Three winning designs are announced for a new research station in Antarctica
-Buro Happold & Lifschutz Davidson
-FaberMaunsell & Hugh Broughton Architects
-Hopkins Architects
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The three teams will have a site visit in January 2005, before developing their ideas. A winning design will be announced in September 2005.
The panel selected Buro Happold and Lifschutz Davidson for their concept of linked space-station-like structures on jackable legs. They were impressed by the thought given to the living space and how staff would have quiet, private areas as well as community space. The architectural features are complemented by comprehensive engineering, which offers a practical solution to living and working. Special attention has been given to construction, maintenance, dealing with the annual build up of snow, and how the station can be relocated - overall, a concept that can be developed into a practical and cost effective research station.
Team: Buro Happold Ltd / Lifschutz Davidson / Garrad Hassan & Partners Ltd / SLR Consulting Ltd / Human Engineering.
Engineers FaberMaunsell and Hugh Broughton Architects were selected for a strong architectural design. The modular approach enables units to be linked together to form a station that can accommodate user requirements and be easily relocated. The depth of thought given to the construction phase particularly impressed the panel.
Team: FaberMaunsell Ltd / Hugh Broughton Architects Ltd.
Hopkins Architects and Expedition Engineers “walking building” demonstrated an innovative approach to relocating the structures. The panel reflected on the challenges to be overcome in realising the design, but considered the overall concept to be achievable. The team has taken care in matching the sustainability requirements outlined in user documents and how new materials can be introduced to Antarctica.
Team: Hopkins Architects Ltd / Expedition Engineers Ltd / Atelier Ten / DLE / Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin.
Image: Hopkins Architects.
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In the Guardian: Architects Off to the Antartic
This one makes me feel a bit confused/jilted.
I submitted a proposal at the beggining of 2002 to the BAS part of their Antarctica Arts Program, that was dealing with the Architectural Issues associated with Antarctica.
It was rejected as it was not considered "high enough priority" whatever that means. Which is fine.
But then they go on to announce the competition (which was pretty much invited) when you look at the logisitic requirements they required proof of for the first round.
But now every monkey and his son is thinking about Architecture and Antarctica.
Mother *******
I could write more.
But maybe this deserves another thread.
Can you be too early, and too late at the same time????????
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