Início em 09/07/2017 até 30/09/2017
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
Unprecedented demand for travel and global commerce has resulted in the proliferation of airports around the world. In their short history, terminal buildings have been criticized for employing generic architectural forms that are unapologetically disconnected from their context and cultural identity. Technical complexity and functional design has often taken precedence over comfort and quality for users.
In less than a century, the airport has emerged as a new architectural typology that is as important as other large-scale public buildings such as museums, libraries, temples and courthouses. Airports are among the most complex and highly frequented transportation hubs, but they are also increasingly important places for work, commerce, recreation and culture. The rapid evolution of airports necessitates the incorporation of the latest developments in technology, design and social trends around the globe.
Started in 2011, the Fentress Global Challenge is an annual international competition created to engage young architects in the exploration of future design possibilities in public architecture. For 2017, students are invited to envision “The Airport of the Future.” The winners will gain international exposure, receive cash prizes and a paid internship at Fentress Architects.
GUIDELINES
Participants are encouraged to re-envision the terminal building in the year 2075, taking into consideration local context, technological trends, project feasibility and passenger experience. In line with the speculative nature of the competition, participants should seek to improve every dimension of the airport terminal building. All entries should delve into one or more broad topics related to airport architecture and the future of aviation such as urbanization, globalization, technology, flexibility, security, and adaptability.
Designs must be centered on one of these airports:
ATLANTA GA, US (ATL)
BEIJING, CN (PEK)
LONDON, GB (LHR)
CHICAGO IL, US (ORD)
TOKYO, JP (HND)
LOS ANGELES CA, US (LAX)
PARIS, FR (CDG)
DALLAS/FORT WORTH TX, US (DFW)
FRANKFURT, DE (FRA)
HONG KONG, HK (HKG)
AWARDS
1ST PLACE – US$15,000
The top prize includes US$5,000 cash, a four-week paid internship at Fentress Architects, airfare, lodging and certificate, a value of $15,000. Interns from outside the U.S. are responsible for obtaining necessary visa and paperwork. Fentress Architects will provide a supporting letter for visa purposes. Internship details will be arranged separately with the winner. If entering as a group, the prize will be distributed equally.
2ND PLACE – US$3,000
3RD PLACE – US$2,000
2 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS – US$1,000
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Competition Announcement: May 31, 2017
Design Submission Deadline: October 1, 2017
Shortlist Announcement: October 31, 2017
Winners Announcement: November 30, 2017
Internship at Fentress Architects: Summer 2018
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to graduate and undergraduate students who are currently pursuing architecture or engineering degrees at an accredited university program, as well as recent graduates (within the last four years) with a degree in architecture or engineering.
Students must provide proof of active enrollment status. Registrants are required to provide a scanned copy of their student ID and current course schedule. Recent graduates must provide a scanned copy of their diploma.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Participants are encouraged to use clear, concise language to convey ideas, key points and design solutions. Photographs, diagrams, renderings, animations, or collages and other visualizations are encouraged to help explain the concept, respecting the rules previously described.
CREATIVE APPROACH
The design approach is innovative and inspiring.
Both the concept and design solution are presented through unique and compelling graphics and other media.
RESPONSE TO SITE
The design honors the physical attributes of a site’s context and culture.
The overall design strategy matches the global and local demographic requirements of the location.
SUSTAINABILITY
The design considers the airport’s environmental impact and energy use.
The overall design strategy considers and responds to notions of social sustainability, occupant lifestyle and well-being.
FUNCTIONALITY
The planning and building organization is clear and appropriate.
The design solution contains a defined and well-articulated structural, technical and constructible rationale.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
By the end of the day on October 1st, 2017 (23:00 GMT), participants must register and upload competition materials to their profile page on this website.
The official language of the competition is English and metric is the official unit measurement.
The design concept shall be submitted in PDF format and include:
Large fonts that can be viewed on a projector
A brief overall description of the design concept
Supporting diagrams, plans, sections and perspectives are encouraged
The digital file may be no larger than 100mb
In a separate PDF, please include student IDs of the group members.
- Tema: Airport of the Future
