Space Effect Creativity Contest

The "Creative Space Design with Effect Paints" competition, sponsored by CONPA Vietnam Effect Paint Company and the Faculty of Building Materials, has concluded with many outstanding results. The program aimed to create a practical and creative environment for students, while also promoting the connection between architectural design and finishing materials in actual construction.
Preliminary Round: Unexpectedly High Participation, Fostering Design Thinking.
Immediately after its launch, the competition received overwhelming support, forcing the organizers to close registration after only 48 hours due to the number of participating teams exceeding expectations.
In this round, teams had to design a multi-functional wall that could serve both as a place to hang personal items while using the lab and as an aesthetically pleasing decorative piece when not in use.
Despite coinciding with the semester exams, 9 out of 10 teams completed their projects on time. The preliminary results showcased many innovative ideas, demonstrating the students' ability to think about materials and spatial layout. The preliminary judging panel selected three teams with the most outstanding designs to advance to the final round.
Final Round: Product Construction and Public Voting
The three teams that advanced to the final round proceeded to the actual product construction phase. This process received professional support from lecturers in the Chemistry Specialization Group, the Architecture and Technology Specialization Group, and representatives from CONPA Company.
After the products were completed, the Organizing Committee opened an online voting portal to record the interest and evaluation of students and lecturers. Voting points were calculated based on likes, loves, and public shares of the product images.
Award Ceremony : Honoring Outstanding Products
After two rounds of competition, the Judging Panel selected the teams with the highest achievements:
First Prize: “Carbon Journey”
Members: Nguyen Nang Viet (team captain), Pham Ngoc Bao, Bui Thi Thoan, Hoang Ly Hai, Nguyen Van Hai, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhi.
Second Prize: “The Origin of Shaping the Future”
Members: Mai Manh Cuong (team captain), Pham Thi Mai, Hoang Ngoc Phuong Linh, Pham Phuong Anh, Le Huy Hoang, Nguyen Nhu Mai.
Third Prize: “Science and Art”
Members: Pham Luong Thinh (team captain), Nguyen Xuan Thu, Nguyen Kim Nguyen, Thai Ba Minh, Nguyen Tuan Minh, Do Xuan Cuong. At the awards ceremony, representatives from CONPA Company affirmed their desire to continue collaborating with Hanoi University of Civil Engineering in practical activities, research, and the development of students' creative skills in the future. Affirming the value of the link between training and practice,
the competition not only provides students with the opportunity to test their skills in a real-world design and construction environment, but also contributes to connecting the fields of architecture, materials, and applied arts in education. The submitted projects demonstrate the efforts and creative potential of students, while emphasizing the important role of cooperation between schools and businesses in developing high-quality human resources.