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The goal of the 28th Space Prize for International Students in Architectural Design is to explore the possibilities in sustainable living and architecture
"A successful project entry would be one that clearly presents an innovative and experimental exploration in architecture and design, suggesting sustainability through minimal ways of living, minimal ways of building, minimal use of materials, minimal construction methods, and minimal ways of dismantling. The shelter ought to contribute positively to the site and surroundings while leaving the least impact upon removal. Great amount of reference and study can be found through historical artifacts and architecture from history to the 20th century modern period but everyday architecture and objects including local building and construction types should not be ignored. The successful project will contribute positively to the current state of Architecture to any local cultural context while also within the larger frame. The philosophical idea that supports this approach also could be found from ourhistorical and local contexts, to the avant-garde philosophy at the turn of the century as exemplified by such ideas as ‘pragmatism’ quoted below from the Encyclopedia Britannica."Written by Cho Byoung-soo
Design Conditions
Size- Shelter not to exceed 16m2 in floor area but may include additional circulation area of 1㎡. (ie: 4[four] 2x2x2m units)- According to local cultural context or building traditions, shape or form of shelter may be altered w/ explanation* may reference ’Soswaewon Rest Box’ from 2009 Gwangju Design Biennale also published in November 2009 issue of SPACE
SiteAn existing physical site within your geographical context of your choice making use of land otherwise considered "less valuable," "left-over," or even disregarded (ie: a steep hillside, next to a highway, flood plain, etc.)
MaterialsShould be kept to a minimum and to their standard "off-the-shelf" manufactured sizes when possible while exploring new, experimental and innovative design
Calendar
- Application deadline: May 15th - Jul. 31th, 2010 (online: www.space-prize.com)- Submission deadline: Oct. 5th, 2010- Preliminary judging announcement: Oct. 15th, 2010- Final judging: Oct. 26th 2010 (Open Presentation)- Final judging announcement : Oct. 27th 2010- Award ceremony & Exhibition: Nov. 3rd - Nov. 9th, 2010
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