ASF International was founded as a result of an increased interest in social and environmental issues in relation to the built environment and dissatisfaction with ethical standards of mainstream architecture. The purpose of Architecture Sans Frontières International (ASF-Int) is to enable vulnerable communities access to architectural services, research and educational resources in order to increase their resilience and reduce vulnerability. Architecture Sans Frontières International (ASF) is an independent network of design not for profit organisations concerned with social justice, the cultural and environmental aspects of architecture and the conservation of the human and physical heritage aspects of the built environment.
ASF Award was founded with the belief that architecture has the potential to propose and develop efficient strategies, support and ideas to the social, environmental and related spatial challenges that face the global built environment. The goal of the award is to promote those solutions among the design profession and the general public, which will encourage an exchange of ideas and challenge the profession to develop the construction of social facilities and infrastructure. The ASFAW has been a successful multi-year platform to inspire, share and promote design projects that capture and exemplify the values of the Hasselt Charter for a global audience. Each year 100’s of applicants respond to the call and their work is showcased throughout ASF’s online presence.
Competition is open to all participants, ongoing or finished projects.
The type of projects can range from small scale to a larger urban context varying from architectural projects, urban planning and design interventions, environmental and landscape architecture, Industrial design, educational, cultural, economic interventions, projects with relevance of social participation process etc.
For more information please visit: https://www.asfint.org/en/programs/asf-award