Site Museum _ Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal

an international architecture competition (October 7, 2014 - February 27, 2015)

On behalf of ArkxSite, we would like to congratulate the following winners and honorable mentions for their compelling competition submissions!
These results are composed of (6) teams of young professional architects and (4) teams of architecture students!

A special thank you to the Jury for their expertise, valuable time and dedication throughout the evaluation period!
Thank you to all of the participants for submitting your ideas, enjoy browsing through the diverse design proposals!

Download Jury Evaluation Report

1ST PRIZE

SM14079 _ JOSÉ LUIS CONCHA JERÓNIMO, ALVARO GOR GÓMEZ, CARLOS GOR GÓMEZ, AGUSTÍN GOR GÓMEZ (SPAIN)

Jury remarks:
For the clarity and strength of the proposal; the relationship between the new elements, the existing walls and the surrounding context; for the integration between architecture and landscape transforming them into a unique experience, seeking to respect the heritage. Equally, for the quality of interior atmospheres, the articulation of open and compressed spaces, allowing to gently move from one space to another, guided by natural light and matter.

2ND PRIZE

SM14011 _ CONCEPCIÓ BAUÇÀ CEREZO, ZOÍ CASIMIRO SINFREU (SPAIN)

Jury remarks:
For the serenity and sensibility of the solution, placing emphasis on the existing wall and the articulation of the section, allowing the site and ruins to retain their presence and historical value.

3RD PRIZE

SM14062 _ NICOLÒ SPINELLI, MARCO VOLPI (ITALY)

Jury remarks:
For the manner in which the proposal reinforces the existing pathway of the castle; for the spatial organization and quality of light, directing the views towards the extended landscape.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

SM14031 Teresa Sanchis Darocas, Francisco Hidalgo Nunez, Alvaro Hidalgo Nunez (SPAIN)
SM14138 Lorenzo Tamberi, Mattia Cavaglieri (ITALY)
SM14045 Aleksandrs Nedzveds (LATVIA)
SM14142 Zhichao Hu, Pei Zhang, Liguo Ma, Yunfeng Yao (CHINA)
SM14101 Nicolas Brigand, Victor Wichrowski (FRANCE)
SM14137 Raycho Dimitrov (BULGARIA)
SM14124 Fabrizio Mariotti, Carniti Andrea (ITALY)

Congratulations!

All remaining competition entries

OVERVIEW:

This international one-stage architecture competition invited architecture students and young architects (≤ 40 years old) to develop and submit compelling ideas for the design of a contemporary Site Museum located within the Castle at Montemor-o-Novo in Portugal. The Castle of Montemor-o-Novo is a significant landmark on a prominent landscape, a place of great cultural heritage and historical significance with characteristics that must be fully preserved. When generating a vision for an intervention located within such a remarkable place, it is essential that each proposal emphasizes, respects and celebrates the site and existing ruins within this spectacular landscape, providing visitors a unique experience.

JURY:

Jaume Mayol, (Spain) _ TEd'A arquitectes
Jacopo Mascheroni, (Italy) _ JM Architecture
Gilberto Rodriguez, (Portugal/USA) _ Brito.Rodriguez

MEDIA PARTNERS + SUPPORT:

Architecture Lab _ Lebanon

Wettbewerbe Aktuell _ Germany

World Architecture Community _ United Kingdom

Competitionline _ Germany

Blog de Concursos _ Spain

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NOTE:

This is strictly an ideas competition, an academic exercise and will not be built. ArkxSite or 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.

Site Museum _ Winners!