Invitation for students of the International 5th Semester to take part in an architectural competition for the Refurbishment of sterled

4 5, Horsens.

Horsens Municipality, Horsens Social Housing, and VIA University College hereby invite students from the International 5th Semester of the Constructing Architect Education at Horsens to participate in an exciting internal-college architectural competition. The competition is part of the 5th Semester assignment and will be included in the assessment at the end of the semester. The main idea of this architectural competition is to show how building designers can integrate sustainable initiatives with interesting architectural and energy optimization features in an existing housing development. Sustainability must be understood in a broader context than just environmental. Social and economic sustainability will also be factors of importance in the assessment of the proposals.

Together with its surroundings, sterled 4 - 5 represents a fine example of a residential development of its period. The development was planned and executed in 1956 by architect J. Broch Christensen in collaboration with the engineering firm Oluf Jrgensen. At its completion, it was a fine example of contemporary housing that offered opportunities for a good life for various population groups of all ages. Today, the complex and its surroundings are outdated, monotonous and rundown. Architectural quality The competitions main theme concerns the renewal and refurbishment of the architectural qualities of the existing building, focusing on: the interaction between the building and its surroundings the establishment of a common house, with suggestions as to its function, location and design. modern apartment layouts in existing residential blocks. energy optimization and sustainable solutions. reorganization and beautification of the development's common outside areas.

Evaluation criteria Entries will be judged on their architectural, conceptual and technical solutions. It is also strongly emphasized that the proposals be achieved within a realistic economic frame. In addition, proposals will be evaluated on: their ability to create coherence between buildings, common areas and other environments - and to have the buildings appear as a coherent unit. the proposals ability to increase resident diversity. the proposals ability to demonstrate innovation/rethinking in the use of this type of housing.

Materials to be handed in for evaluation and assessment: 1. Master plan, in scale 1:1000, with suggestions for the overall structure of the area. Plans in scale 1:100 with suggestions for the actual placement or functions on which there is a focus - with clear markings showing the elements that are fixed, and the ones that are mobile. Diagrams and additional plans and sections in a suitable scale describing particular properties of the transformed project. Main drawings of the building in scale 1:200: plans, sections and elevations must, in a simple way, account for the buildings architectural transformation, functions and connection with its surroundings Total area overview, showing net areas for the different rooms, and the total net and gross areas of the total building mass. Perspectives and other special illustrations that illustrate characteristics of the project Digital illustrations A brief description that complements the drawings with information on the architectural and functional main idea and disposition, structural principles, materials and other relevant information in relation to the competition task. An economic frame must be established and accounted for with respect to the proposed project Overall schedule for the remaining design phases and construction project. Proposal delivery: the proposal must be submitted on posters, which must be handed in on two boards. Posters in size A1 (841 x 594 mm), clearly indicating the group number and names of group members.

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A physical model can also be submitted with the boards (not obligatory). Deadlines: Proposals must be submitted by Tuesday, 6 March at 10.00 oclock.

Presentation of proposals for the jury will be held on Tuesday afternoon from 12.45 to 16.00. An award ceremony will be held on Friday, 9 March. (more information later) We look forward to seeing your proposals, and expect to be surprised and overwhelmed by them, and we also hope that some of these proposals will make a difference for future housing and the citizens in the area.

Best regards Horsens Municipality Horsens Social Housing VIA University College, International Team 5