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Archstorming’s new competition takes us to Senegal (Africa), a country with regions where only 50% of school-age children have access to education and where classrooms are often crammed with up to 80 students per class due to the limited number of structures.
In this project we will be collaborating with the NGO Let's Build My School (LBMS), a UK registered charity which was founded in 2016 to build schools in developing countries with a particular focus on remote areas which lack educational facilities. Beyond delivering structures built using locally sourced, sustainable, recycled materials, LBMS researches and applies construction techniques which do not require any prior technical skills in construction so that the local community may be able to replicate the process and help to further develop their village long after LBMS has left. Applying those principles will be the challenge for our next competition, where the winning proposal will be built. |
· challenge ·
Archstorming is calling for proposals to design an elementary school in Marsassoum, Senegal.
The school is currently constructed of bamboo walls and zinc roofs and it is in very bad conditions. The classrooms rarely survive the rainy season and that results in the cancellation of classes and students failing their academic year. In this competition we will research innovative and low-cost construction techniques in order to replace this temporary school with built structures. One of the most important aspects of this competition is to inspire people so they can build their own houses using the same technique once the construction of the school has finished. The new school will need 7 classrooms, a library, two offices, and latrines. In addition, each contestant can optionally include a canteen, an orchard and a small corral in the facility. See more detailed information in the briefing of the competition. |
· awards ·
6.000€ + CONSTRUCTION
+Publications
+Certificate of Achievement
+Certificate of Achievement
2.000€+Publications
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1.000€+Publications
+Certificate of Achievement |
2 x 500€+Publications
+Certificate of Achievement |
10 HONORABLE MENTIONS
+Publications
+Certificate of Achievement
+Certificate of Achievement
+ pOSSIbility of volunteer trip to build the school (end 2021/ beginning 2022)
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Cofounder of Let's Build My School. Her NGO has already built two schools in Senegal. |
Colectivo Mel, started to develop social projects in Guinea Bissau in 2014. Their designs are strongly influenced by the environment and vernacular architecture. |
Thorpe is known internationally for his innovative and dynamic work, taking a rigorous approach to the integration of architecture, design and technology. Marc Thorpe
MTD | Marc Thorpe Design New York (USA) |
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· faq ·
Q. Can I register today and modify later the members of my team?
A. Yes, you can always add, eliminate or change your team members.
Q. Can I register individually?
A. Yes, you can participate individually or as a team.
Q. Do I have to send a hard copy of my boards?
A. No, all materials will be submitted online.
Q. I am not studying architecture, can I participate?
A. Yes! People from other disciplines can also participate, such as engineers, philosophers, sociologists, photographers, etc.
Q. Is the competition restricted only to students or professionals?
A. No, competitions are open to all architects, designers or thinkers who want to show the world their solution to the issues we propose .
Q. Is there any age restriction?
A. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Q. Is my team able to submit more than one proposal?
A. You are free to submit more than one proposal as long as you register each one separately and pay its correspondent fee.