Dynamism in Office Buildings of the Future

Deadline submission of projects: 26 March 2012

Aim and Extent
In our age comprehensive changes occur at all cultural dimensions. The speed of these changes is difficult to follow. In parallel, the concept of space and functional needs shaping architecture are changed and transformed. In this context the relation between space and time transcends its conventional patterns. While the physical configuration of architecture traditionally reflects a "static" character, in contemporary age the functions, to which this physical structure tries to respond, undergo profound transformations due to developments in information and communication technologies. Architectural envelopes and spatial configurations struggle to cope with the velocity of functional changes. In general, architecture, which formerly had a "static" character, currently recognizes "speed" and "dynamism" as fundamental concepts of its professional agenda. Office structures constitute instances where the above mentioned transformations in information and communication technologies are profoundly perceived. The functional needs faced by the office structures change. Thus it becomes harder for the spatial configurations to respond these changes.

The objective of this project is to interpret the concept of "dynamism" in contemporary office buildings in a more comprehensive level beyond mere kinetic structural systems and architectural form. The participants are expected to discuss and interpret the concept of "dynamism" in terms of changing functions, culture and technology, relations with environment (both urban and rural) and the spatial experiences offered to the users of the space. The participants may design new office buildings and/or propose transformations for existing structures within a context, function and scale determined by themselves. The participants are expected to present their architectural design proposals in graphical and textual media compatible with the required standards.

Terms for Participation
Participation if free for architects, who were born after 1973, and are a member of the Chamber of Architects of Turkey (for participants from Turkey) or are a member of an organization of architects in their own county (for the participants from abroad). It is possible to participate as a team.

Prizes
First prize : 2500 Euro
Second prize : 1500 Euro
Third prize : 1000 Euro
Participant award : 1500 Euro

Schedule

• Deadline for questions: 27 January 2012
• Deadline for answers of the questions: 30 January 2012
• Deadline submission of projects: 26 March 2012
• Evaluation of the Jury: 7 April 2012
• Announcement of the results: 19 May 2012
• Exhibition of the projects: 19 May 2012
• Award ceremony: 19 May 2012

Turkish and English are the official languages for projects and documents.

Further Information:
MIMARLAR ODASI ANTALYA SUBESI
Meltem Mahallesi 3808 Sokak No: 16
07500 ANTALYA TÜRKIYE
Tel.: +90 - 24 2 - 23 78 69 2-93-94
Fax: +90 - 24 2 - 23 78 20
eMail: gencmimarlar@antmimod.org.tr
web: www.youngarchitectsmeeting.com

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