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- Tag der Veröffentlichung
- 10.12.2024
- Aktualisiert am
- 09.07.2025
- Verfahrensart
- Nicht offener Wettbewerb
- Zulassungsbereich
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Andere
- Teilnehmer
- Architekturstudent*innen und junge Architekt*innen
- Beteiligung
- 1000 Arbeiten
- Auslober
- Nonprofit Organization Balouo Salo
- Bewerbungsschluss
- 15.05.2025
- Abgabetermin
- 10.06.2025
- Bekanntgabe
- 08.07.2025
1. Preis / 1st Prize
Florentin Mougin, Timothé Fiedler, Anne Sok (France)
2. Preis / 2nd Prize
Siarhei Karoza (Poland)
3. Preis / 3rd Prize
Kota Shima, Aoi Samitsu, Ishin Matsumoto, So Kobayashi (Japan)
Honourable Mention
Alvaro Eduardo Taboada, Manuel Alejandro Jaramillo Paredes, Nathaniel Alonso Perich Soto, Mateo Javier Grijalva Mancheno (Bolivia)
Honourable Mention
Bogdan Loviste (Romania)
Special Mention
Sebastian Lares Arrechea , Francisco Comelli, Juan Manuel Lanziano, Victoria Gomis (Argentina)
Special Mention
Marius Proust, Gabriel Remy (France)
Special Mention
Hosein Musavi, Maryam Baharvandi, Ali Jamali, Amir Hossein, Saeedi Majd (Iran)
Special Mention
Masaki Tsukagoshi, Hiroki Minoura, Takehiro Hayashiyama, Keisuke Shinohara (Japan)
Special Mention
Minh Ky Duong, Duy Anh Dam (Vietnam)
Special Mention
Christopher Luvanda, Denis Ezekiel, Judith Kabelinde (Tanzania)
Special Mention
Diego Rodriguez (France)
Special Mention
Hyunmin Park, Yunjae Ma (South Korea)
Special Mention
Michele Gianfico, Valerio Campus (Italy)
Special Mention
Adrian Madoya, Emmanuel Okello, Robert Omondi, David Koimburi, Daniel Omulo (Kenya)
Verfahrensart
Offener internationaler Architekturwettbewerb
Wettbewerbsaufgabe
Das Thema der Ausgabe 2025 war die Gestaltung eines Kindergartens in ländlichen Gebieten im Süden Senegals, einer sicheren, integrativen und nachhaltigen Bildungsumgebung für Kinder im Alter von 3 bis 6 Jahren. Ziel war es, eines der akutesten Probleme der afrikanischen Länder südlich der Sahara anzugehen: den extrem begrenzten Zugang zu frühkindlicher Bildung, einer entscheidenden Phase für die kognitive, emotionale und soziale Entwicklung. In dieser Region haben weniger als 10% der Kinder im Vorschulalter Zugang zu Bildungseinrichtungen. In vielen Dörfern fehlen entsprechende Infrastrukturen, und wenn es sie gibt, sind sie oft unzureichend. Die Familien können sich die Kosten entweder nicht leisten oder müssen weite Strecken zurücklegen, um Zugang zur Grundbildung zu erhalten. Dadurch wird der Kreislauf von Armut und Ungleichheit aufrechterhalten.
Der Wettbewerb lud die Teilnehmer dazu ein, ein Gebäude mit einer Fläche von höchstens 500 m² zu entwerfen, das Bereiche zum Lernen, Spielen, Ausruhen und für die Ernährung enthält und bei dem die Verwendung lokaler Materialien, Strategien zur ökologischen Nachhaltigkeit und Techniken zum Selbstbau im Vordergrund stehen. Der Projektstandort repräsentierte den ländlichen Kontext, in dem Balouo Salo seit über zehn Jahren aktiv tätig ist und Initiativen durchführt, die Tausende von Menschen erreicht haben.
Competition assignment
The theme for the 2025 edition was the design of a Nursery School in rural areas of Southern Senegal, a safe, inclusive, and sustainable educational environment for children aged 3 to 6. The goal was to address one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most pressing issues: the extremely limited access to early childhood education, a crucial phase for cognitive, emotional, and social development. In this region, less than 10% of preschool-aged children have access to educational facilities. Many villages lack dedicated infrastructures, and when they do exist, they are often inadequate. Families either cannot afford the costs or must travel long distances to access basic education. This reality perpetuates the cycle of poverty and inequality.
