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COMPETITION CONDITIONS


Eligibility

The competition is open internationally to registered architect or engineer-
led multi-disciplinary design teams. No member or employee of the promoting
body nor the jury panel shall be eligible to compete or assist a competitor.

Jury Panel


Cezary Bednarski  Studio Bednarski Architects, RIBA Adviser
Steve Baker            Principal Engineer (Bridges), Lancashire County Council
Michelle Holroyd    Remade Development Officer, Lancashire County Council
Roger Buckby         Halcrow Ltd, Specialist Bridge Adviser
Graham Sandham  Project Manager, North West Development Agency
Paul Drinnan           Ribble Coast & Wetlands Regional Park Steering Group

Joanne Wallis
         RIBA Competitions Officer - observer status only

In the event of a jury member being unable to continue to act through illness or any other cause, the promoter in consultation with the RIBA will appoint another assessor.




Assessment Criteria

The Jury Panel will make their selection at first stage on the basis of the following criteria:

design flair – REMADE are looking for a fine structure of its time in harmony with the surrounding landscape and one that legibly marks the crossing point;
adherence to the brief – the design should meet all the physical  requirements/constraints detailed in the brief;
cost and quality;
buildability.

The criteria of the second stage will focus on:

a more detailed response to issues outlined in the brief;
a more detailed consideration of the whole life cost/quality and buildability;
the ability to work in partnership with the client team;
evidence of ability to meet the client’s budget and programme;
demonstrable track record of delivery.

Honoraria and Prize Money


An honoraria of £1,500+VAT will be awarded to each of the shortlisted competitors.  

In addition to the honoraria, the following prizes will be awarded to the competition winners:

1st Place    £8,000
2nd Place    £4,000
3rd Place    £2,000

The jury panel may allocate the prizes in an alternative way if they see fit.

It is intended that, funding permitting, the winner of the competition will be appointed to work closely with the promoters to take the project through to completion.

It is intended that a professional model will be made of the winning entry.

Site Visit


Competitors wishing to attend the site visit on 23rd May should contact the RIBA Competitions Office to book a place.


Competition Timetable

The competition timetable, which may be subject to variation, is as follows:-

Competition Launched:        12 May 2008
Brief available:                        w/c 12 May 2008
Site visit:                                  23 May 2008
Question deadline:                30 May 2008
Replies to questions:             6 June 2008
Registration deadline:           24 June 2008
Submission deadline:            1 July 2008
Assessment:                           10 July 2008
Shortlist announced:             w/c 14 July 2008
2nd stage presentations:      w/c 6 October 2008
Winner announced:               13 October 2008

Submission Method


Submissions should be contained in a single package and sent, carriage paid, addressed to the RIBA Competitions Office, 6 Melbourne Street, Leeds LS2 7PS, clearly marked ‘RIBA/River Douglas to arrive no later than 2.00 pm on 1 July 2008.

Competitors requiring proof of delivery should enclose in their package a stamped, sealed envelope addressed to a third party (to preserve anonymity).  This will be posted on receipt of submission.

Anonymity


Packages and the designs they contain should be sent in without name, motto or distinguishing mark of any kind and be accompanied by the declaration form provided, which should be placed in the ‘official envelope’ provided.  The RIBA will place a number on each drawing and on the official envelope.  The envelope will not be opened until after the selection has been made.

A successful competitor must be able to satisfy the assessors that he/she is the bona fide author of the design he/she has submitted.

Disqualification


A design shall be excluded from the competition:

If received after the latest time stated under submission method;
If, in the opinion of the assessors, it does not substantially meet the requirements of the brief;
If a competitor shall disclose his or her identity, or improperly attempt to influence the decision;
If any of the mandatory requirements of the competition conditions and brief are disregarded.

Copyright


The ownership of copyright in the work of all competitors will be in accordance with the Copyright and Patent Act 1988, that is copyright rests with the author.


Announcement of Award

At the conclusion of the competition the RIBA will publish the winning names after communicating it individually to each of the competitors.

All the designs may, by agreement, be retained for a further period by the promoter for the purposes of exhibition and publicity.  

The promoter or the RIBA may publish illustrations of any design, either separately or together with other designs with or without explanatory text.  

Questions


Questions relating to the competition brief and conditions must be sent in writing or via email to the RIBA Competitions Office (riba.competitions@inst.riba.org) to arrive on or before 30 May 2008.

A statement in response to all questions will be posted onto the competition website by 6 June 2008.

Registration


Only submissions accompanied by the official declaration form will be considered.  This form is issued on payment of the registration fee.

The registration fee is £35.00 and non-refundable (including VAT).


Enquiries

All enquiries should be addressed to the competition organisers:

RIBA Competitions Office
6 Melbourne Street
Leeds
LS2 7PS

T : ++44 (0)113 2341335  
F : ++44 (0)113 2460744
E : riba.competitions@inst.riba.org
W : www.architecture.com/competitions




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