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East from London's
Tower Bridge London lies an area known as the Thames Gateway. Targeted
by the government as a key area for regeneration, the area will be the focus
of massive investment over the next few years. New infrastructure programmes
will embrace the expanding business centres of London and provide much needed
residential and leisure facilities for the existing communities.
One of the unique and environmentally sensitive characteristics
of this area are the wetlands that line the Thames Estuary. The third
Line of Site brief looks to create a iconic arts centre that will be visual landmark
at the entrance to one of the world's most exciting, vibrant and culturally diverse
cities.
This brief is now closed |
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Building description: |
A visual landmark in the same vein as Sydney
Opera house but versatile in nature - to be used as a Gallery, an Opera House,
a Theatre and small exhibition centre. It will offer restaurant facilities
and some unique form of promoting conservation in the area. |
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Location: |
London, England. You can pinpoint
the location on Google Earth. |
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Area available for build: |
1.5 hectares |
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Ground conditions: |
Intertidal mudflats (flooded at every tide),
with saltmarsh and grazing marsh on the landside to one side there are a series
of small saline lagoons. |
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Climate: |
'British Weather' |
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Cultural sensitivity: |
Recognition of the regions history is important (it does have one).
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Building feel: |
No preconceived ideas. |
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Planning for the future: |
It is a statement and addition or subtraction in the future
will be undesirable. |
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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) |
