Schools for Palestine: Architecture Competition
Archstorming is an international platform that aims to improve the well-being of people in need through innovative and sustainable architecture. Our mission is to create positive change through architecture and foster a new generation of socially conscious architects.
Our humanitarian architecture competitions showcase real projects that address critical issues such as disaster relief, poverty, conflicts and diseases, while serving the fundamental needs of shelter, warmth, access to clean water, education, and community building.
Sustainability is the core of our competitions, both in terms of design and construction, challenging our participants to find innovative construction methods, use locally sourced materials, and adopt collaborative easy-to-build techniques, among others, that can be understood and applied by local communities.
Indrutuzion
The ongoing conflict in the West Bank has led to widespread and continuous hardships for the Palestinian people. This conflict has severely impacted daily life, restricting movement, limiting access to resources, and creating barriers to economic development for civilians in Palestine.
One of the most pressing consequences of this long conflict is the intentional and organized demolition of buildings and structures, including schools, which significantly disrupts the education and morale of children.
Given the intensification of destruction and the increasingly urgent needs of the population in the last few months, we have recognized the urgent necessity to organize this international architecture competition which aims to address this challenge by developing innovative designs for mobile and flexible schools in the West Bank.
The competition will focus on creating modular and versatile schools that can be easily relocated and reassembled, ensuring that education continues even in the face of demolition threats. By inviting participants from around the world, we aim to gather diverse ideas and perspectives to find the best architectural solutions while raising awareness about the challenges in Palestine.
By participating, you support architectural innovation, humanitarian causes, and education, standing in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Your registration will also support Wallah We Can in achieving their goals, particularly in building the winning project, which we hope will be the first of many mobile schools in Palestine and other countries with similar conflicts. This competition encourages everyone to participate and spread the word. Join us in making a difference.
Wallah We Can
Wallah We Can, a Tunisian NGO, has been advocating for children’s right to dignified educational conditions across Tunisia for over 12 years. Through the implementation of various social, education, infrastructure, and economic projects, Wallah We Can has significantly impacted local communities by engaging local capacities and solidifying community bonds.
One of its flagship initiatives, the “Green School” Project, was successfully implemented in Makthar, Tunisia. This project transformed a primary school into an economically self-sustaining enterprise, a model set to be replicated in over 570 other schools nationwide.
Another notable project, the “Kid’chen Farm” enhances community engagement by providing agricultural jobs to students’ relatives, with all farming income directed towards rehabilitating nearby schools, paying school debts, and improving education in the region.
Additionally, Wallah We Can’s “Ecolibree” project is fighting for menstrual justice by normalizing discussions about menstruation and ensuring access to reusable sanitary protection for those experiencing menstrual insecurity. Source and images Courtesy of Archstorming.
