Kaira Looro Architecture Competition for Cultural Center
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The purpose of Kaira Looro Architecture Competition is to create architectural projects for the territory of Sedhiou, Senegal, as an opportunity for development as a result of the implementation of the humanitarian project Balouo Salo, in the Tanaff valley. The architecture principles which condition the competition are traceable sustainable self-building, dedicated to meeting the humanitarian needs through design experiments and methods aimed at the development of the territory and local economies. The organizer operate in Senegal in international cooperation project "Balouo Salo - A Bridge for Life”, based on cultures and traditions, making unique use of materials, technologies and construction methods integrated.
Description
THEMEThe planning of a Cultural Center for the city of Sedhiou aims to renovate the idenitity of the area, trying to reach the goal of creating a location where local cultures may have the chance to be told, passed on and preserved. This challenge sees the planning of an architectural structure as witness of the peaceful relation occurring among local ethnic groups and promoting, at the same time, preservation of local habits. The competitor will show his theme through a surprising and integrated design at once, developing a structure destined to be an Icon for the entire country, without weighing on the surrounding environment.
JURY
The internationally jusy is composed by Kengo Kuma, T. Hirano (Università di Tokyo), A. Ghirardelli (SBGA), A. Muzzonigro (Stefano Boeri Architetti), R. Bouman (Mohn+Bouman Architects), C. Magni (ASF), Angelo Ferrara, Pilar Diez Rodriguez, R. Kasik (X Architekten), S. D'Urso (Università di Catania), G. Mazzaglia (Kaan Architects), I.Lutri (In/Arch), R. Vecchio (Balouo Salo).
CALENDAR
Early registration - from 15 January to 13 February 2018 Normal registration from 14 February to 10 March 2018 Late registration – 11 March to 4 April, 2018 Competitions deadline - April 25 , 2018 Winners announced – 20 May 2018
PRIZES
1st Place: € 2,500 + Internship at Kengo Kuma Associates at Tokyo Office+ Publication + Exposure
2nd Place: € 1,000 + Publication + Exposure
3rd Place: € 500 + Publication + Exposure
2 honorable mentions: € 150 + Publication + Exposure
5 mentions: Publication + Exposure
10 finalist: Publication + Exposure
All the awarded proposals will be transmitted to architectural magazines and websites, will be hosted in international exhibitions.
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Rewards
1st Place
$2 903+ Internship at Kengo Kuma Associates at Tokyo Office+ Publication + Exposure
2nd Place
$1 161+ Publication + Exposure
3rd Place
$581+ Publication + Exposure
(2) Honorable mentions
$174+ Publication + Exposure
Mentions
+ Publication + Exposure(10) Finalist
+ Publication + ExposureTimeline
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