Reusing Rooftops, in collaboration with the Mies van der Rohe Foundation, has launched an international competition to transform the rooftops of Barcelona into useful spaces that enhance the quality of life for its citizens.

The competition invites participants from all over the world to propose innovative solutions for the sustainable reuse of these urban spaces and features a jury made up of firms such as Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), MVRDV, and Porras Guadiana. 

Additionally, as part of the Barcelona Architecture Weeks 2024 program, there will be an event on the competition's topic featuring speakers from Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Batlleiroig, followed by a panel discussion with industry and public administration experts. 

The competition prizes total 5,000 euros, distributed as first, second, and third prizes, along with two special mentions, “Soprema” and “Tierra,” each worth 500 euros. 

Moreover, the proposals most highly valued by the jury will be published in magazines, blogs, architecture websites, and social media.

Schedule

Early registration: April 22 to May 22, 2024

Regular registration: May 23 to June 26, 2024

Submission deadline: June 26, 2024

Winners announced: July 10, 2024

Jury

Partner at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Agustín Pérez-Torres
Partner at Batlleiroig, Joan Batlle
Project Leader at MVRDV, Cas Esbach
Founders of Porras Guadiana Arquitectos, Lorenzo & Fernando
Vice President of ASESCUVE, Elisabeth Contreras

Awards

We offer a total of €5,000 in prizes distributed as follows:

1st PRIZE: 2,500€

2nd PRIZE: 1,000€

3rd PRIZE: 500€

SOPREMA SPECIAL MENTION: 500€

TIERRA SPECIAL MENTION: 500€

10 HONORABLE MENTIONS

30 FINALISTS

The winning projects and all finalists will be published in various architecture magazines, blogs, social networks, and on our website. All participants will receive a digital certificate of participation.

Download the competition brief from this link. 

Read more about the competition on the competition's website.

Top image courtesy of Reusing Rooftops. 

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