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Call for Entries for Enviro Builds London Design Festival: Reimagining London’s High-Rise Green Spaces Design Contest

Submission: 18th September 2024 Registration: 18th September 2024 Location: Concept Language: English Prizes: View website Type: Open

Reimagining London’s High-Rise Green Spaces: A Design Contest by EnviroBuild

In celebration of the London Design Festival 2024, EnviroBuild invites architects and designers to showcase their vision for the future of urban living in the “Reimagining London’s High-Rise Green Spaces” design contest. This competition is a unique opportunity to redefine balconies and terraces in high-density environments, focusing on sustainability and innovation. Participants stand a chance to win a £2,000 prize and present their designs at our LDF event.

Key Dates:

Submission Deadline: August 27, 2024
Exhibition: September 14-22, 2024
Awards Evening: September 18, 2024, 5:30 pm
Location: EnviroBuild Showroom, 29 Pear Tree St, London EC1V 3AP

Contest Overview:

The competition aims to address the challenges of urban living by encouraging creative, eco-friendly designs that integrate green spaces into high-rise environments. Participants are asked to reimagine balconies and terraces as integral parts of high-density urban settings, using cutting-edge materials and sustainable design principles. Esteemed judges, including Laura Stephenson, Director at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, and Kathryn Tombling, Architect Principal at BDP, will select the 10 top designs which will make up our “Emerging Architects Redesign Outdoor Urban Life” Exhibition which will be open throughout London Design Festival. The winner will receive the top prize of £2,000 and has the chance to present their design at the awards evening in front of top London architecture firms and design experts.

Design Brief:

We invite you to create and submit your concept designs for medium or high-density residential or mixed-use developments that creatively offer outdoor spaces at height, where balconies or terraces are the standout feature. Showcasing a fun and creative architectural concept. Whether starting from scratch or reimagining an iconic London landmark, your design should innovate and bring fresh ideas to traditional homes, high-rises, or landmarks. Emphasising sustainability in your design approach for extra consideration. This contest focuses on conceptual designs that push the boundaries of urban living and architectural creativity.

Judging Criteria:

Innovativeness: How unique and ground-breaking is the design concept?

Creativity and Fun: To what extent does the design inspire and evoke a sense of enjoyment and creativity?

Quality of Outdoor Space: How well does the design utilise and enhance balconies or terraces as functional and attractive outdoor areas?

Aesthetic: Is the design visually appealing and harmonious with its surroundings?

Sustainability: What measures does the design incorporate to minimise environmental impact and promote sustainable living?

Note: Designs that effectively balance creativity, sustainability, and buildability into a cohesive architectural concept, while incorporating non-combustible materials for designs above 11m, will receive additional consideration.

Judging Panel:

Our esteemed judging panel for the Urban Balcony Design Contest includes Laura Stephenson, Director at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, known for her expertise in transformative architecture; Kathryn Tombling, Principal and Head of Housing at BDP, renowned for her innovative approach to urban design; and Bidisha Sinha, Associate Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, celebrated for her visionary work in high-profile projects. Their collective experience and insights promise to bring a high level of rigor and creativity to the judging process.

Presentation Format:

To enter please submit a PDF document which can be easily printed as an A1 presentation that includes at least two images of your proposed design, 250 word (circa) statement explaining your design inspiration and aspirations. Additional materials and 3D models are welcome but are not required.

Event Highlights:

Present your design at the awards evening and mingle with top architecture professionals.
Attend the “Emerging Architects Redesign Outdoor Urban Life” Exhibition showcasing the top 10 entries.
Join us in shaping the future of London’s skyline!

Download the information related to this competition here.

Date: September 16, 2024