Living Ruins , Kayaköy / Türkei

 

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Living Ruins – Architecture Competition

 

The competition represents a new design challenge that, from its own title, attempts to counteract the current status of “Ghost Town” attributed to the abandoned village of Kayaköy (Turkey).

 

Through the design of a proper open-air museum, “Living Ruins” aims to collect projects capable of guaranteeing the conservation and revalorisation of such a mystical site. The transformation of this suggestive architectural complex into a thriving exhibition immersed in the Mediterranean landscape may open a new chapter for the future of the town.

 

In a historic moment in which mass tourism is wreaking havoc on the most popular locations, this competition can be seen as an opportunity not only to promote a more sustainable way of visiting a site, but also to offer an innovative and completely unique museum experience.

 

The competition is open to students, architects, designers, urbanists, engineers, artists, makers, activists and anyone interested in the architectural design.

 

Registration Opens on July 17th, 2024

Projects Submission Deadline on November 22nd, 2024

Winners Announcement on December 9th, 2024

 

7.000 € in Prizes

10 Golden Mentions: 250 € each

10 Honourable Mentions: coupon for a free competition

30 Finalists: published on TerraViva channels