Newhouse Architecture and Design Competition

Named after the late Illinois Senator, Richard Newhouse, this annual competition allows students to practice design thinking and 21st-century skills like creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication. It inspires teens to understand why design matters by researching, representing and redesigning the built environment to solve challenges that are communal and place-based.

Join us for the 2025 Newhouse Architecture and Design Competition

This year the Newhouse Architecture and Design Competition will be a free weeklong camp designed for students in the Chicagoland area. This competition will take on real-world architecture and design challenges and have a chance to showcase their projects to a jury. Winning projects will receive cash prizes!