International Criminal Court Building

Sponsor: Government of the Netherlands
Type: Open, International, Expression of Interest; shortlist of 20
architectural firms for the competition
Language: English
Eligibility: Registered architects
Awards:
1st prize - 60,000 Euros
2nd prize - 50,000 Euros
3rd prize - 40,000 Euros
Jury: TBA
Timetable:
1st April 2008 - Deadline for submission of candidature:
Middle of May 2008 - Pre-selection of participants:
Late August - Design submissions
Middle of June 2008 - End of May until end of August 2008
October 2008 - Selection of prize-winners
Challenge:
The aim of this project is to construct permanent accommodation for the ICC
on a prime site bordering the North Sea dunes and the city of The Hague and
covering over 72,000 m©˜. The ICC and the host State of The Netherlands
share the conviction that the new ICC premises should provide suitable
working conditions, functionality, security and ecological fit.
Within the premises, up to 1,200 workstations, courtrooms, and various
ancillary facilities will have to be provided with a total gross floor space
of up to 46,000 m©˜. Furthermore, parking facilities as well as plans for
two expansions of 150 workstations each are foreseen. The spatial and
functional design should take into account the need for flexibility and
scalability on the long term.
Application procedure:
Applications which do not use the provided forms, will not be accepted.
For application forms, go to: www.icc-architectural-competition.com
For more information, contact:
ANP Architektur und Nutzungsplanung
Hessenallee 2, 34130 Kassel, Germany
Ms Ettinger-Brinckmann / Mr Walberg
Tel.: 0049 (0) 561 707750; Fax: 0049 (0) 561 7077523
Email: info@icc-architectural-competition.com

Budapest Town Planning Competition

Organizer: Magyar Építész Kamara (MEK) - Hungarian Chamber of Architects
Type: Open, international, ideas
Location: Károlyi István Town Centre Budapest, Újpest, District 4
Languages: English, Hungarian
Eligibility: Architects, urban planners
Fee: 200 EUR
Timetable:
4 April 2008, 24:00 hrs. Deadline for submission
Design Challenge:
Architectural design proposal for the building complex of the Károlyi István
multifunctional Town Centre to be developed in the block within Váci Road,
Károlyi István Street, Attila Street and József Attila Street in Budapest,
Újpest, District 4.
Website: www.mek.hu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=406&Itemid=1

Mobile Facility Project Competition - UK

Type: International, Open, RfQ (three firms shortlisted)
Sponsors: Beam and RIBA
Entry Fee: None
Timetable:
7 March 2008 - Registration and Submission Deadline
7 April 08 - Shortlist agreed by beam (3 applicants)
27 June 08 - Final selection of winning design proposal
Eligibility
Artists, Architects and Designers
Awards:
An equal honorarium of £2,000 will be paid to each competitor invited to
produce a design proposal.
Jury: TBA
Description
Artists, architects, designers, and creatives – regional, national and
international - are invited to submit design concepts for a mobile facility
/ resource / installation that will enable beam to increase the impact of
its work, taking it into public spaces, schools, and communities. The
competition has been funded by Arts Council England and CABE (the Commission
for Architecture and the Built Environment), with the support of Wakefield
MDC and other partners.
The facility will be used to deliver a range of activities, temporarily
'transforming' the places it visits. It will facilitate workshops, special
events, exhibitions, and consultation, and will be a catalyst for
stimulating aspiration, engagement, knowledge, and delight. Highly flexible,
the winning design will have the capacity to adapt quickly to needs of
varying locations, clients, and communities.
Entries
• Cover letter detailing suitability for the commission
• Profile / CV (including 2 referees)
• Portfolio of work (CD) indicating 3 to 6 projects that demonstrate
relevant past experience
Website: www.architecture.com/Useanarchitect/Findanarchitect/

Grahame Park Regeneration Project

Location: London (UK)
Type: Limited, Expressions of Interest (Shortlist of 5 firms)
Language: English
TIMETABLE
13 February 2008 - Expression of Interest deadline:
18 February 2008 - Review of Expressions of Interest submissions
25 February 2008 - Selection Panel meets to select short-list (possibly to
include interviews)
5 March 2008 - Short-listed teams notified by telephone & issued with the
Invitation to Tender
10 March 2008 - Site visit / briefing
20 March 2008 - Deadline for questions
14 April 2008 - Submission of Tenders (including initial design ideas)
28 April 2008 - Final presentations to Evaluation Panel and decision
28 April 2008 - Teams notified of Evaluation Panel decision
Project: Expressions of Interest sought for mixed tenure, mixed use
development at Phase 1b of the Grahame Park regeneration project, Colindale,
London NW9
The RIBA Competitions Office is organising a competition for the award of a
contract for the provision of architectural services on behalf of Choices
for Grahame Park Ltd., part of Genesis Housing Group as indicated in the
Contract Architects or architect teams are invited to submit Expressions of
Interest for a mixed tenure housing development with community facilities,
public realm and retail.
For information, contact:
RIBA Competitions Office:
T: +44(0)113-234-1335 F: +44(0)113-246-0744
Email: riba.competitions@inst.riba.org

