Register Abril 30, 2019 | Submit June 13, 2019 | Student Architecture Competitions
International Architecture Competition
Abu Dhabi Flamingo Observation Tower
BRIEF
The Al Wathba Wetland Reserve in Abu Dhabi is home to a uniquely diverse ecosystem. The artificial wetlands were created in the heart of the Middle East, on the East of Abu Dhabi island, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Covering a total area of 5 km2, the reserve is comprised of wetlands, salt flats knowns as sabkhas, and fossilized sand dunes.
The reserve has become an oasis of animal and plant life, attracting innumerable species of diverse wildlife to settle within the wetlands. This includes abundant plant and aquatic life as well as over 250 species of birds, most notably the spectacular flock of flamingos that call the wetlands home.
The Abu Dhabi Flamingo Observation Tower competition is looking to celebrate these magnificent creatures by tasking participants with designing a new observation tower for the reserve. As the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has expressed an interest in the construction of this tower, designs will need to be both in keeping with the look and purpose of the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, while having the potential to become an iconic landmark in its own right.
Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum). Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English; All information submitted by participants must be in English.
SCHEDULE
Closing date for registration
30 April, 2019
Closing date for project submission
13 June, 2019 (11:59pm GMT+0)
Announcement of the winners
18 July, 2019
AWARDS
Total prize fund
US $6,000 + CONSTRUCTION
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 (more details here)
Publications
Certificate of Achievement
BB GREEN AWARD
US $500 (more details here)
Publications
Certificate of Achievement
+ 6 HONOURABLE MENTIONS
PUBLICATIONS:
The winners will get international art and design media coverage and will be featured on the Bee Breeders website and social pages.
CERTIFICATE:
Bee Breeders will also acknowledge the outstanding performance of all winners and honourable mentions with Certificates of Achievement.
FEES
preliminary registration deadlines
Registration fees
Early Bird Registration
08 November – 18 December
Architects / Enthusiasts / Companies
US $90
Students
US $70
Advance Registration
19 December – 26 February
Architects / Enthusiasts / Companies
US $120
Students
US $100
Last Minute Registration
27 February – 30 April
Architects / Enthusiasts / Companies
US $140
Students
US $120
STUDENT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Contact us to receive special student rates for group registrations (discount applies for 3+ registrations from one university/school) and to receive further information and support for getting your students involved in architecture competitions. Send us request from your university email address along with basic information about yourself and your university/school. Please note that only recognized university staff can apply for the reduced student rate.
JURY
Alona Martinez Perez – University of Plymouth, United Kingdom;
Andrejs Edvards Rauchut – associate professor at RISEBA and a Fulbright grant recipient, Latvia;
Audrey McKee – Renzo Piano Building Workshop, France;
Brittany Utting – Thomas Phifer and Partners, USA;
Carlos M Guimarães – depA, correspondent of A10 magazine, Portugal;
Collin Anderson – Renzo Piano Building Workshop, France;
Daniel Jacobs – SHoP Architects, New York City, USA;
Daphné Karaiskaki – Renzo Piano Building Workshop, France;
Emeka Nwandu – Principal Partner at ENA Architects, Board of Architectural Education of the Nigerian Institute of Architects, Nigeria;
Eva Cildermane – Sustainability and business development advisor, MSc. Candidate in Sustainable Urban Development, University of Oxford;
Gemawang Swaribathoro – OMA, Hong Kong;
Gia-Hy Hoang – Agence Christian de Portzamparc, France;
Jenna Dezinski – University of Texas, Austin, USA; Alterstudio Architecture, Austin, Texas, USA;
John Paul Rysavy – SHoP Architects, New York City, USA; And-Either-Or Austin, Texas and Brooklyn, New York, USA;
John Simons – KPF, USA;
Dr Louis Gyoh – architect and academic, MCIOB, FRSA, United Kingdom;
Marcella Del Signore – Professor of Practice, Tulane University; LEAD practitioner, USA/Italy
Dr Massimo Angrilli – Associate Professor, Pescara University-Landscape expertise, National Prix du Paysage in Paris jury member;
Pangalos Dugasse Feldmann – École Spéciale d’Architecture, France;
Pierre-Henri Baudart – Studio Akkerhuis, France;
Rajiv J. Fernandez – Tamarkin Co, USA;
Simon McGown – CO-office, USA.
WEBSITE
https://flamingotower.beebreeders.com/
DOWNLOAD
https://beebreeders.com/upload/07.11.2018/157a6b30bc668d39f4597a2293f0ff1c.zip
For more information about this competition, please contact us.