Pamphlet Architecture 36

This Pamphlet Architecture call is focused on the architectural language and spatial potential of this new type of city. It engages questions of spatial energy, the quality of light, water, and amenities for Floating Cities.

Category Idea Competition / Open to Students
Type International, Idea, Open
Genre Architecture
Country United States
RegDeadline 21 June 2016 GoogleCal iCal
21 June 2016 (Must be Received)
Eligibility All

Description
In a world of climate change and refugees fleeing war and political chaos, Pamphlet Architecture calls for proposals based on the concept of buoyancy and lift (“Floating Cities”), visionary solutions providing housing, clinics, and community services to 1,500–2,000 inhabitants with incremental additions while incorporating innovative technologies.

Jury
Steven Holl, Principal, Steven Holl Architects
Kevin Lippert, Publisher, Princeton Architectural Press
Thom Mayne, Principal, Morphosis
Christoph a. Kumpusch, Director, Forward-slash (/)
Eirini Tsachrelia, Associate AIA, Adjunct Professor of Architecture
Michael Bell, Principal, Visible Weather
Mimi Hoang, Co-founding Principal of nARCHITECTS

Prize
3rd prize $1,000
2nd prize $2,000
1st prize $5,000 (money to be used to develop the winning proposal into Pamphlet Architecture 36)

Entry Fee
None

Organizer
Pamphlet Architecture

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