Branding the American House

Sponsor: American Institute of Architects, Committee on Design
Type: Open, international, ideas
Eligibility
This international competition is open to all registered architects, intern
architects, students, and allied design professionals
Nonrefundable registration fees per entry:
AIA members: $100
Non-AIA members: $150
AIA associate members: $75
Architecture students: $30
Language: English
Awards:
The jury may select first-, second-, and third-place winners and up to three
honorable mentions. All winners and honorable mentions will receive one (1)
complimentary registration to the COD spring conference Design Parallels, in
Detroit, April 3–6. The first-place winner also will receive a $1,200 travel
stipend to the conference. Likewise, the second-place winner receives a $750
stipend and the third-place winner a $500 travel stipend.
Timetable:
March 10: Deadline for electronic entries and registration to the AIA no
later than 9 a.m. EST
March 18: Jury held
March 19: Winners notified
April 3–6: Winners attend the COD Spring Conference in Detroit for
presentation of awards
May 15–17: Exhibition of winners at the AIA 2008 National Convention in
Boston
The AIA Committee on Design (COD) 2008 Ideas Competition provides an
opportunity to examine parallels in design professions with the automobile
industry through a sketch design problem. The architectural design and
automotive design disciplines have many parallels, as well as unique
differences.
One of these major differences is the singular nature of architecture versus
the mass production of automobiles. Whereas architects generally deal with
individual clients and specific places, creating a one-of-a-kind response to
needs and desires, automobile designers respond to the needs and desires of
a broad group of consumers and must create vehicles that will be desired by
perhaps thousands.
But regardless of whether one is designing a singular response or a
mass-produced product, architects and automobile designers create, not only
to make this world a better place, but to make it a more beautiful place.
Jury:
Glen LeRoy, FAIA, dean, College of Design, Lawrence Technological University
Paul Urbanek, AIA, LEED AP, vice president of design, SmithGroup
Peter Horbury, executive director of design, North America, Ford Motor
Company
Wendy Fry, ASLA, The Mannik and Smith Group
Tom Buresh, associate dean for academic affairs, Taubman College of
Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Michigan
Challenge
The challenge of this competition is to design a single-family home for a
prescribed typology of American family, paralleling the methodology used by
automotive designers.
The Ford Edge with HySeries Drive™ is one of Ford Motor Company’s
alternative fuel concept vehicles. It is designed to fit a general buyer
typology. The challenge of this competition is to evaluate that buyer
persona and design a home for that family and their new Ford Edge with
HySeries Drive automobile.
Program
Meet the family: Demetrio (36) and Tuwa (32) are an adventurous couple that
maintains an active relationship with their two adopted children, Carolina
and Shannon, and loves to travel. Both are college graduates. Demetrio is an
entrepreneur and jazz musician; Tuwa is an automotive designer. Their family
income is $100,000.
Family activities: The family likes riding bikes and walking though their
neighborhood. Weekends consist of biking through parks in the morning after
dropping the kids at gymnastics and swimming, shopping in the afternoon, an
evening movie, and dinner at a new location. Vacations include camping
trips, kayaking, and hiking. Demetrio and Tuwa love to review the books and
pictures their children study in school. They love technology and purchasing
the latest gadgets.
Values and attitudes: Demetrio and Tuwa are trendsetters; not followers.
Ethics and integrity are important aspects they share with their children.
They volunteer for community service as a family to demonstrate teamwork,
leadership, and lifestyle goals. They are active in the local recycling
co-op because they believe in a sustainable future. Their vehicle is an
extension of their lifestyle. Their home should be likewise.
General space needs: The home should provide a living space for family
members to interact with one another. The master bedroom should include
space for working and relaxing. Each child should have their own personal
space. The vehicle should be given a special space in the design of the
home.
Site
The family purchased a small lot in Dearborn, Mich. for their new home. It
is an infill lot in one of Detroit’s older suburbs that is also home to the
Ford Motor Company. It is a rectangular lot, 50’ wide x 156’ deep. Setbacks
are typical of city lots: 30’ front yard, 10’ rear yard, 5’ side yard. The
lot fronts on its east side along Fomoco Avenue, with a 50’ frontage. Please
note the actual site is fictional. A site plan (PDF) has been included to
assist you.
Criteria
Awards are determined according to how persuasively the entries demonstrate
these criteria, subject to the interpretation of the judges:
* Design excellence: Entries should exhibit a creative and compelling
design.
* Acknowledgement of automobile to lifestyle: Why would this house design be
right for the owners of this vehicle? How does the design address the
attitudes of environment, cultural, and social characteristics that define
the proposed buyers of the vehicle.
* Sustainable design: Both automobiles and housing have a responsibility to
our sustainable commitment. How does the design address these issues?
* Creative presentation: Marketing and sales are important aspects of
automobile design. How does this design complement the overall creative
image of the vehicle? Innovative presentation and sketch ideas are
encouraged.
* Design process: Entrants are asked to describe in their own words how the
proposed design expresses the criteria.
Submission Requirements
Each submission must use the PowerPoint slide template and is limited to two
slides. To receive the template, send an e-mail to cod@aia.org with the
subject line, COD Ideas Competition 2008 PowerPoint Template Request. The
first slide should contain all anecdotal information and a summary of the
design idea. The second slide should contain images, drawings, or sketches
to illustrate the design concept.
Registration
Each entry must consist of one PowerPoint file (containing two slides), a
completed registration form (PDF), and a nonrefundable payment of the
registration fee.
Payment by credit card: Submit the PowerPoint file and registration form
with credit card information to cod@aia.org.
Payment by check: Submit the PowerPoint file and registration form to
cod@aia.org. Then mail the check with a copy of the registration form to the
following address:
The American Institute of Architects
1735 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20006
Attn: COD Ideas Competition 2008
Website: www.aia.org/cod_ideascompetition
Questions: Contact Marsha Garcia, 202-626-7488