Per tutta la durata della competizione i partecipanti potranno chiedere chiarimenti scrivendo all’indirizzo: info@kairalooro.com. L’organizzazione procederà a rispondere ai candidati e a darne pubblicazione settimanale nell’apposita sezione “faq” sul sito del concorso. Le risposte saranno pubblicate nell’area FAQ in lingua inglese. Domande analoghe a quelle già presenti sulla FAQ non riceveranno risposta. Dieci giorni prima della deadline si chiuderanno le FAQ, e le domande pervenute non riceveranno risposta.

What about covered and outdoor spaces?

Thank you for write us. A covered (but not closed) space that serves for example to create shade and where the main activities of the center are not carried out can be considered Outdoor.

What will the displays showcase in the exhibition space? Certain specification on the items to be displayed?

The articles are very different and therefore they are periodically, so there are no specifics about it. It's important have a flexibility space and a exhibition variety.

What type of performances? Need a little specification or reference on the type of performances to be held and also the number of witnessing audience for these performances.

The number of witnessing audienc is very variable depending on the event. Traditionally, the exchange of cultures takes place in small groups of around 10 people. The kind of performance can be a story, exhibition, a dance or a small group play.

What will be the different functions in the bureau? (For example Admin, reception, waiting area etc)

The office should have the function of giving a small work space to manage the structure.

What is the prevailing education system? Is there any specific way to teaching?

The school system is the French one. The traditional educational system takes place at home, and educational tradition is handed by the oldest of the house. Instead, communications instead of communities are made under the oldest tree of the village or in the house of the village chief.

The total area of the site is nearly 1855 m2. And according to brief program ,550m2 for the indoor and 400m2 for the outdoor area. The sum of these areas is just 950m2. What about the rest of the area ?

The maximum dimensions of the construction are those defined in the announcement. The remaining area is not important for evaluation purposes. It is your choice if you use it as a garden, green space or other, but always consistent with the maximum dimensions.

I Would like to know if the internship at kengo kuma Associates is for all the members of the group?

As writtein official annoucement at point 9 of rules (page 8): 9. "The prize corresponding to the internship is for a maximum of three members of the winning team, enrolled in the competition trough the registration. [Others information on the annoucement] "

For educational spaces , is there any fixed furniture to be added or is it just an empty space that to be designed and furnished by the community later on ?

If you want you can integrate furniture, but is not specifically required by the notice. It's your choice.

Are we supposed to provide technical drawings with dimensions and details ?

All that is required is written in the "Material" section (page 7). You are free to express your project in the way you think is best.

To what extent is the Bamboo material available and being “local” and familiar to the community there? and is it easy to get ?

Bamboo is present but there are no large crops. it is a material used for coverings or rods for fishing.

What is the deadline time?

The deadlines is 25th April 2018 at 23.59 GMT. There isn't extensions. All projects delivered after this date will not be considered, as it was written in official notice. So, We recommended don't wait the last day to load the project to avoid overloading the system.

What types of building materials are available in the area?

In the DRAWING folder there are the cards of the materials available in the area. With clay it is made of raw earth bricks. The laterite is not used for making bricks. Nearby there is a sawmill that produces wooden boards. In the area there isn't bamboo, but this is available in nearby areas. All other materials such as plastic, cement, iron, steel, must be requested from the urban centers.

In Sedhiou Town there are systems for water distribution and sewer system? And, there is the electrical distribution system?

There is a water distribution systems, only a few homes aren't connected to systems. The water resource is given by central wells and little wells built near the homes. There aren't a sewer system, the bathrooms are made through the ditches dug in the ground, usually 20 meters away from the houses. There is an electricity system with a low power.

Could I add a member to my team or change members after the registration?

Is not possibile to change your team after the registration, because there is a security registration system that does not allow the editing to preserve information in the database.

Is possible to change project area?

No, is not possible to change project area.

What's the proportions of the religions in Sedhiou Region ( Muslim, Christians, Ortodox and Animism).

The 70% are Muslims, 25% Christian and the others Ortodox and Animism.

Layouts have to contain the ID Team?

The ID Team have to be inserted in the layouts and in the file name of the material requested for the competition, as written in offical notice.

I'm not able to access in Pay Pal payment system, can I register with another payment method?

The registration process via PayPal is the only way possible, and it allows to protect all the information you enter. If your PayPal system does not allow you to pay, the problem could be your credit / debit card or your country. You should verify that your country adheres to the PayPal system.

It says in the guildlines of the competition that 1 A1 layout (841 x 594mm) in .pdf format, written in English,300 dpi, maximum size 10 mb, horizontal layout. Is this a compulsory stipulation or we can break the rule?

It's necessary that these requirements (size, format, languages, orientation) are respected.

Is new technology as solar panels or solutions for water purification reachable?

We prefer natural energy systems rather than imported technologies. However if you feel you can use. All this is indicated in the "design" section of the official notice. Regarding the natural water purification exist natural filtering methods.

Teams missing one under 35 member at least will be disqualified. If I am the youngest of my team and I will be 36 years old in 2017 after the end of the competition, my team can take part?

Yes, all the teams that have at least one component having age between 18 and 35 years old at least until the end of the competition can partecipate.

The elaborate A1 I can put any kind of image?

As indicated in the "Rules" it is required to comprehensively represent the project through sections render sketches. Any texts are to be inserted in the English language (after exclusion), but it is preferable to communicate the project through images.

The size is fixed?

The architecture must have a maximum wrote in official notice in design section.

Can i use concrete walls in the design proposal?

Yes, you can use the croncrete walls but is not a sustainable material.

Is it possible to do underground floors?

You can build underground floors while providing the drainage systems  from the water during the rain season

Is the design building should be cosidered more like a temporary structure or permanent building?

The project should be considered permanent, but if you want you can also provide some temporary parts.

Does the Sedhiou community do construction together or are there special workers for construction?

In the Sedhiou community there aren't many specialized workers. Often, the community does the things together, and often in the group of work there is someone who has a more experience than other but it isn't special worker. The specialized workers could be found in the nearby towns like Ziguinchor or Kolda.

How are foundations built traditionally?

Traditional foundations are created in various ways, for example by concrete, by stone, baked clay brick or concrete.

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