The Global Challenge has launched a call for entries for architectural initiatives with a high social impact. Finalists will have the opportunity to win an award and connect with A - D partners to bring their community projects to life.
Submit your proposal by July 25 at https://architectureindevelopment.org/
What types of projects can be submitted?
Eligible projects include community spaces for learning, living, or working—such as community schools, community-led housing, and placemaking initiatives—but are not limited to these.
What can winning proposals expect?
The Global Challenge is a great opportunity for community architectural initiatives seeking support. Winning proposals will gain access to the expertise and funding resources offered by A - D's global partners, including the Hilti Foundation, LafargeHolcim Foundation, Aga Khan Development Network, CoHabitat, BaseHabitat, and many more at https://architectureindevelopment.org/#partners
What are the submission criteria?
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Team capabilities: there is a core team that demonstrates motivation, leadership, relevant experience, and the quality to make the initiative a reality.
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Community engagement: the team includes community members and representatives who demonstrate that they have the community's trust and are committed to the initiative.
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Added architectural value: the design demonstrates the team's understanding and sensitivity toward local culture and tradition, and contributes to the community's sense of belonging and place.
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Urgency: the submission must show what has already been achieved and identify the expertise and resources needed to bring the initiative to life.
Who is on the jury?
The goal of the Global Challenge is to connect winning teams with our partners, who offer funding, expertise, and resources. Our jury consists of experts nominated by our partners and members of our advisory board:
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Anna Heringer/ Studio Anna Heringer
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David Barragan/ Al Borde
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Cameron Sinclair/ Half Kingdom Design
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Ole Bouman/ Design Society
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Swati Janu/ Social Design Collaboratives
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Johann Baar/ The Hilti Foundation
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David Basulto/ ArchDaily
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Kira Intrator/ Aga Khan Development Network
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David Cole/ Building trust international
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Pelayo Achondo/ TECHO
How will the winning proposals be selected?
We will create a shortlist of finalists, selected based on the following evaluation criteria:
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Impact: the project contributes to long-term local development, beyond the program period, through community capacity building. It also addresses at least two of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Feasibility: the project has a viable development model for its specific context. The total budget must be specified, and initial funding secured (20%–30% of the total project budget).
Interested? Submit your project by July 25
The Global Challenge 2021 is organized by Architecture-in-Development (A - D). Our goal is to accelerate our industry's transition toward this vision: by 2030, our industry's expertise and resources will be accessible to 100% of the population, not just the privileged. We are building a global alliance of partners who share our vision, aligned with SDG 11 and SDG 17.
This article was written by Diego Hernández. The translation is powered by AI.
