[CASABLANCA] Sustainable Market Square
The aim of this International Competition is to design a New Sustainable Market Square in Casablanca.
AC-CA , 8. 8. 2012
INTRODUCTION
A Market square is a public open area where market stalls are traditionally set out for trading, commonly on particular days. It is usually situated in the centre of the town, surrounded by buildings and streets.
Sustainable Architecture is a general term that describes environmentally conscious design techniques in the field of architecture.
Casablanca is a young and dynamic city in Morocco with a population estimated at approximately 4 million habitants.It is the largest city in the Maghreb and the fourth largest in Africa. It is also an important business hub with 60% of the country’s economic activities.
Being an important economic center, its architecture is a combination of different styles which gives it a unique architectural beauty.
AIM OF THIS COMPETITION
The aim of this International Competition is to design a New Sustainable Market Square in Casablanca. The architecture of this new Structure should reflect contemporary design tendencies. The proposal must not only attend to the specific function but the design should also take into consideration the urban insertion and its impact.
This Competition hopes to achieve the following: _Research, respond to and highlight the unique aspects of designing an original market. _Create a new comtemporary social space where locals can meet and shop. _Generate the discussion and ideas about the functionality of community and street commerce. _Meet the requirements of Green Architecture. _Experiment with innovative materials.
COMPETITION STRUCTURE
This is a single stage Competition with the aim of identifing the most appropriate proposal, which best satisfies the general and specific objectives of the contest.
THOSE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE
Architects, Architecture Graduated, Engineers and Students. Interdisciplinary teams are also encouraged to enter the Competition.
Submissions can be the work of an individual or a group up to 4 members and there is no age limit. This is an open International Competition hosted by [AC-CA]™ to generate progressive contemporary design ideas. There are no plans for the Sustainable Market Square to be built.
Schedule
_Competition Officially Announced - 10th July 2012
_Start of Competition and Early Bird Registration - 15th July to 31st August 2012
_Late Competition Registration - 01st September to 31st October 2012
_Deadline for Questions - 18th October 2012
_Closing Date for Submissions - 05th November 2012
_Jury Evaluation - 09th November - 16th November 2012
_Announcement of Winners and Publication at www.ac-ca.org - 20th November 2012
Fee
Early Bird Registration: US$ 80 from 15th July to 31st August 2012
Late Registration: US$ 120 from 01st September to 31st October 2012
Entrants may register by filling the form and submitting with payment by Debit/Credit card through a secure gateway.
Prizes
Winning participants will receive prizes totaling US$ 6,000 with the distribution as follows:
1st PRIZE: US$ 3,500 (THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED US DOLLARS)
2nd PRIZE: US$ 1,700 (ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED US DOLLARS)
3rd PRIZE: US$ 800 (EIGHT HUNDRED US DOLLARS)
There will also be 7 honorable mentions
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