Tiny Kiwi Meditation Cabin , Mangatarata / Neuseeland

Tiny Kiwi Meditation Cabin

Organizers
Bee Breeders
Architecture Competition Organizers
beebreeders.com

Official Partners:
Earth Energies Sanctuary NZ
www.earthenergiesnz.com

The Competition
Earth Energies Sanctuary in New Zealand is a wellness retreat designed to bring about balance of body, mind and soul, set within 200 acres of stunning natural landscape that is ideal for seclusion, relaxation and experiencing nature. The sanctuary features a secluded, private, 2-bedroom cabin where guests can enjoy spectacular, awe-inspiring 360-degree views.

During their stay, guests can be assured of total privacy, as the nearest residence is more than 800 meters away from the cabin. Earth Energies offers self-catered or chef-prepared meals, as well as access to deep relaxation therapies to help release stress and anxiety and everything that is necessary for better sleep.

The Tiny Kiwi Meditation Cabin competition is the first architecture competition to be run in partnership with Earth Energies New Zealand. Participants are tasked with submitting designs for a meditation space to be constructed in a bush clearing on site. The proposed location sits roughly 300 meters downhill from the main residence with no established roads, therefore it can only be accessed by foot.

The cabin should be able to accommodate up to 4 guests plus a meditation guide for 1 to 2 hours during the day or in the evening. This space is not intended to act as accommodation and therefore does not require any amenities or facilities other than those needed to run a meditation session.

As winning designs for the Tiny Kiwi Meditation Cabin will be considered for construction, it is vital that they reflect the highest standards of green building practice.

Competition Type
Open International Architecture Competition

Admission Area
International

Eligibility
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.

Schedule
Closing date for registration: 28 April 2021
Closing date for project submission: 02 June 2021 (11:59pm GMT+0)
Announcement of winners: 14 July 2021

Prizes
Total Prize Fund: 10,000 € + Construction

1st Prize: 5,000 € + Publications + Certificate of Achievement
2nd Prize: 2,000 € + Publications + Certificate of Achievement
3rd Prize: 1,000 € + Publications + Certificate of Achievement

Earth Energies Sanctuary NZ Favorite: 1,000 € + Publications + Certificate of Achievement

ARCHHIVE Student Award: 500 € + 50 € ARCHHIVE BOOKS Gift Card + Publications + Certificate of Achievement
BB Green Award: 500 € + Publications + Certificate of Achievement

6 Honorable Mentions: Publications + Certificate of Achievement

Jury
Willem van Bolderen, Studio Puisto Architects Ltd
Pip Cheshire, Cheshire Architects
Jakob Gate, Native Narrative
Kai Gu, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Auckland
Dr Ferdinand Oswald, School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland
Erik Sommerfeld, ColoradoBuildingWorkshop

More information and documents at
beebreeders.com/architecturecompetitions/kiwicabin