Reuse the Kiln — Scicli, Sicily

Teams

up to 4 members

Deadline

August 30th, 2026

To submit

1x A1 sheet

TURN THE KILN INTO A PUBLIC CENTER

Fornace Penna rises on the wind-scoured cliffs of southern Sicily, just beyond a fishing hamlet, facing the open Mediterranean. Built between 1909 and 1912, the brickworks was sited for logistical reasons, close to the clay quarry, the railway, and the sea. Its vast, arcade-pierced mass is often compared to a seaside “cathedral.” Today, the monumental shell remains, slowly crumbling under salt and storms.

Following the Sicilian Region’s recent public purchase of the site, participants in this competition are invited to reinterpret the ruin as a civic center: a place for public services, with spaces for meetings, study, and work.

Prizes

2^nd • 1500€

1^st • 3000€

3^rd • 500€

1^st • 3000€

2^nd • 1500€

3^rd • 500€

+ Honorable Mentions + Special Mentions for Innovative Proposal + Archicad Prize (1 year subscription to Archicad + a ticket for a BIM Coordinator Program)

Competition's Jury

PARABASE

Carmen Maurice

Office Winhov

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BENEFITS

After the subscription to the competition, you will access to:

DOSSIERS COMPLETE COLLECTION

Get inspired! After the subscription, you will have access to the FULL collection of the previous competition dossiers, including the best projects and the interviews to the winners.

EXTRA MATERIALS

An extended set of materials will be provided after the subscription, including more photos, videos, and other files useful for the design.

ARCHICAD EDUCATIONAL LICENSE

You will have the opportunity to get a 3-months license for Archicad, BIM Software for architecture.

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