The DESIGN REVIEW 2024 competition, organized by the Almaty City Development Center with the assistance of KAZGAS and the Almatygenplan Research Institute, has ended in Almaty. The final and the award ceremony were held in a solemn atmosphere, where the participants presented their renovation projects of apartment buildings of the Soviet and post-Soviet eras.
The competition has become a unique platform for 16 teams, including 49 students of architectural and design specialties from local and foreign universities. They reached the finals, although 65 teams were initially registered. During November, participants held workshops and consultations with experts to develop projects aimed at creating an inclusive environment in buildings without elevators.
The final works of the participants were evaluated by a jury consisting of representatives of the Almaty City Development Center JSC, the Almatygenplan Research Institute, KAZGAS, as well as invited architects and urbanists. The main evaluation criteria were:
Justification and analysis of the selected object;
Space-planning solutions;
Drawings, visualizations and creative presentation;
Practical applicability and inclusiveness of solutions.
Based on the results of the presentations, the jury determined the winners:
1st place – the project "A new standard of living in an old house". The V course of the International Educational Corporation (IOC): Murat Aykorkem Galymkyzy, Bali Denmark Maratkyzy, Ilyasheva Ayana Zhailybaykyzy, Aitzhanova Inkar Darkhankyzy.
2nd place is the project "Affordable home — comfortable life". III course of the IOC: Dereli Gulbakhar, Danabekova Shugyla Bakytkyzy, Dereli Fatima Nur, Shalimbetova Janelle Zhanarbekovna.
3rd place – the project "Creation of an accessible architectural environment based on ethnocultural heritage". IV course of the IOC: Diana Mikhailovna Slonimets, Tungyshpaeva Akniet Muslimkyzy.
The competition was an important step in the implementation of the principles of sustainable development and inclusivity, giving participants the opportunity to contribute to the transformation of the urban environment of Almaty. The best works will be presented to the competent authorities in the field of architecture of the city.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/896375