Architectural Essay Writing Contest, 7th Cycle is the twenty-seventh initiative of the Architectural Journalism & Criticism Organization founded by architect Pappal Suneja to spread awareness about this subject and sow the seeds of inspiration to explore and write about Architecture and allied fields from a researcher’s perspective.
The theme for the Series in this cycle is ‘Migration & Immigration’
Brief
“Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety, and a better future.” — Ban Ki-moon, former UN Secretary-General.
Migration and immigration are among the most defining forces shaping contemporary societies globally. Beyond statistics and policy debates, they involve questions of identity, belonging, borders, labor, and culture. As movement between borders follows haphazard and unplanned motives and routes, it becomes the responsibility of architects, urban planners, and designers to work alongside policymakers and governments around the world to intervene in the built environment and present solutions that not only speak to the convenience of residents but also to the dignity of those immigrating.
Another aspect that has been a defining factor in movement is migration. As economies and populations burgeon around the world, as of mid-2024, the global number of international migrants reached a record 304 million, representing approximately 3.7% of the total world population. This figure has nearly doubled since 1990 (see: https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/migration).
As the world order shifts toward greater fluidity, it becomes increasingly important to design our spaces with these possible scenarios in mind. This competition invites participants to critically examine migration not just as movement across geography, but as a condition that transforms individuals, communities, and the built environment.
This essay writing calls to look at how migration reshapes architecture, cities, territories, labor conditions, and public life.
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