The competition invited participants to design a structure of no more than 500 sqm, featuring areas for learning, playing, resting, and nutrition, while emphasizing the use of local materials, environmental sustainability strategies, and self-construction techniques. The project site represented the rural context where Balouo Salo has been actively working for over ten years, implementing initiatives that have reached thousands of people.
Jury
Kengo Kuma (Kengo Kuma & Associates)
Benedetta Tagliabue (EMBT)
Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, Ramón Vilalta (RCR Arquitectes)
Mario Cucinella (MCA Architects)
Sir David Adjaye OM OBE (Adjaye Associates)
Amanda Levete (AL_A)
Manuel Aires Mateus (Aires Mateus)
Giancarlo Mazzanti (El Equipo Mazzanti)
Agostino Ghirardelli (SBGA | Blengini Ghirardelli)
Raul Pantaleo (TAMassociati)
Emmanuelle Moureaux (emmanuelle Moureaux INC)
Saad El Kabbaj, Driss Kettani, and Mohamed Amine Siana
Weitere Informationen zu allen Gewinner*innen finden Sie unter /
More information about all winners can be found at:
www.kairalooro.com/competition_2025_nursery_school/winningproject.html
Offener internationaler Architekturwettbewerb
Wettbewerbsaufgabe
Das Thema der Ausgabe 2025 war die Gestaltung eines Kindergartens in ländlichen Gebieten im Süden Senegals, einer sicheren, integrativen und nachhaltigen Bildungsumgebung für Kinder im Alter von 3 bis 6 Jahren. Ziel war es, eines der akutesten Probleme der afrikanischen Länder südlich der Sahara anzugehen: den extrem begrenzten Zugang zu frühkindlicher Bildung, einer entscheidenden Phase für die kognitive, emotionale und soziale Entwicklung. In dieser Region haben weniger als 10% der Kinder im Vorschulalter Zugang zu Bildungseinrichtungen. In vielen Dörfern fehlen entsprechende Infrastrukturen, und wenn es sie gibt, sind sie oft unzureichend. Die Familien können sich die Kosten entweder nicht leisten oder müssen weite Strecken zurücklegen, um Zugang zur Grundbildung zu erhalten. Dadurch wird der Kreislauf von Armut und Ungleichheit aufrechterhalten.
Der Wettbewerb lud die Teilnehmer dazu ein, ein Gebäude mit einer Fläche von höchstens 500 m² zu entwerfen, das Bereiche zum Lernen, Spielen, Ausruhen und für die Ernährung enthält und bei dem die Verwendung lokaler Materialien, Strategien zur ökologischen Nachhaltigkeit und Techniken zum Selbstbau im Vordergrund stehen. Der Projektstandort repräsentierte den ländlichen Kontext, in dem Balouo Salo seit über zehn Jahren aktiv tätig ist und Initiativen durchführt, die Tausende von Menschen erreicht haben.
Competition assignment
The theme for the 2025 edition was the design of a Nursery School in rural areas of Southern Senegal, a safe, inclusive, and sustainable educational environment for children aged 3 to 6. The goal was to address one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most pressing issues: the extremely limited access to early childhood education, a crucial phase for cognitive, emotional, and social development. In this region, less than 10% of preschool-aged children have access to educational facilities. Many villages lack dedicated infrastructures, and when they do exist, they are often inadequate. Families either cannot afford the costs or must travel long distances to access basic education. This reality perpetuates the cycle of poverty and inequality.
The competition invited participants to design a structure of no more than 500 sqm, featuring areas for learning, playing, resting, and nutrition, while emphasizing the use of local materials, environmental sustainability strategies, and self-construction techniques. The project site represented the rural context where Balouo Salo has been actively working for over ten years, implementing initiatives that have reached thousands of people.
