ARKxSITE has announced its new competition called Site Dwelling, located on the cliff of the bay, in the village of Salir do Porto, Portugal aims to create a secluded destination, a place of retreat to engage with the landscape while providing shelter from the natural elements. This is a place to stay and inhabit for a few days, offering visitors a unique experience in a very special setting; visitors must leave the space as they found it, empty.

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 Dwelling located on the cliff of the bay, in the village of Salir do Porto, Portugal.

Salir do Porto has a number of significant landmarks within a prominent landscape; it is a place of great cultural heritage and historical significance with characteristics that must be fully preserved.

When generating a vision for an intervention located within such a spectacular place, it is essential that each proposal emphasises, respects and celebrates the site, while provide visitors with a unique experience.

The Site Dwelling generates a secluded destination, a place of retreat to engage with the landscape, cliffs and the sea.

1. Dwelling

Living / Resting _ * m2
Sleeping _ * m2
Cooking _ * m2
Bathing _ * m2

*Area to be determined by each participant’s design proposal.

2. Landscape / Exterior requirements

Seating / Look-out point

Total area of the Site Dwelling to be determined by each participant’s proposal.

Download competition brief, cad drawings and high-res photos from ARKxSITE's website. 

Jury members for the competition are; Francisco J. Magén (Spain) from Magén arquitectos, John Sanden+Ingvild Hodnekvam (Norway) from Sanden+Hodnekvam Architects and César Guerrero + Ana Cecilia Garza (Mexico) from S-AR. 

Awards

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. World Architecture Community is an official media partner for ARKxSITE competitions.

Schedule/Fees

Competition Opening: October 14, 2016

FAQ Questions Deadline: November 30, 2016

FAQ Answers Posted: December 07, 2016


Early Registration Period: October 14 - December 15, 2016 / 60€ + VAT *

Regular Registration Period: December 16 - January 19, 2017 / 75€ + VAT *

Late Registration Period: January 20 - January 30, 2017 / 90€ + VAT *


Submission Deadline: February 04, 2017

Jury Evaluation: February 24 - March 10, 2017

Competition Results: March 20, 2017

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