Inhabit V1 | Sqratch
1. Introduction
The Inhabit V1 | Sqratch competition is an opportunity for participants to challenge the idea of a digitally connected society and design a community that prioritizes human connection and well-being.
2. Presentation
The competition is open globally and allows participants to work individually or in teams of up to 3 members. The prize pool is ₹1,25,000, and winners will also receive a certificate and recognition on Sqratch’s website and social media platforms.
3. About the Project
The project aims to create a self-sufficient and communal community that allows people to disconnect from technology and connect with one another. The challenge is to design a complex housing unit in an urban or peri-urban environment that promotes human connection and well-being.
4. Schedule
- [Unspecified Date]: Registration and payment of the registration fee.
- June 14, 2026: Deadline for standard level registration.
5. Prizes
- 1st place: ₹1,25,000, certificate, and recognition on Sqratch.
- 2nd place: Unspecified value, certificate, and recognition on Sqratch.
- 3rd place: Unspecified value, certificate, and recognition on Sqratch.
6. Jury
The jury is composed of three experienced members in the field of architecture and urban planning:
- Mythili Kowshik Shetty, with 25 years of experience in architectural education.
- Debayan Chatterjee, an internationally recognized urban planner.
- Sreyash Dasgupta, director of Sukanya & Associates and alumnus of Columbia GSAPP.