3D CG Architecture Challenge

3D CG Architecture Challenge

Click by click, brick by brick - create your own concept building or your dream house, or redesign an existing structure for purposes other than those for which it was originally intended. It's a thrilling challenge created to ignite enthusiasm and curiosity in 3D designers who have inspiring ideas how to take the modern architecture to the next level. We've turned the challenge into an annual competition, since we know how much you love the category. If we had to describe the winning designs in a few words, we'd probably go with awe-inspiring and authentic.

Only this time we're running the challenge in a slightly different fashion. There will be two separate categories - Best 3D Interior and Best 3D Exterior 3D architecture models. So when you set out to design your concept cities, buildings and interiors, please keep in mind that this time we don't have the best 3D portfolio category - we're looking for the most impressive designs of both 3D interiors and 3D exteriors.

The best visionary proposals will receive awesome prizes: HDRI Sky Moments: Bundles and Time-Lapse HDRI Sky Domes of choice by Hyper Focal Design, SolidRocks licences (3dsmax or c4d) by Subburb, 250MB Premium memberships by CGTextures, V-Ray Material Presets Pro for 3ds Max by Siger Shop, 500 € rendering credits by Ranch Computing, MoskitoRender full licenses by Cebas, special prizes by E-on Software and promotional features by CGTrader.

We can't wait to take a tour around your dream house/skyscraper/or building and give away the prize pool of more than $13 000!

Participation
Challenge ended on: 2015-01-30 23:59:59 UTC

Entries

Below are the top quality models that were participating in this challenge.

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$5.00 off
    3D Architecture Challenge-shelter
     
    $5.00
    $10.00
    -50%
    max
    $15.00
    max, obj, fbx, mtl
    $10.10
    max, obj, fbx, ma, mb and more
    $50.00
    max, obj, fbx, mtl, stl
    $15.00
    max, obj, fbx, mtl, stl
    $12.00
    max, obj, fbx, mtl
    $59.00
    max, obj, fbx, mtl, 3dm
    • Lowpoly
    3D model VR / AR ready Old wooden bridge stone-bridge
     
    $39.00
    obj, mtl, lxo, lxl, ma and more
    $249.00
    skp
    $30.00
    max, obj, mtl
    • Lowpoly
    Statues Cathedral Issakievskogo 3D asset
     
    $19.00
    obj, mtl
    $30.00
    max, obj, mtl
    $15.00
    obj, fbx, mtl
    $10.10
    obj, fbx, mtl, ma, mb
    $15.00
    obj, fbx, mtl
    $59.00
    max, obj, mtl
    $10.10
    obj, fbx, ma, mb, mtl
    $15.00
    obj, mtl
    • Lowpoly
    Stall 3D model
     
    $19.00
    obj, mtl
    $30.00
    max, obj, mtl
    $9.91
    obj, 3ds, mtl, c4d
    Free
    obj, mtl
    $20.00
    max, fbx
    $49.00
    max
    $9.91
    obj, 3ds, c4d, mtl
    $300.00
    fbx
    $35.00
    max
    $15.00
    max, fbx
    Free
    obj, mtl, ige, igs, iges and more
    $15.00
    max
    $250.00
    ma, mb
    $15.00
    max, obj, fbx, mtl
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      Old Town 3D
       
      $32.50
      $65.00
      -50%
      max
      $15.00
      max, obj, mtl
      $5.00
      max
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      $7.50 off
        3D model Ocean Mariner Studio Beam
         
        $7.50
        $15.00
        -50%
        max, fbx
        $360.00
        ma, mb
        -50%
        $17.50 off
          3D model Crocus
           
          $17.50
          $35.00
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          max, fbx
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          $99.50 off
            3D model Chinese Two layers of eaves Pavilion
             
            $99.50
            $199.00
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            max
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            $7.50 off
              Romanov Studio Beam 3D
               
              $7.50
              $15.00
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              max, fbx
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              $7.50 off
                Marco pendant Studio Beam 3D model
                 
                $7.50
                $15.00
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                max, fbx
                -50%
                $149.50 off
                   
                  $149.50
                  $299.00
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                  max
                  -50%
                  $149.50 off
                    chinese the Great Buddhas Hall 3D
                     
                    $149.50
                    $299.00
                    -50%
                    max
                    • Lowpoly
                    3D asset Bridge with a flashlight
                     
