The RIAI (Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland) is administering a single stage ideas competition on behalf of the competition promoters, Galway Harbour Company www.galwayharbour.com.
Galway Harbour Company is seeking ideas for a significant building to be located on the Centre Pier, in Galway Harbour. The building should reflect Galway’s importance as a maritime and cultural city and offer a clear image and potential branding for the City of the Tribes. Competitors should assume a budget of €3,000 per m².
Competitors will be asked to design a building which incorporates a public stage, exhibition area, retail space, marina facilities, tourist information kiosk and commercial offices.
There will be two separate categories for submissions. Category A is open to architects. Category B is open to recent architectural graduates and current students.
A Prize Fund of €10,000 is to be awarded at the discretion of the jury in Category A.
A Prize Fund of €1,000 is to be awarded at the discretion of the jury in Category B.
For more information: www.riai.ie/?id=7447
Registration deadline: 25 September 2009
Submission deadline: 2 October 2009