Ashore Eco-sensitive pier design challenge
A pier is sometimes functional like a place to get on and off boats, or many times recreational like a viewpoint or an eating area, and this gives us an opportunity to rethink its environmental standing.
Can piers be more interactive than just being a means to get to the ocean? How can design help carry the subtle message of environmental awareness to the visitors? Can construction be capable of improving the condition of the existing environment? How will the aspects of functionality and aesthetics be managed to create a responsive design?
Brief: Design an eco-sensitive pier that acts as a recreational spot and a viewpoint for the visitors.
The construction is in an eco-sensitive area so the design must have no harmful effect on the site.
The design of the viewing tower at the end of the pier will stand as a symbol to address the stake of humankind in the ocean’s ecological balance.
The relationship between the two entities – nature and humankind can be metaphorical or direct and these choices are left up to the participants to infer.
Short Description
Design an eco-sensitive pier that acts as a recreational spot and a viewpoint for the visitors.
Organizer
UNIEGIS
Link to Competition
Link to Registration form
Prizes
Winner 6000$
Runner – Up – 1400$ x 6
People’s Choice – 600$ x 4
Honorable Mention – 600$ x 12
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
The minimum eligible age for participation is 18 years.
The competitions are open worldwide for designers from any discipline.
You can participate as an individual or as a team of a maximum of 4 members.
All students and professionals can participate in the competitions.
Dates and Time Frame
Registration Closes November 22, 2021
Deadline to Submit Project November 23, 2021
Winners announcement Date January 20, 2021
Languages
English
Location of Competition
Alabama
Location of Project (if developed)
Alabama, United States
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