Emergency Response Competition

Competition Overview

Ahmed Eljojo Studio invites university students in Gaza to participate in an architectural competition aimed at designing an emergency shelter (shelter) to address the urgent needs of the sector. The competition seeks to inspire students to think creatively and p

resent innovative, sustainable architectural solutions to the challenges faced by local communities during crises.

Challenges

Design a shelter that accommodates four individuals, innovative, sustainable, and transportable, with a total area not exceeding 30 square meters. The shelter must take into account all the challenges faced by displaced populations, including the provision of safe drinking water and sanitation.

It should include:

• Bedroom

• Living room

• Kitchen

• Bathroom

• Storage

Additionally, the participants may add any other space within the required area.

Evaluation Criteria

The submitted designs will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Innovation and Creativity: Presenting a unique and distinctive idea.

• Feasibility: The design’s ability to be implemented using local materials.

• Sustainability: Considering environmental and social aspects.

• Aesthetics and Functionality: Achieving a design that balances beauty and functionality.

• Presentation Clarity: The quality of drawings and submission materials.

Awards

• 1st Prize: $300

• 2nd Prize: $200

• 3rd Prize: $100

10 Honorable Mention Certificate of Achievement.

Schedule 

• Early Bed Registration (1 January 2025 - 10 January 2025 )

• Standard Registration  (11 January 2025 - 20 January 2025 )

• Submission Deadline (20 February 2025 )

• Winner Announcement (28 February 2025 )

All participants must send their files to the following email: info@ahmedeljojo.com before the final submission deadline.