Bradford 2025, Beacon

Registration Deadline: Jun 27, 2023; Submission Deadline: Jun 27, 2023 The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new design competition on behalf of Bradford 2025, inviting expressions of interest for the design of an iconic travelling performance space for Bradford City of Culture 2025. The competition is seeking an architect-led team to design this temporary arts space, named ‘Beacon’. Embedded in communities, Beacon will be a platform for performances, installations, and live events across the district during 2025.  Awarded every four years by Government, the UK City of Culture title has had a transformational impact on previous host cities, securing millions of pounds of investment and acting as a catalyst for creative place-making and culture-led regeneration.The intention behind Beacon is for it to have sustainability at its heart, to celebrate Bradford’s cultural heritage and to reflect its diverse, cosmopolitan communities. The venue will facilitate and promote meaningful interchange between communities.The deadline for receipt of applications is 12.00 midday (BST) on Tuesday 27 June 2023. Applications are invited in accordance with the requirements set out in the briefing document and submission form. Further information can be found on the competition webpage at https://ribacompetitions.com/press/beacon/ including a link to register for the competition.Read the full post on Bustler