Sponsor: OISTAT
Type: Open, international, ideas
Location: Prague
Language: English
Fee: 50 EUR
Eligibility:
Open to architects and architecture students. Collaborations between architects and other theatre practitioners such as directors, designers, technicians, actors, dancers, musicians, or students in those fields are welcomed.
Timetable:
01 July 2010 – Competition documents available on OISTAT website
01 October 2010 – Deadline for questions
01 November 2010 – Answers to questions posted on website
11 March 2011 – Closing date for dispatch of entries and payment
25 March 2011 – Latest date for receipt of entries
30 March- 13 April 2011 – Jury meeting and report
16 April 2011 – Notification of winners
17 June 2011 – Prizes presented at Prague Quadrennial
Awards:
First prize - 5,000 EUR
Second prize - 2,500 EUR
Third prize - 1,000 EUR
Three finalists - 500 EUR each
Jury: To be announced
Design Challenge:
The aim of the competition (sponsored by the Architecture Commission of OISTAT: International Organization of Scenographers, Theatre Architects and Technicians) is to pose a design problem for a performance building and to encourage a detailed exploration of this building type and the way in which it responds to a particular set of needs. Most spaces for the performing arts (drama, music theatre, dance, concerts and other forms) are housed in specialized buildings, built for the purpose. While there will always be a need for these kinds of buildings, there is increasing interest amongst theatre practitioners in the use of existing buildings and settings, which are not purpose built theatres, to present productions. These settings, sometimes known as ‘found space‘, can often provide a unique atmosphere, which resonates with a particular production or style of presentation, in a way that may not be possible in a conventional theatre. While these spaces may lack the technical infrastructure and facilities of a theatre, they can make up for this through the atmosphere provided by the special character of the place, its interaction with the performance and the opportunity to explore less conventional forms of presentation. These are the basic themes to be explored in this competition.
The site for the competition is Prague Crossroads, formerly St Anna‘s church, which will also be the site of the Theatre Architecture Section at PQ 2011. St. Anna‘s is an important landmark in the cultural heritage of Prague and is a protected building. It was originally built as a gothic church, and has since been adapted as a cultural centre. Competitors can choose whether to work with the existing building or to propose a new design on the site.
They can choose to design either a permanent building or a temporary installation. This is an ideas competition and there is no intention to build the winning entry. Competitors are therefore encouraged to make proposals that are didactic, innovative and experimental.
Submission Requirements:
Competition entries may only be submitted on a CD-ROM, clearly labeled with the code number both on the CD and its cover.
Every entry shall compromise an electronic copy of the following:
a A single panel at AO size (1189 x 841 mm / 93.6 x 66.2
inches) in vertical (portrait) format submitted in pdf format
at 300 dpi resolution). The document itself and the pdf file
will be identified by a random six-figure code (e.g. 123456/
dwg.pdf)
b A short written description of the project, the performance
to be housed and an explanation of the design concept
(maximum 200 words). The text will be incorporated on the
panels but must also be submitted separately as an A4 size
Word document. The document and the pdf file will be
identified by a random six figure code (e.g. 123456/
text.doc)
c Both the drawing and text documents and the files
containing them are to be identified by a code of six
numbers to be chosen at random by the competitor(s),
appearing in the top right hand corner of each
document,10mm high.
d A completed entry form in Word format, including the same
code no. as in para 2.2 (c) above. The entry form can be
downloaded from the OISTAT website. In cases where
competitors form a team, all collaborators must be named.
Information provided here will be used in all publications, so
please double check spelling!
e A closed envelope containing the completed entry form with
the same six figure code (e.g. 123456) on the outside.
f All text is to be in English.
For more information, go to: www.oistat.org/content.asp?path=c1qgp8ps
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