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The world's water
resources are under great pressure; population growth, the increasing industrialisation
of nations and the ever present threats presented by climate change are focusing
minds on how best to utilise responsibly and conserve this precious resource.
The formation of plans and strategies that
will ensure the long term protection of water resources will be the responsibility
of all nations. This
Line of site brief asks you to create a United Nations Water Embassy that will
be the global hub for the creation of these plans. And where better to
place it - in the heart of one of the world's harshest deserts.
This brief is now closed |
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Building description: |
An HQ for world water management (drought regions). An
International office for policy and for water development projects - from drinking
water to agricultural development. It would be as much a statement as
it would be political hub. Projects will be managed from the embassy. |
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Location: |
Namibia. You can pinpoint the
location on Google Earth. |
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Area available for build: |
2 hectares |
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People numbers:
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Around 60 people will be permanently based at
the Embassy, another 100 will visit on a part time basis and conduct experimental
and project work. |
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Ground conditions: |
Desert sand. |
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Climate: |
Desert; hot, dry; rainfall sparse and erratic. |
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Cultural sensitivity: |
None. |
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Building feel: |
No preconceived ideas. |
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Planning for the future: |
None included as part of the brief - but can be included in the design. |
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Type of architect: |
It's a unique opportunity, the only criteria
is a creative mind. |
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Judging criteria: |
Your submission will be judged
against:
• Architectural vision
• Demonstration of innovation
• Pragmatism - a 'within
the realms of possibility' solution without compromising design innovation
• The quality of the sketch
• The ability to engage
with the cultural and economic issues that might relate to specific aspects of
the project (this at a low level) |
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Timetable: |
This brief is now closed |
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Submission requirements: |
• Register first
then download the entry form (this has full details of the brief on it)
• Create your sketch in
the space available
• Use ink or pencil or a digital media. Sketch in whatever feels
comfortable
• Annotate your sketch
as far as you feel necessary (this is not compulsory) |
