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- Tag der Veröffentlichung
- 01.03.2018
- Aktualisiert am
- 21.06.2018
- Verfahrensart
- Offener Wettbewerb
- Zulassungsbereich
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Andere
- Teilnehmer
- Keine Teilnahmebeschränkung
- Auslober
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Nature Conservation Agency
Republic of Latvia - Koordination
- Bee Breeders (former HMMD Group), Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Bewerbungsschluss
- 27.04.2018
- Abgabetermin
- 31.05.2018
- Bekanntgabe
- 15.06.2018
1. Preis
Ernesto Urquízar Quesada · María Cervantes Lardón, Spanien
Projekt: Funambulist Landscape
2. Preis
Nathira Haja, Malaysia
Projekt: Eye Tower
3. Preis + BB Student Award
Hunor Albert Szántó · Fanni Zita Salamin, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Ungarn
Projekt: Black Box
The Accessible Tower Award
Angelo Ancarola · Antonio Mastria · Salvatore Possidente Del Monte · Luigi Simone, Italien
Projekt: The Dark Hut
Verfahrensart
Offener Wettbewerb
Wettbewerbsaufgabe
Kemeri National Park in western Latvia was established in 1997 to protect 380 square kilometers of land that includes forests, lakes, natural mineral springs and marshlands. The Great Kemeri Bog is a popular destination within the park, where visitors come to walk along several kilometers of existing boardwalks, allowing them to discover the many unique aspects of this vast expanse of wetlands, its collection of wildlife, and its variety of plant species. The protection of this land is managed by the Latvia Nature Conservation Agency, a partner organization in this design competition that expressed interest in constructing the winning proposal.
Competition participants were asked to deliver design proposals for a buildable observation structure situated along the boardwalk system, that would allow visitors new ways to view and experience the Great Kemeri Bog. While there were no dimensional requirements or height limitations prescribed, the recommended budget for the project was US $50k. Programmatic requirements included wheelchair accessibility for the disabled, as well as the use of construction materials that are easily maintainable and durable, considering the bog’s humid environment. The competition also challenged submissions to rethink the current boardwalk infrastructure for its replacement by a modular, more accessible design. The jury evaluated entries based on their constructability, accessibility, sensitivity to the environment, and the potential for the designs to provide Kemeri National Park with a new architectural landmark.
Offener Wettbewerb
Wettbewerbsaufgabe
Kemeri National Park in western Latvia was established in 1997 to protect 380 square kilometers of land that includes forests, lakes, natural mineral springs and marshlands. The Great Kemeri Bog is a popular destination within the park, where visitors come to walk along several kilometers of existing boardwalks, allowing them to discover the many unique aspects of this vast expanse of wetlands, its collection of wildlife, and its variety of plant species. The protection of this land is managed by the Latvia Nature Conservation Agency, a partner organization in this design competition that expressed interest in constructing the winning proposal.
Competition participants were asked to deliver design proposals for a buildable observation structure situated along the boardwalk system, that would allow visitors new ways to view and experience the Great Kemeri Bog. While there were no dimensional requirements or height limitations prescribed, the recommended budget for the project was US $50k. Programmatic requirements included wheelchair accessibility for the disabled, as well as the use of construction materials that are easily maintainable and durable, considering the bog’s humid environment. The competition also challenged submissions to rethink the current boardwalk infrastructure for its replacement by a modular, more accessible design. The jury evaluated entries based on their constructability, accessibility, sensitivity to the environment, and the potential for the designs to provide Kemeri National Park with a new architectural landmark.
The Kemeri National Park Observation Tower
Auslober / Competition Organizer
Nature Conservation Agency
Republic of Latvia
Bee Breeders (former HMMD Group)
beebreeders.com
Wettbewerbsaufgabe / Competition Task
Third-largest national park in one of Europe’s greenest country, Kemeri is a stunning and eclectic mix of forests, lakes, swamps and ancient raised bogs. Situated just a 1-hour train ride from Latvia’s capital, Riga, the park is home to a wide range of fauna including rare birds like the black stork, as well as moose, deer, elk, foxes, wolves, and wild cattle and horses. These were all reintroduced into this unique ecosystem with some help from the World Wildlife Fund.
