Open International Competition for an architectural and urban planning concept for the development of the Imeretinskaya embankment on the Sirius federal territory

Registration Deadline: Sep 3, 2021; Submission Deadline: Sep 3, 2021 The first Russian federal territory ‘Sirius’ announces a competition for the architectural and urban development concept for the Imeretinskaya embankment which has 7.5 kilometres of coastline. Russian and international participants are invited to join individually or in consortia.  Interested parties could submit their application on the official website starting from July 5. At the end of September, the jury will select six finalists, four of which will be represented by professionals with experience in designing such sites, and two emerging, early career or not yet established competitors. Such a quota will provide variety in the concept proposals and an opportunity for young architects to try themselves out in a large-scale competition along with recognised architectural practices. The winner will be announced in early December 2021. The total competition prize fund is 26 million rubles. Sirius is a territory with a special federal status located at the Black Sea coast. 2014 Olympic Winter Games facilities and the Educational Center for gifted children from all over Russia located in this area. The implementation of concepts designed to face ambitious objectives will provide a comfortable and attractive urban environment for all visitors, whether a professional yachtsman or a child. A unique shape of the embankment, access to the sea and panoramic views could also be introduced through the competition. The coastal zone will become a new point of attraction with diverse events and cultural facilities offered while the microclimate comfort will be provided by greening, windscreens setting and shading.  https://sirius-veb-competition.com/Read the full post on Bustler