JISC Design Competition 2020 Book
Jinkai Initiative Shelter Competition Report and Proposals This is a campaign enlisting and unleashing the creative talents of Nigerian Architecture students to empower, up skill and rehouse internally displaced person (IDPs). Published by Jinkai Initiative
Jinkai Initiative Shelter Competition Report and Proposals
This is a campaign enlisting and unleashing the creative talents of Nigerian Architecture students to empower, up skill and rehouse internally displaced person (IDPs).
Published by Jinkai Initiative
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Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
The Objectives
The objectives of the design competition are as follows:
- High quality affordable housing
- Culturally appropriate design
- Functional spaces
- Comparatively easy to construct and maintain
- Durable
- Environmentally friendly
- Psychologically meaningful
The Winning Designs
Twenty (21) teams from various architecture schools across Nigeria entered for the competition and eleven (11)
submitted their designs. The relatively low submission rate is not unconnected to the global pandemic which has
caused major disruption to normal life including school closures. Three top prizes were awarded, together with
two honourable mentions. All the following projects were exemplary and meritorious, showcasing the creativity
and imagination of Nigeria’s Architecture students.
JINKAI Initiative Shelter Competition
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