Submitted by WA ContentsTerraViva launches La Juanita architecture competition in ArgentinaArgentina Architecture News - Nov 16, 2024 - 13:17 html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"TerraVivalaunchesLA JUANITA, a new architecture competition in which participants will work on the design of a contemporary house facing the amazing natural landscape oftheParan river (Argentina).Prizes up to 8.000 will be awarded to the winners selected by an international jury panel composed, among others, by Giancarlo Mazzanti (El Equipo Mazzanti), Virginia Theilig (FAPyD), Diego Arraigada (Diego Arraigada Arquitectos) and Luciana Lembo (Adamo-Faiden).BriefThe idea of 'La Juanita' as a permanenthousinglocation invites architects and designers to imagine what an Argentine home would look like today, nestled in ariverside landscapethat slows the frenetic pace of city life and fosters a deep connection with thenatural context.The villa should be designed for a family of four, with the possibility of receiving and eventually accommodating a couple of guests who will enjoy all the comforts and privacy.Prizes & Mentions1st Prize: 4.0002nd Prize: 2.0003rd Prize: 1.0002 Golden Mentions: 500 each10 Honorable Mentions: coupon for a free competition30 Finalists: published on TerraViva channelsGuidelinesThe design can be single-story or spread over two levels (ground floor + first floor). Both compact and more dispersed layouts will be equally considered. The layout, size and arrangement of the homes intimate and social spaces, as well as their relationships and spatial hierarchies, will be at the discretion of the designers.Designers are invited to incorporate double-height spaces, semi-covered areas, pergolas, galleries, terraces and exterior flooring treatments, ensuring a gradual transition from the interior to the surrounding nature. These intermediate zones will be crucial for the everyday use of the house, providing enjoyment throughout the year. Do not forget to enhance and value the incredible views with your design proposal. It will be essential to consider the characteristics of sun exposure, visuals and topography of the site.Requested MaterialTwo A1 panels (59,4 x 84,1 cm) landscape oriented + a brief text describing the proposal (250-500 words);JuryGiancarlo Mazzanti (Bogot, Colombia) | El Equipo MazzantiVirginia Theilig (Rosario, Argentina) | FAPyDDiego Arraigada (Rosario, Argentina) | Diego Arraigada ArquitectosLuciana Lembo (Buenos Aires, Argentina) | Adamo-FaidenAlejandro Puente (Quito, Equador) | PESASara Alves (Barcelona, Spain)| TWOBO ArquitectosLoris L. Perillo (Basel, Switzerland) | CommisuraTongtong Zhang (Los Angeles, USA) | RIOSScheduleCompetition Opening: October 14th69 Early Registrations: October 14th - December 13th89 Standard Registrations: December 13th - February 14th109 Late Registrations: February 14th - March 14thSubmission Deadline: March 14th (3:00 pm CET)Winners Announcement: April 14thDownload full brief here.Requirements & EligibilityThe competition is open to architects, landscape designers, interior designers, students, enthusiasts, engineers, artists, makers and anyone interested in the fields of architecture and urban regeneration. Participants can join the competition either individually or with a team.More info can be found at the website.Contact: [emailprotected].Top image courtesy of TerraViva.> via TerraVivaarchitecture competition