SUMMARY //
Our world is changing fast, while ambitions and challenges match in importance. In this context, design can play a huge role. How do we imagine the world to be? What range of possibilities we haven’t discovered yet? What’s a Non Architecture for a World in crisis? In 2020 we started the second phase of competitions to address the issues of tomorrow.
In line with our style we propose 9+1 themes – ten critical topics to work on, but this time they come with a framework to make sure that each theme is explored from different design angles. Rather than a program, a research ecosystem composed of various competitions running in parallel and exploring the same theme from different perspectives.
Our exploration journey will continue with theme four: NEXT MOVE.
BRIEF IN SHORT //
In this competition we encourage participants to come up with visionary concepts for a drone port – only 3 drawings, absolute freedom of scale or program. Participants are asked to propose conceptual ideas for new architectural typologies in relation to air mobility, specifically in the city of Hong Kong, through the design of an urban drone port.
As cities become highly populated and technology evolves, it has become likely that air mobility might be part of the transportation modes of the future. In this scenario, drones become part of transportation networks in future cities, by replacing or supplementing existing ones. By imagining a world where the urban airspace is populated by drones and aerial vehicles, drone ports become a necessity – a building to support autonomous air traffic. It is up to the participant to propose how the built environment may adapt to this new reality, as well as the specificities and type of use of the drones.
As designers, what new perspective can we bring to the changes in the cities, new delivery systems and travel experiences resulting from aerial mobility?
Hong Kong Drone Port aims to answer those questions with a particular focus on mobility in high-density cities.
ELIGIBILITY //
Non Architecture Competitions are open to all human beings, from every age and cultural background, working in groups or individually. The registration fee is paid per team, regardless of how many members form it. Personal information of all the team members can be uploaded during the submission procedure of the final drawing.
WHY PARTICIPATE //
- Gain experience and recognition, request a participation certificate, and post it on your Linkedin or CV!
- Design a new puzzle piece to be added to your Portfolio or Behance page, keep developing your assets!
- Give space to your creativity by solving a given challenge, it is satisfying!
- Get to know better your team or your own design-thinking skills, it is fun!
[JURY]
The jury members are the following:
/ Daniel Buening – CEO & Co-Founder nFRONTIER
/ Irene Luque Martin – Senior Urban Designer at MLA+
/ Liam Young – Speculative Architect and Film Director
/ Anastasia Prosina – Space Architect, Founder & CEO, Stellar Amenities
/ Lorenzo Boddi – Partner at BIG
[CALENDAR]
/ 23 January – 14 February – Special registration period.
/ 15 – 28 February – Early registration period.
/ 01 – 15 March – Regular registration period.
/ 16 – 31 March – Late registration period.
/ 01 – 08 April – Final registration period.
/ 09 – 15 April – Last Minute registration period.
/ 05 April – Submission opens on our website.
/ 15 April – 23.59 PM – Submission closes.
/ 09 – 13 May – Winner announcement.
The timing always refers to Central European Time (CET)
Non Architecture Competitions will award two winners, one selected by each jury, and a total of 6 honourable mentions.
[PRIZES]
+ WINNERS (2 Prizes)
/ 1.000 euros.
/ Publication in the Non Architecture Competitions book and website.
/ Reviews in digital magazines and several architecture blogs.
+ HONORABLE MENTIONS (6 Prizes)
/ Publication in the Non Architecture Competitions book and website.
/ Reviews in digital magazines and several architecture blogs.
+ EDITORIAL PICK (Up to 6 Prizes)
/ Publication in the Non Architecture Competitions book and website.
+ FINALISTS (Up to 36 Prizes)
/Publication in the Non Architecture Competitions Journal.
+ SPECIAL PRIZE
/ The organization might establish additional special prizes and awards during the competition development and in the evaluation phase.
Download the information related to this competition here.
Title
Hong Kong Drone PortType
Competition Announcement (Ideas)Website
Organizers
Registration Deadline
April 15, 2022 11:59 PMSubmission Deadline
April 15, 2022 11:59 PMPrice
40€ - 115€ / Depending on the registration phase.