CityLab is pleased to announce the launch of the Living Village Design Competition. The competition is launched as a partnership between the Australian Institute of Architects, the SA Housing Authority and the City of Unley.

Open exclusively to the Institute’s Emerging Architects and Graduate Network (EmAGN) - members that are within 15 years of completing a Masters in Architecture - the competition is a rare opportunity for the next generation of architects to showcase innovative ideas.

The competition seeks exemplary architectural designs that showcase high quality and affordable residential housing for singles, couples and seniors in the heart of a vibrant precinct in the City of Unley, South Australia. The brief calls for designs that incorporate an existing building, Mornington House, as a potential Innovative Entrepreneur Community Hub.

The prize

First prize: $20,000 Second prize: $10,000 Third prize: $5,000

Eligibility

Entrants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • be a member of the Institute;
  • be within 15 years of graduation from the AACA Accredited Master of Architecture degree (or equivalent);
  • have first been registered as an architect anywhere in Australia not more than 10 years ago; and
  • must be currently registered, or eligible to be registered, with any of the Architect Registration Boards in Australia.

Entrants may collaborate with a more experienced Institute member to complete their submission, however, the authorised representative must meet the requirements of eligibility.