Up in the Air
Application deadline: December 15, 2024
What is LINE
LINE is a nomadic architecture biennial dedicated to addressing pressing societal issues in Armenia, each year focusing on a different theme. We invite architects and artists to reimagine public spaces across the country, using art installations to revitalize underutilized urban and rural areas. The festival further unfolds with lectures, workshops, and music events.
The inaugural biennial will be held in Yerevan and address key urban issues through a series of art installations throughout the city.
2025 topic: “Up in the Air”
Pollution, instability, and change have been in the air in Yerevan for many years. Rapid urbanization, aging infrastructure, a construction boom, political turbulence, and an increasing number of vehicles have left Yerevantsis feeling as if their futures are up in the air. The smoggy haze that blankets the city at times is a visible reminder of these challenges.
Sometimes unstable, sometimes not yet settled or decided, the atmosphere in Yerevan needs actions to be taken. The moment has come to clear the air and foster a healthier, more vibrant environment by increasing awareness and promoting a new way of thinking.
We encourage participants to explore the invisible essence of air, initiating the conversation that needs to be had. Dust, love, clouds, planes, unspoken words—what else is floating in the air? It is time for us to take a breath and make the hidden visible.
Who can apply
All interested architects, artists, urbanists, and creative individuals regardless of location, age, or experience are invited to submit a proposal. The application process is free of charge.
Submission process
Applications must be submitted in English or Armenian languages. The international jury will evaluate all received proposals anonymously based on the quality of the idea and its direct reference to the main concept of LINE: Armenian Architecture Biennial 2025. All suggested projects must have a clear relation to the theme of the Biennial “Up in the air”.
LINE Biennial suggests selecting a public space in Yerevan as a point of reference for submitted proposals and concepts. Please refer to our website for the submission requirements.
Application deadlines
Submission closes: December 15, 11:59pm Armenia Time. The results will be announced on the website, Facebook, and Instagram pages of LINE Biennial during the months prior to the launch.
Applications and all related questions should be directed to the following e-mail: submit [at] linebiennial.com. Please, indicate in the subject line the “Open Call Submission” you are applying for or the inquiry it relates to. Applicants will receive confirmation of submitted documents within 24 hours. In case, confirmation is not received, please, resubmit the application package once again.
More information can be found at linebiennial.com.
