Cycling and Pedestrian Bridge in Lisbon

Result

1st Prize
Telmo Cruz and Maximina Almeida (PT)

2nd prize
Moxon Architects Limited (GB)

3rd Prize
Impromptu Arquitectos + Selahattin Tuysuz Architecture (PT)

The two honourable mentions were awarded to the Studio Kawamura Ganjavian (Spain) and Portuguese architects of Atelier do Cardoso, headquartered in Spain, and a special mention for the Portuguese architect Tiago Barros + Jorge Pereira.

The evaluation of 62 submissions took place at the Lounging Space with 39 Portuguese and 23 international submissions from the following countries: Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, India, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States and Tunisia. The UK was the most represented international country in the competition.

Overview

The goal of the bridge is to facilitate access for cyclists and pedestrians in Lisbon, encouraging the use of bicycles in the city and establishing a legacy for the city and its inhabitants.

Category Idea Competition / Competition Result
Type International, Idea, Open, Single-Stage, Anonymous
Genre Bridge
Country Lisbon, Portugal
RegDeadline 7 September 2009 GoogleCal iCal
7 September 2009 (Must be Received)
Eligibility Architects and architecture firms worldwide

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Description
The promoters intend to study the construction of a cycling and pedestrian bridge that connects the path of Quinta da Granja – Entrecampos to Torres de Lisboa.
Under the motto “It’s about time to be positive”, this Competition aims at going beyond the project of a bridge, and can be seen as a pretext for a closer relationship between Promoters and the creative agents.
The projects submitted have to reflect energy efficient solutions and have to be sustainable both at the levels of execution, maintenance and environmental solutions. The use of autonomous means of producing energy and innovative use of materials will be valued, as well as its urban integration and the surrounding landscape.
The total amount of the investment in this intervention, including the, project, work and the payment of all the inspections, is set at € 1,000,000.00 (one million Euros).
It should also have a connection, in visual terms, to the heritage of the Galp Energia brand and a specific place for the signature of the brand.
The project submitted by the candidates must be original and specifically made for that effect.

Jury
To be announced by 15th August

Prize
1st Prize: 10,000 Euro and the contract to build the bridge (construction scheduled for 2010)
2nd Prize: 5,000 Euro
3rd Prize: 3,000 Euro
Honourable distinction (2): each 1,000 Euro

Entry Fee
None

Entries
2 A1 boards and a free scale model and CD containing a brief description (not exceed 2000 characters) and 2 digital images

Submission Address
ExperimentaDesign 2009 Lisboa
Rua Cidade de Lobito, Atelier Municipal 3
1800-088 Lisboa, Portugal

Timetable
Jury meeting: 09 – 12 September, 2009
Announcement of winners and exhibition of winning work and the Jury´s shortlist : 13 September, 2009
Closing of the exhibition: 08 November, 2009

Organizer
Fundação Galp Energia

Official Website
http://www.experimentadesign.pt/2009/en/00-02-01.html