Marine Fishing Rows Spatial Design Competition: 2023

Category: Architecture, Design, Public Space Design
Submit by: November 6, 2023

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boat on water with Chinese calligraphy on side

The Marine Fishing Rows Spatial Design Competition: 2023 focuses on Lingshui, Hainan, located at the mysterious resort latitude of 18°N, which has 500 years of history and culture. The Tanka people who live there make their living and home from the sea, and are called “Sea Gypsies”. The Tanka fishing row is also an intangible cultural heritage protection project in Hainan Province.

Under the theme “LingShui Sea Nomadic Imagination,” the open competition aims for the spatial design of the sea-based fishing rows. The objective of the competition is to enhance the living standards of the sea villagers, protect the local Tanka cultural identity and create a sustainable fishing industrial operation.

Two Categories:
Track A: Upgrading and Renovation of Fishing Row Dwellings (~20㎡)

Upgrade and renovate the existing fishing rows dwelling on the water to improve the quality of life for the Tanka communities. This includes but is not limited to improvements in fishing rows farming space, the internal and external dwelling spaces of Tanka people, and any other design that participating teams believe will improve the living conditions. Design should incorporate environmental protection measures, consider rainwater and wastewater management, and prioritize eco-friendly, low-carbon, and energy-efficient solutions. Suggested renovation budget should be controlled within 30,000 RMB.

Track B: Public Space Design (>200㎡)

Design public spaces on the sea, encompassing a variety of functions such as guesthouses, restaurants, bars, cafes, libraries, small theaters, art galleries, leisure centers, flower shops, creative cultural stores, and collective spaces. The designs should focus on small-scale commercial cluster planning, architectural cluster design, and individual building designs. Participants should consider environmental protection measures, rainwater and wastewater management, and prioritize eco-friendly, low-carbon, and energy-efficient solutions during the design process.

Evaluation Criteria:

Locality 40%
Integrity 30%
Implementability 30%

Eligbility:

This competition openly invites domestic and foreign architectural designers, including the functional design of fishing rows dwellings and fishing raft business forms.
It is open to relevant professionals across the country, who can participate in the name of individuals or companies.

Awards:

Track A: Upgrading and Renovation of Fishing Row Dwellings