Site Chapel: International Architecture Ideas Competition for Students and Young Professionals
The Site Chapel is a place of solitude and contemplation, an intimate space for reflection and a platform for meditation. Together with the roman archaeological remains, the Fort ruins and the enigmatic space of the quarry, the Site Chapel offers a unique experience within this remarkable landscape; it is a reflective journey and contemplative walk through memory, time and silence.
The Site Chapel is a place of solitude and contemplation, an intimate space for reflection and a platform for meditation. Together with the roman archaeological remains, the Fort ruins and the enigmatic space of the quarry, the Site Chapel offers a unique experience within this remarkable landscape; it is a reflective journey and contemplative walk through memory, time and silence.
SITE CHAPEL
1. Entrance *
Provide a space of transition between the natural landscape and the ‘inner space’ of the Chapel.
2. ‘Inner Space’ *
Provide an intimate space for introspection and contemplation, inviting visitors to experience a moment of silence and solitude.
This is the main space of the Site Chapel and can be a singular space or a sequence of spaces, open and / or enclosed to the natural elements.
* Areas to be determined by each participant’s design proposal.
Total area of the Site Chapel to be determined by each participant’s proposal.(suggestion 40 – 60 m2)
Short Description
ARKxSITE is pleased to announce the ‘SITE CHAPEL’ international architecture ideas competition for architecture students and young professionals (≤ 40 years old).
This international one-stage architecture ideas competition invites all architecture students, young architects and young professionals with a degree in architecture studies (≤ 40 years old) to develop and submit compelling ideas for the design of a Site Chapel located on the Pessegueiro Island, in Porto Covo, Portugal.
Organizer
ARKxSITE
Link to Competition
Link to Registration form
Prizes
1st Prize 2000€ (two thousand euros)
2nd Prize 1000€ (one thousand euros)
3rd Prize 500€ (five hundred euros)
7 Honorable Mentions
Type of Competition
Open to the public/Minimum requirements (Open to anyone that complies with the requirements), Single stage (Winners selected immediately)
Who can Participate
architecture students, young architects and young professionals with a degree in architecture studies (≤ 40 years old)
Dates and Time Frame
Registration Closes January 28, 2019
Deadline to Submit Project February 2, 2019
Winners announcement Date April 5, 2019
Languages
English
Location of Competition
Porto Covo, Portugal
Location of Project (if developed)
Pessegueiro Island, in Porto Covo, Portugal
Additional Information
Banner, Poster, Brochure or Triptic of Competition
