Yes, the total height of the building should not exceed 15.6 m

The challenge is to design an inclusive and accessible educational centre for the visually impaired that offers a transformative experience for learners.

As the primary users are visually impaired, the design should provide a rich sensory experience – including touch, sound, and smell – to compensate for the lack of visual cues.

Yes, parking should be minimum 20% of the Site-up area as per the competition brief.

This competition is a perfect fit for anyone passionate about innovative architecture and social change, especially architects, architecture students, urban planners, and design enthusiasts. If you believe in the power of design to reshape experiences and transform lives, especially for blind learners, this competition is a platform for you to manifest your ideas.

The competition follows a timeline with three registration periods: 1. Early Registration: Ends on 31st August 2023 2. Standard Registration: Ends on 25th September 2023 3. Late Registration: Final date for registration is 30th September 2023 Please note, all participants have until 5th October 2023 to submit their design proposals. Plan accordingly to make sure you don't miss these important deadlines!

The design criteria include wayfinding and navigation, sensory engagement, flexibility and collaboration, and safety. These are described in detail in the competition brief.

Yes, the project is located in Guwahati, Assam, India. A detailed description of the site context, as well as a 2D CAD file and photographs of the existing school, can be downloaded from our website. Search the location of the site through these coordinates: 26°06'06.8"N 91°47'54.3"E

Vision Beyond Sight: A School for Blind Learners" is an open ideas competition, looking to ignite imagination and innovation worldwide. We aim to encourage designs that serve the distinctive needs of blind learners, but there are no plans to construct the winning designs. This competition is open to anyone passionate about design - whether you're a student, an architect, or a design enthusiast. It's an invitation to reimagine, innovate, and shape a brighter future for blind education.

The central theme is 'Inclusive Design for Blind Learners', but we encourage creative interpretations. We're looking for designs that cater to blind learners and transcend conventional design approaches. Feel free to explore your creativity within this inclusive design framework.

The location in Assam was selected due to the region's need for more educational facilities for the visually impaired, despite its dense population. Its strategic position offers better accessibility, connecting remote areas with urban hubs. As for the existing school, this competition is purely hypothetical and is designed to stimulate innovative design ideas for schools catering to blind learners. The suggested replacement of the existing school is part of this idea exploration process, not an intent for actual construction.

The brief suggests areas for education, culture, and administration within a total built-up area of 5000 sq m. Participants have the freedom to propose additional spaces and determine space allocation. Public access is permitted in areas like the exhibition spaces, cultural center, and cafe during specific events. Innovation is encouraged, considering the needs of visually impaired individuals.

A team can have up to 3 members and cannot exceed this number. Participants who desire to participate individually can do so by filling and submitting the details for the team leader. Teams can add new members as long as their total members do not exceed 3. To do this, please send us your request on competition@archdais.com with the details of the new team member along with the team Unique Teamcode.

The participants are required to use 1 (ONE) A1 sheet i.e. (841 x 594 mm), (33.1 x 23.4 inch). The sheets must be composed in Landscape orientation, with the Unique Team Code on the top right corner.

The file size should not exceed more than 10MB.

The competition's judging criteria focus on four key areas: the inclusiveness and innovation of your design, the originality and creativity it demonstrates (the 'X-Factor'), how comprehensively your design meets the competition requirements, and how effectively you present and communicate your design idea. Ultimately, we're looking for thoughtful designs that can truly serve and enhance the learning experience for blind students.

We will be announcing an exciting panel of seasoned experts specializing in inclusive design and educational spaces for the visually impaired for the 'Vision Beyond Sight' competition. Stay tuned to archdais.com for the big reveal soon.

