Lumion, the well-known Architectural 3D software company, has announced its upcoming design competition aimed at the next generation of architects and designers. As they point out with the popularity on Minecraft it is crystal clear upcoming generations like to design and build. Starting today – July 1st, 2014, the company launched a visualization software competition in hopes of inspiring creativity among young people looking to pursue a career in design fields. Kids and teens can win $30,000 in this creative competition. Not a bad payday! 🙂 The Architecture industry, like most industries, is in the midst of a revolution as technology advances. Lumion is at the forefront of these innovations. It seeks to encourage young people to embrace new possibilities and harness the power that the latest technology can offer them.

Lumion is an ideal tool to demonstrate the future of architectural visualization. This software simplifies the traditional challenges of using visualization software and allows designers to simply create without the hassle of complicated digital tools. Those familiar with game development will find Lumion software even more easy to use, as it uses a similar accessible interface. Make flythrough videos, create grand scenes and add animation with a click of a button to breathe life into your designs. This software system is self-contained, fast, convenient, fun and aesthetically beautiful.

Last year, Lumion was the focus of ‘The Museum/Lumion Challenge’ that was sponsored by Act-3D, Designconnected and 3D World Magazine. This contest featured the New National Gallery in Berlin and asked designers to showcase the museum and its surroundings during an event of their choice. Similar to the company’s upcoming competition, this challenge demonstrated the potential and originality Lumion real-time visualizations and animations can bring to architectural design. Check out the winning design and video here to get an idea of the emotive, realistic qualities of this amazing work. This year, Lumion visualization competition 2014 will promote youth interest in the architecture and design industries worldwide.

Lumion Visualization Competition Information

Lumion Visualization Competition 2014 will focus on the next generation of architects and what they are capable of. The competition will start on July 1st and the deadline for entries is September 21st, 2014. The winners will then be announced in October. The contest will be comprised of three age categories: A (6-9 years old), B (10-14 years old) and C (15-20 years old). Participants can access a specially designed button on the competition page to see if their computer is able to run the free Lumion 4.5 Competition version software, made specifically for this competition.  For age categories A and B, 3D models of buildings are provided for participants to upload. Competitors in category C may use these models, but they also have to import a design of their own in addition. With the prize-pot worth a total of $75,000 and a top individual prize of $30,000, those hoping to pursue a career in architecture can certainly get a head start on tuition.