Beyond Isolation: Senior Housing Competition || תחרויות

Title: INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION- BEYOND ISOLATION: SENIOR HOUSING COMPETITION
Type: Competition Announcement
Organizers: ArchDaily & Buildiner
Registration: 8 June, 2023
Submission Deadline: 7 December, 2023
Prizes:The total award budget is 7,000 €, which is envisioned to be distributed among the following award categories:1st prize 3,000+ Publications Certificate of Achievementt € 2nd prize 1,500 €, 3rd prize 1,000 € BUILDNER STUDENT AWARD –1,000 €

Introducing the Beyond Isolation: Senior Housing Competition, an architecture ideas competition focused on alleviating the isolation experienced by our aging population. As individuals grow older, they often face increased physical and social inactivity, leading to negative impacts on their physical and mental health. Furthermore, living alone or in isolation can exacerbate these issues, resulting in higher risks of accidents, depression, and difficulty accessing essential services.

This competition aims to reconnect seniors with their communities by inviting participants to create innovative housing systems that actively integrate elderly residents into the social fabric. The jury will be looking for designs that not only provide housing but also incorporate features that enable seniors to engage with their surroundings in meaningful ways.