The Beacon Project
Architecture & Design Competition
Design a place in nature to re-gather, refresh and re-boot
Architecture & Design Competition
Design a place in nature to re-gather, refresh and re-boot
Sometimes you just need to get away from it all - disconnect from the daily grind and reconnect with the natural world.
We live in a society of overstimulation – so perhaps it’s time for us to offer an alternative, an inspirational space for those seeking solitude - a place where they can take stock, re-gather, refresh and re-boot. After all, isn’t solitude bliss?
In support of its mental health charity partner, outdoor clothing and footwear brand Merrell, is launching The Beacon Project– a quest to create the perfect temporary structure that will completely complement its remote natural surroundings and provide a peaceful haven away from the stresses and strains of modern life. An inspirational sanctuary, where people can be immersed in the natural world and spend time appreciating and benefiting from the restorative effects of the great outdoors…
The Merrell Beacon Project competition is open to any UK-based architects, engineers, artists, designers or students of these disciplines (no groups).
Entry is free. Only one entry can be accepted per competitor.
Participants must upload the following via the dedicated email on this official competition website before the entry cut-off date (30th June 2022) in order to participate in the competition:
A simple design layout or sketch of a proposed concept or conceptual idea for The Beacon Project – bearing in mind the dimensions of the constructed Beacon should be no more than 3m x 3m x 3m.
This needs to be supplied in A4 PDF format and be no more than 3 pages (document size no more than 20MB).
Plus competitors must supply at the same time a short (no more than 200 word) description of the entry, together with their telephone and email contact details and a short (no more than 50 words) bio of the competitor. This information to appear on a separate page within the entry document.
Texts must be brief and written in English. The PDF should be labelled with the entrant’s initials and DOB.
The materials cost of building each entry should not be more that £5,000 (ex VAT). Where possible the emphasis should be on renewable/sustainable materials.
The Merrell Beacon Project competition is open to any UK-based architects, engineers, artists, designers or students of these disciplines (no groups).
All five shortlisted finalists will receive Merrell clothing and footwear of their choice to a value of £300.
The winner will receive a cash prize of £1,000 plus Merrell clothing and footwear of their choice to a value of £500.
The winning Beacon will be constructed on the remote island of Foula, off the Shetland Islands.
The winning entry will be publicised in the Architect’s Journal and on the Merrell website
Founded in 1981 in Vermont, United States, Merrell is now the world’s No. 1 rugged outdoor footwear brand with products distributed in over 190 countries. Merrell products are built on a heritage of quality and performance. Merrell’s stylish product and innovative technologies deliver ready to wear comfort and performance.
Merrell is dedicated to encouraging people to push past the barriers that might ordinarily prevent them from getting outside, and take that first step out to enjoy the many restorative benefits of time in the great outdoors.
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