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COMPETITIONS In this issue we highlight: • Bamiyan Cultural Center Afghanistan.
COMPETITION DESCRIPTION
Sponsors: UNESCO, Ministry of Culture of Afghanistan, Republic of Korea Type: International, open, one-stage Fee: None Language: English Eligibility: One team member must be a registered architect Timetable: 22 January 2014 (23:59 GMT) – Deadline for submissions Awards: Winning Entry: 25,000 US$ 4 Runner-ups: 8,000 US$ each Budget: 2.5M US$ Jury:
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• Zahra Breshna, Architect (Afghanistan)
For more information, and to enter:
• Ajmal Maiwandi, Architect (Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Afghanistan)
http://bamiyanculturalcentre.org
• Young Joon Kim, Architect (Korea) • Robert Know, Curator (U.K.) • Elizabeth O’Donnell, Architect (Cooper Union, USA) • An international architect • Member of International council on Monuments and Sites Design Challenge: The purpose of the project is to promote heritage safe-guarding and cross-cultural awareness, and thereby contribute to the broader aims of reconciliation, peace-building and economic development in the country. Entries will be judged on the following criteria: • Create an innovative design. • Create a vital centre for the cultural community of Bamiyan allowing individuals to commune and share ideas. • Integrate the Bamiyan Valley view into the building design and create a positive visual impact on the Cultural Landscape of Bamiyan Valley. • Integrate an environmentally conscious design, which in the Bamiyan context should consider locally resourced materials, climate and efficiency. • Connect to the historical context of the World Heritage property.
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PUBLICATIONS In this issue we highlight: • Canadian Architect, November 2014 •
CANADIAN ARCHITECT NOVEMBER 2014 CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO SEE THE PUBLICATION
TEXAS SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO SEE THE PUBLICATION
INEX MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2014 CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO SEE THE PUBLICATION
HOMEWORKS 69 2014 CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO SEE THE PUBLICATION
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HOME MAGAZINE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2014 CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO SEE THE PUBLICATION
TEXAS SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO SEE THE PUBLICATION
INEX MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2014 CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO SEE THE PUBLICATION
HOMEWORKS 69 2014 CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO SEE THE PUBLICATION
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