SENSE SATIONAL LIVING - EXPERIENTIAL HOME

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the "Sense-sational Living - Experiential Home Design Architecture Competition," an exciting and innovative design challenge organized by Archiol Competitions. In a world that is constantly evolving, the way we experience our homes is no exception. This competition is a unique opportunity for architects, designers, and creative minds from around the globe to push the boundaries of architectural design and redefine the very essence of residential living.

As the pace of life accelerates and technology continues to shape our daily existence, the concept of 'home' is evolving. Beyond being a place of shelter, our homes are becoming experiential spaces, where every nook and cranny serves a purpose beyond mere functionality. "Sense-sational Living" is a celebration of this evolving notion, inviting participants to imagine and design homes that are not just aesthetically pleasing and comfortable but also engage the senses in unprecedented ways.

We challenge you to craft architectural narratives that transcend the conventional, beckoning residents and visitors into a realm of sensory delight. These homes should not only serve as havens of comfort but also as immersive environments where inhabitants can engage with sound, light, texture, scent, and spatial arrangements on a profound level.

Our competition encourages you to embrace innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity in your designs. Think about how technology, sustainability, and universal design principles can be seamlessly integrated into the concept of sense-sational living. How can architecture serve as a vessel for elevating the human experience in the 21st century?

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the "Sense-Sational Living" competition is to challenge architects and designers to envision and design a residential space that captivates the senses, offering an unparalleled living experience. The competition seeks to celebrate creativity, sustainability, and functional design while pushing the boundaries of conventional residential architecture.

THE BUILDING PROGRAMME

Participants are required to design a single-family residence that accommodates the following spaces:

• Living area

• Kitchen and dining area

• At least two bedrooms

• Bathrooms

• Outdoor space or garden

• An area for relaxation or meditation

• A sensory room dedicated to stimulating one or more senses (e.g., visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile, gustatory)

• A space for multimedia entertainment

SITE

Participants are free to choose any urban or suburban site for their design, but it should be a realistic location. The site should be large enough to accommodate the proposed. Entrants must submit site plans and explain the rationale for their site selection.

DESIGN FLEXIBILITY

Designers have complete freedom to explore innovative and creative solutions. The design should be flexible to accommodate the diverse needs of modern families, ensuring comfort, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. You are encouraged to break away from conventional norms and experiment with spatial configurations, materials, and technologies.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is a crucial element of this competition. Entrants are required to incorporate sustainable design principles and technologies in their projects. This includes energy efficiency, the use of renewable materials, water conservation, and waste reduction. Explain how your design promotes sustainability and how it responds to the local environment.

AWARDS

• Top 3: Certificate + Interview + Publication + score card with inputs

• Honourable mention: Certificate + Publication.

• Shortlisted: Certificate.

TIMELINE

• Competition Announcement: 1st January 2024

• Registration Opens: 1st January 2024

• Advanced Registration Deadline: 14th January 2024

• Standard Registration Deadline: 14th March 2024

• Late Registration Deadline: 31st March 2024

• Submission Deadline: 10th April 2024

• Winners Announcement: 15th May 2024

REGISTRATION FEES

ADVANCED REGISTRATIONS

•   AR 01: JAN 02 – JAN 14 – $20

STANDARD REGISTRATIONS

• SR 01: JAN 15 – JAN 31 – $23

• SR 02: FEB 01 – FEB 14 – $25

• SR 03: FEB 15 –  FEB 29 – $27

• SR 04: MAR 01 – MAR 14 – $29

LATE REGISTRATIONS

•  LR : MAR 15 – MAR 31 – $38

DISCOUNTS

• Architecture Students group 

• min. 5 participants from the same institution: 10% off on regular & late registration fee.

• min. 15 participants from the same institution: 20% off on regular & registration fee.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Participants are required to submit the following materials:

• Design sheets (2 -5) jpeg. / jpg. Format. (dimension: 30cm x 30cm,  file size: 25mb)

• Design description with a title (Min. 300 words) – docx. / docs. Format

JURY 

We collaborate with leading architects, designers, and academicians of international repute to participate as jury members in our competitions.

ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to architects, designers, artists, and creative thinkers from around the world. Participants can enter as individuals or in teams (max. 4 members in one team). 

COMPETITION LINK:

https://www.archiol.org/competitions/sensesational-living-2024