ARCHI-HACK: GAS STATION

BRIEF IN SHORT:

The aim of the “Archi-hack – Gas Station” competition is to develop one drawing to communicate a conceptual design. The participants are asked to repurpose a gas station by following the requirements of the brief and one axonometric projection to represent it, with absolute freedom of interpretation, technique and level of abstraction. Even the concept of axonometric itself can be questioned in order to craft the most expressive way to represent the concept.

We encourage you to push the boundaries of creativity. You’re free to re-invent and hack any gas station of your choice, in order to become whatever function, you might see fit: it can either be a statement, or have a very strong practical use. As long as the proposal utilizes a gas station structure to create a revitalized form in its own distinct way.

This is a competition where you develop your skills as a communicator, designer and space thinker.

We are not interested in the construction details; we want to see the space organization and creative approach. The drawing can highlight functional aspects of the structure, showing a deep understanding of one or more design aspects. It can focus on the aesthetic qualities either internal or external, showing space configuration and specific projects characteristics, or it can only display structural elements and overall massing.

The elements shown in the entry are flexible and adaptable to the participant’s interpretation. The entry is completely flexible and adaptable to the participant’s perception.

ELIGIBILITY:

Non Architecture Competitions are open to all human beings, from every age and cultural background, working in groups or individually. The registration fee is paid per team, regardless of how many members form it. Personal information of all the team members can be uploaded during the submission procedure of the final drawing.