Apply for Kaira Looro Architecture Competition 2021. The theme of the competition is Women’s House. It is to promote gender equality in Africa.

The objective of the architecture competition is the creation of a “Women’s House” within a symbolic and environmentally friendly structure inspired by local traditions. A space in which associations and members of society will be able to meet and discuss the topics of equality and human rights, guaranteeing involvement and emancipation of the female community in favor of the region’s social, economic, and political development. Gender equality is, in fact, not only a fundamental human right but a necessary condition for a prosperous world. Ensuring that everyone has equal access to education, medical care, and employment, as well as a presence in decision-making processes, will promote a sustainable economy that benefits society and humanity as a whole.

Awards

• 1st Prize: 5, 000€ + Construction + Internship at Kengo Kuma
• 2nd Prize: 1, 000€ + Internship at Miralles Tagliabue EMBT
• 3nd Prize: 500€ + Internship at SBGA
• 2 Honourable Mentions 100€

Evaluation Criteria for Kaira Looro Architecture Competition 2021

• Quality of the Architectural Design: Architectural quality of the design proposal; and conformity with the theme and with the activities to be conducted within the structure.
• Construction Process and Materials: Study and innovation of the construction technology compatible with that of the materials for the realization of an exemplary, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly structure that can be self-constructed.
• Flexibility and Integration With the Context: The structure’s ability to adapt to the various activities foreseen by the project; to reinterpret the cultures and traditions of the area; and to integrate with the environmental context in which it will be inserted.

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