· BRIEF ·
· introduction ·
Archstorming, in partnership with Vicente Ferrer Foundation (VFF) and its Indian counterpart, Rural Development Trust (RDT), is embarking on a transformative architecture competition aimed at enhancing the quality of life in the rural regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, India. These areas face severe challenges due to poverty, water scarcity, inadequate sanitation, and caste discrimination. By leveraging innovative and sustainable architecture, this competition seeks to create a prototype for Community Centers that embody flexibility, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, catering to the multifaceted needs of rural communities.
VFF and RDT have a long history of initiating projects that directly impact the well-being of these communities, focusing on women empowerment, education, health, and community building. The proposed Community Centers will serve as hubs for education, health services, community gatherings, and cultural events, aiming to foster unity, learning, and collective empowerment among the rural populace. |
· challenge ·
The competition challenges participants to design a Community Center that can be adapted and replicated across different villages, meeting their unique needs while maintaining a core structure that symbolizes the heart of community life.
The design must be cost-effective, using construction techniques and materials familiar to local builders, ensuring the centers are both affordable, sustainable and have a long-term viability and easy maintenance. Participants are encouraged to integrate modularity in their designs, allowing for future expansions or modifications as community needs evolve. The first of these Community Centers will be erected in Kodidoddi, a village characterized by its homogeneity and isolation, lacking basic facilities and a proper venue for community engagement. You can check all the program in the full information document down below. Welcome to this new adventure! |
· full competition INFO·
*Further information (including plans, site pictures, videos and more) will be sent after registration
· awards ·
6.000€ + CONSTRUCTION
+ Official competition book
+Publications
+Certificate of Achievement
+Publications
+Certificate of Achievement
10 HONORABLE MENTIONS
+ Official competition book
+Publications
+Certificate of Achievement
+Publications
+Certificate of Achievement
· JURY ·
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D. Useni
Local Government Kodidoddi (India) |
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· PAST COMPETITIONS GALLERY·
Archstorming's mission is to connect architects with a passion for humanitarian architecture with NGOs. In the last few months we have seen your designs being built in countries such as Senegal, Ethiopia, Malawi or Mexico. Former competitors have enrolled in volunteer trips to help in the constructions, making this experience much more than just a competition. Thank you! ❤️
· 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. I'm having trouble completing the payment through the website:
A: Certain countries have restrictions on international payments, which might prevent your bank from approving the transaction and hinder successful registration. If this occurs, try registering again using a different credit card, preferably one from another bank or one that supports international transactions. Should the issue persist, please reach out to us at info@archstorming.com.
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.
Q: I can't find my country among the options during the registration process
A: In that case, please select any other country (this is only for statistical purposes) and send us an email at info@archstorming.com indicating the country you want to be listed for your team.