CG Architecture Challenge

Any time you start thinking about moving into that dream house of yours, there are so many questions. The kitchen, living room, style of the house, decorations, there are so much to think and dream about! Well, it's time to make those dreams into a visible reality. We're launching a challenge for you, lovely architects to compete in! Pick out what you're best at, take your time and show us what you want to see in your ideal home. Or just show us the ideal home, for that matter.

Last few architecture challenges were quite delicious (in a great-model-contest way), but they were missing one thing. There was no Architectural Details category winner - well, this time it's up for grabs! We're bringing a little breath of fresh air to the challenges, too! The challenge will take 3 months and we're going to have 3 individual winners in each Architectural category! We also encourage you to indicate the used software in your model descriptions - we'll make sure it's taken into the account at the end of the competition.

It's a good chance to get to know new software, too! Maxwell Render is encouraging trying its software for the competition. All participants interested in obtaining a free license for the duration of the competition, can get one contacting them at: http://bit.ly/WriteUs

Your imagination and talent will be rewarded by our sponsors: Render fee by Ranch Computing, Pro accounts by 3D Wayfinder, Substance Painter and Substance Designer licences by Allegorithmic, Subscriptions by Landscape Architects Network and Colimo+ RealPerception Licenses by MotivaCG. Maxwell Render Suite Node-locked Licenses and Learning Editions by Maxwell Render. To sweeten the deal, we'll also throw in a few free sales.

It's up to you now 3D enthusiasts, bring your A-game!

Participation

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Challenge ended on: 2016-01-22 23:59:59 UTC

