A temporary landmark on the eastern edge of the City of London, to stand for the duration of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games, to open in January 2012

The Architecture Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of an open international competition to design a New Aldgate, a temporary landmark on the eastern edge of the City of London, to stand for the duration of the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games, to open in January 2012.

The competition for the design of the project is open to (but not limited to) architects, designers, artists, product designers, and/or any other disciplines. The Architecture Foundation encourages design teams to suggest inspiring and innovative yet realistic designs for this temporary and flexible structure. 

The competition will be open to entries from 19 April until 12noon on 28 May 2010.

The landmark will contribute to the celebration of the Games, reinforce awareness of the City of London, strengthen the City's links with the City Fringe and with the regeneration of East London. Sited on the location of the historic Ald-Gate, the landmark will be a signal that the City welcomes its neighbours rather than tries to keep them out. Historically, Aldgate was known as ‘Ale-Gate', so called because it was the only gateway open to all.

2010 will mark the 250th anniversary of the destruction of the City gates; as such the new Aldgate landmark will celebrate openness, diversity and the City's role as an international trading centre. It will also help to define the identity of the rapidly changing Aldgate area and assist in its regeneration.

The competition is being organised by The Architecture Foundation, the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects, supported by other livery companies with an interest in construction and development and the City of London. Gifford, Jackson Coles LLP and DP9 are acting as technical advisors on the competition. 

The competition is sponsored by the City Property Advisory Team of the City Corporation. 

Download the brief and appendix documents here.

To register please complete the payment information below and download the registration form here.