range of users

In its adjudication, the jury will take the differing economic and social conditions at the various locations into consideration.

Indoor and outdoor facilities for special sports, leisure and recreational activities, e.g. for Alpine and Nordic skiing, motor racing, mountain biking, canoeing, rowing, sailing, golf, equestrianism and shooting as well as beach sports, free climbing etc.
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Specialised facilities for sports, leisure and recreation

The jury shall adjudicate all submissions independently of their size and budget on the basis of the following principal criteria:

Architectural and technical aspects:

  • Integration in the urban environment or into the landscape
  • Design concept and its quality
  • Programming and functional planning, technical features
  • Innovation and imagination

Sustainability aspects and public value:

  • Legacy concept
  • Ecological sustainability (significant innovations, environmental design)
  • Economical sustainability (operational / management concept)
  • Social / community aspects (socially meaningful legacy for all members of a community)
  • Support of health, well-being and active living

Accessibility aspects:

  • Accessibility and universal design / inclusive features for the widest possible range of users

In its adjudication, the jury will take the differing economic and social conditions at the various locations into consideration.

Students and Young Professionals Competition 

Identifying and promoting trends for transforming communities and urban areas into places of active living as well as building sustainable facilities is at the core of this international competition.

IOC IPC IAKS Architecture and Design Award for Students and Young Professionals
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IOC IPC IAKS Architecture and Design Award for Students and Young Professionals

The jury shall adjudicate on the basis of the following principal criteria:

  • Imagination and innovation
  • Design concept and its quality
  • Integration in the urban environment or into the landscape in terms of aesthetics and easy access
  • Sustainability principles in terms of environmental, social and economic impact
  • Adaptation to the consequences of climate change
  • Social/community aspects (socially meaningful legacy for all members of a community)
  • Promotion of physical activities for everyone without exemption, support of health, well-being and active living
  • Accessibility and universal design / inclusive features for the widest possible range of users
  • The dimension of accessibility must be distinctly, visibly and consistently presented in the brief and in the design
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