                    $19.00
                    obj, fbx, mtl, lxo, lxl and more
                    -50%
                    $149.50 off
                      Chinese Mahavira Hall 3D model
                       
                      $149.50
                      $299.00
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                      max
                      -50%
                      $7.50 off
                        3D model Mariner Studio Beam
                         
                        $7.50
                        $15.00
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                        max, fbx
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                        $7.50 off
                          3D Elena pendant Studio Beam
                           
                          $7.50
                          $15.00
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                          max, fbx
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                            Edison fs rocket table lamp Studio Beam 3D
                             
                            $7.50
                            $15.00
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                            max, fbx
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                              3D model Marco Wall Studio Beam
                               
                              $7.50
                              $15.00
                              -50%
                              max, fbx
                              $24.00
                              fbx
                              -50%
                              $7.50 off
                                Big girl Diamond Studio Beam 3D
                                 
                                $7.50
                                $15.00
                                -50%
                                max, fbx
                                $19.00
                                obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl, c4d
                                $19.00
                                obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl, c4d
                                -50%
                                $10.00 off
                                  3D Summer Couch architecture-challenge
                                   
                                  $10.00
                                  $20.00
                                  -50%
                                  blend
                                  -50%
                                  $7.50 off
                                    Diamond Wall Studio Beam 3D model
                                     
                                    $7.50
                                    $15.00
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                                    max, fbx
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                                      3D model Top Secret - USAF Drone Control Station
                                       
                                      $5.00
                                      $10.00
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                                      blend
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                                      $7.50 off
                                        Diamond floor Studio Beam 3D model
                                         
                                        $7.50
                                        $15.00
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                                        max, fbx
                                        $5.00
                                        max, obj, fbx, mtl
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                                        $24.98 off
                                           
                                          $24.98
                                          $49.95
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                                          max, obj, fbx, mtl
                                          -30%
                                          $4.50 off
                                            architecture-challenge Neoclassical apartment 3D
                                             
                                            $10.50
                                            $15.00
                                            -30%
                                            max
                                            • Rigged
                                            Human Robot 3D
                                             
                                            $100.00
                                            blend
                                            • Lowpoly
                                            3D model Abandoned Factory Building 149
                                             
                                            $30.25
                                            max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl and more
                                            -50%
                                            $30.00 off
                                              70s Concept House 3D model
                                               
                                              $30.00
                                              $60.00
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                                              max
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                                                Seventies Concept House 3D model
                                                 
                                                $30.00
                                                $60.00
                                                -50%
                                                max
                                                • Lowpoly
                                                Street environment 3D asset
                                                 
                                                $15.00
                                                max, obj, fbx, mtl
                                                • Lowpoly
                                                Water mill low poly 3D asset
                                                 
                                                $24.99
                                                obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, mtl and more
                                                -50%
                                                $12.50 off
                                                  3D model toro furniture collection
                                                   
                                                  $12.50
                                                  $25.00
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                                                  max, 3ds
                                                  $15.00
                                                  max, obj, 3ds, mtl
                                                  -50%
                                                  $1.50 off
                                                  • Lowpoly
                                                  Teeth Gate 3D model
                                                   
                                                  $1.50
                                                  $3.00
                                                  -50%
                                                  obj, fbx, blend, mtl
                                                  • Lowpoly
                                                  Old Wooden House 3D asset VR / AR ready
                                                   
                                                  $5.00
                                                  obj, fbx, mtl, ma, mb and more
                                                  $15.00
                                                  obj, mtl
                                                  Free
                                                  max
                                                  Free
                                                  max
                                                  $100.00
                                                  max
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                                                  $145.00 off
                                                    The Paint dipped head - High Poly 3D model
                                                     
                                                    $145.00
                                                    $290.00
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                                                    obj, mtl
                                                    -50%
                                                    $5.00 off
                                                      3D model Baering ball bearing
                                                       
                                                      $5.00
                                                      $10.00
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                                                      obj, fbx, mtl
                                                      -50%
                                                      $4.00 off
                                                        3D asset Fantasy Barbar Sword
                                                         
                                                        $4.00
                                                        $8.00
                                                        -50%
                                                        max, obj, fbx, 3ds, dwg and more
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                                                        $3.50 off
                                                          Nail Puller 3D
                                                           
