International

deadline for submitting works

17.02.2025

Rural Readingscape - Library Design 2024

organizer: Archiol Competitions

The goal of the international competition is to design a modern rural library that will become a cultural and educational center to meet the needs of local communities.

purpose

The goal of the competition is to design a modern rural library that will become a cultural and educational center that meets the needs of local communities. Participants are tasked with developing innovative design solutions that address the needs of local rural communities and enrich their cultural and educational life. The organizers want the library to be not only a place to collect books, but also a space that promotes social interaction, learning and cooperation, perfectly integrated with the natural surroundings.

terms and conditions

The competition task is to design a library that includes a variety of spaces for reading, learning and community meetings. The design should also include multi-purpose areas for workshops, community events and cultural activities. Modern technology should be introduced, allowing access to digital resources and improving community connectivity. The project should be accessible to all, including people with disabilities. Participants can choose any rural location that has realistic construction possibilities by submitting a site plan and justification for site selection.

Registration fees apply, depending on the application deadline.

prizes

  • top 3 - certificate, publication of the project on Archiol Competitions partners' media platforms, interview (text and video), publication of the project on the Archiol Competitions website
  • jury favorite - certificate and publication of the project on the Archiol Competitions website
  • 3 honorable mentions - certificate
  • 10 finalists - certificate

calendar

  • registration: February 16, 2024 - February 17, 2025
  • deadline for submission of works: February 17, 2025
  • announcement of results: May 27, 2025

jury

  • Rui Huang
  • Yanci Chen
  • Yang Fei
  • Renyi Zhang
  • Fatemeh Yazdandoust
  • Sand Helsel
  • Philip Tidwell
  • Georgia Lindsay
  • Iman Fritsch
  • Dr. Henry Tsang
  • Gail Brager
  • John Hobbie
  • Xudong Zhu
  • Kar Him MO
  • Ayman Hassanen
  • Yimeng Teng
  • Farzaneh Hadafi
  • Sidra Khokhar
  • Doan Thanh Ha
  • Kathryn Rogers Merlino
  • Mariana Cabugueira
  • Maanasi Hattangadi
  • Sand Helsel
  • Philip Tidwell
  • Rui Huang
  • Yanci Chen
  • Yang Fei
  • Renyi Zhang
  • Fatemeh Yazdandoust
  • Georgia Lindsay
  • Dr. Sam Clark
  • Daniele Longobardi
  • Hiba Alobaydi
  • Mary Springer
  • Lawrence Daykin
  • Adrian Welch
  • Mümün Keser
  • Rosa Estela Santi
  • Antonella Marzi
  • Andreea Felciuc
  • Ioannis Lykouras
  • Sunanda Satwah
  • Randy Sovich
  • Igor Neminov
  • Nicole Cullinan

more information

Regulations with detailed submission guidelines are available on the contest website.

terms

https://www.archiol.org/competitions/rural-readingscape-2024

regulations

https://www.archiol.org/competitions/rural-readingscape-2024

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