The park is criss-crossed with a large network of wooden boardwalks and nature paths that allow visitors to explore the natural wonders up close. The most popular trail being The Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk. It offers visitors a chance to explore the bog and its inhabitants, taking them through the natural world of moss, small pine trees, deep pools, tiny dark lakes, all enveloped in the smell of wild rosemary.
For the Kemeri National Park Observation Tower competition, participants are tasked with designing a new tower that will allow visitors to view and experience the Kemeri Bog in a new way. Its main purpose should be to provide a new viewpoint to visitors, especially those with disabilities that are less able to enjoy the national park up close. As such the observation tower must have disabled access included throughout the entirety of its functioning.
As the Latvia Nature Conservation Agency has expressed an interest in the construction of this tower, designs will need to be both in keeping with the look and purpose of the national park, while having the potential to become an iconic landmark in its own right.
Wettbewerbsart / Competition Type
Open Competition
Zulassungsbereich / Admission Area
International
Teilnehmer / Participants
Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum).
Termine / Schedule
Closing date for registration – 27 April, 2018
Closing date for project submission – 31 May, 2018 (11:59pm GMT+0)
Announcement of the winners – 15 June, 2018
Preise / Prizes
Total prize fund: US$ 6,000
1st prize: USD 3.000
2nd prize: USD 1.500
3rd prize: USD 500
BB Student Award: USD 500
The Accessible Tower Award: USD 500
6 Honorable Mentions
Unterlagen / Documents
kemeritower.beebreeders.com
Language:
- Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English.
- All information submitted by participants must be in English
Auslober / Competition Organizer
Nature Conservation Agency
Republic of Latvia
Bee Breeders (former HMMD Group)
beebreeders.com
Wettbewerbsaufgabe / Competition Task
Third-largest national park in one of Europe’s greenest country, Kemeri is a stunning and eclectic mix of forests, lakes, swamps and ancient raised bogs. Situated just a 1-hour train ride from Latvia’s capital, Riga, the park is home to a wide range of fauna including rare birds like the black stork, as well as moose, deer, elk, foxes, wolves, and wild cattle and horses. These were all reintroduced into this unique ecosystem with some help from the World Wildlife Fund.
The park is criss-crossed with a large network of wooden boardwalks and nature paths that allow visitors to explore the natural wonders up close. The most popular trail being The Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk. It offers visitors a chance to explore the bog and its inhabitants, taking them through the natural world of moss, small pine trees, deep pools, tiny dark lakes, all enveloped in the smell of wild rosemary.
For the Kemeri National Park Observation Tower competition, participants are tasked with designing a new tower that will allow visitors to view and experience the Kemeri Bog in a new way. Its main purpose should be to provide a new viewpoint to visitors, especially those with disabilities that are less able to enjoy the national park up close. As such the observation tower must have disabled access included throughout the entirety of its functioning.
As the Latvia Nature Conservation Agency has expressed an interest in the construction of this tower, designs will need to be both in keeping with the look and purpose of the national park, while having the potential to become an iconic landmark in its own right.
Wettbewerbsart / Competition Type
Open Competition
Zulassungsbereich / Admission Area
International
Teilnehmer / Participants
Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum).
Termine / Schedule
Closing date for registration – 27 April, 2018
Closing date for project submission – 31 May, 2018 (11:59pm GMT+0)
Announcement of the winners – 15 June, 2018
Preise / Prizes
Total prize fund: US$ 6,000
1st prize: USD 3.000
2nd prize: USD 1.500
3rd prize: USD 500
BB Student Award: USD 500
The Accessible Tower Award: USD 500
6 Honorable Mentions
Unterlagen / Documents
kemeritower.beebreeders.com
Language:
- Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English.
- All information submitted by participants must be in English
