Applications call for BORDERS: Transforming Forgotten Lines

This is an international call to transform a crossing border through a visionary architectural project with a human perspective.  It aims to look to explore ideas that change the concept of a crossing border. We are looking to bring fresh ideas about how borders between nations are not treats, but bridges of opportunities and growth, and bridges for our humankind.

The Competition

The main purpose of BORDERS: Transforming Forgotten Lines Competition is to design an architectural project able to transform a crossing border chosen by the participant, to join cultures, peoples, and create a vital spot for economic growth for all sides. Transform the crossing border into a place that unites and promotes cultural diversity. At the same time, the project creates a friendly atmosphere for the encounter of two or more nations. Participants have the challenge to develop an attractive program for business and different economic sectors.

Participants are free to choose the (1) location of the border, (2) the program, (3) the scale, and (4) the scope of the project.

The border location could be a specific international crossing by land or an entire region that affects multiple cities or towns. Participants are also able to explore and choose sea borders between nations, or “air borders” located at international airports. Every line that divides two or more countries could be considered a location able to be chosen for the participants to develop the project.

Prizes

• First: £1500 and International publications, certificate, an exclusive interview, and the project inclusion at THE.ARK ebook.
• Second: £ 600 and International publications, certificate, an exclusive interview, and the project inclusion at THE.ARK ebook.
• Third: £ 400 and International publications, certificate, an exclusive interview, and the project inclusion at THE.ARK ebook.
• +7 honorable mentions will receive Certificate and project inclusion at THE.ARK ebook.

Criteria

The main principles to take in consideration as evaluation for the project are the following:

• Promotes cultural diversity.
• Create bridges between nations, cultures, and languages.
• Avoids the stigma of walls, limits, and division.
• Innovative program, and original architectural design.
• Create an attractive spot for investors, governments, and entrepreneurs.
• It brings an original concept of what must be an “international crossing border”.
• The participant project justifies with substantial facts why the chosen location is a relevant crossing border that should be transformed and why it brings a significant positive impact.
• This competition is open to students, professionals, and firms from all around the world. No specific background is required.

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