CAMPOSAZ 2014: 1:1 scale architectural design workshop at the feet of the dolomites
Friday, Aug 29, 20149 AM — Saturday, Sep 6, 20146 PMEDT
| Tonadico, Italy
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Announcement of selection The announcement aims at the selection of 12 candidates who will take part in a workshop on architectural design on scale 1:1 as a highly motivated, passionate and proficient group. The CAMPO SAZ workshop will take place from 29th August to 06th September 2014 in an area of great landscape value at the feet of the Dolomites. CAMPO SAZ consists in a free workshop aiming at designing and self-building architectural objects for a landscape enhancement. It is targeted to young architects and designers for the purpose of gathering the processes of design and practical realization of the projects in a residential group. During the CAMPO SAZ week the participants will ideate and create wood manufactures, following the thematic suggestions provided by the organizers and developing eco-friendly, practical and sustainable design and realization approaches. The realization of the projects, mainly consisting in street furniture, will focus on the design, production and assembly of self-built standard components. Aims of the CAMPOSAZ workshop The CAMPOSAZ workshop is aimed at: Encouraging the interaction among professionals such as designers, architects and carpenters enhancing a synergistic environment among different disciplines and cultures. Facilitating the spreading of a collaborative working environment among different professionals, referring to collaboration as a proactive attitude capable to integrate experiences, disciplines and different cultures. Drawing public attention to the potentiality of a contemporary designing approach in increasing the architectural value of a urban space and the surrounding environment and to the importance of using sustainable materials in the construction industry. Organizing institutions Camposaz is an initiative stemming from the collaboration among the Municipality of Transacqua (TN), the “Aguaz” Cultural Association and the “Campomarzio” Cultural Association. Contacts [email protected] Terms of participation Architects and designers of age between 19 and 35 years old, with no sex or nationality constraints, may participate. Although not being a binding requirement, a basic knowledge of English may be beneficial, in order to facilitate communication and ideas exchange with non-Italian speakers. Participation fee Once selected participants will be required the payment of a participation fee (50 Euro) and a security deposit (50 Euro), for a total of 100 Euro. The deposit will be refunded at the end of the workshop. Selection criteria Participants will be selected by a jury comprised of three members of the organizing institutions, of different profession, sex and age. Selection criteria will be the quality of the “Reference Project”: 7 points the quality of the “Motivation Letter” (see allegato1.doc): 3 points The list of participants will be published at www.sotalazopa.it by the 18th August 2014. By submitting the application form the candidates will undertake to agree with the decision of the jury. Required documents All the document are on the website: http://2014.sotalazopa.it/camposaz/
- an A4 pdf file illustrating a reference project.
The candidates will submit an A4 pdf file illustrating a personal design, not necessarily realized. Architectural designs on small scale, design objects or wooden constructions and objects interacting with the landscape will be considered. The A4 prospectus will show the candidate’s designing skills, his/her sensibility towards the landscape, his/her knowledge of the building systems and his/her ability to illustrate the project. Participants will be free to choose the content, the presentation methods (sketches, technical drawings, photographs, models, renders, texts) and the layout. - Attachment 1.doc file filled with the candidate data and the Motivation Letter.
The Motivation Letter consists in a brief essay (max. 200 words), written by the candidate, which illustrates his/her motivation to attend the workshop, any work or study experiences in multidisciplinary environments, his/her expectations and personal interest in the specific field of this announcement.
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