Art Temporary Installation Competition , Panama-Stadt / Panama

 

NewArchCompetitions (NAC)

 

Our new competition will take place in one of the most important, iconic, and memorable places in our country: Panama La Vieja

 

“Panama La Vieja” was founded by Pedro Arias Davila on the day of Our Lady of the Assumption on August 15, 1519. Its foundation replaced Santa María la Antigua del Darién, as the capital of Castilla del Oro in 1520.

 

This was the place where the expeditions that conquered the Inca empire of Peru departed and was one of the most important trade routes for the American continent through which most of the gold and silver extracted from the mines exploited by the Spanish passed. By 1541, the city had 4,000 inhabitants, including Indians, African slaves, and Spanish. One of the most shocking events was the invasion and looting of the pirate Henry Morgan on January 28, 1671. This event forced the Spanish themselves, guided by Governor Juan Pérez Guzmán, to ignite the explosive depots to prevent them from falling into enemy hands. This tragic fire left the city in ruins making it what we know today.

 

In short, the historical monument of Panama la Vieja is an archaeological site within the modern city that attracts the attention of tourists and residents to know its history thanks to its imposing ruins and the contrast with the modernity that surrounds it. In 2005, UNESCO recognized it as a world heritage site and part of Panama‘s historic district.

 

Early Bird Registration:

May 08 - June 05 (hour 23:59 UTC-5)

$30 / team

 

Regular Registration:

Jun 05 - July 03 (hour 23:59 UTC-5)

$50 / team

 

Final Registration:

July 03 - August 04 (hour 23:59 UTC-5)

$75 / team

 

Deadline:

August 07 (hour 23:59 UTC-5)

 

Jury Meet:

September 30

 

Winners Announcement:

October 9

 

1st Prize: $800

2nd Prize: $600

3rd Prize: $200

 

10 Honorable Mentions

20 Finalists

 

Regina de Hoyos, Palma

Laura Salvador & Francisco Parada, P+S Estudio de Arquitectura

Manuel Bouzas, MB—AE

Daniel Y. Torquemada, YTARQ

David Tapia & Carlos Gabela, DTOA

Felix Dúran, A3 Arquitectos

Ginnette Gotti, Dos G Arquitectos

Rosadalys Pérez, LOOK´s winner