This competition aims to raise awareness and consciousness about the creative potential of timber as a material and the role it can play in the world of future. This competition invites students to investigate the potential and advantages of wood as a construction material. Participants will gain insights into the material’s limitations and versatility, appreciating its adaptability to various functions through the design of given elements.
WHY UPCYCLE? Upcycling is a process that includes creative reuse by adding value of waste to a higher quality product, such as the transformation of used wood into furniture, artistic objects or architectural elements. One of the ways to reduce our impact on the planet is to consume responsibly and consider that all materials can be transformed into something useful again following a circular ecological system. Among all other building materials wood is the most convenient and versatile element for upcycling.
PROGRAM. Participants may propose structures for the following functions or combine any of them in regard to the site selected and program offered:
Resting-relaxing-socializing
Exhibition
Performance
The proposed design may also incorporate modularity and be installed in one of the designated open-air locations on the campus. The design may also comprise several modules, allowing for use in different positions, quantities, and functions, and distributed across multiple locations.
USERS. Students, staff, visitors, cats or plants
CAPACITY. The structure may be used individually or collectively, depending on the proposed functions and activities.
SIZE. Dimensions of the structures will vary according to the selected location and function. However, it should not exceed 10 m2 and 2,5 m height in the overall.
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM. It should be self-standing, and not fixed to any wall or ground surface. It should also be safe and robust, even if flexible components are proposed.
MATERIALS. The Hasslacher Norica Timber Stand, which was previously used in the TurkeyBuild İstanbul Fair, will be given to the students as decomposed, and the general features and dimensions of the units will be shared. The Hasslacher Stand currently covers an area of 4mx7m = 28 m2 and h:5m. Additional fixtures will be provided.
Evaluation Criteria
Conceptual and programmatic response to site and context in reference to the theme
Efficient use of material, with respect to its character and concern for the environment
Robustness and safety
Originality and innovation
Design applicability and ease of production
Environmental, Material, Experiential, and Aesthetic and Contextual cues for a responsible design product Implementation of the design considerations in the presentation posters
Design delivery and presentation with appropriate graphics, scale of drawings, physical model and visual communication with technical information
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