Architectural Competition Concours d Architecture 09 October 2013 /// [DUBAI] Architecture School Tower ///
INTRODUCTION /// Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), located within the emirate of the same name. The emirate of Dubai is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that make up the country. It has the largest population in the UAE and the second-largest land territory (4,114 km2) after Abu Dhabi. Dubai has emerged as a cosmopolitan metropolis that has grown steadily to become a global city standing tall as a business and cultural hub of the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region as a whole. It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo. Although Dubai s economy was historically built on the oil industry, the emirate s Western-style model of business drives its economy with the main revenues now coming from tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. The city has become symbolic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, such as the world s tallest Burj Khalifa, in addition to ambitious development projects including man-made islands, hotels, and some of the largest shopping malls in the region and the world. An Architect is a person trained and licensed to plan, design, and oversee the construction of buildings. The educational requirements generally consist of a degree in architecture from a university where both the process and product of planning, designing and construction will be teach. An Architect must undergo specialised training consisting of advanced education and a practicum (or internship) for practical experience to earn a license to practice architecture. In the architectural profession, technical knowledge, management and an understanding of business are as important as design. The formal study of architecture in academic institutions played a pivotal role in the development of the profession as a whole, serving as a focal point for advances in architectural technology and theory.... #02
ABOUT THE COMPETITION /// The aim of this International Competition is to design an Architecture School Tower in Dubai that offers an alternative environment for studying and traning to become an Architect within this global city. This competition hopes to achieve the following: _Encourage and reward design excellence on a large scale which integrates function, structure, detail, etc.. _Increase research for design of vertical education environments or structures. _Generate discussion and ideas about educational buildings together with the employment of sustainable design consideration. _Offer students an opportunity to experience the best education through the use of the most functional pedagogical tool of which this tower will form an integral part.... SITE /// No site has been specified for this Architecture School Competition as Participants are free to choose their own site within the city of Dubai for the proposed Tower. #03 #04
PROGRAM AND SPACE USED /// The program for this Competition is to design an Architecture School Tower with capacity for up to 2000 students. The following zones should be clearly defnied within the building design proposal. ADMINISTRATIVE ZONE A zone destined for administrative staff including Offices, Meeting rooms, etc.. Paricipants are not expected to show and give specific metric details of spaces within the zones as the concept, aesthetic form, the connection and interaction within the zones of the tower is what the competition organisers are most interest in. ACADEMIC ZONE _Teaching: A zone allocated for a number of Classrooms, Workshops, Art Studios, Seminar rooms, Lecture Theatres, etc.. _Library: A zone to house collections of books, periodicals, films, recorded media, reference material, number of computer workstations, etc.. _Academic staff offices & Research spaces: A zone for educational staff where they could have Offices, Meeting rooms, Printer room, Lockers, Social area, etc.. _Computer Centre: A zone destined to accomodate Workstations, Photocopying, 2D and 3D Printing facilities, other innovative technology services etc.. SOCIAL AND WELFARE ZONE A zone allocated to student social and welfare activities with Cafe, Restaurant, Student union, Exhibition area, Student Shop, Careers advice, Student Travel Agency, Events space, etc.. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ZONE A zone destined for offices for a professional architecture practice linked to or affiliated to the architecture school where students may also undertake real life work experience, internships, work after graduation etc.. CIRCULATION ZONE A zone of first contact with Entrance Hall, Reception desk, Security point, school Exhibition foyer, Waiting area, Information, Lifts, etc.. SERVICE ZONE A zone which includes General Storage, Loading area, Refuse area, Plant room, etc.. EXTERNAL ZONE An external with Parking, Landscaping, Emergency/Fire escape meeting points, etc.. #05 #06
DESIGN CRITERIA /// Access: Access into the Tower should be controlled at the Circulation Zone (Entrance Hall). Staff can have the same access. External access onto the site for pedestrians and vehicles including parking should also be controlled. All access must also meet the disabled standard. Spatial organisation: The combination and supperposition of the proposed zones is at the discretion of participants. Structure: Although no engineering calculation is to be presented, an architectonic structural design is to be suggested as the basis or foundations for the building s final structural criteria. This means that the structure should be clearly represented both in plans and sections. Volume: There are no height restrictions, however the volume must relate harmoniously with its context. It should also be unique and original. Material: There is no restriction with regards to the choice of material, however thought should be giving to the idea of sustainability. Image: The tower should project a contemporary image and be recognised as a cosmopolitan structure within the Dubai Skyline. #08
THOSE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE /// Architects, Architecture Graduates, Students or Engineers. Interdisciplinary teams are also encouraged to enter the Competition. THOSE INELIGIBLE AND CAN NOT PARTICIPATE /// Employees, staff, consultants, agents or family members of [AC-CA] personnel. Employees, partners, friends, family, personnel, office practice or studios associated with any of the jurors. RESTRICTIONS /// There are no restrictions for this International Competition. Registration and participation in the Competition implies an immediate acceptance by entrants of all terms & conditions governing the site and Competition. SPECIAL CONDITIONS /// There are no special conditions, however, the design should sit comfortably and harmoniously with the chosen site. Submissions can be the work of an individual or a group of up to 4 members. There is no age limit, however, entrants under 18 years of age must be lead or entered by someone over the age of 18. COMPETITION PROJECT DISCLAMER /// This is an open International Competition hosted by [AC-CA] to generate progressive contemporary design ideas. There are no plans for the Architecture School Tower to be built. #09 #10
