Since 1998, Arquine has organized an architecture competition that enables the comparison of ideas and proposals under equal conditions. As in recent editions, the Arquine Competition No. 28 invites participants to design, build, and activate a pavilion in the Historic Center of Mexico City, within the framework of MEXTRÓPOLI, the Architecture and City Festival.
Participants are asked to design a piece that meets the conditions specified in these competition rules in terms of time, cost, and characteristics, while also considering its capacity to provoke and engage the public—an essential aspect for the evaluation of each proposal.
Objectives
• To invite, on a universal scale, ideas for the design and construction of a public, recyclable, or reusable pavilion that meets the requirements established in these rules.
• To make the pavilion a reference space within MEXTRÓPOLI, the Architecture and City Festival, fostering reflection and dialogue about architecture and the city.
Required Documentation
Participants must submit a single digital image clearly presenting the project. The image must include:
• Site plan, floor plans, and sections, with clearly indicated scales suitable for proper reading.
• Diagrams, perspectives, sketches, collages, or any other free technique that helps communicate the idea.
• Constructive details as needed for comprehension, at appropriate scale.
• A descriptive text of up to 250 words, in English or Spanish.
The image must be horizontal, 90 cm (width) x 60 cm (height), at 72 DPI, in JPG format, and no larger than 5 MB.
The file name must match the registration code [ARQ-28C-XXXX].
Only submissions uploaded through the competition platform within the established deadlines will be evaluated.
Once Arquine’s team has downloaded the submissions after the final deadline (April 20th, 2026), participants will receive a confirmation email within 72 hours.
Awards
First Prize
$ 100,000.00 MXN – Construction of the MEXTRÓPOLI Pavilion 2026*
– Free access to MEXTRÓPOLI for up to two team members
– A set of up to ten Arquine books
Second Prize $ 50,000.00 MXN – Free access to MEXTRÓPOLI for up to two team members
– A set of up to ten Arquine books
Third Prize $ 25,000.00 MXN – Free access to MEXTRÓPOLI for up to two team members
– A set of up to ten Arquine books
Honorable Mention – The jury may grant as many mentions as it deems appropriate
All monetary prizes include applicable taxes.
*The winning team must oversee the development of the executive project, provide Arquine with the necessary construction drawings, and collaborate during the construction phase of the pavilion as agreed with Arquine’s team.
**Access to MEXTRÓPOLI events will be granted upon prior request by the winners.
Competition Calendar
2025 November 17_Opening of registration
2026 February 23_End of inquiry period
2026 March 2_Publication of FAQs
2026 April 17_End of registration period
2026 April 20_Submission deadline
2026 April 23_Jury deliberation
2026 April 27_Announcement of results
2026 May_Beginning of executive development
2026 September_Pavilion installation and opening
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