Competition "Big Urban Crunch" open to all disciplines
28/04/2015.
Competition. ReTHINKing
metalocus, DANIEL MADERA
metalocus, DANIEL MADERA
ReTHINKing equipment proposes the participation in a new ideas contest to propose a new growth model for Nezahualcóyotl city in Mexico State. Definitively, a pattern much more respectful with public space which would make possible to rehabilitate the obsolete urban grid. A "fresh" and "funny" contest, which makes the participants to propose an ideal and without limitations project.
Aerial view of Nezahualcóyotl. Ideas competition "Big Urban Crunch". Courtesy of ReTHINKing. Click above to see larger image.
Aerial view of Nezahualcóyotl. Ideas competition "Big Urban Crunch". Courtesy of ReTHINKing. Click above to see larger image.
Aerial view of Nezahualcóyotl. Ideas competition "Big Urban Crunch". Courtesy of ReTHINKing.
General view of Nezahualcóyotl. Ideas competition "Big Urban Crunch". Courtesy of ReTHINKing. Click above to see larger image.
Detail view of Nezahualcóyotl. Ideas competition "Big Urban Crunch". Courtesy of ReTHINKing. Click above to see larger image.
Street view of Nezahualcóyotl. Ideas competition "Big Urban Crunch". Courtesy of ReTHINKing. Click above to see larger image.
Aerial view of Nezahualcóyotl. Ideas competition "Big Urban Crunch". Courtesy of ReTHINKing. Click above to see larger image.
Aerial view of Nezahualcóyotl. Ideas competition "Big Urban Crunch". Courtesy of ReTHINKing. Click above to see larger image.
As the competition's slogan says:
''From the expansion, concentration. From the mass, the green space''.
For further information, you can see the rules and download images on the competition's website.
Competition rules.-
Eligibility.-
All students and architects or related professions anywhere in the world can participate in the contest. Participation can be individual or in groups, being eight (8) the maximum number of members. Team members can be from all disciplines (artists, philosophers, photographers, etc.), without being necessary, although advisable, the presence of an architect or architecture student. It is allowed that members are from different universities and countries.
Calendar.-
Date for the beginning of registrations.- April 6th 2015.
Date for the end of registrations and FAQ.- July 10th 2015.
Submission deadline.- July 13th 2015 20:00 h GMT + 1:00.
Winners announcements.- August 28th 2015.
Prizes.-
A total prize of 5,000 € will be distributed as follows:
3.000 € for the first prize.
1.500 € for the second prize.
500 € for the third prize.
10 honorable mentions
Site.-
Nezahualcóyotl is one of the 125 municipalities of the State of Mexico. Located east of the Federal District and State of Mexico, has an area of 63,74 sqm and a population of 1,109,363 inhabitants.
Its is a young city that has exponentially grown in every way, both in infraestructure and amenities.
Program.-
The program is easy. We have selected one existing type of square of 210x35 m, with 50 plots (150 sqm each).
The minimum program, fully open, is 50 dwellings, public areas, commercial areas and open space. You can always propose more dwelings, but always thinking of its sustainability.
Presentation.-
Participants must submit a single A1 (59.4 x 84.1 cm) landscape (horizontal).
