Design + Build Architecture Competition - A School for Tanzania
Design + Build Architecture Competition - A School for Tanzania now is over!
C-re-aid is launching its first Design + Build Arhitecture Competition, with aim to design and build a school for Tanzania, inviting all students, recent graduates, or professionals in architecture to participate.
About Competition
C-re-aid is launching its first Design+Build Architecture Competition in partnership with Jubilant School and Orphanage located in the Kilimanjaro Region.
C-re-aid, established in 2012, is an architectural NGO dedicated to exploring the possibilities of responsible building practices and materials; to promote long-term socio-economic and environmental improvement across Tanzania.
’Through our research and projects, C-re-aid hopes to ensure that individuals have access to sustainable, ecological and affordable building methods and materials. We strongly believe that architecture has the potential to reach far beyond purely aesthetic enhancements. C-re-aid sees responsible construction practices as a means of laying the literal foundations for long-term socio-economic benefits.’
This competition gives you the opportunity to work in the design and construction of a nursery school for orphans from 3 to 6 years old in Moshi rural.
The main aim of this project is to create a sustainable space where kids can start their educational journey feeling like at home. A space to learn, discover, and play.
Submission requirements:
➜ A statement explaining your design concept (max 700 words).
➜ Submission must include a well-explained site plan, floor plan, elevation, sections, and 3D perspectives.
➜ Multiple entries are allowed.
Evalutation crietria:
● Conceptual innovation,
● functionality,
● environmental,
● social impact.
Winning projects will be announced on 20th November 2020
An exhibition of all the winning entries and honorable mentions will be held in Belgium and in Tanzania.
Entry fees:
➜ Early registration: $40 Individual or $70 Team (15th June - 15th July)
➜ Regular registration: $50 Individual or $80 Team (15th July - 31st August)
➜ Late registration: $60 Individual or $90 Team (1st September - 30th September)
Eligibility
The competition is open to students, recent graduates, or professionals in architecture regardless of their nationality.
Prize
The following prizes will be awarded:
➜ 1st prize: $1,000 or project construction trip to Tanzania and internship with C-re-aid + printed book with selected submissions* + International exhibition
➜ 2nd Prize: $500 or project construction + printed book with selected submissions + international exhibition
➜ 2 honorable mentions: printed book with selected submissions + international exhibition
An exhibition of all the winning entries and honorable mentions will be held in Belgium and in Tanzania.
A book with selected submissions and end of competition results will be released.