CASH PRIZE 5000 KD

DEADLINE: MARCH 30TH 2022

 

  • An architectural envisionment of the evocative Souq Al Kout, designing a psychologically evoking journey through studied spatial configurations, materiality, and installations.

  • Local and international architecture major students or graduates of 5 calendar years

    [ individuals or a group of 2-5 ]

  • The Kuwait Architectural Students Association is in collaboration with Tamdeen Group organizing this competition

 

[ Brief ]

 

This architectural competition, organized by KASA, in association with TAMDEEN, aims for designing implementatives into the evocative Souq Al Kout [ interior of North Pier mall only ]. The focus will be on envisioning its identity as a traditional Kuwaiti Souq. Due to the evident absence of correlation between the term Souq and the user’s experience, traces of associations that generate public engagement are to be integrated within Souq Al Kout.

Project description

The project revolves around designing a psychologically evoking journey through studied spatial configurations, materiality, and installations, while maintaining the pre-existing structure of the building. The objective of the Souq, as a nostalgic traditional communal hub for the district, is to be established to initiate a contrast between the Al Kout Mall and Souq Al Kout.

Deliverables

Analysis:

  • Brief demographic study

  • Defining the term “Souq” through zoning on the pre-existing plan; mapping out the placement of relevant anchor functions and stores

    Proposal:

  • Generating flexible spaces; temporary urbanism [ thematic / seasonal ]

  • Concept [ Proposed journey ]

  • Architectural drawings

  • Diagrams [ if needed ]

  • Renders

[ Prizes ]

 

*The prize will be constant for individuals and group participants

First Place

  • Cash prize of 5000 KD

  • Media exposure

Second Place

  • Cash prize of 2500 KD

  • Honorable mention

[ Files ]

 
 

Architectural drawings

Documents

Images

[ Dates ]

  • A Q&A meeting with Tamdeen group to learn more about the competition [ will be held virtually ]

  • Registration is through filling the form here

  • Submission is through email, a wetransfer link is recommended

    [ One submission per group ]

  • An email will be sent to the winner(s) along with a social media announcement

[ Should date changes occur, participants will be notified via email + following up with KASA’s instagram page is recommended ]

[ Jurors ]

 

  • Eng. Ali Kalakish

    Tamdeen Group

  • Tania Khoury

    Tamdeen Group

  • Lina Abbas

    Tamdeen Group

  • Sanjay Madhok

    Tamdeen Group

  • Muath AlRoumi

    Tamdeen Group

Registeration is closed, stay tuned for winner announcement(s) in April.

[ FAQs ]

 

  • The project revolves around the interior of the North Pier and re-envisioning the mall as a Souq, extending the journey into the outdoor fountain area is allowed

  • No, the existing structure should remain unbothered

  • One person submits the form with the information of all participants [ max of 5 people ]