                                                          $3.50
                                                          $7.00
                                                          -50%
                                                          obj, fbx, mtl
                                                          -50%
                                                          $10.00 off
                                                          • Lowpoly
                                                          3D asset Doctor Offices
                                                           
                                                          $10.00
                                                          $20.00
                                                          -50%
                                                          max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
                                                          -50%
                                                          $3.50 off
                                                            3D model VR / AR ready Buster Sword
                                                             
                                                            $3.50
                                                            $7.00
                                                            -50%
                                                            fbx, dwg
                                                            Free
                                                            obj, mtl, lxo, lxl
                                                            -50%
                                                            $14.50 off
                                                              Vacation House 3D
                                                               
                                                              $14.50
                                                              $29.00
                                                              -50%
                                                              max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
                                                              • Lowpoly
                                                              Storage Building or Excellent Game map 3D model
                                                               
                                                              $20.00
                                                              max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl
                                                              -30%
                                                              $2.10 off
                                                                Bench - bamboo 3D model
                                                                 
                                                                $4.90
                                                                $7.00
                                                                -30%
                                                                dwg
                                                                -30%
                                                                $2.10 off
                                                                  Bench - acacia 3D
                                                                   
                                                                  $4.90
                                                                  $7.00
                                                                  -30%
                                                                  dwg
                                                                  -30%
                                                                  $3.00 off
                                                                    Bed 2000x1800 3D
                                                                     
                                                                    $7.00
                                                                    $10.00
                                                                    -30%
                                                                    dwg
                                                                    -30%
                                                                    $2.10 off
                                                                      coffe table 3D model coffee-table
                                                                       
                                                                      $4.90
                                                                      $7.00
                                                                      -30%
                                                                      dwg
                                                                      $100.00
                                                                      blend
                                                                      -50%
                                                                      $125.00 off
                                                                         
                                                                        $125.00
                                                                        $250.00
                                                                        -50%
                                                                        obj, ma, mb, mtl
                                                                        Free
                                                                        ma, mb
                                                                        • Lowpoly
                                                                        Home 69 3D asset game-ready
                                                                         
                                                                        $10.00
                                                                        max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl and more
                                                                        Free
                                                                        skp
                                                                        $29.00
                                                                        3ds
                                                                        Free
                                                                        3ds, c4d

                                                                        Awards & Prizes

                                                                        There are two categories of awards in this challenge. Each of them will have one winner and two runner-ups.

                                                                        Best 3D Architectural Interior Model

                                                                        The award will be given for the best 3D interior model uploaded during the challenge period.

                                                                        For the winner
                                                                        For the 1st runner-up
                                                                        • HDRI Sky Moments: Bundle by Hyper focal Design
                                                                        • SolidRocks licence (3dsmax or c4d) by Subburb
                                                                        • V-Ray Studio Setup Pro for 3ds max by Siger Shop
                                                                        • 250 € rendering credits by Ranch Computing
                                                                        • MoskitoRender full license gift by Cebas
                                                                        • VUE Complete - Architectural Bundle by E-on Software
                                                                        • Promotional features by CGTrader
                                                                        For the 2nd runner-up
                                                                        • HDRI Sky Moments: Bundle by Hyper Focal Design
                                                                        • SolidRocks licence (3dsmax or c4d) by Subburb
                                                                        • 250 € rendering credits by Ranch Computing
                                                                        • MoskitoRender full license gift by Cebas
                                                                        • Choice between CloudFactory Ozone 2015 or Carbon Scatter Pro 2015 by E-on Software
                                                                        • Promotional features by CGTrader

                                                                        Best 3D Architectural Exterior model

                                                                        The award will be given for the best exterior 3D model uploaded during the challenge period.

