SOULS OF BEIRUT MEMORIAL DESIGN + ART COMPETITION
類型/Type：概念項目
地點/Location：Lebanon
功能/Program：紀念碑,藝術品
報名截止/Registration：2020.10.25
提交截止/Submission：2020.10.25
參賽資格/Eligibility：無資格限制
報名費用/Entry Fee：無
官方網站/Official website:
http://plusfuture.org/souls-of-beirut
競賽背景 / Competition background
“貝魯特之魂”是一個由 +FUTURE 舉辦的國際比賽。這是一項旨在彙集有創意的思想者、建築師、設計師、創意者和藝術家的想法，創建一個創意文化社群，與受爆炸事故影響的人站在一起的競賽。競賽分為兩個部分，通過設計一個紀念碑和藝術品，展示一個充滿希望的新故事。紀念碑的設立是為了紀念8月4日貝魯特發生的悲慘爆炸事件，以及就黎巴嫩目前的局勢向黎巴嫩人民傳達聲援的信息。
紀念碑設計
紀念碑的主要目的是紀念在爆炸中喪生、受傷和受影響的生命，並就黎巴嫩目前的局勢向黎巴嫩人民發出希望的信息。
主要表現形式並不侷限於上述標準，參與者可以自由創作和表現自己的敘事。競賽的主要目的是評價參賽者的創意、設計視角、創意的敘述與呈現。
在場地、附加功能、計畫和提案規模方面沒有限制。其目的是讓參與者在沒有任何限制的情況下，以最具創造性的方式設計項目。
藝術品設計
“貝魯特之魂”藝術品競賽是一場開放的敘事比賽，目的是讓藝術家展示自己的才華。藝術家可以自由創作與貝魯特港口爆炸事件直接或間接相關的藝術品。
將根據藝術家與藝術與悲劇事件之間的聯繫及其對人們的影響來評價這些藝術品。
項目地點
競賽內容 / Competition content
本次競賽分為紀念碑設計和藝術品設計兩個部分，參賽者可以任選其一，提出一個能夠與紀念貝魯特港口爆炸事件相關，為黎巴嫩人民帶來希望的紀念碑/藝術品的設計提案。紀念碑和藝術品的設計提案成果提交要求詳見官網。
參賽資格 / Competition background
無資格限制
日程安排 / COMPETITION SCHEDULE
成果提交截止：2020年10月25日（ 23:59 GMT ）；
入圍公佈：2020年11月1日；
結果公佈與展覽：2020年11月10日。
獎項設置 / AWARDS
獲勝提案與入圍提案將參與 +FUTURE 於2020年11月10日在迪拜舉行的Hope運動展覽，獲獎者將在+ FUTURE年度出版物中特別提及，+ FUTURE正在努力籌集資金，並尋找贊助者來建立具有全球性意義的地標，以此作為黎巴嫩新時代的開始。
SOULS OF BEIRUT MEMORIAL DESIGN + ART COMPETITION
+ FUTURE presents a new story of hope through creativity.
Calling all Architects, Designers, Artists and Creatives to join in initiating a memorial of hope through the Souls of Beirut competition.
SITE LOCATION
33.901344, 35.519031Al Marfa’a, Beirut, Lebanon
Memorial Participants are to take Port of Beirut as the site location for the memorial landmark.
Site boundries, exact location and the size of the project are not restricted. Participants have the complete freedom as long as it supports the proposed narrative.
What happened on the 4th of August?
A massive blast in the port of Beirut , caused extensive suffering to the people of the city, tremendous damage to its physical and cultural fabric as well as affecting multiple economic sectors.
The blast took away at least 200+ souls, injured 6,000+ people, left 300,000+ homeless, demolished 80,000+ homes and destroyed 7 million hopes. It created a shock wave that severely damaged roads and buildings, shattering glass for 15 miles.
SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Start of the Competition
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Competition Submission Opens
OCTOBER 25, 2020 ( 23:59 GMT ) – DEADLINE
Competition Submission Deadline
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Shortlist Announcement
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Winners Announcement + Exhibition
MONUMENT DESIGN
The Souls of Beirut Memorial is an international competition set to represent several aspects following the tragic explosion that took place in Beirut Port on the 4th of August.
Primarily, the memorial is set to honor the deceased, injured and effected lives by the blast as well as sending a message of HOPE for the people of Lebanon with regards to its current situation.
