Sponsor: DNP Land Sdn. Bhd., Penang State Government of Malaysia

Type: Open, international, ideas

 

Location: Penang, Malaysia

 

Language: English

 

Fee: Students - 50 Malaysian Ringgit (approx. 16 USD)

Professional – 350 RM (approx. 110 USD)

 

Eligibility:

Open to students and professionals in architecture and planning

 

Timetable:

15 August 2010 – Registration deadline

15 September 2010 – Submissions deadline

15 October 2010 – Announcement of winners

 

Awards:

Category 1 (Professional Architects/Planners):

First Prize – RM 35,000 (approx. 11,000 USD)

Second Prize – RM 15,000 (approx. 4,700 USD)

Third Prize – RM 8,000 (approx 2,500 USD)

Fourth Prize – RM 5,000 (approx 1,500 USD)

Fifth Prize – RM 5,000 (approx 1,500 USD)

 

Category 2 (Students):

First Prize – RM 5,000 (approx 1,500 USD)

Second Prize – RM 3,000 (approx 940 USD)

Third Prize – RM 2,000 (625 USD)

 

Jury: To be announced

 

Design Challenge:
`Urban Renewal For Rifle Range, Penang,’ an international design ideas competition, is jointly organized by the Penang State Government, Penang Municipal Council, Malaysian Institute of Architects (Northern Chapter) and Malaysian Institute of Planners (Northern Branch).

The main objective of the competition is to find creative ideas and practical solutions in redeveloping an existing housing area in Rifle Range, Penang into a vibrant, sustainable and well-planned residential and commercial area. The State government hopes that through this exercise, the quality of life of Rifle Range community will be significantly improved.

Among others, the proposals should take the following factors into consideration:

A viable master planning that responds to the current and future need of the community.

The proposal has to be environmental friendly. Adoption of ‘Malaysia Green Building Index’ is highly encouraged.

A development proposal that addresses the infrastructural and social issues faced by the community (such as lack of recreation space, car parking areas and proper commercial units).

An interesting concept for landscape (both soft and hardscape) that complements the overall redevelopment approach.

Submission Requirements:

Digital submission (in PDF format meant for A1-size printing) for:

a) No more than 5 (A1) sheets of drawings including accompanying explanations.

b) No more than 6 (A4) sheets describing the proposal.

Feasibility Report on the projected development cost (max. of 6 A4 sheets)

(Total size of the digital submission should not exceed 12Mb).

For more information, go to: http://www.penangriflerange.com.my/

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