Second LINA Open Call

Second LINA Open Call invites emerging creatives to apply with ideas, texts and practices addressing the environmental crisis

You are invited to apply with your radical idea, practical solution, theoretical insight or thought-provoking practice addressing the environmental crisis.

Through the LINA Open Call, 25 selected applicants (individuals or teams) will be invited to co-create the LINA Architecture Programme – a series of events organised by members of the platform across Europe – and to present at the LINA Conference.

About LINA

LINA stands for Learning, Interacting and Networking in Architecture. It is a European platform make up of a network of 32 institutions, including the Irish Architecture Foundation, working at the intersection of architecture and other fields related to spatial culture. We work to promote emerging thinkers and practitioners. Our collective goal is to steer design and building processes towards regenerative practices and principles of de-growth.

Our alliance of museums, universities, research networks, foundations, triennials, biennials, and other European and Mediterranean organisations – known as LINA members – carries out a series of events taking place all over Europe. Individuals and teams selected through our annual Open Call are invited to collaborate in the events of the LINA Architecture Programme, which is co-funded by Creative Europe.

Who thet are looking for

They are looking for innovative individuals and collectives who apply their theoretical and practical knowledge to better our common future. They are searching for innovators who develop spatial practices that question the status quo. They want to welcome new and emerging voices to make their mark and help amplify their radical ideas.

They are looking to give a platform to those who have not yet broken through to the international audience and are not yet established in their respective fields. Age is not a limit; however, only Creative Europe country residents are eligible to participate.

They are looking for those who wish to participate in mentoring, teaching, residencies, research, writing, and who want to present their work and develop meaningful programmes. Though travel is not always a necessity, they are looking for those interested in international collaboration. They want to promote people who care for the future of our planet and who share our ethical values.

Financial framework

There is no participation fee for the Open Call. One representative of each of the 25 selected LINA fellows (which can be teams or individuals) will be provided accommodation and reimbursed for their travel (up to €350) to attend the LINA Conference in Copenhagen on 9–10 October.

After that, work within the LINA Architecture Programme is regulated through contracts LINA fellows sign with LINA members. Fellows and members will be supported by the LINA team throughout the process. Contracts cover honorariums and expenses and define the amount of work to be undertaken by LINA fellows.

Additional information

All documentation and application forms are available on the LINA website, and the central LINA team is available at hello@lina.community for any questions you might have.