‘Reimagining Play at Dulwich Picture Gallery’ Design Competition , London / Vereinigtes Königreich

 

London Festival of Architecture

Dulwich Picture Gallery

 

Dulwich Picture Gallery has partnered with the London Festival of Architecture (LFA) to create a site-specific, playable sculptural installation for the Gallery’s new sculpture garden. Architects, designers, and artists are invited to submit their ideas for a unique installation that will invite wonder and play from audiences of all ages, while welcoming visitors to the Gallery.

 

This new competition is a unique opportunity for a creative designer or design team to gain a public commission that bridges the intersection between art, architecture and design. A child’s perspective sits at the heart of this brief and strong collaboration with the Gallery’s Programme and Engagement team on addressing local audiences will be essential to its success.

 

The commission will have a long-term home (c. 10 years) within the garden and is planned to be installed in spring/summer 2026. The winning team will be announced in December 2024 and awarded a budget of c.£80,000 to develop and deliver their design in partnership with Dulwich Picture Gallery and its audiences.

 

The competition is open to architects, landscape architects, designers and artists. We welcome collaborations; however, the project team must include a qualified architect or landscape architect.

 

Submissions open: 9 July

Online Q&A for interested applicants: 23 July, 12pm - 1pm

Submissions closed: Thursday 5 September, 12pm (midday)

Successful shortlisted teams notified: w/c 23 September

Site visit with shortlisted teams: 2 October

Public Engagement workshop with families: October Half Term (one half day between 29 October and 1 November)

Round 2 submission deadline: 13 November

Final judging / interviews: w/c 18 – w/c 25 November 2024

Winner notified: December 2024