2022 Global Challenge

Our annual Global Challenge identifies and showcases the most impactful, inclusive and sustainable architectural projects worldwide, and accelerates their development.

Description
Our annual Global Challenge identifies and showcases the most impactful, inclusive and sustainable architectural projects worldwide, and accelerates their development.
It does this by connecting self-build communities with A--D's global network of 60,000+ architectural professionals, and blue chip partners and sponsors.
Submissions are welcomed from early-phase architectural projects with the radical potential to improve the lives of rural and urban communities.
Architecture-in-Development (A--D) is a Dutch not-for-profit active in more than 80 countries. We connect local self-build community projects with our global network of 60,000+ architectural professionals, and the resources contributed by our partners, sponsors and donors.
A project can be submitted by a community architect or representative - who acts as the 'gatekeeper' for the community, who is committed to leading the development process. Please note that your project will be prioritised if you can demonstrate exceptional leadership, project management skills, design experiences, or any relevant track record.
Eligible projects include but are not limited to: collective spaces for community learning, living; working spaces such as schools, libraries; meeting places, community centres and more.

Jury
Johann Baar/ The Hilti Foundation
Kira Intrator/ Aga Khan Development Network
Doina Petrescu/ University of Sheffield
David Cole/ Building Trust International
Irene Planchuelo Gómez/ TECHO Internacional
More to be announced

Prize
Finalist projects:
All eligible entries will be published on the A--D website to call for support, access to our global network of ambassadors and representatives and engage allies!
The 24 longlisted projects will be featured on our social media.
The 9 finalist projects will have the opportunity to join the accelerator that provides extra exposure and support via A--D's network of partners and ambassadors.
Bonus prize (two projects): (minimum) €10,000 award prize
Hilti Foundation and Aga Khan Development Network will select a project to give €5,000 prize/ each.
During the accelerator, our sponsors (to be announced) will each select a project to give €2,500 prize/ each.
Together with our global network of ambassadors and representatives, we are constantly engaging more partners and sponsors to expand our network resources and funding pool.

Entry Fee
None

Timetable
Announce finalists: Jan 2023
Start Accelerator: Feb 2023
End Accelerator: Jun 2023

Links
Past winners

Organizer
Architecture-in-Development (A--D)

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