AIMS
The Shuar tribe, residing in the Amazon rainforest, has expressed a desire for “modern housing.” In response, the Ecuadorian government has launched an international competition, questioning what it means to be modern today.
METHOD
Participants are tasked with designing a home in accordance with the competition’s guidelines:
https://www.habitatyvivienda.gob.ec/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Bases-de-concurso-para-vivienda-Shuar-y-Achuar-f.pdfInscriptions:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-9JydVkkIOaW8x-czR0v15j5llnCvEujR0wWJzyzfF-qfDw/viewform
TECHNIQUE
The project will involve groups of 3 students producing detailed design plans in the required formats outlined in the competition rules, as well as creating an explanatory video.
STRENGTHS
This initiative positions architecture as a unique opportunity to contribute to a sustainable and forward-looking future. Notably, the winning team will have the opportunity to construct the proposed housing in the Amazon.