The brief
In a quickly and ever evolving world, the focus on people should be the focus of architecture and masterplanning. This competition invites the future designers of our built environment to propose innovative small-scale interventions that can create significant positive impact on Cardiff and its inhabitants.
The proposal should align with the core values of the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act, with a focus on social equity, sustainability, and long-term resilience.
The challenge
Participants are tasked with identifying and design small, yet impactful changes in Cardiff’s public spaces, infrastructure, or community facilities. These interventions should address current urban challenges while enhancing social value, promoting well-being and contributing to a sustainable future.
This design competition is open to all within the RSAW Large Practice Network and submissions will be present in the RSAW Design Week between 7 and 11 October.
Further details will be provided in due course.
Goal
The aim of this competition is to produce ideas of what can be possible in Cardiff.
In displaying them publicly, and inviting the head our local governing body and the general public to vote, which can inspire Cardiff to such possibilities.
Join us in shaping a sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant Cardiff - one small shift at a time.
Competition details
Competition runs from 2 to 27 September to allow for a week before the RSAW Design week to organise printing and putting on boards.
Each practice of the LPN is to submit one entry formatted as two A1 boards. The boards will then be presented in a public space in Cardiff.
Location: to be confirmed.
Judging will be done throughout the RSAW Design Week by two separate bodies, an invited judging panel, and the general public with the most successful design announced on the last day of the design week.
Public voting can be done via a QR Code on the boards which directs users to an Instagram page displaying the submission, the submission with the most likes wins public voting.
Judging panel: to be confirmed.
