Architecture for Everyone is looking for Britain’s best young design talent, and is offering 18-25 year olds from socially excluded or black and ethnic minority backgrounds the chance to win a trip to study at Harvard University in the USA.
Architecture for Everyone is a partnership between the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and architects RMJM. It is a nationwide project which encourages young people, particularly those from black, minority ethnic and socially excluded groups, to consider a career in architecture and urban design.
In honour of Stephen Lawrence
The competition, ‘Waste of Space’, was launched in honour of murdered teenager Stephen Lawarence. It is targeted at those who have the vision to radically transform a ‘waste of space’ in their local area for the benefit of the community. It can be an unused park, a waste land, or even a house that's boarded up.
Two winners will win an all expenses paid, six-week trip to study an architecture course at Harvard University, USA, this summer.
A good cause
Politicians and celebrities, including Gordon Brown, Dame Kelly Holmes, David Lammy MP, broadcaster Jon Snow and Apprentice winner Tim Campbell, have expressed their support for the competition.
If you would like to take part, or find out more about Architecture for Everyone, visit their website for more details. You can also attend a workshop in London, Birmingham, Liverpool or Glasgow.
Deadline for submissions is 1 May 2009