International Architecture Competition for Temporary Pavilion at CARIFESTA XV

This open design initiative is calling on emerging visionaries to reimagine space, culture, and climate resilience in a post-colonial Caribbean context.

Description
This open design initiative is calling on emerging visionaries to reimagine space, culture, and climate resilience in a post-colonial Caribbean context.
The competition invites architects at the beginning of their careers, including architecture students, from anywhere in the world to conceive a temporary pavilion for Carifesta XV, the Caribbean Festival of Arts. The site for the pavilion is National Heroes' Square, Bridgetown Barbados (65 ft / 19.65m in diameter).
The pavilion should be constructed from locally sourced or recycled materials and will act as a vibrant public gathering space for residents and tourists, reflecting the island's rich cultural identity and responding creatively to its environmental future.
The winning designer or team will be mentored through the construction documentation period by Adjaye Associates. The pavilion is set to be built over a six-week period, culminating in its unveiling at CARIFESTA XV, taking place from 22-31 August 2025.

Jury
Sir David Adjaye OM, OBE, Founder and Principal, Adjaye Associates
Senator Hon. Jonathan Reid, Minister of the Ministry of Industry Innovation Science and Technology
Ms. Carol Roberts, CEO, National Cultural Foundation
Ms. Chereda Grannum, Director of the Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny Program R.O.A.D Program
Mr. Mark Hill, CEO, Export Barbados
An independent representative appointed by the National Cultural Foundation

Prize
1st Prize - $50,000 USD
Includes:
Construction of the winning pavilion in Barbados.
Mentorship by Adjaye Associates throughout design development and execution.
Round trip to Barbados (to be financed from the prize funds)
Feature in the Digital Exhibition and Spotlight Series.
Invitation to serve on the jury for the next edition of the competition.

Special Mentions - Up to 3 Teams/Individuals
Includes:
Round trip to Barbados to attend Carifesta XV.
Feature in the Digital Exhibition and Spotlight Series.

Entry Fee
None

Timetable
June 13, 2025 - Winning entry announced
June 13 - July 7, 2025 - Mentored construction documentation period
July 7 - August 18, 2025 - Construction period
August 22,, 2025 - Carifesta XV opens
August 31, 2025 - Carifesta XV closes

Organizer
The National Cultural Foundation of Barbados, in collaboration with internationally renowned architecture firm Adjaye Associates and the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology (Barbados)

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