Competition Introduction
Archiol Competitions has organized this first edition of the Granthagara - Library design competition to understand the possibilities of library design in rural areas.
"I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture.
– Tadao Ando
Education helps in acquiring knowledge, which helps in personal growth, mental and emotional. Education is important in life as it helps everyone develop a good perspective of looking at the world and our society. It helps us to get new ideas and explore new ideas. Despite its importance, education is still inaccessible in remote locations around the world. The first step to education is reading and libraries are the resources of books, which encourage reading and acquiring knowledge. Libraries provide areas for studying with study materials.
This competition aims to bring forward design ideas for libraries in rural areas. A place where children and adults can access knowledge. A place that promotes self-learning and provides a growth opportunity for rural communities.
"To create, one must first question everything."
-Eileen Gray
Purpose:
This competition aims to understand the possibilities of library design in rural areas.
Design :
1. A library for 100 users.
2. Site selection: Participants are to choose a site in a rural context for the proposal, wherever they feel accessibility to knowledge may change the existing circumstance. Site area to be decided by the participant.
3. Define how people interact with the proposed design in graphical representation.
4. Name your library.
“"Architecture is a dangerous mix of power and importance."”
- Rem Koolhaas.
Participation:
• This competition is open to all.
• You can participate individually or as a team (Maximum 4 members in a team)
Prizes & Recognition
Recognition is the key to success for any design professional. Archiol is providing an opportunity to showcase your creativity at the global level. This opportunity is open to all.
TOP 3
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
PUBLICATION ON OUR PARTNERING MEDIA PLATFORMS
INTERVIEW
(TEXT + VIDEO)
PUBLICATION OF AN ARTICLE / DESIGN ON ARCHIOL.
ARCHIOL INTERNAL JURY FAVOURITE
PUBLICATION
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
+3 HONOURABLE MENTIONS
+10 SHORTLISTED ENTRIES
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Jury
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Timeline
Registration Deadline
Friday, 30 June, 2023
Submission Deadline
Tuesday, 18 July, 2023
Result Announcement
Sunday, 10 September, 2023
All deadlines are 11:59 PM UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Registration Fees Details
ADVANCED REGISTRATIONS
• AR1: APR 3 – APR 14 – Int: $25 / Ind:₹500
• AR2: APR 15 – APR 24 – Int: $27 / Ind:₹800
• AR3: APR 25 – MAY 04 – Int: $32 / Ind:₹900
STANDARD REGISTRATIONS
• SR1: MAY 05 – MAY 19 - Int: $37 / Ind:₹1000
• SR2: MAY 20 – JUN 04 – Int: $39 / Ind:₹1500
• SR3: JUN 05 – JUN 19 – Int: $42 / Ind:₹2000
• SR4: JUN 20 – JUN 25 – Int: $47 / Ind:₹2500
LATE REGISTRATIONS
• LR1: JUN 26 – JUN 30 – LR1 – Int: $57 / Ind:₹2600
UNIVERSITY DISCOUNTS
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