As the second most populous city in Australia, Melbourne was originally established in 1835 and grew dramatically during the goldrush of the 1850s, transforming itself into one of the world’s largest and wealthiest cities at the time. To this day Melbourne constantly ranks as one of the most liveable cities in the world, ranking highly in education, entertainment, healthcare, research and development, tourism and sport, taking the number one spot f every year from 2010-2015. Melbourne also acts as the unofficial “cultural capital” of Australia. It is the birthplace Australian impressionism, the Australian film and television industries, and Australian contemporary dance, and is recognised as a UNESCO City of Literature and a major centre for street art, music and theatre.
Tattoo has been a part of human culture for centuries, dating back as far as the ancient Greeks and Romans. The art of tattooing was traditionally used to mark warriors and sailors throughout human history, creating an association between tattoos and a certain type of character. And while tattoos have become increasingly popular in recent years, there is still something of a stigma surrounding the art.
The Melbourne Tattoo Academy architecture competition participants are tasked with creating designs for a building in one of the most popular locations of this multicultural city where the art of tattooing can be practiced and the stigma broken. The main purpose of the building should be to function as a school for the art of tattooing, offering space for workshops, accommodation in the form of a hostel, and a public gallery/meeting area as well as a conceptual café.
The academy should have the potential to become a recognisable landmark for the locals, as well as a popular tourist attraction for international visitors. Designs should be bold and creative, and in keeping with the vibe and atmosphere of one of the world’s most diverse and open-minded cities.
Eligibility
Competition is open for all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum).
Prizes
Bee Breeders architecture competition organisers will award a total of US $6,000 in prize money to competition winners as follows:
- 1st prize winner - US $3,000
- 2nd prize winner - US $1,500
- 3rd prize winner - US $500
- Student award - US $500
- Green award - US $500
The winners will get international art and design media coverage and will be featured on the Bee Breeders website. Bee Breeders architecture competition organisers will also acknowledge outstanding performance of all winners and honourable mentions with Certificates of Achievement.
Competition Schedule
- Closing date for registration: SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
- Closing date for submission: OCTOBER 12, 2016 (11.59pm GMT)
- Announcement of the winners: OCTOBER 26, 2016
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Call for Entries: Melbourne Tattoo AcademyType
Competition Announcement (Ideas)Website
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Registration Deadline
September 21, 2016 11:30 PMSubmission Deadline
October 12, 2016 11:30 PMPrice
US$ 80-100