Submission DA: June 21, 2013
Submission UA:Â February 18, 2013
Prizes: Debut Award: 1st Prize 5.000 €   Universities Award:    1st Prize 1.500 €    2nd Prize 500 €    3rd Prize 500 €
Type:Â Debut Award:Â Open competition for architects under 35. Universities Award:Â Open competition for students.
Competition Debut Award:Â The site of the competition for university students is the new headquarters of the Lisbon Architecture Triennale, the Sinel de Cordes Palace in Campo de Santa Clara, Lisbon. The competition invites students to put forward a programmatic intervention for this Palace that addresses the theme of Close, Closer. It can be an installation of great beauty, drama or simplicity, an idea or a text, a publishing programme or a radio station. A long-term element of infrastructure or a site-specific piece for the opening. Students will be given a budget to make their intervention and proposals from interdisciplinary teams are strongly encouraged.
Competition Universities Award: For the first time, the Lisbon Architecture Triennale is presenting a Début award to a young architect or practice to celebrate their achievements and to encourage their career. Any office with an average age under 35 is eligible for this award and international entrants are welcome. In addition to applications, a shortlist of candidates will nominated by over 50 influential Portuguese and international figures. All candidates, either nominated or applying, will have to submit the same materials based on which they will be evaluated. The winner will be selected by the curatorial team and an expert nominated by the Triennale Board, from a shortlist created by over 50 influential Portuguese and international nominators. The prize is €5000 and a shortlist of 10 will be given commendations.
