Thursday, 26th April 2018,5:01:24pm
Dear PAM Members,
ARCASIA TRAVEL PRIZE 2018: KUMIKI
CALL FOR YOUNG ARCHITECTS:
The ARCASIA Travel Prize in Architecture is the travel and research scholarship given to Young Architects of ARCASIA (40 years and under) who are members of the architect institute of their country. The prize aims to promote research in selected fields of study, encourage cross-border education as well as the foster cultural exchange between nations and institutes. Sponsored by NS Bluescope (Thailand), this year is the third year of the ARCASIA Travel Prize.
HIDA & TOKYO JAPAN:
For 2018, the ARCASIA Travel Prize will enable Young Architects to travel and conduct design research in Japan on the topic of wood materials and techniques. Hida - a region 300 kilometers west of Tokyo - will be the primary location for conducting the Travel Prize design research. Hida is a rich and abundant natural and cultural landscape consisting of forests, mountainous environment, townscape and KUMIKI – the traditional wood joinery and craft renowned throughout the world. During their stay in Hida, 3 awardees will participate in an intensive training course on wood materials. They will be provided guidance and will be required to actively engage with local skills and materials. Featured activities include sketching, photography, design, fabrication, prototyping, and wood tooling while working individually and collectively with the local resources and environment.
2018 TRAVEL AWARD:
Three (3) young architects will be awarded - one each from the three (3) zones of ARCASIA. ARCASIA will organize and provide travel and expenses to the winners for the purpose of travel and study in Japan. During their stay in Japan, the three Awardees shall conduct research under the guidance of Japanese experts and craftsmen. The three awardees will then present their work at the end of their stay in Hida and in Tokyo at the ACA 18 (18th Asian Congress of Architects) Conference. The period of travel for the awardees is scheduled from September 1 to 14, 2018.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants will research thoroughly on Hida, local workshop tools, and facilities. To apply, submit:-
Three winners will be selected by representatives from members of ARCASIA’s and Travel Prize committees based on the merit of the submissions. Applicants are responsible for travel and visa requirements for Japan.
JURY:
Sannah Ejaz: Architect, Teaching Professional, Honorary Treasurer, ARCASIA – Islamabad
Keisuke Maeda: Architect, Founder, UID Architects – Fukuyama
Tan Szue Hann: Head of Sustainability, Surbana Jurong, ACYA Chairman – Singapore
Luke Yeung: Principal, Architectkidd – Bangkok
Bea Vithayathawornwong: Design Director, Beautbureau - Bangkok
Submit your application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
DEADLINES:
- Deadline for Submissions: May 15, 2018
- An announcement of Winners: June 1, 2018
- Travel period to Hida, Japan: September 1-11, 2018
- Presentation and attendance at ACA18 Tokyo: September 11-14, 2018
- ARCASIA reserves the right to revise scheduled dates as necessary
RESOURCES:
ARCASIA: www.arcasia.org
Hidakuma: https://hidakuma.com/en/about/
ACA 18 Tokyo: www.aca18tokyo.com/
FabCafe Hida : https://fabcafe.com/hida/
Bluescope Thailand: http://www.bluescope.co.th/
Dear PAM Members,
We are pleased to inform that Kuala Lumpur City Hall is hosting the Kuala Lumpur Universal Access Award 2018 program for the 2nd edition in 2018.
The objectives of this award are to recognize and cerdit successful building Owners, Developers and the Building Team involved in the implementation of Universal Design and to promote universal design within built environment in line with Kuala Lumpur City Hall's target to be Accessible City.
There are 4 categories as follows:
Nomination open: 12 April 2018, Thursday
Nomination close: 11 May 2018, Friday
The Nomination Form is available at www.kluniversalaccessaward.com
All eligible PAM Members are invited to participate.
For enquiries, please contact the KL Mayor Universal Access Award 2018
Secretariat; Encik Mohammad Zahri Latif at 03-2617 6608/ 6611 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
