Submission: January 28, 2014
Registration: Not required
Language: Spanish
Location: Madrid, Spain
Prizes: 1st Prize € 3.000 + royalti 3%
Type: Open competition for architects.
International design competition organized by Escofet whose goal is the design of a new seat element for the Puerta del Sol square in Madrid, preferably made with Slimconcrete ® technology
One of the processes of Madrid Think Tank emerged around # PIENSASOL project , through which it intends to conduct a wide-ranging reflection on one of the most iconic urban spaces of the city of Madrid which eventually lead to the definition of the intervention strategy for the management of public space around the neighborhood of the Puerta del Sol
ESCOFET focus one aspect that will, undoubtedly, be taken into account in this process of reflection, such as street furniture which should be provided to the square, proposing the organization of a competition for the design of a seat element for the Puerta del Sol , for architects, whereby to make known the potential of their products, as well as to the concerns and ideas of professionals worldwide.