International FINSA Award for Architects & Designers 2019

The International FINSA Award 2019 challenges students to explore the use of recyclable and sustainable materials in construction. The competition will showcase the work of the students and their tutors (if applicable), who support the design and development of the project, most importantly, the use of sustainable materials and design techniques.

It aims to encourage and challenge students to explore and redesign the use of wood and other ecological and recyclable materials in construction. They believe that the future in construction should continue developing this way and know it is possible to achieve. The award considers the work of both teachers and students or short term graduates, all of whom will be acknowledged and awarded.

2019 Edition: Woodside Pavilion is a temporary structure designed to house practical art activities for the local community. Conceived as an informal, pop-up space, the purpose of the pavilion is to engage and offer dialogue and collaboration between groups of people who do not normally have the opportunity to meet with or collaborate with practical artists.

Eligibility criteria:

1. Students or graduates being no more than 5 years post graduate of Architecture and/or Design, as part of a team of 2 members or alone.
2. Considering the design might be built, full details of every mesh have to be provided. Health and Safety have to be taken into consideration to comply with UK standards.
3. Only the team captain per project should register. The team captain will be the contact person and he/she will be responsible for the provided information about team members, teachers and school names.
4. The designed pavilion must be properly anchored to the ground.
5. The design must be efficient, using sustainable and/or recyclable materials.
6. All designs remain the intellectual property of the architect however the winning design itself will remain the property of International Finsa Award (FINSA UK LTD).
7. Portfolios will be judged on originality, demonstration of creativity and relevance to the project.
8. Please bear in mind the weather conditions of the North West of England in July/August while designing your project.
9. File requirements: Single file, ZIP or RAR Format and 150MB or less
10. The total cost of CNC + construction cannot exceed £15,000.

• There is no limit while using FINSA materials.
• £250/h CNC cost considered.
• £10/h per person, construction cost considered.

The Prize:

The International Finsa Award prize for the 2019 edition goes further. They want to add value to the competition by building the winner(s) project. Plus, the supervision and management of the construction by the designers. This will kick-start their careers considering that the competition is only for students or recent graduates.

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