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tomb of tomorrow

TOMB OF TOMORROW

Submission: December 21, 2018
Registration: December 21, 2018
Language: English
Location: Concept
Prizes: First Prize $500, Second Prize $200, Third Prize $100
Type: Open

 

Over the history of humanity, several important people have come and gone. Some of them had a huge impact on the society. From the kings and pharaohs of the ancient civilizations, to the historic political figures of the modern era; each person that left a mark on human history, is remembered even today.

Many of these historically important people find themselves buried (actually or symbolically) in lavishly built tombs and mausoleums. From the countless ancient pyramids in Egypt, to the thousands of intricately decorated Islamic tombs in the Indian subcontinent, the examples of such structures are plentiful. Some of the most famous examples of these include the famous Pyramids of Giza, and the Taj Mahal, both of which are (or have been) one of the seven wonders of the world.

Several other historical figures have certain subtler landmarks acting as their final resting place. These include garden complexes with minimalist structures, a tombstone, or a cenotaph dedicated to them. One of the most famous examples of such humble structures belong to one of the humblest persons in the history of mankind, Mahatma Gandhi. His final resting place, Raj Ghat is a simple, structure amidst a beautifully landscaped garden complex in the Indian city of New Delhi.

Apart from individuals, several groups of people (mostly soldiers who’ve fought in various wars) have had memorials constructed for them. Some examples of such structures include: the National World War I Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, the India Gate in New Delhi, India, the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, Germany, amongst countless others.

Whatever the type of the structure be, each tomb fulfils the purpose of remembering the person to whom it is dedicated to. Apart from that, the type, scale, and architectural style of the tomb structure tells a lot about the person whom it was built for.

AIM OF THE COMPETITION

The aim of the competition is to create a tomb for any person (or group of persons) who’re no more, and who have left a significant impact on humanity. This structure (tomb, mausoleum, cenotaph, memorial) must capture the essence of the person, and portray it in an architectural form.

It must serve as the built embodiment of the ‘person’, and transform the legacy of the ‘person’ to the TOMB OF TOMORROW.

download the detailed brief by clicking here.

SCHEDULE

Start of Competition: September 12, 2018
Deadline for Registration: December 21, 2018
Deadline for Submission: December 21, 2018
Announcement of Winners: January 2019
Note: All deadlines are 11:59 pm – 00:00 am IST (Indian Standard Time)

REGISTRATION

Entrants may register as individuals or as a group consisting of maximum 3 members. All architecture and design students, as well as professionals are eligible to participate in the competition. They may do so by filling the registration form and submitting it with the appropriate payment through the secure gateway (PayPal/Instamojo) on our website www.architize.com

Early Registration Period (September 12 to October 14) – $20
Regular Registration Period (October 15 to November 15) – $25
Late Registration Period (November 16 to December 21) – $35
Note: It would not be possible to amend or update the information relating to your registration including the names of the group members once validated.

AWARDS

First Prize – $500 + Certificate
Second Prize – $200 + Certificate
Third Prize – $100 + Certificate
3+ Honorable Mentions to be published on the site

FAQ

The tomb can be constructed for any person who is no more. This includes people who might’ve passed away in recent years.
There is no particular field to which the said person should have belonged to. He/she could have been a musician, a political figure, a monarch, a sportsperson, an actor, a writer, an astronaut, a scientist, et cetera.
Some examples of people you could build a tomb for: Steve Jobs, Stephen Hawking, Carrie Fisher, Alan Rickman, Chester Bennington, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, et cetera.
You may construct tombs or memorials for people who already have them. For example, Mahatma Gandhi. You could redesign the tomb, as well as relocate it to any place that you deem as an ideal spot for the memorial.
You cannot build a tomb for a fictional character.
IMPORTANT TIP: Do a research on the following words: Mausoleum | Tomb | Cenotaph | Memorial, any of which can be your TOMB OF TOMORROW.

Go to the competition’s website

Date: September 11, 2018