Schools for Palestine: Mobile Schools as an Emergency Response
Archstorming, in collaboration with the NGO Wallah We Can, is launching an international architecture competition (Schools for Palestine) focused on designing mobile schools in the West Bank. This competition is a response to the urgent need for educational continuity in the face of systematic and intentional demolitions of buildings, including schools, in Palestine.
The Challenge
Participants are tasked with creating innovative designs for mobile, flexible, and modular schools. These schools must be easily dismantled, transported, and reassembled to adapt quickly to the demolition orders frequently issued in the region. The design must incorporate lightweight, durable materials that are easy to transport and assemble. The winning design will serve not only the immediate needs of Palestinian children but also as a model for similar conflict zones around the world.
The Jury
The competition’s jury includes renowned architects such as:
- Lesley Lokko
- Sumayya Vally
- Tosin Oshinowo
Prizes
- 1st Prize: €6,000 + Project Construction
- 2nd Prize: €2,000
- 3rd Prize: €1,000
- 2 Special Honorable Mentions: €500 each
- 10 Honorable Mentions
Winning and finalist projects will be featured in architecture magazines, blogs, social media, and the Archstorming website. All participants will receive a digital certificate of participation.
Schedule
- Early Bird Registration: August 12 – September 11
- Standard Registration: September 12 – October 9
- Extended Registration: October 10 – November 6
- Final Call Registration: November 7 – December 2
- Submission Deadline: December 2
- Winners Announcement: December 21
Registrations are now open. Join this important initiative to create a better future for the children of Palestine and make a meaningful impact through architecture.
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