The Site Temple is a secluded place to enhance a meditative experience of solitude while stimulating the senses through the elements of light, matter and water; an intimate journey to immerse oneself into silence and profound tranquility.
This international one-stage architecture ideas 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 Site Temple located at the ‘Vera Cruz da Figueira’ Fortress, Algarve, Portugal.
The ‘Vera Cruz da Figueira’ Fortress, isolated on a prominent location, is a powerful natural scenery with shear cliffs dropping dramatically into the Atlantic Ocean. The stone wall traces rise from the landscape and the cliff surface eroded by the wind and water are notable features within this setting.
When generating a vision for an intervention located within such a remarkable place, it is essential that each design proposal emphasises, respects and celebrates the site and existing ruins, while providing a unique and memorable experience.
1. Entrance *
Provide a space of transition between the natural landscape and the ‘Inner Space’ of the Site Temple; it can be a singular space or a sequence of spaces, open and / or enclosed to the natural elements.
2. Inner Space *
Provide an intimate space for introspection and a platform for meditation; a moment of silence and solitude. An element of water should be included into the design to awaken the senses. This is the main space of the Site Temple and can be a singular space or a sequence of spaces, open and / or enclosed to the natural elements.
3. Landscape / Exterior requirements *
Provide outdoor space/s to capture the history and celebrate the memory of the site while enhancing the sensitive experience of place.
* Areas to be determined by each participant’s design proposal.
Total area of the Site Temple to be determined by each participant’s proposal.
(suggestion: 60 - 100m2)
PRIZES
1st Prize 2000€ (two thousand euros)
2nd Prize 1000€ (one thousand euros)
3rd Prize 500€ (five hundred euros)
7 Honorable Mentions
SCHEDULE
LATE REGISTRATION PERIOD _ 100€ + VAT *
Sep 25, 2020 – Oct 5, 2020
Submission Deadline
Oct 10, 2020
No comments:
Post a Comment
Thank you for leaving your comment. Your comment will appear here after moderated by the administrator. Only comments having proper names of the person with a genuine content will be considered for publishing.