Foundawtion

Architecture, design, and education

Foundawtion is a nonprofit established in June 2014 by architecture studio dawoffice. Its work brings together architecture, design, and education to serve communities with limited resources, primarily in Africa. The foundation is based in Barcelona and carries out on-the-ground projects with support from a board, ambassadors, sponsors, and volunteers.

Areas of work

The foundation works in construction, physical and social infrastructure, urban planning, and education. Its projects address architectural and design needs in economically disadvantaged areas, develop educational initiatives where it works, and provide communities with ongoing material support.

Projects

• Bajankusoor
• Cem Kamanar
• Namaqua
• Workshops

Documented work includes the January 20 opening of the Namaqua Kalahari Children's Hope shelter in Gochas. The foundation has also made documentation trips to the community of Tionck Essyl in Senegal and held workshops there led by artist Florencia Cairo.

Board and team

The board includes David García (chief architect and founder), Javi Royo (education lead), Luis García (chief legal counsel), Carmen Revilla (president and communications lead), Lluís Morón (finance and general operations lead), Marc Morro (design lead), and Marta Feduchi (communications and social media). The foundation's ambassadors are Florencia Cairo (Women's Ambassador), Daniel Osul (Sports Ambassador), Rosa Puig (Rights Ambassador), and Ricardo Mombiedro (Snow Ambassador).

Partners and sponsors

Companies, institutions, and development agencies supporting Foundawtion include Andreu World, Dawoffice, Dominion, Estudio Mariscal, Faro Barcelona, GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation), Inoxibar, Javirroyo, Labdoo, LedsC4, Localcuatro, Lugar Abogados, LUXDEV (Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency), Marc Morro, Mombisurf, NomaDaw, Ölend, Pikolín, Portofino Buildings, Roca Sanitarios, and Signes. Photographers and videographers also contribute, including Andrés Altamirano, Coke Bartrina, Elena Claverol, Guille Cascante, Jara Varela, Noemí de la Peña, Rubén P. Bescós, Anna Huix, and Claudia Mauriño.

How to get involved

The foundation channels outside support through a solidarity shop, solidarity cards, and gift cards that fund education and development in African communities, as well as through volunteering. Its website is available in Spanish, English, Catalan, and French.

Contact

Address: 27–39 Calle Llull, 1st floor, Unit 7, 08005 Barcelona, Spain. Phone: +34 933 686 110 and +34 936 696 868. Email: info@foundawtion.org. Social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.