The cmpetition was organised by RIBA Competitions for British gas and electricity network National Grid. It asked architects to develop proposals that could regenerate over 100 of the former industrial sites, dotted across the UK.
From a crematorium, to a sports field or a multistory freight station for driverless cars are among the six pre-selected proposals to reuse these old gas tanks dismantled throughout the United Kingdom. Housing and a battery storage space were also put forward as uses for the circular wells, which are left behind when a gasholder and its latticed steel frame have been demolished.
The six shortlisted ideas are by.- CF Architects, 318 Studio, Max Architects, Wilson Owens Owens Architects, Outpost, and Jan Verhagen and Priscille Rodriguez of Unit Architects.
The initial phase of the competition required digital submissions only, with six concept designs shortlisted for further development at the second phase. Each shortlisted designer will receive an honorarium of £3,000 +VAT. The winner will receive an additional £4,000 +VAT and there may be an additional payment of £1,000 +VAT for a highly commended scheme.
From a crematorium, to a sports field or a multistory freight station for driverless cars are among the six pre-selected proposals to reuse these old gas tanks dismantled throughout the United Kingdom. Housing and a battery storage space were also put forward as uses for the circular wells, which are left behind when a gasholder and its latticed steel frame have been demolished.
The six shortlisted ideas are by.- CF Architects, 318 Studio, Max Architects, Wilson Owens Owens Architects, Outpost, and Jan Verhagen and Priscille Rodriguez of Unit Architects.
The initial phase of the competition required digital submissions only, with six concept designs shortlisted for further development at the second phase. Each shortlisted designer will receive an honorarium of £3,000 +VAT. The winner will receive an additional £4,000 +VAT and there may be an additional payment of £1,000 +VAT for a highly commended scheme.
