How might many small things—functioning as discrete elements but acting together—trigger a systemic change, giving us more liveable, more resilient cities?
A submission should describe:
1. A Typology of Small Things. What they do depends entirely on the specific context of a particular city/neighbourhood.
2. A Network of Small Things. How many small things, strung together and strategically placed, form a network of relationships.
3. The Impact of Networks. How new networks improve liveability and resilience of the city/neighbourhood.
4. The Making of Networks. How might this network be phased? How will it be extended? Who will make it? How will it be financed? Who will look after it?
Each entry shall make a case for how the proposal, through replicability, represents a strategic idea for a sustainable Asian city. Site selection is at the entrant’s discretion and should be explained clearly in the submission. Only sites in Asia or Australia will be accepted.
FuturArc Prize is open to both Students and Professionals.