Camp Out – RV hotel design challenge , Margaret River / Australien

 

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In the old days, the Greeks pioneered sports, synonymous with recreation, that was popular among athletes as well as the viewing audiences. But with the progress of civilization, the definition of recreation and leisure evolved. 

 

Infrastructure made it possible to deliver services to humans that made life more comfortable and convenient for us. As transportation flourished, traveling became popular, at an incredible rate. 

 

Travelling had been around since when roads were used by old Romans to travel for leisure. Relaxation was the initial intent, but the desire to learn about new cultures, their traditions, and art is what gave rise to cultural tourism. 

 

Tourism now is a global phenomenon that is enabled by massive infrastructure, and especially, varied means of transport. Traveling habits have deeply reflected the direction tourism has taken, as the industry strives to improve every experience.

 

 

People who love to travel and people who travel to unwind are two different sects of the tourist population. The former type of people, consider traveling, a lifestyle, embracing it with even limited amounts of resources available. They tend to spend most of their time on the road, and they prefer to travel at their own pace and time.  

 

The Recreational Vehicle (RV) market emerged to enable the nomadic lifestyle of these travelers. These trailers are travel-friendly living spaces, equipped with amenities. They are great examples of optimal space usage, as customization allows for fitting many elements, inside the tiny space, without compromising on its functionality.

 

RVs have come a long way, with new ranges and upgraded models available for use, today. But the experience of traveling by this means, remains inept, as people are faced with the issue of finding parking spots that offer a prime location, safety, convenience, and access to other social amenities that can enhance the experience for the travelers. 

 

 

 

Amenities of any regular hotel can be altered to suit the RV and its users’ needs. Facilities must be specific to the site and serve the purpose of relaxation and recreation. Communal activities are essential to any traveling experience, and spaces for interaction with similar groups must be allotted.

 

An RV specializes in providing comfort and privacy and this must be supplemented, by the parking space design. The design of the lot must cause minimal disruptions for its occupants and the locality around. Sustainability must be practiced to ensure that the site remains unharmed and protected. 

 

The spatial organization of the parking lot and optimal use of the views that the scenic location provides are key factors to make this typology work.

 

Minimum eligible age for participation is 18 years.

There is no restriction to the degree or design disciplines to participate in the challenge.

Participation in the competition can happen in a team as well as an individual.

There is no restriction to the number of members who can participate in a team.

The challenge is open worldwide for anyone to participate.

 

29 November 2021, 4:00 PM GMT+01:00 – Regular registration ends

30 November 2021, 4:00 PM GMT+01:00 – Submission ends

15 December 2021, 4:00 PM GMT+01:00 – Shortlisted entries announced

21 December 2021, 4:00 PM GMT+01:00 – Jury evaluation starts

14 January 2022, 4:00 PM GMT+01:00 – Jury evaluation ends

15 January 2022, 4:00 PM GMT+01:00 – Public voting ends

27 January 2022, 4:00 PM GMT+01:00 – Result announcement