SCHEDULE /// _Competition Officially Announced - 06th November 2013 _Start of Competition and Early Bird Registration - 08th November to 20th December 2013 _Standard Registration 21st December 2013 to 21st February 2014 _Deadline for Questions - 31st January 2014 AWARDS /// Winning participants will receive prizes totalling US$ 6,000 with the distribution as follows: 1st PRIZE: US$ 3,500 (THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED US DOLLARS) _Closing Date for Submissions - 24th February 2014 _Jury Evaluation - 28th February - 08th March 2014 _Announcement of Winners and Publication at www.ac-ca.org - 11th March 2014 Note: All deadlines are 11:59 pm - 00:00 GMT (London). 2nd PRIZE: US$ 1,700 (ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED US DOLLARS) 3rd PRIZE: US$ 800 (EIGHT HUNDRED US DOLLARS) There will also be 7 honorable mentions. PUBLICATION /// 1st Prize, 2nd Prize and 3rd Prize will be published in a number of magazine press and blogs as well as on the [AC-CA] website. Please see the list on [AC-CA] website. #11 #12
COMPETITION STRUCTURE /// This is a single stage Competition with the aim of identifying the most appropriate proposal which best satisfies the general and specific objective of the contest. ARCHITECTURAL CONTRIBUTION /// [AC-CA] sees its competitions as providing an opportunity for architectural experimentation, discussion and speculation. We are interested in motivating architects to provide their own point of view or vision which very often may lead to the pushing of the boundaries and rules defined by the Competition. In other words, entrants are free to explore how far they can push the rules and guidelines set for Competition without breaking them, to avoid being disqualified. #14
DEADLINES /// All entry submissions must be sent via email to dubai@ac-ca.org until midnight on 24th February 2014 (11:59 pm. - 00:00 GMT London). Participants will be responsible for the arrival of their proposals within the corresponding deadlines and no proposal will be accepted after the deadline. FEES /// _Early Bird Registration: US$ 80 from 08th November to 20th December 2013 _Standard Registration: US$ 120 from 21st December 2013 to 21st February 2014 Entrants may register for the competition by filling the online registration form and submitting it with the appropriate payment through our secure gateway. Note: It will not be possible to amend or update any information relating to your registration including the names of team members once validated. Method of Payment: Payments can be made to [AC-CA] by the following methods: _VISA Debit/Credit Card _Master Card _Maestro Card _Solo Switch Card _Electron Card _PayPal #16
ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION INFORMATION /// The presentation technique is absolutely open and at the discretion of participants. However, it is recommended that the submitted image include the following information which reflect the main concept and zones of the design: _Plans, _Sections, _Sketches or perspectives The presentation should clearly document the proposed design as well as the approach to the project. Information relating to organisation, material, treatment of the location and the design should be included when considered relevant. The Site Area (m²) detail of the Architecture School Tower is not required. However, an idea of the Building Area (m²) and Gross Floor Area (m²) will be useful. Participants choose a presentation approach that fits on a single (1) horizontal board with required zones clearly defined. Any additional textual or numerical descriptions should be incorporated into the graphical presentation of the project and expressed in English only. Entrant s unique Registration Number should appear on the upper right side of the image. (Anonymously - without any names or markings, just the Unique Registration Number). Note: Entrants are advised to send their submissions from the same email address used for registration on the [AC-CA] website, as submissions from a different or an unrecognised e-mail account might be treated as Spam. This might also prevent us from tracing you in the event we have to contact you. #17 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS /// A single (1) board horizontal digital image with the detail listed below must be submitted via email to dubai@ac-ca.org: _Subject of email: Subject of the email must be your unique registration number. _Image Format: A single zipped or compressed JPG extension file. _Dimensions: 3500 width x 2600 height (pixels) or 36.45 x 27.08 inches or 92.6 x 68.79 cm to 96dpi. _File Name: The image file name must correspond to the unique registration number. (Example: 33333.jpg where 333333 represent the unique registration number assigned and sent to you by [AC-CA] minutes after a successful registration). _Max. File Size: 2MB (2 Megabytes). #18
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS /// We highly recommend that participants check the Questions & Answers section (FAQ) of the [AC-CA] website for updates as this may provide vital answers to questions, additional information and also reflect any updates and clarification to the brief. JURY /// This International Competition will be jugded by an internal panel of professionals including Architects. EVALUATION AND JUDGING PROCESS /// The Jury will review the submitted entries based on the Competition s set of objectives and from a short-list of entries, select the Competition winners with an [AC-CA] consultant overseeing each stage of the process. The Jury s decision will be final as stated in the Competition s terms and conditions. EVALUATION CRITERIA /// Entries will be evaluated based on the following 5 main criteria: _Intelligent and appropriate use of all design principles. _Use of space and perceive traffic flow within the space. _The Design s aesthetics and originality. _The use of sustainable material. _Clarity and comprehensibility of the design. #19 #20
RESOURCE /// For further information relating to the environmental context of this Competition, partipants may visit the following online resource: Google Maps: http://goo.gl/maps/of3oy Google Earth: Latitude: 25 15 8 N Longitude: 55 16 48 E [AC-CA] : www.ac-ca.org COMMUNICATION & TECHNICAL ENQUIRES /// [AC-CA] is responsible for the enforcement of all DUBAI [09] Competition Rules, management and fair process. All enquiries and contact relating to the Competition must be addressed to [AC-CA] by email at dubai@ac-ca.org. Please be advised that any attempt to contact the jury in relation to the Contest will result in the immediate disqualification of the entrant. QUERIES AND QUESTIONS /// All queries regarding registration, process, fees or payment should be sent by email to: info@ac-ca.org TERMS & CONDIDITONS /// Please see the terms and conditions section on www.ac-ca.org. Copyright 2011-2014. www.ac-ca.org. All Rights Reserved. #21