CELEBRATE!
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The RIBA HK Chapter aims to organise a series of annual architecture inspired events reflecting what Hong Kong loves best: EAT!, TALK!, SHOP! and CELEBRATE!. Following the success of SHOP! 2014 and EAT! 2015, RIBA Hong Kong Chapter, in partnership with HoneD and Merci magazine, are delighted to launch our next design competition. Architects and designers across Hong Kong and Asia Pacific are being called to submit the design of a piece of furniture in competition to have the prototype of their creation manufactured, then presented and auctioned off for charity at the main event in December - RIBA Hong Kong Chapter CELEBRATE! 2015 The initiative offers the participating furniture manufacturer the chance to benefit from the unique design skills of architects and designers to experiment with their creativity. Architects and designers will also gain the opportunity to work on a direct commission with the furniture manufacturer to develop and translate the design into prototype to showcase their design to a wide range of quality design, art and lifestyle exhibitions. We are looking for proposals that respond to the one or a combination of the following themes:
The design concept can be inspired by GREAT British design not only in architecture and related industries such as interior, lighting and landscape design, but also in other creative fields such as fashion, aviation, automotive, graphics, jewellery, culinary, etc. etc…
In response to the them of this year’s Bi-City Biennale in Hong Kong: Vision 2050 - Lifestyle and the City, designers are encouraged to take inspirations from classic design created 35 years ago (or even 70 years ago) and imagine what makes a piece of timeless design that will still be celebrated in 2050, 35 years from now.
The benefit of a piece of furniture that serves two (or more) function is obvious, especially in a city where living space is at a premium BUT what would it look like? Think “Form follows 2xFunction” - where would it derive its form, and hence aesthetics, from - one of the two functions, or both, or will it create its own?
DIMENSION
MATERIAL
SUITABILITY
Design for loose furniture piece such as seating, table or storage with dimension not exceeding: 2000 x 1000 x 1000 mm
Upholstery and Wood: Material used shall be Beech wood, Ash wood, or veneered plywood. Seating may be upholstered with fabric or vinyl leather.
Suitability to numerous ambiences and uses such as home, office and other places
CELEBRATE! RIBA HK is working with HoneD and Merci Media and has secured at least 1 prototype will be made for one winner. The Architect or designer will be asked to design a piece of furniture that responds to the theme, dimension, material and suitability. All participating artwork will be branded with the RIBA HK Celebrate! 2015 The partnering Developer, Architects and potential supporters will be encouraged to promote the project and participants’ profiles on the websites and online and offline media.
HOW IT WORKS Architects and designers across Hong Kong and Asia Pacific are being called to submit the design of a piece of furniture in competition to have the prototype of their creation manufactured, then presented and auctioned off for charity at the main event in December - RIBA Hong Kong Chapter CELEBRATE! 2015” Announcement of Selected Entries – 18th September 2015 Up three entries will be invited to develop their designs further based on comments from judges. Prototype(s) of at least one of the three selected entries will then be manufactured during October and November 2015. Main Event - CELEBRATE! 2015 – 10th December 2015 Join us for the main event for the judging and announcement of the overall winner. Judging panel will include representatives from Hong Kong Chapter, HoneD, Merci Media and guests selected from the audience on the night. Participating individuals and teams will be selected based on demonstration of design excellence, skill. The selection will be based on the following Selection Criteria: • Design flair • Fill for purpose • Cost effectiveness
• Buildability • Easy of mass production • Ergonomics
• Sustainability • Response to theme • Presentation
Submission of Entries - 13th September Announcement of Three Shortlisted Entries - 18th September • Shortlisted entrants are invited to further develop their ideas with feedback form the judging panel. Submission of Refined Proposals by Shortlisted Entrants - 25th September • Dimensioned drawings with specification on material and finish to be submitted for further consideration by honeD, Merci & RIBA HK Chapter • At least one refined proposal will be selected for prototype production
Prototype Production - October and November • During this period, selected entrants will be required to develop their design further in co-ordination with honeD and manufacturer as well as attend meetings in Hong Kong or / and Shenzhen if necessary. If selected entrances are based in overseas and cannot present in person, meetings will be conducted via video or / and teleconference. CELEBRATE! 2015 - 10th December (TBC) • Prototype(s) will be unveiled to the public at the RIBA HK Chapter CELEBRATE! event. • If prototype production of more than one proposal was achieved, the overall winner will be selected on the night by a panel of selected audience and guest judges. • Prototype(s) will be auctioned off for charity chosen by the designers on the night.
CELEBRATE! ERIC TONG | FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL DESIGNER OF ERAVOLUTION Eric Tong graduated from The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. He worked for renowned architects Zaha Hadid and Future Systems before founding Eravolution in 2010. The studio makes “Design-Art”, specialising in innovative furniture and products. Its debut collection won the Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Award in 2010 followed shortly by the One Good Chair International Design Competition Grand Prize in 2011. In 2014 he received the Perspective “A&D Trophy” Awards in Best Furniture and Best Green Product. In 2015 he was celebrated as one of the most influential designers of today and tomorrow with the Perspective “40 Under 40” Award. Central to his practice is a simultaneous engagement in research and teaching.
