Architectural Design Competition for the rehabilitation of a palazzo into a homeless shelter for the elderly and the disabled
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SPECIALISED HOUSING
PROFESSIONAL SINGLE PHASE OPEN COMPETITION
79, St John Street, Valletta
Background
Based on long-term research for over 20 years, YMCA, the local leading experts in the field of homelessness, have identified the need for living communally as being the most successful. A clear gap is to offer services to older people (60+) and disabled individuals.
This integrative approach towards housing and service provision will enable homeless individuals/families to set up their own homes achieve independent living and employment.
Language
The official language of the competition is English.
Timelines
Launch: 10 December 2020
Briefing Session by NGO: 16 December 2020
Open Site Visit: 18 December 2020
Registration Deadline: 31 December 2020
Deadline for entries: 15 February 2021
Jury Meeting: 17-28 February 2021
Announcement of the Winner: 5 March 2021
Competitors will have the opportunity to ask questions to the KTP Secretariat by email
Prizes
First Prize: €3,500
Second Prize: €1,750
Third Prize: €1,050
The jury may also allocate honorary mentions at its discretion for entries with special merit.
Jury
The jury is composed of an interdisciplinary team as follows
Perit Dr Amber Wismayer
Honorary Secretary
Kamra tal-Periti
Perit Dr Irina Miodragovic Vella
Head of Department of Architecture & Urban Design
Faculty for the Built Environment, University of Malta
Perit Professor Alex Torpiano
President
Din l-Art Ħelwa
Mariella Mendez Vasquez Cutajar
Executive Head for Social Accommodation
Housing Authority
Dr Rachael M. Scicluna
Chairperson, Sustainable Communities Board
Housing Authority
Perit Victor Sladden
Assistant Director, Planning Directorate
Planning Authority
Kurt Farrugia
Superintendent of Cultural Heritage
Perit Tara Cassar
Friends of the Earth
Andre Callus
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