Make your presence through the work
The competition invites artists, architects, designers, photographers, students, and creative communities to approach 20th-century Vietnamese modern architectural heritage through sketching, painting, and photography.
Quick answer
The NVT100 creative competition focuses on 20th-century Vietnamese modern architectural heritage through sketching, painting, and photography. This page covers the theme, eligible participants, categories, judging criteria, jury note, submission guidance, and connection with the 17.09.2026 flagship event.
A competition for reading heritage through creative language
NVT100 treats sketching, painting, and photography as ways to approach buildings, cities, and public memory. The competition encourages observation, interpretation, and recognition of Vietnamese modern architectural heritage through original works, independent expression, and personal perspective.
20th-century Vietnamese Modern Architectural Heritage
Participants are encouraged to observe buildings, spaces, and architectural details connected with 20th-century Vietnamese modern heritage. Project materials reference works such as Independence Palace, the Nuclear Research Institute in Đà Lạt, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City, Hue University of Education, and related civic, religious, public, or residential works.
Independence Palace
Directly linked with Architect Ngô Viết Thụ heritage and the flagship event.
Nuclear Research Institute
A reference landmark mentioned in NVT100 materials.
Univ. of Medicine & Pharmacy
A reference landmark for 20th-century modern heritage.
Hue University of Education
A reference landmark in the regional modern network.
Other Reference Works
Related civic, religious, public, or residential works under the theme.
Who can join
The competition is intended for individuals and communities interested in sketching, painting, photography, architecture, and modern heritage.
Competition categories
Urban Sketching
Sketching focused on direct observation, lines, rhythm, and architectural feeling.
Painting
Paintings interpreting architectural heritage through color, material, and composition.
Professional Photography
Photography capturing light, volume, details, or urban context around buildings.
Smartphone Photography
Smartphone photos capturing everyday perspective and architectural observation.
Judging criteria
Works are evaluated against four groups of criteria outlined in project materials. Detailed evaluation processes will be announced when confirmed.
ARTISTIC QUALITY
Composition, imagery, color, lighting, emotion, and expressive impact.
HERITAGE INTERPRETATION
Understanding and translation of architectural values, spaces, or public memory.
CREATIVITY & PERSONAL VOICE
Distinct perspective, original approach, and personal expression.
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE
Execution, control of media, equipment, file resolution, or presentation.
Jury in development
The jury list is not published on this page yet. When suitable confirmation is available, NVT100 will display only names, roles, titles, and affiliations approved for public release.
Expected expert composition
Architecture / Planning / Heritage
Experts in modern architecture, urban planning, and heritage preservation.
Fine Arts / Painting / Sketching
Artists, fine arts faculty, and urban sketching community representatives.
Architectural Photography
Professional photographers specializing in architecture and heritage.
Public Culture / Communication
Cultural researchers, historians, and heritage communicators.
Awards and recognition
The information below reflects the recognition structure in project materials. Details on gifts, certificates, exhibition mode, or usage rights will follow official rules.
Category A · Sketching
Top 10 works recognized; certificates and gifts according to official release.
Category B · Painting
Top 10 works recognized; certificates and gifts according to official release.
Category C · Professional Photo
First, Second, Third prizes and merit awards according to official rules.
Category C · Smartphone Photo
Community vote prize and smartphone excellence awards according to official rules.
Submission guidance
Entries are submitted by email according to published instructions. Please state work details, category, and contact information accurately.
FILE FORMAT REQUIREMENTS
- •Image files in clear, well-lit JPG or PNG format accurately representing the work.
- •Professional photo: recommended minimum long edge 3000px.
- •Smartphone photo: recommended minimum long edge 2000px.
- •Maximum file size: 20MB per photo attachment.
- •A short statement (under 200 words) on concept, location, and approach may be included in the email body.
Milestones to be updated
Launch dates, submission deadlines, community workshops, judging rounds, and result announcements will be updated when confirmed. The confirmed working agenda milestone is the award segment during the flagship event on 17.09.2026.
Awards during the flagship event
The working agenda includes a creative competition award segment at Independence Palace. Details will be updated according to official confirmation.
Work integrity principles
Original works
Entries must be original creations by the author, uncopied, and not previously awarded elsewhere.
No AI-generated / digital-only
Project materials do not accept AI-generated or digital-only works unless specified.
IP and rights responsibility
Authors hold full responsibility for intellectual property, image rights, and authenticity.
Confirmed usage rights
Any use of works for exhibition, media, or publications follows official terms and confirmed release conditions.
The competition within the NVT100 flagship event
The working agenda for the 17.09.2026 event at Independence Palace includes a creative competition award segment. Program details will be updated when suitable for public release.
Competition documents
Public competition information is updated on this page and on the Documents page. If you need request-only materials or information confirmation, please send a request through the contact form.
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