WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON FEBRUARY 26, 2016 !

OVERVIEW:

Site Visitor Center _ Évora, Portugal
an international architecture competition (October 07, 2015 - February 26, 2016)

This international one-stage architecture 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 contemporary Visitor Center located near the megalithic monument Cromeleque dos Almendres (stone circle) in the town of Guadalupe, in the region of Évora, Portugal.

The megalithic monument Cromeleque dos Almendres 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 spectacular place, it is essential that each proposal emphasizes, respects and celebrates the site, while providing visitors with a unique experience.

JURY:

The jury members are composed of the following international professional architects:

Alessandro Tessari and Matteo Bandiera (Spain / Italy) _ ETB
Lapo Ruffi (Italy) _ Lapo Ruffi
Rubén Alcolea and Jorge Tárrago (Spain) _ Alcolea+Tárrago

MEDIA PARTNERS:

1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes will be published on the Media Partner's websites, on the ArkxSite gallery page and related social media sites.
Thank you to the following Media Partners for your support!

Architime _ Russia

Arqoo _ Italy

.bak _ Spain

Blog de Concursos _ Spain

Competitionline _ Germany

Shapedscape _ Canada

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 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.