A Q U A T E C T U R E 2 0 1 8 Architecture Competition

A Q U A T E C T U R E 2 0 1 8

A R C H I T E C T U R E C O M P E T I T I O N

BRIEF

Water – an element in nature that life is constantly surrounded by; an element that has given birth to life on Earth and continues to support it. Although we made our shift to land, our bond with water still remains significant as ever; it is an element that is a basic necessity for our survival.

The life on Earth is today plagued by adverse climate changes, global warming, the increasing toxic emissions, rising population, and scarce land resources. With various countries, such as Holland, fighting rising water levels for decades and with the current trends, it is now time to brace ourselves against the unseen future and design solutions to cope with the ever-changing paradigms of nature.

Today, the discourse of ‘smart cities’ has overtaken every conversation discussing the future of architecture. It is a glaring question as to how are we going to address the equation between the contrasting aspects of ecological crises and technological advancement for building our futures.

Covering 71% of the Earth, it is now time to look at the water again as a harbinger of life in the near future; a place where human life can again thrive in its original glory. Creating living spaces on water will soon become a need to survive as a community on Planet Earth.

“What happens in the Arctic, does not stay in the Arctic”

SCHEDULE

June 26 2018: Competition Launch
August 31 2018: Early Registration Ends
September 1 2018: Standard Registration Begins
September 30 2018: Standard Registration Ends
October 10 2018: Deadline for Submission

AWARDS

1st Prize $2000
Volume Zero Trophy Certificate of achievement

2nd Prize $1200
Volume Zero Trophy Certificate of achievement

3rd Prize $800
Volume Zero Trophy Certificate of achievement

+ Top 5 honourable mentions will receive $100 Each

FEES

Early Bird Registration: Participants from India – INR 1800 (per team) Participants from Other Countries – USD 65 (per team)

Standard Registration: Participants from India – INR 2400 (per team) Participants from Other Countries – USD 85 (per team)

A Q U A T E C T U R E 2 0 1 8 Architecture Competition