Sansusī Sound Sculpture / Edition #2 , Lettland

 

Buildner Architecture Competitions

 

Nestled within Latvia's lush landscapes, the Sansusī Music Festival is a harmonious blend of nature, music, and communal joy. Celebrated for its innovative fusion of classical chamber music with the liberating atmosphere of a rock festival, Sansusī has evolved from an event into a cherished cultural phenomenon. Surrounded by forest, attendees experience a range of performances, from orchestral to contemporary, set against Latvia's natural beauty.

 

Following the success of the initial architectural competition, Buildner announces the second competition to enhance the festival's infrastructure, aligning with sustainability, creativity, and community engagement. The essence of Sansusī is its Musician Standoffs, where performers prioritize wit and spontaneity over technical skill, creating a unique festival highlight.

 

Buildner calls on architects, designers, and visionaries to design a stage that reflects the Musician Standoffs' innovative spirit. The challenge is to create a wooden, sculpture-like stage that also functions as a musical instrument, embodying the event's essence and enhancing the festival's acoustic experience. This competition explores how architectural forms can generate sound, inviting designs that serve as both visual and auditory landmarks for Sansusī.

 

This design challenge offers designers a chance to potentially see their winning design realized as a key feature of future festivals. This competition aims to celebrate the synergy between architecture and music, creating a lasting tribute to the innovative and communal spirit of Sansusī. 

 

It's important to note that the winning team will not be required to physically build the project. If their design is selected for realization, their participation in the construction phase is optional. They may choose to join as volunteers in the building process, but there is no obligation to do so.

 

Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. 

Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum). 

Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English; 

All information submitted by participants must be in English.

 

Closing date for registration: 25 June 2024

Closing date for project submission: 25 July 2024, 23:59 (LONDON TIME)

Announcement of winners: 12 September 2024

 

Total Prize Fund: 10,000 €

 

1st Prize: 5,000 €

2nd Prize: 2,500 €

3rd Prize: 1,000 €

 

Buildner Student Award: 1,000 €

Buildner Sustainability Award: 500 €

 

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