Sponsors: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE); Christchurch City Council; Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) /Christchurch City Development Unit (CCDU)
Type, open, two-stage, international
Fee: none
Language: English
Eligibility: Architects, landscape architects and planners
The site
The site was identified in the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan to showcase the opportunities for high-quality, medium density residential development in central Christchurch, New Zealand. The site is designated for a “Residential Demonstration Project” in the Christchurch City Plan.
Timetable:
15 January 2013 – Stage one submissions due
February 2013 – Stage one winners announced; three teams shortlisted for stage two
July 2013 – Stage two winners announced
Compensation: Each shortlisted team will receive NZ$20,000 for stage two
Submission procedure: Entries to be submitted in digital pdf format.
Jury:
• Kevin McCloud (UK Grand Designs)
• Stuart Gardyne, Chair (Architect)
• Martin Udale (Development specialist)
• Di Lucas (Landscape architect)
• Kevin Simcock (Engineer)
• Hula Reriti (Ngai Tahu Architect)
• Zea Harman (Youth Leader)
Design Challenge
The challenge is to design an exemplar residential development of no less than 50 dwellings on the 10,194m2 project site, balanced with amenity and shared
facilities. Designs should cater to the needs and life stages of Christchurch/ Otautahi residents by providing a range of household types, sizes and prices.
A requirement of the competition is that the winning scheme will not only be an exemplar in architectural and urban design, but must also be economically viable.
To enter the competition, entries are to be submitted online at:
www.newurbanvillage.org.nz
Email: newurbanvillage@ccc.govt.nz
