Australian architects should note the imminent launch of the competition for the design of two high profile 2016 Olympic facilities as part of Rio de Janeiro’s port redevelopment (Porto Maravilha), particularly given the projects are required to meet International Olympic Committee standards, giving groups with previous Olympics experience a distinct advantage.
The competition, organised by the Brazilian Architect’s Institute, the Rio city council and the Rio 2016 Organising Committee, will be launched next Tuesday November 2 and offers two R$37.5 thousand prizes plus runners-up awards for the re-design of a council asphalt plant as well as buildings in the area surrounding the plant. Although the facilities will be used for a range of requirements during the 2016 Olympics, a key aspect of the proposals should be how they will be utilised post 2016, be they residential conversions, convention facilities, hotels or the like. Sustainable design principles such as re-use of water and energy saving technology are also required.
The proposals must be submitted by January 18 and although international groups are able to participate a Brazilian architect must lead the submission.
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