Borderless Competition

We are seeking solutions that can demonstrate how architecture can re-define the future of ASEAN borders.

Description
The competition brings attention to the spaces along the borders of the 10 ASEAN nations, with the aim of improving their existing conditions.
While there has been much discussion about achieving a "borderless" condition through economic and legislative initiatives, currently, the actual border spaces themselves have been neglected and are lagging behind these developments.
For many people inhabiting these areas, the border remains a place of division and uncertainty. Outdated infrastructure affects their sense of security and livelihood. Socio-economic and cultural differences lead to misunderstandings and inequalities. In some areas, borders have become spaces of conflict and dispute.
“In order to achieve "borderless", we must understand the space of the borders themselves.” - Luke Yeung
We are seeking solutions that can demonstrate how architecture can re-define the future of ASEAN borders. By focusing on local border sites, specific cultural, social and ecological issues can be addressed while engaging in larger spatial and institutional scales.

Jury
VO TRONG NGHIA, TAKASHI NIWA, MASAAKI IWAMOTO (Vo Trong Nghia Architects, VIETNAM)
TAKAHARU TEZUKA (Tezuka Architects, JAPAN)
BOONSERM PREMTHADA (Bangkok Project Company, THAILAND)
ARY INDRA, RAFAEL DAVID, JOHANSEN YAP (Aboday, INDONESIA)
CURATOR & HEAD OF JURY:
LUKE YEUNG, JARIYAWADEE LEKAWATANA (Architectkidd, THAILAND)

Prize
First prize: 3,000 USD
Second prize: 1,500 USD
Third prize: 800 USD
3 Honorable Mentions

Entry Fee
None

Entries
One A2 sheet, No more than 600 words (English)

Timetable
Announcement of awarded entries: April 22, 2013

Organizer
ASA (Association of Siamese Architects)

Official Website
http://www.borderlesscompetition.com/