DEREK FUNG | CO-FOUNDER OF D-OLOGY Originally from HK, educated in Australia and graduated from the UNSW with a Bachelor of Industrial Design (Hons) degree. Won the Commercial Furniture Industry Association of Australia’s (CFIAA) National Furniture Design Competition in 1999. The prize for this award was a series of placements at Steelcase Furniture’s Treehouse Studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan; IDEO in Palo Alto, California; and Wilkhahn Furniture’s independent design studio Wiege in Bad Munder, Germany. Subsequently returned to Hong Kong and established own design studio Article8 Ltd, working mostly on interior design projects. Currently re-engaging with product development and co-established a product brand D-ology in 2013, creating new furniture and product designs in collaboration with honeD.
HARRY LEWIS | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF BERKELEY UK Harry joined Berkeley in 2000 and over the last 15 years has been responsible for the land acquisition, design and planning of some of Berkeley’s most significant schemes in London and the South East. A chartered surveyor, Harry is currently Managing Director of Berkeley Homes (South East London) Limited and has operational responsibility for several high profile Berkeley projects, among them One Tower Bridge, Roman House, Saffron Square and South Quay Plaza. Harry sits on both Berkeley Homes (Capital) plc Executive Board and the Berkeley Group Land & Planning Committee. He is also a Trustee of the Change Foundation.
REPRESENTATIVES FROM RIBA HK CHAPTER (TBC) The final decision will be made by RIBA HK, HoneD and Merci Media. Selected participants are expected to work with HoneD agency, production team and contractors on the detailed design and manufacture of the prototype of the installation. This includes attendance to ALL meetings as required as well as the provision and production of ALL technical drawings required and ALL visuals and graphics as appropriate to communicate the proposal at all stages of the design and implementation.
CELEBRATE! 1. Submissions are open to both members and non-members. 2. Submissions can be made by individuals, teams or practices. 3. Each entrant can submit up to three design proposals • All permutations of individual theme and combinations of themes To be considered for the initiative, each candidate should submit the following documents: • Design Proposal - A3 colour PDF (two side of A3 maximum) It should demonstrate your design proposal and respond to the brief. This could include images (sketches, drawings, visuals, reference images or model photos) as well as a brief design statement (100 words maximum) outlining your design concept as well as any specific features of your design. • Contact Details - A4 Word Doc It should include the entrants’ names and qualifications, practice name (if applicable), name, email address and phone number of principal contact person. Upload your submission via a file sharing facility (please DO NOT send large files directly by email) and submit link to celebrate@riba-hk.org by 13th September 2015.
HoneD will remain the exclusive manufacturing right of all project submitted and which comply with the criteria that HoneD Limited subsequently considers appropriate for production, HoneD Limited will compensate the designers with appropriate royalties according to the company’s internal standard. All designs presented shall be new, not having been marketed or disclosed prior to the date of competition.
If you have any questions about the project, please contact us via email at celebrate@riba-hk.org
CELEBRATE! Originated from the word hone – means “to sharpen refine or to make perfect”, ending with the letter D representing design. honeD is a genuine platform for collaborations with emerging designers, clients and partners, to create products that are 100% original design, and channel their stories to the audiences in every corner of the world. honeD has at least 2 collaborated manufacturers with different technical background based in Shenzhen China, which specializing in wooden and upholstery furniture and accessories for project base clients including F&Bs, show flats, and hotels, as well as OEM for some renowned brands in furniture & toy industries. Since 2013, honeD already collaborated with 8 creative parties from Hong Kong, China, Sweden and Taiwan, and has been invited by Hong Kong Federation of Design Association to be a member of Global Design Network for 2014 and 2015.
Merci is an online magazine. Aim is to provide the easiest channel for readers to get updated lifestyle news around the world. With premium quality, readers can enjoy the experience of A & D projects, product shopping, restaurants and shops, lifestyle, wine and coffee, etc. We also provide exclusive interviews and first hand reviews on web-based platform to Hong Kongers and no limitation to worldwide audiences. Merci Media also fully integrated private event management in Hong Kong. A lot of creativity, planning and hard work goes into a successful event – a combination of strategic vision and intricate details. Our event management team based in Hong Kong can professionally manage and plan your entire event from concept design and venue selection, to decoration, we bring a unique level of creativity to event production. • Creative theme & Concepts • PR coordinate and management • Project Management & Venue Selection • Lighting & Sound • Talent Management • Entertainment • Contractor Coordination • Event Photographers and Event Videographers • Graphic Design • Logistical Support & On-site Event Management Online magazine publishing statistics: Each issue approx. 144,000 - 220,000 impressions around the world.
The RIBA Hong Kong Chapter aims to promote architecture in Hong Kong and the region, delivering communications, education, legal & admin and finance support to our members. The Chapter is promoting the work of Hong Kong members, raising recognition of their professional and technical excellence and stimulating wider demand for architecture from the public and stakeholders of the region. The RIBA launched the Hong Kong Chapter at an event held at the British Consulate in September 2012. Supported by the UKTI, the event attracted a wide audience including local members, developers, contractors, consulting engineers and government departments. The HK Chapter is organising a regular series of thought-provoking events, installations, discussion forums and networking opportunities, all to raise the profile of the profession in the region. The RIBA Hong Kong Chapter represents the interests of over 600 members based in Hong Kong and mainland China. John Campbell, appointed as Chair together with his steering committee, which includes Dan Rusu as Honorary Treasurer and Roger Wu as Honorary Secretary, will work together to deliver a programme of RIBA related activities to promote the work of Hong Kong members, raise recognition of their professional and technical excellence and stimulate wider demand for architecture from the public and stakeholders of the region.