Deadline for entries: 13 February 2020
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is inviting architects, architecture students and creatives to design a temporary installation at the RIBA’s HQ building in central London, to coincide with the London Festival of Architecture (LFA).
Responding to the Festival’s theme of ‘Power’, the installation will be on show from 28 May through to September 2020.
The ‘Power’ theme is open to interpretation, with no prescribed brief. For example, submissions could take the form of a built installation, a set of architectural sculptures, sound pieces or a film.
Architecture Open is an annual opportunity for creatives at all stages of their careers to develop an artistic and architectural installation. The proposal can be an existing project or idea, however evidence of experimentation, thought-provoking ideas relating to the theme and imaginative thinking around audiences are encouraged. Clear consideration of material and construction methods should also be expressed, especially in relation to best practice in sustainability. Architects and architecture students are welcome to develop collaborative ideas with artists or designers.
RIBA Head of Exhibitions & Interpretation, Marie Bak Mortensen, said:
“In its five-year history, the RIBA Architecture Gallery has commissioned architects and designers to present their ideas in critically acclaimed exhibitions, including Assemble, Pablo Bronstein, APPARATA, Giles Round, Sam Jacob Studio and Pezo von Ellrichshausen. The 2020 theme of Power is a pertinent and broad one which will no doubt encourage a range of responses, and I look forward to seeing the breadth and quality of the proposals submitted this year.”
The project budget is £25,000 plus a £4,000 design fee (excluding VAT).
The project is open to all RIBA Members, Chartered Practices and architecture students (for whom membership is free).
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Notes to Editors:
1. For further press information contact: Emily Stallard, Emily.Stallard@riba.org or +44 (0) 20 7307 3813
2. For further information about the open call and eligibility criteria here.
3. For questions in relation to the open call please email: opencall@riba.org
4. Illustrative images for the open call can be downloaded here.
5. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is a global professional membership body that serves its members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment. Follow @RIBA on Twitter for regular updates
TIMELINE
Brief opens: 13 January 2020
Deadline to submit response to the theme Power: 13 February 2020
Proposals reviewed by curatorial panel: w/c 2 March
Architects notified regarding outcome: 9 March
Selected project developed in dialogue with RIBA curators: March – May
Fabrication and install: w/c 11 May 2020
