Martha Pomasonco wins 2023 RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship for ‘Upgraded Barrios’ research project

Martha Pomasonco from the University of Lima, Peru, has been awarded the 2023 RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship with her project titled “Upgraded Barrios.” The annual award, given by the Royal Institute of British Architects, grants £7,000 (around $8,900 USD) to an architecture student who “demonstrates original thinking on issues relating to the sustainable survival of cities and towns.” Pomasonco's research itinerary spans 54 days across seven Latin American countries, aiming to analyze the effectiveness of neighborhood enhancement projects. Her journey will commence in Lima with the Barrio Mio initiative, before visiting Mexico City, Medellin, La Paz, Rio de Janeiro, Rosario, and Santiago de Chile, before concluding again in Lima. At each location, Pomasonco will assess various neighborhood improvement initiatives through observation and interviews, with the aim of extracting insights for potential future urban upgrades.Read the full post on Bustler