ÂŤ Design or rehabilitate a public space in an urban area in Africa Âť
RULES The goal of this competition is to encourage, stimulate and reward the creativity and inventiveness of the African talents. Moreover, the competition aims to give students and young professionals the opportunity to discover and assess architectural and technical possibilities. We also seek to to create and spread a positive and dynamic image of the use of local African materials used in constuction, a well as to develop the use of renewable energy technologies.
1- HOW TO APPLY The competition is free of charge and open to students enrolled in schools or universities of architecture, urban planning and civil engineering (and related fields) for the 20152016 year, Africans or not. It is also open to young professionals, under 35 years. In all cases, the necessary proof (copy of student card, school certificate, diploma or any other evidence) must be provided when submitting the projects. Applicants may participate individually or in teams of up to four (04) persons. In the case of participation in a team, it will appoint a team leader. Participants who are not africans may also participate to the competition as long as the team leader is from Africa or from the African diaspora. The project could be done by students independently or find its place in a larger program, held in the academic program. Each team leader should register his or her team on the following website www.afrikarchi.com/concours.