Architectural Design Competition for the remodelling of an apartment to provide semi-independent accommodation
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SPECIALISED HOUSING
PROFESSIONAL SINGLE PHASE OPEN COMPETITION
Block N, Triq il-Wegħdiet, Birkirkara
Background
The aim of the project is to enable young persons leaving Fondazzjoni Sebħ’s residential homes for children and the families leaving the domestic violence shelter to access a semi-independent structure which prepares them for independent living. It also aims at enabling independent living without the unnecessary dependence on formal social services which amongst others include social housing and social assistance.
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: €1,000
Second Prize: €500
Third Prize: €300
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
Moviment Graffitti
