Submission: July 31, 2021
Registration: July 30, 2021
Language: English
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Prizes: Please see details below
Type: Open

 

Today, we have diffused the idea of identity, culture, roots, and traditions, forgetting the ‘past’ and focusing on the idea of ‘future’ not realizing the damage that is being done to the ‘present’. As globalization is being embraced, the cultural identity of places is dying. This changing culture of architecture has deeply affected our  symbolic beliefs and attitude. It has affected us as well as the society and culture we live in. The layers of history are now disappearing memories.

SITE

Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, has remained the main administrative,  cultural, political, trade and handicraft and centre of the region. The Architecture of Baku is not characterized by any genre or pattern; it is diverse and spans from Islamic to Russian and Postmodern Architecture. The city is located at the crossroads of the East and West is also a major seaport.

OBJECTIVES

The narrative of this competition design stems from revisiting the solid traditional roots and foundation as well as sculpting the community for the years to come. Designing a center that houses a network for all;  a space that welcomes all and celebrates the notion of co-existence. The participants must consider the context and culture, and how the society and social needs are developing. The overall design should be sensitive to the history and enhance the originality of an experience within this unique setting.

ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to everyone in the world (architects, students, engineers etc.). You can participate individually or in a team. A team can have a maximum of three members only.

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