Beyond the Classroom: ECD Design Competition , Südafrika

 

Now Now Competition

 

Designers are invited to envision the future of early childhood development (ECD) infrastructure in South Africa through a scalable, modular, and aspirational pre school design. This competition challenges entrants to critically analyze their design approach, considering social impact, environmental sustainability, and financial feasibility to create a model that redefines the learning spaces of tomorrow. The winning proposal will be constructed in conjunction with Education Africa‘s - Social Architecture Program during 2026, serving as a prototype for the cost-effective development -of high-quality pre-school infrastructure in the future. Entrants are encouraged to present bold yet practical proposals that respond to the realities of South Africa‘s diverse communities, reimagining the future of early childhood education Beyond the Classroom.

 

The competition is open to all architects, designers, urbanists, engineers, artists, makers, and anyone with a passion for the future of our urban environments. We encourage any students or recent graduates to register.

 

Submission deadline: 31 July 2025

Winners announcement: 30 August 2025