There are various elements of unbuilt Chandigarh, which were conceived by Le Corbusier but remained confined to documents, pictures and archives. The design of the Capitol Complex was the jewel in the crown wore by Corbusier’s Chandigarh. Being the symbol and identity of the city for many years, the Capitol complex is still incomplete, for a fourth building, the Museum of Knowledge was planned to accompany the existing Secretariat, Assembly Hall and High Court. The MoK, according to Corbusier was to function as a decision-making or a briefing center for the government officials, highlighting the importance and applied use of technology and electronics in processing, synthesizing and presenting large bodies of information related to the state matters.

  • The aim of this competition is to design the Museum of Knowledge (MoK) at the original cumulative site of the then proposed MoK and Martyr’s memorial in the Capitol complex. The participants are tasked with defining the purpose of a KNOWLEDGE/ CONAISSANCE MUSEUM in the Chandigarh of 21st century.
  • The participants are required to contemplate the relevance and importance of Le Corbusier's version of modern architecture in present time and enrich community life by injecting, activating and rejuvenating the public space in and around the Museum of Knowledge.
  • The MoK proposal needs to accommodate and facilitate intellectuals and the civil society and provide a conducive live working environment for them, serving as a space for 'creation' of knowledge rather than just 'exhibition' of knowledge.

SCHEDULE

  • Start of Competition and Early Registration: 1st August 2015
  • Early Registration ends: 30th September 2015
  • Standard Registration starts: 1st October 2015
  • Deadline for Questions: 15 October 2015
  • Standard Registration ends: 30th October 2015
  • Closing day for Submissions: 31st October 2015
  • Announcement of Winners: 18th November 2015
  • Note: All deadlines are 11:59 pm - 00:00 IST (India).

AWARDS

  • First prize- INR 1,00,000/- + Certificate
  • Second prize- INR 60,000/- + Certificate
  • Third prize- INR 40,000/- + Certificate
  • 10 Honorable mentions
  • Top 50 – All fifty shortlisted entries will be published on our blog and social media pages. Winners and honorable mentions will be published on archasm’s website and several international architecture magazines and websites partnered by us.

REGISTRATION

Early Registration: From 1st August to 30st September 2015

  • For Indian nationals- INR 900 (per team)
  • For Foreign nationals- EUR 60 (per team)

Standard Registration: From 1st October to 30st October 2015

  • For Indian nationals- INR 1200 (per team)
  • For Foreign nationals- EUR 80 (per team)

JURY

  • Madhav Raman, Partner, Anagram Architects
  • KDS Mankotia, Principal, Indo Global College
  • Stephane Paumier, Director, S.P.A. Design
  • Harsimran Singh, Partner, Arch.lab