Microscapes is an international architecture, art, and design competition organized by the Inter-American Development Bank and the Municipality of Rio Negro, Uruguay, in Fray Bentos, an ex-industrial site declared UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015. The objective of the competition is to activate an open space within the industrial complex to enhance its historical, cultural and touristic value. Architects, designers, landscapers, craftsmen, citizens, businessmen, are invited to propose an ephemeral installation for one of the central spaces of the area; a tactical project that may become a place of encounter, rest, contemplation, recreation, for the residents and visitors of Fray Bentos. 

Prize : 1st prize 5,000 USD

The winner of the first prize will be in charge of developing and installing the project on-site, obtaining an additional amount of 5,000 USD for materials and 2,000 USD for travel expenses. Honorable mentions and a prize for the best student team will also be awarded. 

 During the award ceremony, the winners of the first prize will publicly present their proposal to be installed in the following days. The finalist projects will also be presented. Registration is free and upon submission (no pre-registration required). 

Jury 

  • Guillermo Levratto. Architect and Site Manager 
  • Edgardo Canepa. Local Artist 
  • Verónica Adler. Senior Specialist Inter-American Development Bank 
  • Fernando Cuenin. Head of Operations Inter-American Development Bank. 
  • Scientific Committee 
  • Mathilde Marengo. IAAC, Barcelona 
  • Rodrigo Tisi. Adolfo Ibáñez University, Santiago 
  • Mariagrazia Muscatello. Artishock, Chile University, Santiago 
  • Mosè Ricci. UNITN, Trento 
  • Belinda Tato. Ecosistema Urbano, Madrid 
  • Alexandros Tsamis. CASE-RPI, New York