About the brand
VEGO Development — is a development company specializing in premium suburban real estate: premium and business class houses and gated communities.
VEGO has been operating for more than 15 years and the team has completed dozens of properties and projects, including suburban settlements on Novaya Riga and Rublyovka. VEGO’s approach is architecture with character, a thoughtfully designed environment, and investment logic: the house and the land must be not only beautiful but also realizable.
About the competition
VEGO Development Architecture Award is a competition for students of architectural disciplines focused on private housing. We seek holistic solutions that can be developed and realized: architectural concept, planning logic, comfort, privacy, and practicality.
The competition offers young architects a real-world challenge and an opportunity to make a name for themselves through professional evaluation and public recognition. The best projects receive cash prizes, internships, and opportunities for further collaboration.
Students in years 2–6 and master’s programs in the following fields are invited to participate: Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Industrial and Civil Engineering/Structures/Engineering
Competition stages: submissions are accepted from March 15 to May 20, 2026; evaluation takes place from May 21 to June 14; and the grand awards ceremony for the winners will take place during the final stage, from June 15 to 20, 2026.
Prizes
Architectural Solutions
1st place — 200,000 RUB + a contract for the design of a specific house on a specific plot (with the option of architectural supervision). 2nd place — 150,000 RUB + an internship of up to 6 months at a development company with project prospects. 3rd place — 100,000 RUB + an internship of up to 6 months at a development company with project prospects.
Master Layout Plan (Integration of a group of houses into a cottage community)
1st place — 150,000 RUB + participation in the development of a «package» of solutions for a cottage community. 2nd place — 100,000 RUB + an internship of up to 6 months at a development company with project prospects. 3rd place — 50,000 RUB + an internship of up to 6 months at a development company with project prospects.
Detailed terms and conditions and the procedure for determining the winners can be found in the Competition regulations
Competition stages
March 15 — May 20 — project submissions are open
May 21 — June 14 — project evaluation
June 15 — June 20, 2026 — awarding the winners
Individual participation dates for the competition may be established for an educational institution.
Participant requirements
Students of the years 2 to 6 and master’s programs in the following fields are invited to participate: Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Industrial and Civil Engineering / Structures / Engineering.
Competition task
Architectural Solution
Create an architectural and facade solution for a premium-segment property: show the architectural image of the house and the logic of how it works for living. The submission should reflect key functional elements (master suite, bathrooms, garage, modularity/expandability), as well as consider lighting and ceiling heights at the conceptual level.
You must submit: — Facades (4 sides) and/or main projections; — 2–4 visualizations/perspectives (and/or collages) revealing the architectural image; — A short explanatory note (up to 1 page): concept, materials, key advantages.
Master Layout Plan (Integration of a group of houses into a cottage community)
Propose a planning solution for a fragment of a community: how the houses are arranged, how driveways and parking function, where the key zones are located, and how privacy and comfort are ensured.
You must submit: — A master plan diagram of the fragment (house placement, driveways/access roads, parking, key zones); — 1–2 logic diagrams (your choice): privacy / view corridors / circulation routes / usage scenarios; — 1–2 perspectives/visualizations/collages of the environment + a short explanation of why the chosen structure works. Recommendations for the project (presentation guidelines and preferences) Please note that the competition entry must be original and created specifically for participation in the competition. By submitting an application, the participant confirms that the project is their own work and does not infringe on the rights of third parties.
Requirements for platform submissions
The project must include:
— A project title — A brief description of your project concept (no more than 1000 characters) — A project cover with A4 sheet proportions (recommended size — 1140×1600 px) — A link to a PDF presentation on A3 sheets, uploaded to any file-sharing service — Visual materials representing your project
We have prepared a special guide for you on how to create an account and add a project to the platform.
Jury members
Here is the English translation of the provided text:
Stanislav Veklich is a premium-segment developer and the head of VEGO Development
Ekaterina Durava is the founder of the native design and architecture studio DKart design studio
Evgeny Koblov is a managing partner and the lead architect at A+A company
Tamir Radwan is the head of the «Mechta Interiors"design bureau and the «Vista Stroi» construction company
Elena Konovalova is an architect with a fundamental education: a graduate of Moscow Architectural Institute with 15 years of experience in residential housing and interior design. Today, she passes on this experience to students and teaches architectural and structural design at Moscow State University of Civil Engineering
Pavel Slepnev is an Associate Professor at the Department of Urban Planning at Moscow State University of Civil Engineering, a Candidate of Technical Sciences, and a Member of the Russian Academy of Transport
Contact us
For organizational questions: Akhmetshina Ilmira Renatovna E-mail: air.194@ya.ru Telegram: @air_259
For technical questions and project uploading- contact the event coordinators