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Entries

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

Lowpoly

$2.00

obj, mtl

Lowpoly

$35.00

max, obj, , mtl, pdf and more

$3.00

max, fbx, dwg, , rfa and more

-30%

architecture-challenge Neoclassical apartment 3D

$10.50

$15.00

-30%

max,

-50%

Lowpoly

$49.20

$98.40

-50%

max, obj, 3ds, dae, dts and more

realtime Residential-Building-vol-02-3Dmodel

$78.00

max, obj, jpg, png, hrd and more

-50%

$75.00

$150.00

-50%

max, obj, fbx, mtl,

decoration-interior Golden Walnut Decorative 3D

$11.00

max, obj, fbx, mtl, c4d and more

$10.00

max, fbx, , dae, blend and more

Lowpoly

$2.00

obj, mtl

Lowpoly

$2.00

fbx, unitypackage, prefab

-30%

$104.30

$149.00

-30%

max, obj, fbx, mtl, blend and more

Lowpoly
PBR

3D asset low-poly Medieval City House 01

$29.00

obj, fbx, 3ds, b3d, ms3d and more

-50%

$5.00

$10.00

-50%

max,

-50%

$4.44

$8.88

-50%

fbx, 3ds, blend

$6.50

max, fbx,

$4.99

Lowpoly

$8.00

fbx, ma, mb

$8.00

max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl and more

Lowpoly
PBR

$19.00

max, obj, fbx, , mtl and more

$8.00

obj, mtl

3D model realtime Circular maze with solution

$4.50

obj, fbx, blend, mtl

$19.95

max, obj, fbx, , mtl and more

Lowpoly

$4.99

obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, mtl

-30%

$2.10

$3.00

-30%

fbx, gltf, glb

$4.99

obj, abc, gltf, glb, blend and more

$18.00

max, obj, fbx, dwg, skp and more

Lowpoly

$10.00

obj, fbx, mtl, lwo, lw and more

$2.00

max,

Lowpoly
PBR

$15.00

obj, fbx, c4d, lwo, lw and more

Lowpoly
PBR

$20.00

max, obj, fbx, , mtl and more

3D model NEIL PENDANT LAMP BY DELIGHTFULL

$6.50

max, fbx,

Lowpoly
PBR

$12.00

obj, fbx, mtl

$9.99

obj, fbx, blend, stl, png and more

Lowpoly

$2.00

obj, mtl

-50%

$5.00

$10.00

-50%

max, fbx,

$9.99

max, obj, , mtl

3D Circle Square Truss - Full diameter 600cm

$15.00

max, obj, fbx, 3ds, c4d and more

$15.00

max,

3D P Ferro for Davide Dona from Francesca Martire

$10.00

max, obj, fbx, mtl,

$4.50

obj, fbx, blend, mtl

$8.00

max, obj, fbx, 3ds, and more

$6.50

max, obj, fbx, , mtl

-50%

$3.50

$7.00

-50%

fbx

Lowpoly

$49.00

obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, ms3d and more

-50%

$10.00

$20.00

-50%

max,

$12.00

obj, 3ds, dae, mtl, blend

$6.50

max, fbx,

-50%

$1.50

$3.00

-50%

max, fbx,

Lowpoly

$49.00

obj, lwo, lw, lws, mtl

Interior Door - Mute 6-6C - Bamboo Texture - Real 3D

$8.90

obj, fbx, 3ds, c4d, mtl and more

-30%

$5.60

$8.00

-30%

max, obj, fbx, dwg, and more

-30%

3D Bamboo Cottage Architectural realtime

$2.59

$3.70

-30%

obj, fbx, mtl, blend, dae and more

-50%

$1.50

$3.00

-50%

max, fbx,

$3.00

max, obj, fbx, mtl,

-50%

$44.50

$89.00

-50%

max,

Lowpoly
PBR

3D model realtime Medieval City House 03

$29.00

obj, fbx, 3ds, b3d, ms3d and more

Lowpoly
PBR

$8.00

fbx, unitypackage, prefab

-50%

$3.50

$7.00

-50%

max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl and more

SPHERE CUMULUS GLASS CHANDELIER 11 3D model

$6.50

max, fbx,

$6.50

max, obj, fbx, , mtl

$3.00

max, fbx,

Free

max, fbx,

Lowpoly

architecture-interior 3D model realtime Coffee Table

$15.95

max, obj, fbx, mtl,

$6.50

max, obj, fbx, , mtl

$2.00

ma, mb

Lowpoly

$12.00

obj, fbx, 3ds, dae, mtl and more

$2.00

fbx, 3ds

$6.50

max, fbx,

-50%

$149.50

$299.00

-50%

max,

-50%

Lowpoly

$3.50

$7.00

-50%

3ds, lwo, lw, lws

$10.00

obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, mtl

$2.00

max,

3D model Bentu Design QIE BAMBOO pendant

$6.00

max, fbx,

-50%

$5.00

$10.00

-50%

ma, mb

$8.00

max, obj, fbx, mtl, and more

-50%

3D model Chinese Two layers of eaves Pavilion

$99.50

$199.00

-50%

max,

-50%

$1.50

$3.00

-50%

max, fbx,

-50%

$2.50

$5.00

-50%

obj, skp, mtl

Free

max,

$25.00

obj, fbx, mtl

Lowpoly

$4.99

obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl, blend

-50%

$149.50

$299.00

-50%

max,

$5.00

max,

Lowpoly

Free

obj, fbx, blend, dae, dxf and more

-50%

$1.50

$3.00

-50%

max, fbx,

$2.00

max,

$6.50

max, obj, fbx, , mtl

Lowpoly

Road Objects - Traffic - low poly 3D model

$19.90

