Tree House 2024 Architecture Competition
Volume Zero Competitions is back with its 2nd edition of the Tree House Architecture Competition. Calling for architects, designers, students, teachers, engineers, innovators, thinkers, and everyone else to be a part of the 24th edition of our architecture competitions. Our very own Home rooted in Mother Nature, one that reconnects us to our origins, rejuvenating our mind, body, and soul. We all aspire for a home that is not just an extension of our persona but is also an expression of our individuality and freedom.
OPPORTUNITY
With ever growing population calling cities its home the pressure on its resources is tremendous that has resulted in strained living environment. With lack of breathing spaces within our urban environments and with overwhelming amount of information pushed to us every single day and with constantly degrading balance takes the better out of the most individuals. With little to no contact with our natural surroundings, all of us today dream of living more freely and openly with nature.
CHALLENGE
The Tree House would be the primary residence for 2 individuals and the area of the proposal should not exceed 300 sq. ft built up. Proposals may consider spatial flexibility fulfilling all the needs of their users. The Space program for the proposal must include but is not limited to spaces to play, rest, work, eat, cook, clean, sanitize, and unwind. Participants are free to add any other function to the Tree House proposals.
The design should center on a unique character, one that reinforces and maximizes our relationship with Nature. Client Interaction is one of the critical components of the design proposal. For this competition, entrants may assume an individual, couple, or a genre of people, based on the design concept. The proposed design may also consider modern technological advancements in architecture to make the tree-house archetype adaptive to its surroundings, making it a comfortable home by eliminating any type of hazards. Source and image Courtesy of Volume Zero.
SITE SELECTION
Participants are to decide the location for the proposal, such as coastal areas, riverbanks, mountains, forests, urban environments, or even in your backyards. Choose your tree, dare more, and design your treehouse.
AWARDS
Prizes of total USD 4000 broken down as follows:
1st Prize: USD 2000 + Certificates + Publication
2nd Prize: USD 1200 + Certificates+ Publication
3rd Prize: USD 800 + Certificates+ Publication
10 Honourable mentions: Certificates
SCHEDULE
Early Bird Registrations: 18th April 2024 to 21st June 2024
Standard Registrations: 22nd June 2024 to 24th July 2024
Last day for queries: 17th July 2024
Closing date for Submissions: 31st July 2024
Announcement of winners: 3rd October 2024
REGISTRATION FEES
Early Bird Registrations:
Participants from India – 1800+18% GST = INR 2124 (per team)
Participants from Other Countries – 70 + 18% GST = USD 82.6 (per team)
