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Forest Park Lješkopoljska Gorica
Competition for Conceptual Design of Leškopoljska Gorica Forest Park In Podgorica, Montenegro.
The objective of the competition is to provide a vision for the transformation of this area into a thriving natural oasis, embodying the aspiration for nature restoration and ecological harmony in an urban setting. This project is intended to serve as a model for contemplating further afforestation projects of urban areas, and preserving existing forests in Podgorica, as well as throughout the entire country.
The project task defines the location as a Forest Park with emphasized natural components, transforming the area into a rich, predominantly forested ecosystem integrated with the surroundings and enriched with appropriate amenities, enabling symbiosis between nature and humans in the urban environment.
The primary task is considered to be the preservation and enhancement of the ecosystem through afforestation. This defines the space's identity as a forest and prioritizes the natural environment, subordinating interventions to that goal in terms of program and design. The project should provide clear guidelines for the afforestation process, primarily relying on local flora. The list of species is given in the previous part of the task, as well as sources for getting to know the natural conditions of the location. It is recommended to investigate methods of afforestation and establishment of forest ecosystems (Miyawaki method, etc.). Design intent shall demonstrate knowledge of native plant communities that will sustain climate change and potential shift of climate zones. Show the phasing of the afforestation process in accordance with the programmatic and ecological development of the Gorica Forest Park.
Location
Sector
Urban Design, Landscape
Website
Tender Stage
Open Design Competition
Deadline
17 July 2024
Consultant Team
Architect/Urban Designer
Landscape Architect
The right to participate in the competition is guaranteed to all the individuals and legal entities who meet the conditions defined by the Competition Announcement and Project Task. In addition, individuals with a residence or who have registered office in the territory of Montenegro, as well as those with a residence or registered office in the territory of another country, can participate in the Competition.
Landscape Architect
The right to participate in the competition is guaranteed to all the individuals and legal entities who meet the conditions defined by the Competition Announcement and Project Task. In addition, individuals with a residence or who have registered office in the territory of Montenegro, as well as those with a residence or registered office in the territory of another country, can participate in the Competition.
Submission Criteria
First prize – EUR 25,000
Second prize – EUR 12,000
Third prize – EUR 6,000
Three honourable mentions EUR 2,000 each.
Proposals will be submitted in three parts:
Textual Part – presented in A3 notebooks with the following content:
– Conceptual explanation of the solution;
– Description and justification of selected materials and plantings as well as the description of the afforestation process;
– Description of the application of principles of energy efficiency and environmentally friendly solutions (public lighting, greening, materialization…)
– Table with achieved gross and net areas and urban planning parameters;
– Rough investment estimate.
Graphic Part – presented in A3 notebooks with the following content:
– A broader situation of the competition area (park with contact zones) in an appropriate scale;
– Site design in an adequate scale containing a compositional plan of physical structures, structure heights, elevation, traffic solutions, a summary of surface areas, as well as other necessary data for understanding the solution;
– Landscape design with planting disposition and a legend of planting material;
– Characteristic segments of spatial arrangement in an adequate scale;
– Details of ground surfaces, urban equipment, temporary facilities – layouts, cross-sections, 3D renderings in an appropriate scale;
– 3D perspectives and photo montages at the discretion of the author.
Design Panels – for the purpose of organizing the exhibition, a maximum of two panels sized A0 prepared for printing, on which the author can display content of their choice from the competition entry.