max, fbx, uasset, , ma and more

$6.00

blend

-50%

$149.50

$299.00

-50%

max,

Lowpoly

3D asset Chalet - Mountain House - Low Poly

$2.00

max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl and more

-50%

$27.50

$55.00

-50%

max, obj, fbx, mtl,

-30%

$4.20

$6.00

-30%

obj, fbx, fbm, ma, mb and more

$12.00

rfa, rvt

$25.00

obj, mtl

$5.00

blend

-50%

Lowpoly

$100.00

$200.00

-50%

ma, mb

-50%

$7.50

$15.00

-50%

max,

$62.01

max, fbx,

$6.50

max, obj, fbx, mtl,

Hanging lamp loft industrial sputnik chandelier 3D

$6.50

max, obj, fbx, , mtl

Free

max,

Lowpoly

$5.00

obj, fbx, mtl, ma, mb and more

Lowpoly

$18.00

max, obj, 3ds, , ma and more

$2.00

fbx

$6.50

max, obj, , mtl

-50%

$5.00

$10.00

-50%

obj, fbx, blend, mtl

$12.00

rfa, rvt

$12.00

rfa, rvt

$9.50

obj, 3ds, c4d, mtl, dxf

Rigged
Animated
Lowpoly
PBR

Futuristic Living Module Rusty Version 3D model

$12.44

obj, fbx, 3ds, ms3d, dxf and more

-50%

$3.50

$7.00

-50%

obj, fbx, blend, mtl

-50%

Lowpoly

door knob crackle glaze 3D model low-poly

$3.25

$6.50

-50%

skp

Lowpoly
PBR

Three Houses Low Poly 3D asset game-ready

$63.53

max, obj, fbx, 3ds, and more

-50%

$1.50

$3.00

-50%

max, fbx,

Lowpoly

3D asset Low Poly Cartoony Space Colony Pack

$27.00

obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, dae and more

-50%

3D model Plates by Jonathan Adler Animalia

$4.95

$9.90

-50%

max, obj, fbx, 3ds, and more

Lowpoly
PBR

$12.00

obj, fbx, gltf, glb, mtl and more

-50%

$9.95

$19.90

-50%

max,

$12.00

max, obj, fbx, mtl,

Lowpoly

$95.00

max, obj, , blend, mtl

Lowpoly
PBR

3D asset Medieval Houses Pack 46-47-48-49-50 - 4K 2

$6.00

obj, fbx, blend, mtl

$2.00

obj, fbx, bip, ksp, ma and more

$2.00

max, fbx,

Lowpoly
PBR

$29.00

obj, fbx, 3ds, b3d, ms3d and more

-50%

$50.00

$100.00

-50%

atl, atla, atlo

3D model Arteriors Mitsuko Fixed Chandelier

$6.50

max, fbx,

$5.00

max, obj, fbx, , mtl

$6.00

max, fbx,

$29.00

max, obj, , mtl

-50%

$5.00

$10.00

-50%

max, fbx,

-50%

Lowpoly

$1.50

$3.00

-50%

obj, fbx, blend, mtl

Lowpoly
PBR

3D asset Medieval Houses 46- 4K Textures Game Ready

$6.00

obj, fbx, blend, mtl

-50%

$24.95

$49.90

-50%

max,

$2.00

max,

Rigged
Animated
Lowpoly
PBR

3D model Futuristic Living Module Old Metal

$12.44

obj, fbx, 3ds, ms3d, dxf and more

$29.00

uasset

Rigged
Animated
Lowpoly
PBR

3D asset Futuristic Living Module Basic Version

$12.44

obj, fbx, 3ds, abc, blend and more

3D model CHANDELIER DELIGHTFULL DUKE CHANDELIER furniture

$6.50

max, fbx,

-50%

Modern bed with bedding sleeping furnitureset-challenge 3D

$5.00

$10.00

-50%

max,

-50%

$1.50

$3.00

-50%

obj, blend, mtl

$9.00

max, obj, fbx, , mtl

Lowpoly
PBR

Medieval Stone Bridge - Modular 3D model low-poly

$9.00

obj, fbx, 3ds, b3d, ms3d and more

$20.00

obj, fbx, blend, mtl, dae

-50%

$2.50

$4.99

-50%

$10.00

$20.00

-50%

obj, fbx, c4d, mtl

-50%

$6.00

$12.00

-50%

ls8

$20.00

max,

3D Faucets Jacob Delafon AVID collection

$10.00

max, obj, , mtl

Lowpoly

3D asset VR / AR ready glamping MOD by damijan koprivc

$2.00

skp

$6.50

max, fbx,

$2.00

3ds

$11.99

max, obj, , mtl

Lowpoly

$8.00

fbx, blend

3D model Chandelier Plate Refractor Round

$6.50

max, fbx,

$2.00

fbx

-50%

CHRISTMAS TREE - GIFT BOXES - PLAIN CHRISTMAS TREE 3D

$5.20

$10.40

-50%

obj, fbx, blend, dae, stl and more

$10.00

3dm

Free

obj, fbx, c4d, mtl

Lowpoly

$39.00

max, obj, fbx, 3ds, and more

-50%

$10.00

$20.00

-50%

max, obj, 3ds, , mtl

-50%

3D asset Metaverse House Modern House Low Poly 2

$12.50

$25.00

-50%

obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl, skp

Lowpoly

3D asset low poly window 1 wooden with squares

$2.00

obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, dae and more

$6.50

max, fbx,

-50%

$15.00

$30.00

-50%

sldprt, sldasm, slddrw, dxf

-50%

$3.50

$7.00

-50%

max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl and more

-30%

$70.00

$100.00

-30%

fbx

$2.00

fbx, uasset

-50%

Lowpoly

3D asset Taxafon telephone booth with phone

$7.00

$14.00

-50%

max, obj, 3ds, , mtl

-30%

$4.20

$6.00

-30%

max, obj, fbx, , mtl

$19.50

