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How much does public cost?
Typical award for a public design competition on Arcbazar: $980–$3,500 (median $2,000), from 56 completed competitions.
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Awards by project type
| Project type | Typical award | Median | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Housing - Apartments | $2,250–$3,500 | $3,060 | 19 |
| Entertainment | $1,000–$2,500 | $2,000 | 5 |
| Education / Research | $1,250–$4,000 | $1,750 | 4 |
| Educational & Research - Classrooms | $500–$500 | $500 | 3 |
Past public competitions
Container Commercial Zone
$2,000 award · Coral Gables, United States
Community Center in Myanmar!
$2,000 award · Cornelius, Myanmar
Library for Coastal Community
$1,500 award · Somerset County, United States
Powder House Project
$2,500 award · Somerville, United States
Arlington Science Focus School, science classroom renovation
$500 award · Arlington, United States
Design A Prayer Space!
$1,000 award · Quincy, United States
Questions
How much does a public design competition cost?
Most public competitions on Arcbazar award between $980 and $3,500; the median award is $2,000. These are the awards of 56 completed competitions.
How many designs will I get?
Public competitions received 18.5 design submissions on average.
What is the minimum award?
Awards start from $300. The minimum depends on the scope and size of the project; the free estimate shows it for yours.
When do I review the costs?
Before launching, review the award, applicable platform costs, and terms. The estimate shows the costs before anything is charged. Free Cancellation within 24 hours of launch!
Does a design include construction?
Design files and construction services are different. Permits, engineering, or building work may require separate local arrangements.
Figures are the awards of completed competitions on Arcbazar, updated twice a day. Other project types