REVIVAL OF THE SILO

You are presented with an opportunity to express your vision for the revitalization and reuse of a silo in the former packaging (canning) factory complex of Redtory, in Guangzhou, China.

We offer an open brief. The aim is to create the space for young designers and artists. Considering the proposal’s range of possible program (creative spaces, design studios, workshops, galleries, design schools, machinery spaces for the industrial arts) the development should be capable of providing work space for more than one hundred design students and professionals.

The proposal should consider all areas inside and outside the buildings. We encourage participants to reactivate the unique silo, as well as the rooms, rooftops and gardens of the surrounding buildings. New structures can be added. There are no restrictions on floor area as long as rational justification is provided and the benefit for the community is evident.

The overall brief is flexible, open for modifications and improved development strategies.

Context

Guangzhou is the 3rd largest growing city in China's fastest growing area - the Pearl River Delta (PRD). The PRD region is home to 100 million people and is one of the most urbanized areas in the world. Guangzhou is often considered to be a cultural ‘desert’, but nevertheless, it has many hidden places which often offer positive surprises to the urban experience.

One such area is Redtory – a former packaging factory complex. It consists of numerous industrial buildings. Recently, “Red Plant” underwent a major revival in response to the occupation of many of its buildings by creative and enthusiastic individuals and organizations, who infused the complex with bars, restaurants, design studios and art galleries. The result is a unique and dynamic enclave for members of the progressive and independent art community.

Competition structure:

This is a single stage Competition with the aim of identifying the most appropriate proposal, which best satisfies the general and specific objectives of the contest.

Those eligible to participate:

Architects, Architecture Graduated, Engineers and Students. Interdisciplinary teams are also encouraged to enter the Competition. Submissions can be the work of an individual or a group up to 4 members and there is no age limit.

Prizes

Winning participants will receive prizes totaling US$ 5,000 with the distribution as follows:

 1st PRIZE: US$ 3,000 (THREE THOUSAND US DOLLARS)

 2nd PRIZE: US$ 1,500 (ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED US DOLLARS)

 3rd PRIZE: US$ 500 (FIVE HUNDRED US DOLLARS)

There will also be honorable mentions and featured articles in international architecture and design media

Fees:

Early Bird Registration: US$ 80 from 1st September to 1st November 2012

Late Registration: US$ 120 from 2nd November to 31st December 2012

Schedule

Start of Competition and Early Bird Registration - 1st September to 1st November 2012

Late Competition Registration – 2nd November to 31st December 2012

Closing Date for Submissions – 5th January 2013 (UPDATED!)

Jury Evaluation – 6th January – 20th January 2013 (UPDATED!)

Announcement of Winners and Publication at homemadedessert.org - 31st January 2013 (UPDATED!)

Available informative material:

- Plans and sections
- Sketch up model
- PhotographsCompetition structure

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UPDATE: The submission deadline has been extended until January 5th, 2013.