max, obj, fbx, , mdl and more

arch-details-challenge 3D model Fireplace Mantle Interior

$3.00

obj, fbx, lwo, lw, lws and more

$5.00

max,

$9.00

max, obj, fbx, , mtl

Lowpoly
PBR

$33.50

max, obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl and more

$6.50

max, fbx,

-50%

3D Ornamental gate Medieval danish building architecture 1

$42.50

$85.00

-50%

max, obj, fbx, , ma and more

$2.00

max, fbx,

Lowpoly

Old Chinese figure statue Woman 3D asset

$5.05

max, obj, fbx, , mtl and more

$2.00

max,

$49.95

max, obj, fbx, , mtl

Lowpoly

$25.00

obj, mtl

Lowpoly
PBR

$28.88

max, obj, fbx, 3ds, and more

-30%

Animated
Lowpoly
PBR

$48.51

$69.30

-30%

obj, fbx, 3ds, blend, dae and more

-50%

$3.50

$7.00

-50%

max, obj, 3ds, , mtl and more

Lowpoly

$29.00

max, obj, fbx, 3ds, c4d and more

-50%

3D model Top Secret - USAF Drone Control Station

$5.00

$10.00

-50%

blend

Lowpoly

futuristic-building 3D model realtime Futuristic Building

Free

obj, fbx, 3ds, mtl, uasset and more

Lowpoly
PBR

interior-design Wooden Stairs 3D model game-ready

$8.00

obj, fbx, 3ds, tbscene, tbmat and more

Rigged
Animated
Lowpoly

$4.99

obj, fbx, mtl, stl

STACKED PENDANT - MERCURY GLASS 3D model

$6.50

max, obj, fbx, , mtl

-50%

Lowpoly

$5.00

$10.00

-50%

obj, fbx, 3ds, dae, mtl and more

-50%

$9.00

$18.00

-50%

max, obj, 3ds, , mtl

Lowpoly
PBR

Old book with a sign in three versions 3D asset

$4.00

max, obj, fbx, c4d, mtl and more

-30%

$104.30

$149.00

-30%

obj, fbx, mtl, blend

3D asset animated Modernist Bedroom Modern Flair

$2.00

max,

$24.00

fbx

-50%

the kitchen with cabinets and sink 3D model

$1.50

$3.00

-50%

max,

$2.00

fbx

Awards & Prizes

There will be 3 individual winners for CG Architecture Challenge Subcategories. Award will be given for the best 3D CG model or visualization uploaded during the challenge period.

Best Architectural Interior Model

For the 1st place winner of Architectural Interior subcategory

$300 render fee by Ranch Computing
Choice of Substance Painter or Substance Designer by Allegorithmic
Pro account for 1 year by 3D Wayfinder
Annual Subscription by Landscape Architects Network
Colimo + RealPerception licenses by MotivaCG
Suite Node-locked licence by Maxwell Render
Promotional features by CGTrader
5 free sales by CGTrader

For the runner-up of Architectural Interior

$200 render fee by Ranch Computing
Annual Subscription by Landscape Architects Network
Colimo or RealPerception licence (chosen by the winner) by MotivaCG
Learning Edition by Maxwell Render
Promotional features by CGTrader
3 free sales by CGTrader

Best Architectural Exterior Model

For the 1st place winner of Architectural Exterior subcategory

$300 render fee Ranch Computing
Choice of Substance Painter or Substance Designer by Allegorithmic
Pro account for 1 year by 3D Wayfinder
Annual Subscription by Landscape Architects Network
Colimo + RealPerception licenses by MotivaCG
Suite Node-locked licence by Maxwell Render
Promotional features by CGTrader
5 free sales by CGTrader

For the runner-up of Architectural Exterior

$200 render fee by Ranch Computing
Annual Subscription by Landscape Architects Network
Colimo or RealPerception licence (chosen by the winner) by MotivaCG
Learning Edition by Maxwell Render
Promotional features by CGTrader
3 free sales by CGTrader

Best Architectural Details Model

For the 1st place winner of Architectural Details subcategory

$300 render fee Ranch Computing
Choice of Substance Painter or Substance Designer by Allegorithmic
Pro account for 1 year by 3D Wayfinder
Annual Subscription by Landscape Architects Network
Colimo + RealPerception licenses by MotivaCG
Suite Node-locked licence by Maxwell Render
Promotional features by CGTrader
5 free sales by CGTrader

For the runner-up of Architectural Details

$200 render fee by Ranch Computing
Annual Subscription by Landscape Architects Network
Colimo or RealPerception licence (chosen by the winner) by MotivaCG
Learning Edition by Maxwell Render
Promotional features by CGTrader
3 free sales by CGTrader

Best Architectural portfolio

The award will be given for the best 3D CG models or visualizations uploaded during the challenge period.

