Professional Practice
BUILD THAT PARK! Design Challenge
Date: 3/8/2021 - 7/15/2021
Type: Competitions / Awards
Description:
The BUILD THAT PARK! Design Challenge consists of four distinct Design Phases, with the results of each to influence the overall design evolution of International Friendship Park, a truly bi-national park at the westernmost end of the U.S.-Mexico border. The challenge is open to design professionals and students internationally.
The objective is to provide maximum freedom so that participants may engage in the project without constraints, in the most creative way to create a key site.
PHASE 1: THE INTERNATIONAL PIER
There are no restrictions (re: size or materiality) for a bi-national pier extending out into the Pacific Ocean from the westernmost edge of the proposed bi-national park. Submission deadline is April 15, 2021.
PHASE 2: COURTYARD FOR FREE SPEECH
The 200’ x 200’ courtyard is centered on the international border line and may be any distance from the sea. There are no programmatic requirements, and any use is allowed. Submission deadline is May 15, 2021.
PHASE 3: THE BOARDWALK
Extend the existing seaside boardwalk inside the Mexican border, through to the northern (US) boundary of Friendship Park. Submission deadline is June 15, 2021.
PHASE 4 : THE HISTORIC BULLRING
No longer used for the purpose of bullfighting, the structure itself is beautiful. The challenge is to assume a use that allows large group gatherings, concerts, lectures etc. Submission deadline is July 15, 2021.
Prizes and publication will be provided for each of the 4 competitions.