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This years DESIGN AWARD “Made for Maastricht” is dedicated to new species that search and find their place in the city. In Amsterdam, for example spoonbills and seals have been spotted; soon we can expect otters and raccoons in our cities. The competition focuses on the urban environment of Maastricht: the urban environment as a new habitat.

The assignment
Design a house for a living species in the city of Maastricht. This house should be practical and should esthetically fit into the urban environment and fullfill the demands of the designated animal. The design must lead to a more pleasant environment for humans and animals.

The DESIGN AWARD Made for Maastricht is an annual competition organized by Designday collaboration MAFAD (Maastricht Academy Fine Arts and Design). The price, 5000 euro, is provided by the City of Maastricht and fits into the bigger masterplan ‘Made in Maastricht’, to stimulate the creative manufacturing industry in the city.

The focus of the DESIGN AWARD Made for Maastricht is the (re) appreciation for craftsmanship. Therefor the submitted designs should be carried out by the designer himself. The concept of craftsmanship in this context covers the area of ​​both the old and the new digital technologies.

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