After the great success of our competitions with Bosch in 2011 and Corticeira Amorim during the summer of 2012, we are happy to announce another competition:

A new event pavilion for the Department of the Charente 

The Charente is a Department of France, situated in the South West of the country with Angoulême as its capital. The government of the Department asked C.I.R.E.C.A. Domaine de Boisbuchet to create its new event pavilion. 

Therefore we want to organize an international competition with participation by our designers, architects and alumni. The focus of the competition is to develop a concept with the aim of building a prototype.

The pavilion should be available in full-scale and in the finished structure to be delivered to the Department on April 30th, 2013.

Objective

To have a pavilion, which facilitates the exchange and communication.

To have a space in which you easily can develop exhibitions and events.

A space that arouses curiosity and that is favorable for promoting the Department of the Charente. A round and modest pavilion without any pillars inside and daylight from the roof, windows or a light bar between the walls and the roof is preferred.

Requirements

• A structure that is easy and quick to assemble – by no more than 3 people at the same time (not professionals, but male and female employees of the Administration) and requiring no more than 3 hours of installation (this being the time used by three people to mount the current pavilion, please find more information about the current pavilion attached).

• A structure that is easy to mount and dismantle, to store and transport.

The weight of a single piece should not be more than 30 kg.

No elements that cannot fit into their vehicle (see attached technical information sheets) If possible with transport packaging to reduce wear.

• If possible, using recycled or natural materials (plywood panels, cork panels, felt or fabric - upholstered and with a waterproofed exterior surface), knowing that the structure has to withstand rain, wind, cold and heat.

• For maintenance, it should be possible to dry elements of the structure after use, also to clean these from one season to the next.

• Accommodation for up to 30 people at the time.

• A space that is accessible to people with reduced mobility.  

• Provision of hanging systems for exhibitions.

• Provision of lighting (day and night) the energy will be delivered by electric cable from outside.

• Floor: No floor required because the ground or installation site is very variable.

• Considering safety aspects on materials (e.g. mind flammable materials), construction and maintenance.

• the budget for the entire project , material and labor has to be a low cost one.

Submission

If you are entering more than one project, please submit each one separately.

 You will be requested to supply one Pdf file including the following contents: 

1. A text with a maximum of 100 words in English, that is easy to read. ( A4 format)

2. An artistic visualization of the proposal on an A3 format. (a maximum of 2 x  A3) This can be a:

- CAD drawing

- 3d views

- pictures of work models

- info graphics

 3. An explanation of your idea with a technical drawing on one A3 format.

(a maximum of 4 x A3)

4. Your personal details: Name, surname, email and postal address, date of birth, local and mobile phone number, a brief CV and a personal Photo on A4 format.

To participate in the competition please send the above-mentioned documents by December 15, 2012 at the latest, by email as one Pdf, named with your full name and project title and with medium resolution to:

competitions@boisbuchet.org

The jury comprises:

Philippe Bouty, President de Charente Development

Saskia Berthelon, Directrice de la Communication de Conseil General

Pavel Lepkowski, Directeur Conseil de l’Architecture de l’Urbanisme et de l’Environment.

Hadrien Venat, Technical staff member of Boisbuchet

Luisa González-Portillo, Academic Director Domaine de Boisbuchet and Coordination IED Master

Alexander von Vegesack, Domaine de Boisbuchet, Vitra Design Museum

The jury will select the best project proposal up to December 21st, 2012.

The winner will receive:

An award of 3,000.- €

The creative rights remain with the authors.

Charente Development is authorized to use the proposal for the production of the

Pavilion free of any additional charges.

To participate in the competition please let us know until November 15th by sending your name, nationality and e-mail address to:

competitions@boisbuchet.org

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us via email at:

competitions@boisbuchet.org

Please note that frequently asked questions and news regarding the competition will be published on our website under the heading: