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Srishti

 

Architecture is the string that links identity, order and space  in a harmonious composition. It guides the observer through its timeline, narrating untold tales of its birth, existence and evolution. To see what is not evident, one must look beyond his realms of perception; he must look beyond what he sees.

 

 

For those who observe, it is unmistakable that every settlement embraces a certain order. This order which was either planned or self-evolved communicates meanings and expresses its uniqueness – an identity. The order of development may have been triggered by catalysts such as function, spatial elements, language etc in either a conscious or subconscious manner.

 

 

Any environment has its own history of how its order came into existence; it is not one that was spontaneous, but rather a collective of economic, religious, socio-cultural and geographic factors. At any given period of time, the order appears to be permanent - but change is inevitable. Over time, various elements contribute to the evolution of the order and this is an everlasting process.

 

 

As architects, we are destined to play a crucial role in this process. For a city in transition not only is there a need for planners to provide accountability for development, but also to ensure the strengthening of the existing spatial order.

 

 
The Problem:

The challenge is to conduct a comprehensive study of a public square/commercial area/residential zone. The study should speak about the history and evolution of the site and present a detailed analysis of its existing spatial order. It should also identify and resolve key problems related to the site and propose design solutions which will strengthen the existing identity, order and space.

 
Deliverables:
  • Justification of site selection
  • Detailed study about its history and evolution
  • Identification of existing architectural order
  • Identification and resolving of key problems
  • Design proposals to strengthen the existing space
 
 
Rules:

  • The competition is open to all undergraduate students of architecture.

  • The selection of site is left to the participant’s discretion, but it is mandatory that the site be located in Kerala/Tamilnadu/Karnataka.

  • Submissions should be either in four A2 sheets or two A1 sheets

  • Sheet format and presentation is left to the participant.

  • Sheets should not contain any symbols or texts that reveal the identity of the college or the participants. Such entries will be disqualified.

  • A maximum of three participants are allowed per entry. 

  • There are no limits for the number of entries from a college. However, each entry should be accompanied by an authenticating letter from the competing authority in the college letter head.

  • Soft copies of the sheets must be mailed to trophies.aakriti@gmail.com on or before the last date of submission. 

  • Participants of the selected entries shall submit the hard copy of the sheets at the host college at 10:00 AM, 20th October 2014 prior to the commencement of ‘Aakriti’

  • The sheets must contain the unique registration code provided by the host college after registration on the rear side.

 

To be noted:

  • Submissions will be evaluated on the first day of ‘Aakriti’ by a jury panel which will comprise of prominent architects, who will shortlist three entries.

  • The shortlisted entries are to be presented before an audience which will comprise of the delegates of ‘Aakriti’ along with the jury members. 

  • The participants of the shortlisted entries may use the help of a PowerPoint Presentation with imagery and videos to support their design proposals. 

  • The jury will then select the winning entry. The jury’s decision will be final and binding on all participants.

 

Awards:

  • 1st prize : Trophy + Certificate + Cash prize or One year subscription to an international magazine*

  • 2nd prize : Trophy + Certificate + Cash prize*  

  • 3rd prize : Trophy + Certificate

 

*Conditions apply

 

Dates:

  • Last date of registration: 26th September 2014

  • Last date of submission: 10th October 2014 

 

 

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