M-Arch’s mission is to find innovative solutions to exhisting city’s problem. The role of a Designer is crucial to solve those issues. The competion aims to find a solution to the difficulty in moving through Venice. This city is famously unique thanks to its many canals that made it one of the most romantic places in the world.

Designing a residential building/s on the islands of Poveglia and Ottagono the designers will necessarily find a solution to connect it to the other islands of Venice. Applicants are free to find the best residential building solution for the islands. Analysing the surrounding areas and the city necessities, it will be fundamental to under- stand which type of building will be the best solution. It could be any typology of residential building, from a single private house to a big apartment block. There are no restrictions in design, apart from the use; which must be residential.

Designers are also invited to find an innovative solution regarding the transportation of people and possible suppliers or maintenance crew to the site. This will be a possible example on how to improve transportation in Venice, a guide for the future development of this historical city. M-Arch does not fix any restriction to the solution of this Venetian issue, in order to let Designers to think out of the box. However, the solution must be a feasible suggestion.

TARGET

Artist – Architects – Designers Students

PRIZES

1° PRIZE 1.000 € 2° PRIZE 300 € 3° PRIZE 200 €

31/10/2014 “late” registration – end 07/11/2014 (h 12:00 GMT, midday) material submission deadline