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The Taj Amity PavilionArchitecture Competition01 July - 1st November, 2018
Background
Mumbai, considered rightfully the city of dreams, has a landscape that boasts of people from all walks of life, and architectural styles that transcend several eras. Today, Mumbai is a melting pot of lifestyles. It soaks everything in its fabric and makes it its own. Such is its recognition, that people within India itself, as well as all over the world, take Mumbai to be the symbol of India.The Gateway of India precinct is one of the oldest and most popular tourist friendly areas of not just the city, but also of the nation. The precinct hosts an array of various hotels, art galleries, historic buildings and other businesses that cater to visitors from within and outside the city. As a result, it has become the hub of tourist activity witha variety of landmarks, heritage buildings and a vital street life.
Apart from being an attractive destination point for tourists, the precinct has a strong, poignant history which resulted in it being the prominent locale that it is today.
Events that have time and again tested the city’s resilience and fighting spirit are studded in its history and come to mind, when we think of Mumbai. The attacks of 26/11, hit the nation in shockwaves so strong, that it broke the city’s spirit for several months to come. An attack of such an intense magnitude wrenched through the heart of every Indian, broke the homes of the people involved, and left a stain in the timeline of our country. While the immensity of the event brings to mind the brutality of the attack; the several lives that were lost, those of the victims and the courageous soldiers who fought to save them, are left forgotten.
In a situation, where even basic public spaces pose as an object of terror for the citizens, a message of hope, peace and amity needs to be sent out. Goodwill and solidarity hasto be the first act of defense against such deeds of terror.
Mission statement
Creation of a distinctive pavilion to symbolize the strength and resilience of the city:
The city of Mumbai has been a host to some of the most severe terrorsthat has plagued the nation. And yet, the spirit of Mumbai, is as vital as ever. The pavilion should be conceptualized on the ideals of representing the unbreakable spirit of Mumbai. The pavilion should depict the important struggles and events in the time line of the city that symbolize the resilience and fighting ethos of the city.
Represent the spirit of a memorial for lives that were claimed during the attack:
The pavilion should pay homage to the soldiers who valiantly fought against the terrorists, and the people who lost their lives during the attack. The pavilion should also represent the reverence and honor that we feel for the soldiers who fight for the nation against all social evils.
The main purpose of the competition is to design a temporary pavilion that holds the virtues of peace and amity in its essence, built in honor of the several valiant soldiers who lost their lives fighting the corrupt ideas of terrorism.The pavilion should be temporary in nature, constructed in a way that responds to its environment in an eco-friendly way.
Creation of an iconic pavilion in terms of architectural expression:
Architecturally, the pavilion should be dynamic in nature, having the qualities of aninnovative and accessible structure. The aesthetic quality of the structure should be profound and poignant enough to represent the magnitude of the events that hadoccurred in its precinct. The design of the pavilion should be such that it is monumental in nature, creating a unique architectural expression. The design should respect the context and the existing landscape of the precinct, while being flexible enough to respond to a wide variety of activities.
Reinforce and enhance the quality of space in the precinct:
The pavilion should be an artistic dialogue with the public, instead of being a predefined space. The materials used and the volume of the pavilion should transform the community fabric of the area such that there is a sense of identity to it,while paying respect to the history of the surroundings.
Creation of an iconic pavilion in terms of architectural expression:
Architecturally, the pavilion should be dynamic in nature, having the qualities of an innovative and accessible structure. The aesthetic quality of the structure should be profound and poignant enough to represent the magnitude of the events that had occurred in its precinct. The design of the pavilion should be such that it is monumental in nature, creating a unique architectural expression. The design should respect the context and the existing landscape of the precinct, while being flexible enough to respond to a wide variety of activities.
Mission statement
Site location :
SITE
Area programme
The primary function of the pavilion is to create a monumental design paying homage to the events that occurred in its precinct, while creating a dynamic community space for the public, taking in mind the social fabric of the surroundings.
The primary areas of the pavilion include:
Information kiosk and a ticketing counter Administration space Multi-purpose and versatile space addressing public crowds Provision for eatery area that can accommodate a café Souvenir shops Multipurpose exhibition space
The above areas can be changed and altered as per the participants' discretion with appropriate justification. The spaces given are for the participants' clarity, and areas maybe added or subtracted as per the design requirements of individual submissions.
The entire site area can be used for design concept and theme, but the structure should be limited to 450 square meters of area. Height of the structure is not restricted.
Note – The parking is assumed to be provided elsewhere and is not to be considered while designing the pavilion.
The participants are required to design a pavilion in front of the Gateway of India, adjacent to the Taj Hotel and in front of the Statue of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Location: Gateway of India, Mumbai.
Site Area: 6000 sq. m.
Maximum Covered Area: 450 sq. m.
Evaluation criteria
The competition hopes to achieve the following:
To address the poignant history of the location, and pay respect to the emotions it arouses. Creating a pavilion that will pay homage to the martyrs who have lost their lives in the fight against terrorism. Creating a pavilion that is artistically impactful, having dynamic aesthetical characteristics. Addressing the hordes of people that visit the location every day, and generating a creative social space where a quality of communal harmony is created. Use of intelligent and appropriate design interventions with clarity and comprehensibility of planning.
Start of Competition and Early Registration: 1st July 2018
Early Registration ends: 15th August 2018
Standard Registration starts: 16th August 2018
Deadline for Questions: 30th August 2018
Standard Registration ends: 31st October 2018
Closing day for Submissions: 1st November 2018
Announcement of Winners: 26th November 2018
Note: All deadlines are 11:59 pm - 00:00 IST (India).
Schedule Awards
Winning participants will receive prizes totaling INR2,00,000 with the distribution as follows:
1st Prize- INR 1,25,000/- + Certificate + Publication2nd Prize- INR 50,000/- + Certificate + Publication3rd Prize- INR 25,000/- + Certificate + Publication
15 Honorable mentions
Winners and honorable mentions will be published on archdais’ website and several architecture magazines and websites partnered by us.
Architects, Architecture Graduates, Students or Engineersare eligible to participate. Interdisciplinary teams are alsoencouraged to enter the Competition.Submissions can be the work of an individual or a group of upto 3 members.There is no age limit, however, entrants under 18 years of agemust be lead or entered by someone over the age of 18.
Participation
Register at archdais.com
Submission requirement
- Proposal to be presented on ONE LANDSCAPE ORIENTED A1 SHEET.
- TEAMCODE to be mentioned on the TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNERof the sheet.
- Proposal MUST NOT include ANY INFORMATION (Name,Organisation, School etc.) that may give away your identity.
- All text must be in ENGLISH, with a MAXIMUM of 250 WORDSfor project explanation. Proposal may be presented using anytechnique of your choice (sketches, diagrams, 3D visualizations,model photos, CAD drawings, etc.).
Submission requirement
JPEG of your project must be submitted within the deadline of1st November 2018.
Submission to be sent via email to: [email protected]
TEAMCODE must be the subject of the email.
MAXIMUM FILE SIZE : 8MB
NAME OF THE FILE : TeamCode.jpeg
In case you still have questions related to the briefs and the competition, please send them to [email protected] ‘FAQ’ subject until .30th August 2018
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All queries regarding registration process, fees or payment should be sent on the same email address with ‘ENQUIRY’as the subject.
Queries and Questions
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