SITE CLOISTER international architecture ideas competition
Submission: October 26, 2019 Registration: October 21, 2019 Language: English Location: Alentejo, Portugal Prizes: Please see details below Type: Open
This international one-stage architecture ideas competition invites all architecture students, young architects and young professionals with a degree in architecture studies (≤ 40 years old) to develop and submit compelling ideas for the design of a Site Cloister located near the ‘Aldeia da Mata’ dolmen, in Crato, Portugal.
The Site Cloister aims to create a museological path to enhance the historical significance and contemplative nature of the ‘Aldeia da Mata’ dolmen. It is an intimate and secluded place between the natural landscape and the ‘inner courtyard‘ where the megalithic monument becomes a powerful scenery. A sequence of spaces, above and / or below ground, welcome visitors and provide shade while stimulating movement between open-air and / or enclosed spaces and outdoor environments.
SITE
The Site Cloister aims to create a museological path to enhance the historical significance and contemplative nature of the ‘Aldeia da Mata’ dolmen. It is an intimate and secluded place between the natural landscape and the ‘inner courtyard’ where the megalithic monument becomes a powerful scenery. A sequence of spaces, above and / or below ground, welcome visitors and provide shade while stimulating movement between open-air and / or enclosed spaces and outdoor environments.
PRIZES
1st Prize 2000€ (two thousand euros)
2nd Prize 1000€ (one thousand euros)
3rd Prize 500€ (five hundred euros)
7 Honorable Mentions
Publications
All submissions will be published on the ArkxSite website.
All reasonable efforts will be made to publish and promote the winners and honorable mentions in architectural magazines and blogs worldwide; however, such results will rely on agreements made with the publication entities.
SCHEDULE
EARLY REGISTRATION PERIOD _ 60€ + VAT *
REGULAR REGISTRATION PERIOD _ 75€ + VAT *
FAQ Questions Deadline
FAQ answers posted
LATE REGISTRATION PERIOD _ 90€ + VAT *
Submission Deadline
Jury Evaluation
COMPETITION RESULTS
* All deadlines are established @ 23:59 hrs (Current local time in Portugal)
* A tax of 23% (VAT rate in Portugal) will be applied to the fees.
