Competition on High-voltage Transmission Line Towers

220kvの高圧線を支えるタワーのデザインをアイスランドのLandsnetが募集している。実現可能なインパクトのあるデザインが求められる。

Description
It is up to the competitors whether
a) all towers shall have a new look
b) individual towers in a selected environment shall have a new/changed look
c) the look of known types of towers will be changed one way or another
d) the tower/s shall blend well into the landscape and urban areas – or
e) the tower/s shall be prominent in specified locations

The main goals of the competition are
• to evoke ideas for a new type or types of towers
• to bring forth an idea for the total overall look of the line routes
• to bring forth a proposal for a tower/towers that can be further developed with

Jury
Thórdur Gudmundsson, President of Landsnet, Chairman of the Selection Committee
Árni Stefánsson, Technical and Asset Manager of Landsnet
Rolv Geir Knudsen, former Vice-president of Statnett's Technical Division
Jes Einar Thorsteinsson, architect FAÍ
Örn Thór Halldórsson, architect FAÍ
Sigrídur Sigurdardóttir, architect, Línuhönnun hf.
Selection Committee’s consultants:
Árni Björn Jónasson, Línuhönnun hf
Jón Bergmundsson, Verkfrædistofan Afl

Judging Process
One-Stage, Anonymous Competition

Prize
30,000 EUR Total

Entry Fee
10 EUR

Entries
1(one) A1 drawing

Timetable
- Deadline: Proposals shall be delivered to the confidant, at the office of the Association of Icelandic Architects at Engjateigur 9, 2nd floor, 105 Reykjavík, no later than 28 March 2008, 17:00 Icelandic time.
It is sufficient for proposals to be mailed or delivered for air service before the deadline. Proposals will not be accepted more than five days after the deadline.
- Result: 18 April 2008

Promoter
Landsnet hf. / Association of Icelandic Architects

Official Website
http://www.ai.is/samkeppnir/landsnet-en