The Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism (FAU) at the Polytechnic University of Tirana, in collaboration with the association GO2 Albania, the B4Students program, as well as with the financial support of TEG and the Mane Foundation, organize the architecture competition for students “Recycle – Creative 2023” with the theme of recycling of urban and environmental waste. University students from Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia participated in the competition, who conceived and created a lamp for urban public spaces or indoor environments, consisting exclusively of a reusable material. The 18 most works good ones, evaluated by the jury, have been exhibited at TEG since October 1, to be promoted to TEG visitors.
The exhibition of works at TEG aims to make citizens aware of the connection with the excessive production of urban waste and its reuse through turning it into a sustainable and creative concept. It also serves architecture students to train through the application of concepts and promote themselves professionally, in a space that symbolizes the best way of life, which inspires you to follow trends and be responsible and friendly to the environment. With this creative recycling activity and other initiatives undertaken, TEG is demonstrating the circular and green economy, a very practical way to unlock the value of the products we throw away by becoming a center of inspiration and awareness, alongside shopping and entertainment. This activity is financially supported by TEG in the continuation of social responsibility initiatives, with a focus on education and the environment, a priority of the Mane Foundation, under the special care of the founder, Samir Mane.
After the success of the two editions, TEG is happy to evaluate the possibility of support for the next year, in order to consolidate a tradition, which promotes the student’s skills and makes citizens aware of environmental protection.
The jury of the competition, based on the votes of the public, will announce the 5 best projects, during the awarding ceremony that will be organized on Friday, July 13, at 18.00 – 19.00 at the exhibition grounds in TEG. For the winner/s of the first place, a monetary reward of 800 Euros will be possible, for the 2 winners of the second place, a reward of 500 Euros each and for the 2 winners of the 3rd place, 400 Euros each. All finalists will be provided with a certificate of appreciation.
The winner of the first place will be communicated by the representative of TEG, as the sponsor of the activity.