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Oxford Street Illuminations
BRIEF
Oxford Street and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) are calling for experienced lighting designers and architectural specialists from the UK and beyond to enter a global competition to design the most inspiring and innovative Christmas lights.
The competition is being led by New West End Company, in conjunction with Transport for London (TFL) and Westminster City Council. An esteemed, innovative panel have been selected to judge the competition.
SCHEDULE
Competition Launch – 6 February 2018
Deadline for Questions on the brief – Tuesday 27 February 2018
Response to Questions issued – Tuesday 6 March 2018
Deadline for Phase 1 Design Proposals – Monday 26 March 2018 by 14.00hrs
Evaluation of Phase 1 Designs – w/c 2 April 2018
Shortlist notified & Phase 2 brief issued – w/c 2 April to w/c 9 April 2018
Open briefing session for shortlisted teams – w/c 9 April 2018
Deadline for Phase 2 Designs – Tuesday 1 May 2018
Final interviews and evaluation – winner selected – Tuesday 8 May 2018
Notification and result announced – May 2018
AWARDS
Four shortlisted designers will then progress to the final round and be given the opportunity to develop their designs and present to the panel. Designers will receive an honoraria payment of £3,000 +VAT for their work in this round.
FEES
The competition is subject to a non-refundable registration and administration fee of £50+VAT.
JURY
Anya Hindmarch, Designer and Trustee of Royal Academy Development Trust
Chris Wilkinson, Architect and founder of WilkinsonEyre
Justine Simons, London Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries
Jace Tyrrell, Chief Executive Officer, New West End Company
Councillor Robert Davis, Deputy Leader, City of Westminster
Jill Entwistle, Editor, Light Magazine
WEBSITE
https://www.architecture.com/awards-and-competitions-landing-page/competitions-landing-page
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Oxford Street Illuminations Architectural Competitions.PDF