International Architecture Competition

ARKxSITE presents new international architecture competition. Registration deadline April 25, 2016.

This international one-stage architecture 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 contemporary Site Gallery located near the River Tower (Torre do Rio) in the bank of the Guadiana River and adjacent to the fortified walls of the village of Mértola, in the southeast of Portugal.

The River Tower (Torre do Rio) is a significant landmark on a prominent landscape, a place of great cultural heritage and historical significance with characteristics that must be fully preserved.

When generating a vision for an intervention located within such a spectacular place, it is essential that each proposal emphasizes, respects and celebrates the site, while providing visitors with a unique experience.

The Site Gallery aims to create a cultural destination and focus on the protection of the local cultural heritage. The Site Gallery will provide a space to display Contemporary Art and a new sculpture garden to improve the pedestrian circulation and increase the relationship between the historic village of Mértola, the Guadiana river and the River Tower. The design proposal must be highly sensitive to the remains of the River Tower.

Awards

• 1st prize: 2000 € (Two thousand euros)
• 2nd prize: 1000 € (One thousand euros)
• 3rd prize: 500 € (Five hundred euros)
• 7 Honorable Mentions

Jury Members

• Daniele Durante (Italy) / Studiobv36
• Kentaro Kurihara (Japan) / studio velocity
• Stéphane Fernandez (France) / atelier fernandez & serres

Schedule

• FAQ questions deadline: April 01, 2016
• FAQ answers posted: April 08, 2016
• Early registration period: January 30 – April 15, 2016
• Regular registration period: April 16 – April 25, 2016
• Registration deadline: April 25, 2016
• Submission deadline: April 30, 2016
• Jury evaluation: May 20 – June 03, 2016
• Announcement of competition results: June 17, 2016