Architectural Design Competition for the remodelling of a modernist townhouse into supported accommodation for vulnerable LGBTIQ individuals or families
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SPECIALISED HOUSING
PROFESSIONAL SINGLE PHASE OPEN COMPETITION
14, Vjal in-Naspli, San Gwann
Background
MGRM is one of the leading experts in the field LGBTQ community support, including advocacy work directed to changing laws and policies, such as access to marriage equality and trans and intersex rights, to secure an equal position in society for LGBTIQ people
The objective of Dar il-Qawsalla is to establish a programme of supported accommodation that would be based on the Social Work model of empowerment with the aim to support service users in rebuilding social networks, seek job opportunities or further education, reconnecting with families or friends, and ultimately striving for independent living.
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: €1,500
Second Prize: €750
Third Prize: €450
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
