UNI, a global network of architects and designers has launched another design competition with an aim to come up with unique design solutions to provide a space for kids to let their imagination run wild and socialize with their peers over their utopian play planet.

Toys are a play item that is used for entertainment similar to games. Mostly pertaining to a child’s plaything, toys are a historical concept that has been used for a variety of purposes both then and now. While most of the toys have been either mass-manufactured or custom made toys for ages, they have always been designed and made by adults who made these toys with guesses as to what a child would like. 

What if, in present times, the children too can have a say in the design of toys?

While the term ‘toy’ may be synonymous with recreation and playing, it is also a very crucial learning process in the early stages of a kid’s growth and development. Along with influencing their knowledge and cognitive skills, toys also mold their personalities. It gives them a chance to find themselves and their hobbies giving them a holistic timepass. Currently, the market for toys is large both variety and range wise, but sometimes making the process with kids behind the wheel can be helpful. Letting them create the kind of toy they want or have their own play space along with other kids to learn would show their cognitive skills, improve social bonding aspects of their life, all while they keep themselves busy and fulfilled.

The architecture competition brief calls for the design of a children’s toy building and play center, where the kids are allowed to design and customize various toys, play with them, all while interacting with other kids.

Organizers ask the participants to develop a facility that must look after the emotional and psychological needs of children aged  3-10. While a partition of spaces may be provided for different age groups, no section should be isolated completely. The facility must be open planned and nature-infused to aid better growth.

The competition will be judged by Na Wei (Founding Partner / Design Director, WEI architects, Beijing, China) and Christopher Mahoney (Founding Partner, WEI architects, Beijing, China) along with the experts at UNI.

Registration for the competition will begin from 17 November 2021 and will close on 18 April 2022. The participants have been requested to submit the entries before19 April 2022. The winners will be announced on 16 June 2022.

A prize pool of 24000 USD is to be won! 

For complete information on active prizes and details regarding the entry fee, please visit the Awards & Fees section of the competition.

Learn more about this competition here.

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