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Third Brazilian Open Architecture Competition Weefor ARQ

Submission: 11th January 2025 Registration: 18th December 2024 Location: Curitiba - Brazil Language: Português Prizes: 566000 BRL Type: Brazilian Open

The 3rd Weefor ARQ invites architects to design a residential project in Curitiba’s Água Verde neighborhood, focusing on creating spaces that fulfill real citizen needs and foster a positive urban impact. With total prizes of R$ 611,000, the competition is organized in partnership with Revista Projeto.

BRIEF
The competition encourages innovative proposals for a mixed-use residential building on a 3,100m² plot. Weefor aims to strengthen architecture as a fundamental discipline in creating inclusive spaces that blend private and public living.

PRIZES & MENTIONS
1st Prize: R$ 566,000 (R$ 50,000 award + R$ 516,000 contract)
2nd Prize: R$ 30,000
3rd Prize: R$ 15,000

GUIDELINES
Projects should showcase an architectural vision considering site topography, climate, structural systems, and local legislation. Entries should include a detailed proposal addressing design, spatial relationships, and environmental harmony.

JURY
Adriano Mascarenhas – Sotero Arquitetos (Brazil);
Alê Salles – Estúdio Tarimba (Brazil);
Daniel Mangabeira – BLOCO Arquitetos (Brazil);
Marta Moreira – MMBB (Brazil);
Paula Morais – Estúdio Convexo Arquitetura (Brazil);
Paula Otto – Arquitetura Nacional (Brazil).

Technical Evaluation Committee:
Maria Eugenia Fornea – Weefor (Brazil);
Maria Julia Fornea – Weefor (Brazil)
Felipe Rangel Neves – Weefor (Brazil);
Iago de Oliveira – Bloco Base (Brazil);
João R. Mac Knight Lemberg – Urbideias (Brazil)
Sabrina Slompo – Sasis Arquitetura (Brazil).

SCHEDULE

Competition Launch: October 24, 2024
Registrations: October 24 – December 18, 2024
Submission Deadline: February 11, 2025
Awards Ceremony: April 2, 2025

Eligibility
Open to architects practicing in Brazil, the competition requires participants to be registered with CAU.

More info at: www.weefor.arq.br

Categories: All competitions
Date: October 29, 2024