To register, visit ‘Vision Beyond Sight’ Competition page on archdais.com and click on the 'Participate Now' button. Fill out the registration form with your team's details and make the payment. You will receive a unique team code via email upon completion of the registration process. If you don't receive the team code after making the payment, retrieve it by visiting the competition page, clicking on 'Get my Teamcode', and entering your transaction ID and registered email ID. If this doesn't work, email us at competition@archdais.com with the subject line "Unique Identification Code Issue" and include a screenshot of your payment receipt. We aim to resolve such issues within 24-36 business hours. Participants can submit their entries through the 'Submit' button found on the competition page after registering. Your submission should adhere to the guidelines provided, which include design proposal sheets and a project description. For issues, entries can be sent to submission@archdais.com. Detailed submission requirements can be found in the competition brief.

Participants will receive their unique Team Code upon completing the registration process.

Yes, participants can submit multiple entries, but each entry requires a separate email ID.

If you encounter payment issues, please email competition@archdais.com to request alternate payment methods. We will provide all available options.

Your Team Code should be included in the top right corner of the submission sheet, in the email subject line (if submitting via email), and as the file name.

If you don’t receive your Team Code after payment, send a screenshot of your payment receipt to competition@archdais.com within two working days.

Yes, there is an entry fee. Details on the fee are provided in the competition brief.

Promo codes are available for fee discounts but are optional. Obtain a promo code from Archdais influencers or check our Instagram @archdais.competitions for offers.

Yes—all registered participants who submit their entries will receive an official digital certificate of participation.

For additional questions, email us competition@archdais.com

No. The competition accepts only one landscape-oriented A1 sheet. This ensures that all submissions are evaluated on a consistent format and scale.

No. The competition is anonymous. Your sheet cannot contain your name, logo, college, firm, watermark, or any identifiable mark.

The limit is 300 words for the project explanation, excluding titles. It is best to stay within this limit so the jury can read your narrative quickly and clearly.

The Team Code must appear at the top right corner. If it interferes with your layout, you may adjust the design around it, but the position cannot change.

You may use any clear and readable font. There are no restrictions, but avoid decorative fonts that may reduce clarity when printed or viewed by the jury.

Dimensions are optional. Include them only if they clarify scale or spatial relationships. They are not required for evaluation.

Yes. You may update or change team members anytime before submission by emailing us.

Yes. You may expand your team up to three members anytime before the submission deadline.

Please check your spam or promotions folder. If you still haven’t received it within 24 hours, send us your payment screenshot and we will assist you immediately.

If the payment was successful, your registration is confirmed. Share your screenshot with us and we will ensure you receive your Team Code.

Write to us with both payment IDs, and we will help resolve it.

Yes. Email us and we will provide alternate payment options that work internationally.

No. Registration fees are non-refundable.

No. One registration covers the entire team.

Yes, as long as the email used during registration belongs to the team, not the cardholder.

You may upload your sheet directly on your Archdais profile using the submission button visible after logging in. If you face any difficulty, you may email your sheet using your Team Code as the subject line.

Ensure you are logged in using the same email used for registration. If the issue persists, use email submission.

If you face technical errors close to the deadline, you may submit via email within the same timeframe. Email submissions are accepted only when platform issues occur.

Yes, but only when the website submission does not function for you.

Email submissions receive an acknowledgment within 36–48 working hours. Website submissions show an immediate confirmation on your dashboard.

Yes. The file name should be your Team Code (e.g., THXXXX.jpg).

No. If uploading fails, email your sheet immediately with your Team Code.

Try a different browser or network, and then use email if the issue continues.

All deadlines follow Indian Standard Time (IST).

No. The competition is anonymous. Only your Team Code is shared with the jury.

No. Participants must not contact jurors directly.

No. You retain full ownership. Archdais may publish your work with credit to you.

Yes. All participants receive a digital certificate.

Yes. You may email us after results are announced.

Yes. Many participants join precisely to rediscover confidence, practice design, or reconnect with creativity. The competition is a safe space to express yourself, not a test of perfection.

Not at all. Beginners often bring fresh clarity and sincerity that enrich the competition. Your perspective matters.

Deadlines are rarely extended, so it is best to plan your submission accordingly.

Yes. We may send gentle reminders via email and social media.

Yes. Group discounts are available for five or more teams from the same institution.