Australian Space Architecture Challenge
The Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources (ATCSR) hosted the first Australian Space Architecture Challenge.
This competition was not limited to architects; it called out to all those who dreamed of human presence in deep space. Participants were encouraged to explore the boundaries of reality and imagination, contributing their visions for the future of human habitation on the Moon in the year 2069.
The 2024 challenge was open to Next-Gen visionaries (students and graduates) and was free to enter. There was $6,000 in cash and many other prizes to be won. Additionally, the winning entries were featured at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan, Italy.
Registrations for the 2024 Australian Space Architecture Challenge are now closed. Please select from the options below to learn more about the competition and outcomes for this year.
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Previous challenges
The Australian Space Architecture Challenge is planned as an annual event, so come back next year to see winning entries and judging notes from 2024. It will be a good way to prepare for future challenges.
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Gallery
In addition to winning entries there will also be several ceremonies and events, including the exhibition at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan. Come back here to see the photos and videos of all our events.
Winners
Happy Homesick – University of Western Australia
First prize
Eric Luan, Claire Basso, Robert Cameron and JD Otto
"The submission reminds us that space exploration is not just about technical feasibility but the necessity to created habitats that have a unique character, places that we can identify and develop a relationship with – places where we can feel at home."
– Urs Bette
Lunar Urbanism – University of Queensland
Second prize
Bowen Yang, Yichan Wei
"A very practical solution that gets the job done with available resources, in this case the hardware used for travel to the moon. The dynamic level variations are texturally interesting. The communication and presentation are compelling and the composition conveys the concept well."
- Johnnie Dady
Lunarium – University of Technology Sydney
Third prize
Ihab Shamseldin, Samer El Sayary
"The modular system creates a launching pad for the experimental, inspiring communities of thinkers and tinkerers, limited in means but not imagination, to craft tailored outcomes with generic parts. This is modularity at its best."
– Enzo Ferraro
Alteon VII – University of Adelaide
Honourable mention
Do Dang Quang Nguyen
"The strength of this project lies in the author’s ability to joyfully envision alternative futures, elegantly combining science with fiction."
– Urs Bette
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Dr Amit Srivastava
Head, Lunar Architecture Research Group (LARG)
Founder and Chair, Australian Space Architecture Challenge