Início em 23/10/2018 até 02/02/2019
COMPETITION
The Site Chapel located on Pessegueiro Island, is a place of solitude and contemplation, an intimate space for reflection and a platform for meditation. Together with the roman archaeological remains, the Fort ruins and the enigmatic space of the quarry, the Site Chapel offers a unique experience within this remarkable landscape; it is a reflective journey and contemplative walk through memory, time and silence.
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 Chapel located on the Pessegueiro Island, in Porto Covo, Portugal.
The Pessegueiro Island is a significant landmark and a place of great cultural heritage and historical significance where the remains of the ‘Santo Alberto’ Fort together with the roman archaeological remains are notable features within this setting.
When generating a vision for an intervention located within such a spectacular place, it is essential that each design proposal emphasises, respects and celebrates the site and existing ruins, while providing visitors with a unique experience.
1. Entrance *
Provide a space of transition between the natural landscape and the ‘inner space’ of the Chapel.
2. ‘Inner Space’ *
Provide an intimate space for introspection and contemplation, inviting visitors to experience a moment of silence and solitude.
This is the main space of the Site Chapel and can be a singular space or a sequence of spaces, open and / or enclosed to the natural elements.
* Areas to be determined by each participant’s design proposal.
Total area of the Site Chapel to be determined by each participant’s proposal.(suggestion 40 – 60 m2)
The overall design of the Site Chapel must be sensitive to the surrounding context. There are no limitations in height, excavation or extension beyond the limits of the Pessegueiro Island. The spaces of the Site Chapel can be enclosed and / or open to the natural elements; the existing ruins may or may not be included within the Site Chapel design proposal. Because this is an ideas competition, urban planning and building regulations will not be applied to the design proposal.
PRIZES
– 1st Prize 2000€ (two thousand euros)
– 2nd Prize 1000€ (one thousand euros)
– 3rd Prize 500€ (five hundred euros)
– 7 Honorable Mentions
Publications
All submissions will be published on the ArkxSite website.
All reasonable efforts will be made to publish and promote the winners and honorable mentions in architectural magazines and blogs worldwide; however, such results will rely on agreements made with the publication entities.
SCHEDULE
EARLY REGISTRATION PERIOD _ 60€ + VAT *
OCT 17, 2018 – DEC 17, 2018
REGULAR REGISTRATION PERIOD _ 75€ + VAT *
DEC 18, 2018 – JAN 18, 2019
FAQ Questions Deadline
DEC 21, 2018
FAQ answers posted
DEC 28, 2018
LATE REGISTRATION PERIOD _ 90€ + VAT *
JAN 19, 2019 – JAN 28, 2019
Submission Deadline
FEB 2, 2019
Jury Evaluation
FEB 22, 2019 – MAR 8, 2019
COMPETITION RESULTS
APR 5, 2019
* All deadlines are established @ 23:59 hrs (Current local time in Portugal)
* A tax of 23% (VAT rate in Portugal) will be applied to the fees.
For more detailed information, download the Competition Brief below in the pdf.
- Tema: Site Chapel . Pessegueiro Island
