Host: Non Architecture
Registration Deadline: 10/18/2020
Competition Schedule: From 19/2/2021, 00:01 PM to 21/2/2021, 11:59 PM
You can use the hidden_architecture code to get a 10% discount over the price of the current registration phase.
SUMMARY
Our world is changing fast, while ambitions and challenges match in importance. In this context, design can play a huge role. How do we imagine the world to be? What range of possibilities we haven’t discovered yet? What’s a Non Architecture for a World in crisis? In 2020 we started the second phase of competitions to address the issues of tomorrow.
In line with our style we propose 9+1 themes – ten critical topics to work on, but this time they come with a framework to make sure that each theme is explored from different design angles. Rather than a program, a research ecosystem composed of various competitions running in parallel and exploring the same theme from different perspectives.
BRIEF IN SHORT:
The “72h Axo Battle” is a design competition developed to explore the creative potential of architectural design through one of the most iconic architectural drawings: the axonometric projection. You have 72 hours to develop a proposal that responds to the program contained in the extended contest brief, which will only be available when the battle starts. More will be explained in the extended brief that will be available on 19th February 2021.
The aim of the “72h Axo Battle” competition is to develop one drawing to communicate an architectural design. The participants are asked to design a building that responds to the requirements of the brief and one axonometric projection to represent it, with absolute freedom of interpretation, technique and level of abstraction. Even the concept of axonometric itself can be questioned in order to craft the most expressive way to represent the design.
This is a competition where the time limit is used to stimulate your creativity. The aim is to present a 72 hours response to the presented challenge, with a very strong focus on building function, creativity, criticality and innovation. Here you develop your skills as a communicator, designer and space thinker.
We are not interested in the construction details, we want to see the space organization. The drawing can highlight functional aspects of the building, showing a deep understanding of one or more design aspects. It can focus on the aesthetic qualities, showing space configuration and specific projects characteristics, or it can only display structural elements and overall massing. The elements shown in the entry are flexible and adaptable to the participants interpretation. The entry is completely flexible and adaptable to the participant’s interpretation.
ELIGIBILITY:
Non Architecture Competitions are open to all human beings, from every age and cultural background, working in groups or individually. The registration fee is paid per team, regardless of how many members form it. Personal information of all the team members can be uploaded during the submission procedure of the final drawing.
PRIZES
– WINNERS (1 Prizes)
* 1.000 euros worth in gift cards from one of the major online shops chosen by the winner.
* Publication in the Non Architecture Competitions book and website.
* Reviews in digital magazines and several architecture blogs.
– HONORABLE MENTIONS (7 Prizes)
* Publication in the Non Architecture Competitions book and website.
* Reviews in digital magazines and several architecture blogs.
– EDITORIAL PICK (Up to 6 Prizes)
* Publication in the Non Architecture Competitions book and website.
– FINALISTS (Up to 36 Prizes)
* Publication in the Non Architecture Competitions Journal.
– SPECIAL PRIZE
* The organization might establish additional special prizes and awards during the competition development and in the evaluation phase.
Note: The appearance on the involved architectural platforms are subject to the agenda and availability of the external platforms involved.
JURY & CALENDAR
You can use the hidden_architecture code to get a 10% discount over the price of the current registration phase.
The jury members are the following:
- Joyce Van Den Berg – Chief Designer for Sustainability & Public Space, Urban Planning department Amsterdam Municipality
- Karoline Liedtke – Head of Landscape at Cobe
- Ad Kil – Founder of Ro&AD Architecten
- Rens Wijnakker – Senior Landscape Architect at FABRICations
- Megan Born – Senior Associate at James Corner Field Operation
- Alberto Martinez Garcia and Hector Rivera Bajo – Hidden Architecture founders
- 2 – 14 January 2021 -Special registration period (40 €).
- 15 January – 14 February – Early registration period (55 €).
- 15 – 28 February – Regular registration period (70 €).
- 1 – 15 March – Late registration period (85 €).
- 5 March – Submission opens on our website.
- 15 March – 23.59 PM – Submission closes.
- 3 – 7 April – Winner announcement.
The timing always refers to Central European Time (CET)
Registration Bundles:
x2 Competitions: Second competition with 50% discount
x3 Competitions: Third competition for free