Archi-hack – Gas Station , Italien

 

Non Architecture Competitions

 

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.

 

01-30 November 2024 (23.59 CET): Special Registration Period 40€*

01-31 December 2024 (23.59 CET): Early Registration Period 55€*

01-31 January 2025 (23.59 CET): Regular Registration Period 70€*

01-28 February 2025 (23.59 CET): Last Minute Registration Period 100€*

15 February 2025 (23.59 CET): Submission opens

28 February 2025 (23.59 CET): Submission closes

24 – 28 March 2025: Winner announcement

 

PRICES ARE PER TEAM. A maximum number of 4 people can form a team.

The timing always refers to Central European Time (CET)

* +22% VAT

 

Non Architecture Competitions will award one winner, one selected by each jury, and a total of 7 honourable mentions.

 

WINNERS (1 Prize)

1.000 euros.

Publication in the Non Architecture Competitions book and website.

Reviews in digital magazines and several architecture blogs.

Publication in the Non-a platform.

 

HONORABLE MENTIONS (7 Prizes)

Publication in the Non Architecture Competitions book and website.

Reviews in digital magazines and several architecture blogs.

Publication in the Non-a platform.

 

FINALISTS (Up to 20 Prizes)

Publication in the Non-a platform.

 

SPECIAL PRIZE

The organization might establish additional special prizes and awards during the competition development and in the evaluation phase.

 

Pablo Castillo Luna: Architect and co-founder of à la sauvette

Arash Basirat: Editor-in-Chief, Etoood and Founder of Office for Off Architecture

Elizaveta Oputina: Architect and Founder of Studio LIO

Ziyang Xu: Architect at HKS Architects