For the 1st place winner

$300 render fee Ranch Computing
Choice of Substance Painter or Substance Designer by Allegorithmic
Pro account for 1 year by 3D Wayfinder
Annual Subscription by Landscape Architects Network
Colimo + RealPerception licenses by MotivaCG
Suite Node-locked licence by Maxwell Render
Promotional features by CGTrader
5 free sales by CGTrader

For 1st runner-up

$200 render fee by Ranch Computing
Annual Subscription by Landscape Architects Network
Colimo or RealPerception licence (chosen by the winner) by MotivaCG
Learning Edition by Maxwell Render
Promotional features by CGTrader
3 free sales by CGTrader

Terms & Conditions

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

Things you must know

3D CG 'Architecture' Challenge will run from the 20th of October, 2015, to the 22nd of January, 2016.
When uploading your entry be sure to check "architectural-challenge" to get your model tagged and counted to the challenge.
Cool renderings are optional but we will definitely consider this when judging.
Don't forget to indicate what software was used in the making of the model.
Maxwell Render is encouraging trying its software for the competition. All participants interested in obtaining a free license for the duration of the competition, can get one contacting them at: http://bit.ly/WriteUs

Things you should know

Designs uploaded to the gallery are not treated as valid entries.
Upon joining this challenge, you agree that your rendering scene might be used by sponsors for marketing (non commercial!) purposes.
You can have as many entry models as you want. By uploading more than 8 entry models you are eligible to enter Portfolio category too.
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.
We are independent sheriffs of this challenge, so stick to the rules and don't do anything stupid.
Got some questions? Have suggestions? Check for FAQ or drop us a line at info@cgtrader.com.

Judging

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

Best CG 'Architecture' Challenge Models

Quality of the model
Uniqueness, innovation, and general achievement in design of the model
Clear and attractive presentation on CGTrader.com

Best CG 'Architecture' Portfolio

Quality of the portfolio
Uniqueness, innovation, and general achievement in design of the portfolio
Clear and attractive presentation on CGTrader.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Please go through these questions before contacting us

Do I need to upload files or only images of my 3D design?

You need to upload files and images of your 3D design in order to participate in the challenge.

I don't want to put my entry model for sale. Do you have any suggestions?

Does earning money from your digital files sounds like a bad idea? Just try to put higher price on it, let's say 300 USD.

I don't want to loose copyrights on my model after it is sold.

There are General, Editorial and Custom licenses for you to choose under which you want to operate. Individuals or companies which bought your model can't use it for commercial purposes if it hasn't been changed. So no worries - you won't loose the copyright.

How can I participate in the challenge?

Design awesome 3D model for 'CG Architecture' Challenge and upload it to CGTrader.

What if I put the required tag on my already published 3D model on CGTrader - do you treat it as a valid entry?

No. Only 3D models uploaded in the period from the 20th of October 2015 to the 22nd of January 2016 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 enter with 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.

CG Architecture Challenge

Entries

Awards & Prizes

Best Architectural Interior Model

For the 1st place winner of Architectural Interior subcategory

For the runner-up of Architectural Interior

Best Architectural Exterior Model

For the 1st place winner of Architectural Exterior subcategory

For the runner-up of Architectural Exterior

Best Architectural Details Model

For the 1st place winner of Architectural Details subcategory

For the runner-up of Architectural Details

Best Architectural portfolio

For the 1st place winner

For 1st runner-up

Terms & Conditions

Things you must know

Things you should know

Judging

Best CG 'Architecture' Challenge Models

Best CG 'Architecture' Portfolio

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to upload files or only images of my 3D design?

I don't want to put my entry model for sale. Do you have any suggestions?

I don't want to loose copyrights on my model after it is sold.

How can I participate in the challenge?

What if I put the required tag on my already published 3D model on CGTrader - do you treat it as a valid entry?

Do free 3D models participate in the challenge?

Can I enter with 3D models which participated in other challenges elsewhere?

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

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?

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