Reimagine Mountain Hospitality: A Sustainable Resort Design Competition

The Mountain Resort Design Competition is a fantastic opportunity for architects, landscape architects, urban designers, and other design professionals to create an unforgettable and sustainable resort experience. The competition will not offer a cash prize, but the winning design will have the opportunity to complete the schematic and win the bidding.

The resort is to be designed with sustainability in mind, utilizing eco-friendly practices and technologies to minimize environmental impact. It is to include top-of-the-line amenities such as restaurants, swimming pools, hiking trails, stargazing areas, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities that blend with the natural environment. The lodges will be designed to match the heritage and aesthetic of the surrounding area, and will be prefabricated and hung in a way that maximizes the panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Each lodge will feature a spacious and comfortable room with a private swimming pool, providing guests with full privacy and a luxurious experience.

To register for the competition, interested designers must send an email to the competition organizers before the deadline date of February 24, 2023. The competition timeline is as follows:

• Concept delivery: March 4, 2023
• Masterplan and schematic submission: March 15, 2023
• Winner announcement: March 29, 2023

Designers are required to deliver the following materials:

• A 3-5 page concept document outlining the design intent and approach.
• A conceptual plan and illustrative sketches showing the overall site and its relationship to the surrounding landscape.
• A 3D rendering of one or more lodges showing the design concept, materials, and color schemes.
• A sustainability plan showing how the design meets eco-friendly standards.
• A preliminary cost estimate and construction schedule for the proposed resort.

The winning design will have the chance to create a lasting impact on the natural and cultural landscape of the region, with the opportunity to complete the full schematic and win the bidding. The competition offers designers the chance to showcase their creativity, sustainability expertise, and passion for creating unique and memorable guest experiences. Don't miss this chance to be a part of an incredible design opportunity!

The location of the site is at this link: https://goo.gl/maps/8cRRJkv2o7BQ6SoE8. This beautiful and unique location provides a breathtaking natural landscape, including mountains, valleys, and waterfalls. Designers are encouraged to consider the local culture and history when designing the resort, as well as the sustainability of the proposed design.

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Brief

A. Overview:

• The Mountain Resort Design Competition is an exciting opportunity for designers to create a sustainable and unforgettable resort experience that blends seamlessly with the surrounding natural environment.
• The competition offers designers the chance to showcase their creativity, sustainability expertise, and passion for creating unique and memorable guest experiences.
• The winning design will have the chance to create a lasting impact on the natural and cultural landscape of the region, with the opportunity to complete the full schematic and win the bidding.

As a participant in this competition, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop a world-class resort design that incorporates eco-friendly practices and technologies.
• Showcase your creativity and innovation in designing an unforgettable guest experience.
• Build a portfolio piece that demonstrates your ability to design for a unique location and context.
• Network with other designers, industry professionals, and potential clients.

B. Design Challenge:

• The challenge is to design a sustainable mountain resort that offers guests a luxurious and unforgettable experience, while also minimizing environmental impact.
• The resort should feature amenities such as restaurants, swimming pools, hiking trails, stargazing areas, and mountain biking that blend with the natural environment.
• The lodges should be designed to match the heritage and aesthetic of the surrounding area, and will be prefabricated and hung in a way that maximizes the panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
• The winning design will prioritize sustainability, utilizing eco-friendly practices and technologies to minimize environmental impact.

C. Deliverables:

• Designers are required to deliver a 3-5 page concept document outlining the design intent and approach.
• A conceptual plan and illustrative sketches showing the overall site and its relationship to the surrounding landscape.
• A 3D rendering of one or more lodges showing the design concept, materials, and color schemes.
• A sustainability plan showing how the design meets eco-friendly standards.
• A preliminary cost estimate and construction schedule for the proposed resort.

D. Timeline:

• The competition timeline is as follows:
  • Registration Deadline: February 24, 2023
  • Concept Delivery: March 4, 2023
  • Masterplan and Schematic Submission: March 15, 2023
  • Winner Announcement: March 29, 2023

E. Judging Criteria:

• Designs will be judged based on their creativity, sustainability, guest experience, and feasibility.
• Judges will be looking for designs that showcase innovation and thoughtfulness in designing for the natural environment.
• The winning design will prioritize sustainability, utilize eco-friendly practices and technologies, and create a unique and unforgettable guest experience.

F. Location:

• The site for the resort is located at https://goo.gl/maps/8cRRJkv2o7BQ6SoE8, a breathtaking natural landscape including mountains, valleys, and waterfalls.
• Designers are encouraged to consider the local culture and history when designing the resort, as well as the sustainability of the proposed design.

To register for the competition, please send an email to [email protected] before the registration deadline of February 24, 2023. Good luck!