Competition Intro
Institute of Palliative Medicine, Kozhikode is the pioneer of palliative care movement in South East Asia, providing inpatient & outpatient care, homecare & rehabilitation and comprehensive training programs. It is the first WHO collaborating centre in developing countries and the first such initiative in the world to develop patient care with community participation, which makes IPM more of a social initiator than a hospice care centre. IPM’s campus is located in Kozhikode Kerala, providing free palliative care services to patients across the district for over 30 years.
Recognizing the profound history of service and global impact of social interventions facilitated by the Institute of Palliative Medicine (IPM), the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) Kerala Chapter, embarked on a collaborative endeavour aiming to enhance the campus infrastructure, paving the way for a sustainable long-term development and positioning it as a centre of excellence in the field. With Samagata Foundation, a group of young minds supporting the whole cause, IIA Kerala Chapter, along with IIA Calicut Centre meticulously crafted a comprehensive masterplan for IPM, incorporating various enhancements; including planning for a recreational region inside the masterplan termed the "Oasis." Symbolizing a place offering solace, support, and relief, Oasis is envisioned as a social plug-in designed to foster increased public engagement within the campus. In an attempt to invite a wider participation from the architects community, Oasis was proposed as a National Architecture Design Competition presenting an opportunity for architects around the country to contribute their design ideas to the initiative along with providing a wider reach for IPM and its activities.
Oasis: National Architecture Design Competition, initiated by IIA Kerala Chapter and organised by IIA Calicut Centre aims at developing a small transformative social plug-in, as a component of the new masterplan proposed by IIA for the Institute of Palliative Medicine (IPM), Kozhikode. The competition seeks innovative design proposals that cultivate a sense of community, comfort, and connection within the IPM campus with the goal of enhancing the overall experience for patients, families, and caregivers. We welcome architects from across the nation to unleash their creativity and imagination in crafting spaces that reflect the spirit of IPM. This is an opportunity to contribute to the noble mission of palliative care while showcasing the power of architecture to inspire a positive change.
Learn more about IPM at www.instituteofpalliativemedicine.org
Key Dates
March 20, 2024
Registration Commences
April 20, 2024 (23:59 IST)
Registrations Closes
April 16, 2024
Opening of Submission Portal
10 May 2024 (23:59 IST)
Submission Closes
Dates Will Be Published Later
Announcement of winners
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all IIA Members having paid subscription up to 2024-2025 or Life Time Members or those who have applied for IIA membership (with proof of application).
- Minimum size of the team is 1 member and maximum is 5 members.
- Each team shall have a Team lead under whose name the registration shall be done.
- Architects from different firms / freelance architects can combine to form a team, provided that the Team lead is a registered member of the IIA or has applied for membership.
- Persons involved in the organising and judging of this competition, including their families and professional colleagues from their respective organisations are not eligible to participate in this competition.
Entry Fee
There will not be any entry fee.
Work files for Registered Participants
CAD drawing of the site + 3D Sketch Up model of the site + Design Program with Area Statement – Will be available for download after successful verification of participant registration.
General Guidelines
- The submission process is entirely online and through our website.
- All entries must be original work created by the participant/s.
- If a team wishes to submit multiple entries for the competition, they must complete separate registrations for each submission.
- If the participants haven’t received any response within 72 hours after registration, please check the spam folder.
- Participants can contact us at iiacalicutcentre@gmail.com in case of any additional queries.
Awards
First Prize
: Rs.2,00,000 /-Commendation Prize ( Maximum of 3 )
: Rs.50,000 /-
* The Jury at its discretion can choose not to confer the prizes at all.
All winning entries will be published in the official website of IIA Kerala Chapter - www.iiakerala.org
The competition is solely focused on generating innovative ideas; the winning proposal is not intended for on-site implementation.
Ar. Kevin Mark Low
Ar. Soumitro Ghosh
Ar. Rupali Gupte