                                                                        For the winner
                                                                        • HDRI Sky Moments: Bundle by Hyper Focal Design
                                                                        • 2 Time-Lapse HDRI Sky Domes of choice by Hyperfocal Design
                                                                        • SolidRocks licence (3dsmax or c4d) by Subburb
                                                                        • 250MB Premium membership by CGTextures
                                                                        • V-Ray Material Presets Pro for 3ds Max by Siger Shop
                                                                        • MoskitoRender full license gift by Cebas
                                                                        • 500 € rendering credits by Ranch Computing
                                                                        • LumenRT Studio 2015 by E-on Software
                                                                        • Promotional features by CGTrader
                                                                        For the 1st runner-up
                                                                        • HDRI Sky Moments: Bundle by Hyper Focal Design
                                                                        • SolidRocks licence (3dsmax or c4d) by Subburb
                                                                        • V-Ray Studio Setup Pro for 3ds max by Siger Shop
                                                                        • MoskitoRender full license gift by Cebas
                                                                        • 250 € rendering credits by Ranch Computing
                                                                        • VUE Complete - Architectural Bundle by E-on Software
                                                                        • Promotional features by CGTrader
                                                                        For the 2nd runner-up
                                                                        • HDRI Sky Moments: Bundle by Hyper Focal Design
                                                                        • SolidRocks licence (3dsmax or c4d) by Subburb
                                                                        • MoskitoRender full license gift by Cebas
                                                                        • 250 € rendering credits by Ranch Computing
                                                                        • Choice between CloudFactory Ozone 2015 or Carbon Scatter Pro 2015 by E-on Software
                                                                        • Promotional features by CGTrader

                                                                        Terms & Conditions

                                                                        In order to qualify for the prize winnings, you must agree to terms & conditions.

                                                                        Submission deadline: January 30, 2015, 23:59:00 PST


                                                                        • 3D Architecture Challenge will run from the 28th of November, 2014, to the 30th of January, 2015.
                                                                        • In order to participate you need to upload your Architecture model through your Account's Dashboard.
                                                                        • Make sure to check the box "3D Architecture Challenge" when uploading the model.
                                                                        • Designs uploaded in the gallery are not treated as valid entries. To be able to compete, 3D files must be submitted to the challenge.
                                                                        • Only 3D architecture models will be eligible to participate in the challenge.
                                                                        • Upon joining this challenge, you agree that your rendering scene might be used by sponsors for marketing purposes.
                                                                        • You can have as many entry models as you want.
                                                                        • The challenge is open to everyone, including teams, legal entities and people from all over the world.
                                                                        • Participating in the challenge and uploading 3D models to CGTrader platform is free of charge.
                                                                        • All the entries must be original and not derivable.
                                                                        • Employees and relatives of CGTrader and sponsor teams are not allowed to participate in this challenge.
                                                                        • Any existing taxes or duties must be paid by the winner. CGTrader is not responsible for any illegal actions taken by the prize winners.
                                                                        • You can find the challenge announcement on our blog

                                                                        Judging

                                                                        The judging of the challenge is supervised by CGTrader staff. Winners will be chosen following the requirements below:

                                                                        The judging of the challenge will be performed by CGTrader staff. Winners will be chosen following the requirements below:


                                                                        Best 3D Architectural Exterior

                                                                        • Quality of the 3D architectural exterior model or visualization
                                                                        • Uniqueness, innovation, and general achievement in design of the 3D architectural exterior model or visualization
                                                                        • Clear and attractive presentation on CGTrader.com

                                                                        Best 3D Architectural Interior

                                                                        • Quality of the 3D architectural interior model or visualization
                                                                        • Uniqueness, innovation, and general achievement in design of the 3D architectural interior model or visualization
                                                                        • Clear and attractive presentation on CGTrader.com

                                                                        Frequently Asked Questions

                                                                        Please go through these questions before contacting us

                                                                        How can I participate in the challenge?

                                                                        Simply upload architectural interior or exterior model, check the box 3D Architecture Challenge while uploading and you are IN!


                                                                        How much models can I submit to the challenge?

                                                                        There are no restrictions on that. More models - more chances to be on the winner designers list!


                                                                        I have already published some of my architecture 3D models on CGTrader.com. Are they eligible for the challenge?

                                                                        No. Only 3D models uploaded in the period from the 28th of November to the 30th of January will be treated as valid entries.


                                                                        Do free 3D models participate in the challenge?

                                                                        Yes, absolutely. Sharing artwork is always appreciated in the community.


                                                                        Can I sell my 3d models which participated in other challenges elsewhere?

                                                                        Yes. There are no restrictions on publishing and selling your models elsewhere.


                                                                        Do price tags play any importance when entries are being judged?

                                                                        No. But do not forget that the prices are always judged by the customers.


                                                                        I want to participate in the challenge so I am going to delete my already uploaded models and upload them again to meet the "publishing period" requirement. Can I do that?

                                                                        No. We are tracking every deleted and uploaded model, so it is useless to drive-through our requirements of the challenge.

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