International call for architects to design Athletes Village

The Lend Lease led consortium and the Architecture Foundation have issued an international call for architects to design the Athletes Village for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

In March 2007, Lend Lease and its partners First Base and East Thames were selected by London & Continental Railways and the Olympic Delivery Authority as preferred Development Partner for Zones 2-7 of Stratford City – a remit which includes the Athletes Village.

,,We are intent on creating an extraordinary place, a recognised testament to the confidence and vibrancy of London and the extent to which the UK is helping shape the new city agenda,” says Lend Lease Europe Chairman Nigel Hugill.

,,To achieve this, we are seeking to engage the world’s most talented architects from both established and emerging practices. This truly is an open call.”

40 practices
The Architecture Foundation will oversee the appointment of the panel, which is expected to comprise around 40 practices. This group will then compete for commissions to design individual components of the new high-density residential district – a project with an estimated value of £2 billion which involves the development of approximately 4,200 residential dwellings and related accommodation.

Commissions will vary from individual buildings and pavilions to much larger projects. All the firms appointed to the panel will be eligible for commissions, irrespective of their size.

Rowan Moore, Director of the Architecture Foundation adds: “The Athletes Village is a great opportunity for both emerging and established practices and we will be seeking to achieve a balance between the two.”

,,In some cases this will involve a collaborative approach, with smaller practices working alongside larger firms. This will enable us to deliver opportunities for a diverse range of practices to demonstrate their talents.”

Practices can obtain further information - and download the project brief - at www.villagearchitectspanel.com and have until 28 June 2007 to respond. The panel will be announced at the end of July.

The Lend Lease led consortium and the Architecture Foundation

Type Prijsvraag

Doelgroep architects

Meer informatie Philip Clark (Lend Lease) & Sue Brown (FD Tamesie

Prijs realisation of the project

Prijsuitreiking 31 juli

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