Bee Breeders, in cooperation with Cesis Municipality and Mango Vinyl, recognise the ever-increasing popularity of vinyl records with their Mango Vinyl Hub architecture competition. Set to be located in an abandoned tin foil factory in Cesis, the Mango Vinyl Hub will be a complex with the capacity to create, sell, and celebrate this classic musical medium.

The grander vision of this complex will instigate further revitalisation of the block. The building should be considered the first stage in redeveloping the block and transforming it into a large scale creative park, acting as an anchor to draw interest and investment from other parties. It is hoped that this development will breathe new life into the area by transforming other abandoned buildings and creating a more prosperous future by revisiting the past.

The world is witnessing resurgence in the popularity of vinyl records. The vinyl renaissance reminds us that records, unlike downloaded digital music files, are tangible objects that can be collected and experienced in a more tangible and personal way. In 2014, some 900,000 vinyl albums were sold in the UK alone, indicating that digital is not the only way to listen to music.

The location for the proposed complex is an abandoned tin foil factory. Participants are recommended to retain the existing building structure; however, changes can be made if they fit in with their design proposal. The building should be considered as the first stage in redeveloping the block by transforming it into a creative park, acting as an anchor to draw interest and investment from other parties.

In this regard, participants are also tasked with considering the Mango Vinyl Hub in a wider context – proposing ideas and visions for the potential further development of the block in the future. Cesis Municipality will award “The Big Picture” award to the best area development proposal.

Mango Vinyl is committed to the development of the Mango Vinyl Hub during the 2017-2018 period with all winning entries and honourable mentions being put forward for consideration for the final design of the complex.

Eligibility

Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum).

Language

- Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English.
- All information submitted by participants must be in English. 

Key Dates 

Closing date for registration: 19 April, 2017

Closing date for project submission: 11 May, 2017 (11.59pm GMT)

Announcement of the winners: 31 17, 2017

Prizes

Total prize for construction: US $6,000

1st prize: US $3,000 / Publications Certificate of Achievement

2nd prize: US $1,500 / Publications Certificate of Achievement

3rd prize: US $ 500 / Publications Certificate of Achievement

BB Student Award: US $ 500 / Publications Certificate of Achievement

BB Green Award: US $ 500 / Publications Certificate of Achievement

The competition will select 6 Honorable Mentions. Mango Vinyl Hub is committed to the construction of the Mango Vinyl Hub during 2017-2018 with all winning and honorable mention designs to be put forward for consideration for the final design of the hub.

Jury members include John Paul Rysavy - Associate at SHoP Architects, Daniel Jacops, SHoP Architects, Brittany Utting from Thomas Phifer and Partners, Jenna Dezinski from University of Texas at Austin. See the full list of jury members. 

To download competition brief, images and see registration fees visit the competition website. World Architecture Community is Media Partner for the competition. See Bee Breeders' other competitions on World Architecture Community's Competitions page. 

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