Site Temple _ Vera Cruz da Figueira’ Fortress, Algarve, Portugal
an international architecture ideas competition (June 17, 2020 - October 10, 2020)
On behalf of ArkxSite, we would like to congratulate the following winners and honorable mentions for their compelling competition submissions !
The results are composed of (3) teams of Young Professional Architects + (7) teams of Architecture Students !
A special thank you to the Jury members for their expertise, valuable time and dedication throughout the evaluation period !
Ard de Vries (Amsterdam, Netherlands) _ Ard de Vries Architecten
Alejandro Guerrero + Andrea Soto (Jalisco, México) _ Atelier ARS
Onorato di Manno + Andrea Tanci (Rome, Italy) _ SET Architects
Thank you to all of the participants for submitting your ideas, enjoy browsing through the diverse design proposals !
WINNERS
1ST PRIZE
STP39357 Sebastjan Cvelbar (SLOVENIJA)
Jury remarks:
“As found” is interpreted by us as a manifesto of the sacred space discovered as you approach it, in proximity, a hypostyle hall evoking classic temples, the act of manipulating the ground creates a highly discrete landscape and, simultaneously a powerful atmosphere. Ultimately, the proposal is bold but most of all, silent.
The project proposes a solemn, elegant and contemplative space. The slender structure allows inserting an ephemeral element with a strong identity in the natural environment. The roof becomes a shared public space to live and admire the landscape from.
Metaphysical surprise. The design adds spaces so that existing spaces need to be reinterpreted.
Congratulations !
2ND PRIZE
STP39301 Ditte Horsbøl Sørensen and Jens-Ejnar Mortensen (DENMARK)
Jury remarks:
“Celebrating erosion”, the title itself alludes one of the most complex themes in landscape and architecture: time. This proposal explores beautifully the passing of time by bringing the possibility of capturing the memory of the site, a natural process transformed in a phenomenological experience, enclosing the most sacred, earth and water.
The project is well integrated with the place and the land becoming part of it. The use of light and the atmosphere of the interior spaces is very interesting.
The design ensures a modest continuity. The existing story is supplemented with a carefully new story. This creates new perspectives.
Congratulations !
3RD PRIZE
STP39311 Marc Viaud, Victor Dussap and Roxana Hosu (FRANCE)
Jury remarks:
“Among the walls” works with one of the most important themes that are related historically to sacred spaces: the enclosure, understanding that the limits in landscape and architecture led us to identify our place in relation to nature. There is a subtle balance between the void and the built.
The project proposes a landmark with a strong identity and an interesting contemplative space.
The design emphasizes what has been.
Congratulations!
HONORABLE MENTIONS
STP39377 Catalina Edey (AUSTRALIA)
STP39440 Alessandro Perri and Flavio Fameli (ITALY)
STP39466 Ángel Rubio Sánchez (SPAIN)
STP39331 Francisco Ornelas, João Brogueira, Duarte Rosa and Ana Ruivo (PORTUGAL)
STP39392 Uliana Kravchenko and Fedor Bolshakov (RUSSIA)
STP39427 Nuno Jorge Simas (PORTUGAL)
STP39429 Simon Pietro Blini and Isolde Michelazzi (ITALY)
Congratulations !
ALL REMAINING COMPETITION ENTRIES:
OVERVIEW:
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 Temple located at the ‘Vera Cruz da Figueira’ Fortress, Algarve, Portugal.
The ‘Vera Cruz da Figueira’ Fortress, isolated on a prominent location, is a powerful natural scenery with shear cliffs dropping dramatically into the Atlantic Ocean. The stone wall traces rise from the landscape and the cliff surface eroded by the wind and water are notable features within this setting.
When generating a vision for an intervention located within such a remarkable place, it is essential that each design proposal emphasises, respects and celebrates the site and existing ruins, while providing a unique and memorable experience.
JURY:
Ard de Vries (Amsterdam, Netherlands) _ Ard de Vries Architecten
Alejandro Guerrero + Andrea Soto (Jalisco, México) _ Atelier ARS
Onorato di Manno + Andrea Tanci (Rome, Italy) _ SET Architects
MEDIA PARTNERS:
Arqa _ Argentina
Afasia _ Spain
Architime _ Russia
Arquimaster _ Argentina
Blog de Concursos _ Spain
Competitionline _ Germany
Competitions archi _ Poland
Wettbewerbe Aktuell _ Germany
World Architecture Community _ United Kingdom
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NOTE:
This is strictly an ideas competition, an academic exercise and will not be built. ArkxSite nor any other organisations do not have the authority nor intention to award contracts for design services as a result of this competition. Awarded proposals should consider their award as recognition of excellent work in this competition.
