The Indian Institute of Architects Kozhikode has invited entries for an architecture design competition ‘Reweave Kozhikode - Re-imagining the Comtrust Precinct’ as part of its Cross Roads Design Festival and IIA Young Architects Festival to be hedl here on October 27, 28, and 29. A press release said that Reweave Kozhikode envisages an architectural design that integrates sites including the defunct Comtrust Weaving Factory, the nearby Mananchira and its surrounding roads, and Vaikom Mohammad Basheer Road. The participants need to propose what the Comtrust Weaving Factory buildings and the site could be used for, make analysis of the existing structures, their heritage value, potential of the site, context, and all other concerns relevant to the successful realisation of the project. Winners will get cash prizes worth ₹9 lakh. The last date to submit entries is September 29. For details, visit www.indianinstituteofarchitects.com
