Sponsor: Victorian Coalition Government
Type of competition: Open, two-stage
Language: English
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Registration Fee: None
Jury:
Geoffery London (Victorian Government Architect - Panel Chair)
A Melbourne architect
A City of Melbourne planning representative
An architect with heritage experience
A representative from the Victorian Department of Transport
Three other members (to be determined)
Awards:
Short-listed entrants will receive a honorarium to assist with costs associated with participation in the second stage of the competition.
$1 Million prize pool.
Timeline:
The competition will run in two stages: design concepts will be called for in mid-2012 followed by a review and short listing period. Short-listed entrants will then submit detailed proposals in 2013.
Stage 1 of the competition will open in mid-2012 following the preparation of a detailed project brief.
Design challenge:
The Victorian Government has committed to a $1 million prize pool for an international design competition to help rejuvenate and restore Melbourne's iconic Flinders Street Station. The Government will be looking for the best ideas from around the world to re-energise the station and its surrounds while making sure integral heritage features are maintained. Designs will be expected to address the station’s transport function, heritage requirements, urban design and integration with its surrounds as well as providing a value for money proposal.Work is currently under way to consult with key stakeholders and write a detailed project brief for competition entrants.
For more information, go to: http://www.majorprojects.vic.gov.au/flinders-street-station-design-competition/home
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