Kaira Looro Architecture Competition 2021, African Cultural Center Architectural Contest
Kaira Looro 2021 Competition
4 Jan 2021
Kaira Looro 2021 competition (Women’s House in Africa)
Africa Architectural Contest organised by International Nonprofit Organization Balouo Salo
The theme of this year’s contest will be the design of a Women’s House in Senegal, which will be built with the proceeds of the competition. This architecture will make it possible to promote gender equality and reduce discriminations in favor of rural development.
In the official website (www.kairalooro.com) there is all information: jury, calendar, awards, faqs, registration form.
The registration will open on 16th January 2021.
The entries received will be evaluated (in June) by a jury made up of prominent architects and institutions, among which: Kengo Kuma (Kengo Kuma & Associates), Benedetta Tagliabue (EMBT Miralles Tagliabue), Urko Sanchez ( Urko Sanchez Architects), Agostino Ghirardelli (SBGA), Oulimata Sarr (Regional Director of UN Women West and Central Africa), Lehau Victoria Maloka ( Director of Women Gender and Development Directorate of African Union Commission), Salimata Diop Dieng ( Minister of Women, Family, Gender and Child Protection of Senegal), Azzurra Muzzonigro (Sex and the City).
Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, 2 honourable mentions, 2 special mentions, 20 finalists, and 20 Top 50. The winning project will receive a cash prize (5.000 ?) an...