International Arts + Mind Lab Global Design Challenge: Designing Places Where Humanity Thrives

The International Arts + Mind Lab (IAM Lab) at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in partnership with the Global Wellness Institute and Aldar, has launched the inaugural Intentional Spaces Design Challenge. The competition calls for interdisciplinary teams—comprising at least three members representing design, health/human sciences, and the target community—to develop innovative concepts for a Community Health & Wellbeing place that supports people across the lifespan. Submissions must demonstrate how neuroaesthetic research informs spatial decisions, outline anticipated health outcomes, and include strategies for evaluation, accessibility, and inclusion. Proposals are due by June 1, 2027, after an opening period on February 1, 2027. Three award recipients will be recognized at the Global Wellness Summit in London in November 2027, with the first‑place winner receiving a $50,000 cash prize and an invitation to a real‑estate event in May 2028. The challenge is an ideas competition; there is no commitment to build the winning proposal. For full guidelines and registration, applicants should visit the official challenge website.

cash award, recognition at Global Wellness Summit, opportunity to present at a real‑estate event

Open to interdisciplinary teams; each team must include at least three named members representing design, health/human sciences, and the community. No nationality restrictions stated.