The shortlist has been revealed for the inaugural Davidson Prize, showcasing 18 ideas for how people will live and work in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A multifunctional wardrobe, a community co-working pavilion and a "tea tower" are among the shortlisted proposals for the £10,000 prize, which asked entrants to respond to the theme Home/Work ? A New Future.
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The contest responds to the significant rise in home-working over the past year, as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic. Architects and designers were asked to propose ideas for how homes, neighbourhoods and communities can better support home-working in the future. Common themes in the proposals include biophilic design, community collaboration, adaptive reuse and flexible furniture elements.
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Highlights include a flat-pack window pod workspace, a vertically retractable home office, a strategy to create local infrastructure within a 20-minute commute of every home, and a vision for community-focused streetscapes.
"The universality of the Covid-19 pandemic has meant that the subject matter of the prize, Home/Work ? A New Future, was something we all experienced over the past year," said architect Alison Brooks, who is one of the competition judges.
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