Archpolis, a non-profit organization for architects, designers, artists and the performing arts, is pleased to invite architects and planners to submit their qualifications for the first stage of a design competition in Nikola-Lenivets Park in the Kaluga Region of Russia.  

Fifteen finalists will be chosen for the second stage of the competition with the following objectives: 

1. The conceptual design of a residential complex for artists in residence and the supporting structures. 

2. The creation of a zoning plan of the park, describing the functions of each zone. 

3. The creation of a master plan which further details the zones and their functions. 

4. Schematic design of the residential complex for artists in residence and the supporting structures.   

Contest stages:   

Stage 1: May 28 – July 9, 2012. Application for participation in the contest.   The applicants must attach a portfolio and an essay (no more than 1,000 words in MS Word format) explaining the potential participant`s interest in the development of Nikola-Lenivets project.  Applicants might be contacted for further information or for interviews.   Portfolio assessment criteria: • Experience in the development of small settlements and parks; • Experience in application of eco-technology and work with natural materials; • Experience in research and educational work related to study of art residences, ecological and agricultural tourist settlements; • Publications. 

Stage 2: July 9– July 16, 2012. The selection of fifteen finalists.   Festival “Archstoyanie” July 26-29, 2012. Exhibition of portfolios of the winners of the qualifying stage. Round Table.     

Stage 3: July 17 – September 29, 2012. Development of concept, masterplan and schematic design. (see Terms of Reference for development of concept of art residence community) (113 ha).   Work sessions: August 1, 2012 September 1, 2012   

Stage 4: September 29 – October 10, 2012. Jury Deliberation and selection of winners.   

Prize fund Prize money for selected participants of the competition: RUB 100,000.   Prize pool for winner of the fourth stage: • First place – RUB 500,000 • Second place – RUB 400,000 • Third place – RUB 300,000

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

Organizers have the right to use publication materials sent by the participants and reserve copyright.