The Rising From Ashes competition challenges designers to envision a new place of worship for 400 people in Altadena. The project may be organized as a compact volume, a constellation of separate pavilions or a combination of both. Designers are also invited to explore the expressive potential of materials, considering how their textures, colours and sensory qualities could shape the atmosphere of a contemporary sacred space.
This contest also offers a chance to address the urgent issues of climate change. Participants are invited to focus with the utmost attention on the theme of environmental resilience, taking into serious consideration within their project the risks of future extreme weather events.
Submission Requirements
- Two A1 panels (59.4 × 84.1 cm)
- A brief text describing the proposal
Prizes
- 1st Prize: $7,000
- 2st Prize: $2,000
- 3st Prize: $1,000
- 5 Golden Mentions: coupon for a free membership
- 10 Honorable Mentions: coupon for a free competition
- 30 Finalists: published on Terraviva channels
Eligibility
- Individual entries only. Submissions by groups will not be accepted.
- Students enrolled in undergraduate or diploma courses in design and architecture may participate in the Rising From Ashes competition.
