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CONTACT DETAILS

011 781 0439

073 202 8308hi@1sixoneeight.co.za

www.1sixoneeight.co.za

PREAMBLE

Designed by Edwin Lutyens, the Johannesburg

Art Gallery (JAG) opened to the public in

1915. Meyer Pienaar Architects then added

the modern extension in 1987 to house

contemporary exhibitions. Although the

extension is still structurally sound, a

lack of funding and maintenance has led to

extensive water damage and rendered the space

unusable for its intended purpose.

THE BRIEF

JAG and the Johannesburg Municipality

have tasked you as a young, dynamic

designer, with redesigning the modern

extension.

You may either use the existing

structure as a shell and redesign

the interior layout, or design an

entirely new space within the existing

footprint. However, there is a modestbudget attached to the project.

Extravagant costs run the risk of

being dismissed by the council.

The area needs to accommodate the

following:

1. An interactive exhibition space

for contemporary art.

2. A reception area to host events,

capable of accommodating 200 people.

3. Back of house facilities such

as toilets and kitchen should beconsidered, but do not need to be

detailed or designed.

4. An outdoor area, using the existing

courtyard adjoining the modern

extension. The water feature may

be remodelled or removed. However,

the bronze statue cannot be moved

or modified and must be incorporated

into your design.

5. An income generator of your choice.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

- Displaying of artwork.

- Visitors interaction with the art, and

each other in the space.

- The principles of heritage work: The Heritage

Act, the Burra Charter (ICOMOS Charter on

the Interpretation and Presentation of

Cultural Sites), and International Museum

Standards (IMS).

- The print quality of your entry. Look out

for common pitfalls such as dark renderings,

or entries with excessive text.

- This brief is based on the real-life situation

and challenges facing JAG. All information

contained herein is based on fact. Your design

may be considered as an option going forward

for the redesign and reconstruction of the

modern extension of JAG.

PRIZES

1st Prize: A trip for the winning student,

accompanied by the students lecturer, to the

2015 FURNITURE FAIR in Milan, Italy. It includes

return air tickets, accommodation, entry to the

fair, a digital camera and a contribution to

daily expenses. The winner will also receive

a ticket to attend the 2015 Design Indaba

Simulcast.

2nd Prize: An all-expenses-paid trip for the

winning student to the 2015 DESIGN INDABA in

Cape Town. It includes a return air ticket,

accommodation, car hire, entry to the conference

and expo, and a contribution to daily expenses.

3rd Prize:A R10 000 cash prize and a ticket to

attend the 2015 Design Indaba Simulcast.

The remaining seven Top Ten Finalists will each

receive a R2000 cash prize and a ticket to

attend the 2015 Design Indaba Simulcast.

SUBMISSION FORMAT

1. Your written explanation is limited to

100 words.

2. Three A2 matt laminated boards.

3. A CD with both high and low resolution

JPG/PDF files.

4. Judging is anonymous so please do not

place any personal or institution details

on the front of your boards.

5. On the reverse of each A2 board, please

include the following:

- Students full name

- Name of institution

- Lecturers full name

- Contact number of lecturer

- Contact number of institution

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Deadline for submissions:

Thursday 7 August 2014. No late

submissions will be considered.

2. Address for delivery:

PG Bison 1.618 Competition and

Awards Office

11 Buckingham Avenue

Craighall Park

2196

3. Entry submissions remain the

property of the PG Bison 1.618

Competition and Awards.

4. No prizes are exchangeable for

cash.

5. Prizes are awarded at the

discretion of the judging panel and

competition organiser.

PG BISON 1.618 COMPETITION AND AWARDS

2014 BRIEF

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