Architecture for Humanity

has announced a competition for the design a soccer facility in Somkhele, South Africa. Check the new AFH website or the Event Calendar section on Archinect for all the details.

www.architectureforhumanity.org

Challenge
In many parts of Africa sporting activities, in particular soccer/football, are being incorporated into a variety of programs geared towards helping youth to address a broad range of issues affecting their lives. The "team" approach is especially important if countries are to successfully meet and overcome their current challenges, from poverty to HIV/AIDS, and from malnutrition to educational access.

This summer we are challenging the creative world to design a football facility in Somkhele, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. This facility will serve as a gathering place for youth between the ages of 9 and 14 including home to the first ever girls football league in the area. the pitch will also act as a tool to disseminate information on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment; and as a potential service point for a mobile health care clinic.

This facility would be inexpensive and can be built through local labor and/or sustainable materials. This project must include demountable goals, sideline benches and a small changing room. The entire facility should be built for less than $3500.


Award
Three placed finalists and twelve honorable mentions will be selected by the jury. The final desicion for the winning design will be chosen by the Somkhele Girls Football team and will be built in the fall of 2004.

Architecture for Humanity plans to exhibit selected entries in New York during the fall of 2004. Further, Architecture for Humanity will display all entries on its website and hopes to publish a selection of the entries including all award winners in a publication.


Jury and Advisory Board
Steve Kinsler, Durban, South Africa | Rhana Naicker, Somkhele, South Africa | Walter Hood, San Francisco, CA | Three members of the Somkhele Girls Football Team, Somkhele, South Africa | An international soccer player | A representative from Nike

Important Dates
Registration ($20 fee*)
1st September 2004

Submission and Late Registration ($30 fee*)
1st October 2004

Notice of Finalists
1st November 2004