Architecture in the Aftermath of Disasters

The International Union of Architects (UIA), Natural and Human Disasters Work Programme aracılığıyla ve Order of Architects of Morocco'nun desteğiyle; genç mimarları, 2023 Fas depremi sonrasında yeniden inşa sürecine yönelik, yenilikçi ve topluluk odaklı yaklaşımlar önermeye davet eden uluslararası bir fikir yarışması başlattı. Yarışmaya 11 Mart 2026 tarihine kadar başvuru yapılabiliyor.

The International Union of Architects, through its Natural and Human Disasters Work Programme and with the expert support of the Order of Architects of Morocco, invites young architects to imagine new forms of architectural intervention in the aftermath of disaster, focusing on the 2023 earthquake in Morocco.

Prizes

1st prize: 5000 Euros and a certificate

2nd prize: 4000 Euros and a certificate

3rd prize: 3000 Euros and a certificate

4th prize: 2000 Euros and a certificate

5th prize: 1000 Euros and a certificate

Theme and objectives

The competition aims to raise awareness of the complex interconnection between natural and human-made crises and calls for visionary proposals that can heal, protect, and regenerate.

Key criteria

Evaluation criteria refer to:

• Presentation of the territorial and social contexts and defining the contribution of the proposed design strategy and methodology

• Innovative design solution/creativity in relation to the specific local context

• Sustainable Solutions (socially, economically and technically)

• Social Engagement/ cultural interactions

• Improvement in the lives of affected citizens

• Feasibility of the proposal

• Originality of the proposed strategy, tactic or design

• The jury may refine these criteria as needed during the evaluation process. The order of reference does not mean criteria hierarchy.

Jury Members

An international jury of architects will evaluate the entries:

• Patrick Coulombel, France, UIA Representative, Chair

• Salma Samar Damluji, Lebanon-UK

• William Higgins, USA

• Joseph Kwan, Hong Kong SAR China

• Ghada Farouk Hassan, Egypt

Alternate jurors

• Ayşen Ciravoğlu, Turkey, UIA Representative

• Ron Wickman, Canada

Eligibility

The competition is open to young architects, either as individuals or teams, from around the world under the age of 40 (born after 11 March 1986).

Key dates

Competition Launch: 2025-11-13

Registration Opening: 2025-11-13

Deadline for Questions: 2025-12-15

Deadline for Answers: 2026-01-12

Deadline for registration and submission of entries: 2026-03-11

Jury meeting and evaluation of entries: 2026-03-12

Announcement of competition results: 2026-04-15