The primary representation is not limited to the criteria mentioned above, participants have the freedom in creating and representing their own narrative. The competition aims at analyzing the participants’ creativity, design perspective, innovative narrative and presentation.
There is no restriction in respect of the site limitation, secondary function, program nor the size of the proposal. The objective is to provide the freedom to the participants to design the project in the most creative way without any constraints.
ART PIECE
The Souls of Beirut Artwork is an open narrative competition for artists to showcase their talents. Artists are at liberty to create an artwork which corresponds in any way directly or indirectly to the Beirut port explosion.
The artworks will be analyzed based on the artist’s connection between art and the tragic event and its effect on the people.
REQUIREMENTS
Memorial Design Requirment
Two A2 Landscape-Orientated Presentation Boards.
- File name should be named as follows: Memorial_“Project Title”_A2 Boards.
- 1st A2 contain the supporting material for the design, For example; Design Methodology, Process, Sketchs, Plan, Section, Perspectives.
- 2nd A2 contain one Render ( the main render/visual ).
- The resolution of the boards must be 150 dpi or above, saved as JPG.
- Top Left Corner of the 1st A1 should contain the Proposal Name.
- Participants names are not to be mentioned in the boards.
A4 PDF containing the narrative behind the Proposal ( 600 Words Max. )
- File name should be named as follows: “Memorial or Artwork”_“Project Title”_Narrative.
- The narative will be placed beside the proposal in the up coming exhibition.
A4 PDF Containing the individual/ Team info.
- File name should be named as follows: “Memorial or Artwork”_“Project Title”_Team Info.
- File should contain individual name, personal info ( 100 words max ), profession, social media profile, address, and email, all in one page.
No videos will be accepted.
Total size of the files shouldn’t exceed 25 MB, all submission should be gone through out portal / form page, which will be avaliable on the 15 of Octobar.
Art Piece Requirment
One A2 Portrait-Orientated Presentation Boards.
- File name should be named as follows: Artwork_“Project Title”_A2 Boards.
- Artwork, Digital artwork, Painting.
- The resolution of the boards must be 150 dpi or above, saved as JPG.
- Participants names are not to be mentioned in the boards.
A4 PDF containing the narrative behind the Proposal ( 600 Words Max. )
- File name should be named as follows: “Memorial or Artwork”_“Project Title”_Narrative.
- The narative will be placed beside the proposal in the up coming exhibition.
A4 PDF Containing the individual/ Team info.
- File name should be named as follows: “Memorial or Artwork”_“Project Title”_Team Info.
- File should contain individual name, personal info ( 100 words max ), profession, social media profile, address, and email, all in one page.
PRIZE
EXHIBITION
- + FUTURE will be hosting severial exhibitions around the globe, the winners + 10 shortlists -in each of the categories- will have their work exhibited as part of the movement of Hope.
- Souls of Beirut first exhibition will be hosted in Dubai on 10th of November 2020.
PUBLICATION
- Winners will have special mention in + FUTURE annual publication.
- Sponsers and Supporters will over look the exhibition and the competition and the results.
FUNDING
- + FUTURE are working towards raising funds and looking for sponser to build the landmark with goverment intitied around the globe as a start for new era for lebanon.
Note: Currently all funds and donations are towards building beirut and support all those who are effected as priority.
REGULATIONS
LANGUAGE
- English is the official language of the Competition. Arabic is optional to be used if it helps supporting the narrative/ statement.
OWNERSHIP AND COPYRIGHTS
- Full ownership and copyrights of all submissions of this competition are retained by the author of the work; however, +FUTURE and the supporters retains the rights to publish ( printed or online ) and promote the submitted material at their own discretion regarding formats, sizes, and composition layouts.
- If any participant wishes to publish, exhibit, or promote their competition submission on any website, publications, or social media, AFTER the competition results are made public, they are granted the rights to do so.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
- Competition submissions will be automatically disqualified if:
- Participants highlight any political representatives.
- Any submission received after the competition deadline.
- If any of the competition rules and requirements are not considered.
FAQS
Is there an Entry Fee ?
This is a non-profitable competition, no fees are required, but feel free to donate ( link at the end of the page )
Should i ship the art work for the submission?
This is a digital submission, there will be no need to ship the artwork.
Winners and shortlisted entries will be printed on high resolution boards for the exhibition.
If you have any concerns, feel free to reachout as our team will be right there to support.