Jury
Kengo Kuma (Kengo Kuma & Associates)
Benedetta Tagliabue (EMBT)
Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, Ramón Vilalta (RCR Arquitectes)
Mario Cucinella (MCA Architects)
Sir David Adjaye OM OBE (Adjaye Associates)
Amanda Levete (AL_A)
Manuel Aires Mateus (Aires Mateus)
Giancarlo Mazzanti (El Equipo Mazzanti)
Agostino Ghirardelli (SBGA | Blengini Ghirardelli)
Raul Pantaleo (TAMassociati)
Emmanuelle Moureaux (emmanuelle Moureaux INC)
Saad El Kabbaj, Driss Kettani, and Mohamed Amine Siana
Weitere Informationen zu allen Gewinner*innen finden Sie unter /
More information about all winners can be found at:
www.kairalooro.com/competition_2025_nursery_school/winningproject.html
Kaira Looro Architecture Competition 2025:
Seeking Innovative Designs for Nursery Schools in Sub-Saharan Africa
The lack of quality educational facilities in many rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa poses a significant barrier to children's development. Education plays a crucial role in nurturing cognitive skills, emotional growth, and social abilities, preparing them to face life’s challenges with resilience and creativity. However, in many of these regions, children are deprived of these fundamental opportunities due to the absence of safe and stimulating environments.
To address this pressing issue, the 2025 edition of the Kaira Looro Competition invites architects, students, designers, engineers, and young professionals from around the world to design an architectural model for a Nursery School in rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa. The objective is to create a safe and inclusive environment that promotes children's well-being and development.
With this new edition of the competition, young professionals and students worldwide will have the opportunity to shape the future of education in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is not just a design challenge but also an invitation to contribute to a legacy of sustainability, creativity, and community empowerment. Furthermore, Kaira Looro is the only competition with no profit-oriented objectives. All proceeds are entirely donated to the humanitarian organization Balouo Salo, which is dedicated to improving access to education, healthcare, and infrastructure in these disadvantaged regions. By participating, entrants will also become witnesses to tangible change driven by solidarity.
The 2025 edition encourages participants to propose innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that integrate education, socialization, play, and exploration into a cohesive space. Proposals should focus on using local materials, sustainable construction practices, and involving the local community in the building process. The resulting project should not only be a vibrant and welcoming space for children but also serve as a reference point for the local community and a model of sustainable development.
Participants must also consider the challenges of building in rural areas, where the lack of skilled labor and heavy machinery can pose significant obstacles. The Nursery School should cover a maximum area of 650 square meters and include classrooms, offices, educational and play areas, a medical room, a dining hall, storage, and sanitary facilities. All this should be achieved through a unique and innovative design that represents excellence in this educational field.
AWARDS
As per tradition, the competition also aims to launch young architectural talents into the international arena by awarding prestigious prizes and professional growth opportunities. Some of the most significant awards include:
1st Prize: €5,000, internship at Kengo Kuma & Associates (Japan), and the realization of the project as a humanitarian initiative.
2nd Prize: €2,000 + internship at one of Benedetta Tagliabue EMBT (Spain), Amanda Levete Architects (London), or SBGA Blengini Ghirardelli (Milan).
3rd Prize: €1,000 + internship at one of EMBT (Spain), ALA (London), or SBGA Blengini Ghirardelli (Milan).
The competition also recognizes special and honourable mentions, as well as 35 finalists. All awarded projects will gain international visibility and be published in prestigious architectural journals and the competition’s official book.
JURY
The jury of Kaira Looro is made up of some of the world’s most renowned and award-winning architects worldwide, such as:
● Kengo Kuma (Kengo Kuma & Associates)
● Benedetta Tagliabue (Benedetta Tagliabue – EMBT Architects)
● Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem, Ramón (RCR Arquitectes)
● Mario Cucinella (Mario Cucinella Architects)
● David Adjaye (Adjaye Associates)
● Amanda Levete (Amanda Levete Architects)
● Manuel Aires Mateus (Aires Mateus Architects)
● Giancarlo Mazzanti (El Equipo Mazzanti)
● Agostino Ghirardelli (SBGA | Blengini Ghirardelli)
● Raul Pantaleo (TAM Associati)
● Emmanuelle Moureaux (Emmanuelle Moureaux Architecture + Design)
● Saad El Kabbaj, Driss Kettani, Mohamed Amine Siana
DATES AND DEADLINES
● Early Registration: January 10 – February 28, 2025
● Regular Registration: March 1 – April 9, 2025
● Late Registration: April 10 – May 15, 2025
● Project Submission Deadline: June 10, 2025
● Jury Evaluation: June 23 – 29, 2025
● Winners Announcement: July 8, 2025
For more information and to register, visit www.kairalooro.com.
