Motlawa ApartmentsResults The First Prize (100,000 EUR): Studio Architektoniczne KWADRAT sp. z o.o. (Poland, Gdynia) consisting of: Jacek Droszcz, Bazyli Domsta, Szczepan Baum, Andrzej Kwieci®Ωski, Zbyszek Kowalewski, Katarzyna Langer, Tomasz Rochna, Adam KoÊciecha, Jaros©©aw BanaÊ, Pawe©© Podwojewski The Second Prize (30,000 EUR): Federacyjne Biuro Architektoniczne s.c. (Poland, Szczecin) consisting of: Ryszard Burbicki, Krzysztof S©©omiany, Daniel Strzeszewski, Marcin Durys The Third Prize (15,000 EUR): Private Venture DOMINANTA (Ukraine, Dniepropetrowsk) consisting of: Bazarenko Yuriy, Beloyartseva Marina, Grybovsky Andrey Honourable mention: Bulanda Mucha Architekci Sp. z o.o. consisting of: W©©odzimierz Mucha, Andrzej Bulanda, Dorota Sekulska, Ilona Bitel, Aneta Wardzi®Ωska, Bart©©omiej Witczak, Jacek Chyrosz STUDENT FORMULA:
The Third Prize (3,000 EUR):
Anna Sza©©kowska, Ewa Minczewska, Emilia Kwiatos, Karolina G©©ówczy®Ωska, Karolina Hamerszmit, Jacek Hawrylak, Micha©© Czerwi®Ωski, Patryk Brzostek (Bia©©ystok University of Technology)
The Competition Jury’s Honourable Mention (the Organiser’s additional prize 3,000 EUR each):
Jakub PstraÊ (Âlàsk University of Technology)
Micha©© Podgórczyk, Paulina Krauza, Kaja Piekara (tGda®Ωsk University of Technology)
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Announcement
SPONSOR:
Invest Komfort
TYPE:
Open, international, RfP
LOCATION:
Gdansk, Poland
LANGUAGES:
Polish, English
TIMETABLE:
Apr 2007 – Competition Launch
01 Jul 2007 – Submission Deadline
“All who will return our e-mail, agreeing to take part in the competition, will receive informations concerning necessary documentations and deadlines.”
ELIGIBILITY:
Architects and students worldwide
AWARDS:
Design Studios:
1st Prize – EUR 100,000
2nd Prize – EUR 30,000
3rd Prize – EUR 15,000
Students:
1st Prize – EUR 5,000
2nd Prize – EUR 3,000
3rd Prize – EUR 1,500
FEE:
None
THE COMPETITION:
The objective of the competition is to procure the best urban and architectural concept for prestigious, modern, mixed residential and commercial property of total area 4.2368 ha.
-blend with due respect cultural heritage with modern architectural trends and the investor’s prerequisites,
-create a new value in urban design, yet remain in harmony with the existing architectural style of Gdansk,
-be the continuality and supplement to functionality of Gdansk residential and commercial districts found in the vicinity of the investment.
The real estate is located in a unique site near the historic developments of the Old Town of Gdansk and the river Motlawa. The sole investor in the project is Invest Komfort S.A. (PLC), a real estate developer, well-established in the market of the Gdansk region and beyond.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
info@motlawa-apartments.com
http://motlawa-apartments.com |
Young Architects in Competitions When Competitions and a New Generation of Ideas Elevate Architectural Quality 
by Jean-Pierre Chupin and G. Stanley Collyer
published by Potential Architecture Books, Montreal, Canada 2020
271 illustrations in color and black & white
Available in PDF and eBook formats
ISBN 9781988962047
What do the Vietnam Memorial, the St. Louis Arch, and the Sydney Opera House have in common? These world renowned landmarks were all designed by architects under the age of 40, and in each case they were selected through open competitions. At their best, design competitions can provide a singular opportunity for young and unknown architects to make their mark on the built environment and launch productive, fruitful careers. But what happens when design competitions are engineered to favor the established and experienced practitioners from the very outset? This comprehensive new book written by Jean-Pierre Chupin (Canadian Competitions Catalogue) and Stanley Collyer (COMPETITIONS) highlights for the crucial role competitions have played in fostering the careers of young architects, and makes an argument against the trend of invited competitions and RFQs. The authors take an in-depth look at past competitions won by young architects and planners, and survey the state of competitions through the world on a region by region basis. The end result is a compelling argument for an inclusive approach to conducting international design competitions. Download Young Architects in Competitions for free at the following link: https://crc.umontreal.ca/en/publications-libre-acces/ Another Competition for Moscow’s Expanding Subway Network
Image © Zaha Hadid Architects
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Although one might normally assume that local firms participating in a competition might have a clear advantage over foreign competitors, this has seldom been the case: just see Sydney’s Opera House, won by a Danish architect, and Toronto’s City Hall, won by a Finn—as evidence that well devised competition briefs as adequate documentation can create a level playing field for potential competitors, regardless of their location.
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