Animal Centres of the Future

BRIEF

Modular construction should be considered in the design of the new centre; offering a degree of flexibility to the accommodation, meaning that the design can be installed and utilised on any future sites and locations. The society is looking at moving away from traditional construction methods to reduce costs and construction time.

The successful team is to help the Society build for now and into the future.

The design should have animal welfare at its heart.
Have a degree of flexibility and modularity.
Offer an element of visitor experience.
Be sympathetic to a rural landscape, yet its proposed materials should be functional and durable.
Make as much use of natural light, outdoor space and its connection with the surrounding facilities and environment.
Consider modern methods of construction to reduce onsite construction time and delivery of the facilities.
Be designed and completed in accordance with the RSPCAs’ licensing conditions.
The build should display and show off the RSPCA brand and branding.

SCHEDULE

Competition Launch 03 July 2018
Deadline for Questions on PQQ 13 July 2018
Response to PQQ Questions issued 17 July 2018
Deadline for Phase 1a PQQ returns 14:00, 26 July 2018
Assessment of PQQ returns 30 July 2018
Teams notified of their ability to proceed to the Design Phase & Additional documents issued 02 Aug 2018
Deadline for Phase 1b Questions 17 Aug 2018
Phase 1b Design Deadline 14:00, 12 Sept 2018
Assessment of Phase 1b Designs 19 Sept 2018
Shortlist notified & Phase 2 brief and feedback issued 24 Sept 2018
Site visit and briefing for shortlisted teams 27 Sept 2018
Deadline for Phase 2 Designs 14:00, 30 Oct 2018
Online Exhibition TBC
Final interviews/Presentations 14 Nov 2018
Notification and result announced 19 Nov 2018

AWARDS

It is intended that five teams will be selected to proceed to the second phase. Each shortlisted team who submits a phase 2 entry will each receive an honorarium of £5,000 +VAT. The RSPCA undertakes to pay the honorarium within six weeks of the conclusion of the competition. Invoices for payment should be submitted to RIBA Competitions.

FEES

At Phase 1b the competition is subject to a non-refundable registration and administration fee of £50+VAT. A link to register, obtain a URN and make this payment will be sent to successful applicants.