Alumil India, the wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of Alumil Group—a global leader in high-quality architectural aluminium systems—invites Indian architects to join ArXellence 3. This international competition, organized in collaboration with AEGEAS and endorsed by the Technical Chamber of Greece, centers on the theme: “Preservation of Historical Memory & Promotion and Protection of the Special Environmental Characteristics of Gyaros Island.”
Gyaros Island, historically known as a site of political exile, is now renowned for its ecological importance, including hosting the largest population of Mediterranean monk seals. The competition calls for designs of a museum to honor the island’s historical legacy and a research center dedicated to advancing environmental protection strategies in the Mediterranean.
“ArXellence stimulates discussion on sustainable design and construction. We invite Indian architects to create a self-sufficient hub on Gyaros Island, addressing biodiversity in the Eastern Mediterranean,” says Theodoros Axouristos, Managing Director, Alumil India.
The competition jury features prominent architects, including India’s own Sanjay Puri. Prizes include €40,000 for first place, €20,000 for second, €10,000 for third, and six honourable mentions.
“Reducing the carbon footprint while making the environment sustainable is crucial. If every company undertakes projects like this, the world would be a better place,” said Ar. Sanjay Puri.
The competition has two main requirements. The first is the creation of a museum that will pay tribute to the people who were imprisoned, tortured and suffered on the island, as well as to those who experienced all these hardships and atrocities and died on Gyaros. The second, concerns the development of a Research Centre, through which strategies for environmental protection and sustainability in the wider Mediterranean region will be promoted. For more information, visit Arxellence 3 competition.