2021

"decentralization"

Decongesting the growth of saturated capitals, a search for discontinuous development models in new territories may glide through the findings of untapped sustainable possibilities.

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A Students' Design Competition as a

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The Competition

Theme

As Spring breeze blows, 'dandelion' seed parachutes glide by the wind - finding new lands and individually settling their own growths.

The species' evolutionary adaptation allows maximum

dispersal without limiting to only nearby distances of the mother plant.

In various cultures, dandelions resemble hope and wishes of overcoming challenges.

The blooming of urbanization in capitals have becoming most saturated as ever in history. Counter movements of extending growths since early development has emerged a disciplinary concept of

"Decentralization".

Not only infrastructure are to be developed in those new territories, but also long-term expanding strategic plans in

authorization of the growth considered would the seeds could mature sustainably.

URDC calls on students and professionals from the fields of Architecture, Planning, and related Design fields to submit proposals of broad ideas of design and strategies in response to the conversation.

About the Competition

Pioneered in 2015, ‘Doubled-Twin Cities’ - Sapporo : Chiangmai * Onomichi : Chonburi was the ﬁrst pilot project with the establishment of SEASON MANIAC. The initiative was launched on 16th September 2015 at CAI02 (Contemporary Art Institute, Sapporo) along with the film screening from Thailand with the support of Hata Satoshi.

SEASON MANIAC has levitated into its next step of collaboration in the international scene, initiating 'Urban Reimagine Design Competition & Showcase' in 2020. With the mission in Social Infrastructure Development, the 4 core pillars are underlined inclusively: Heterodox Economics, Neo Education, Sustainable Agriculture, and Contemporary Arts & Culture.

Developing strongly and sustainably, international collaboration is one of the main keys to unlocking infinite possibilities. The program structures to bring all stakeholders; Young Talents, Academic Institutions, Private Corporations, as well as Governmental Organizations - in all scales of Domestic, Regional, and Global.

Initially planned in 2020, the 2 winning teams with strong proposals would win an overseas exchange excursion Scholarship to study in-depth with various collaborators involved in community developments. The teams would be obliged to take their design proposals to another level and finally present them to the public with the presence of related organizations.

Strategic Expansion of the Annual Competition

Thailand

Asia

Global

A Trilogy

Duration

Scale

Schedule

Schedule

Dates:

15 April 2021
1 May 2021
15 June 2021
18 June 2021
26 June 2021
10 July 2021
August 2021

Open for Registration
Open for Submission
Closed for Submission
Announcement of Initial Screening List
1st Meeting & Presentation
Final Presentation (Phase A)
Winners’ Workshop and Excursion

Due to the Pandemic situation,
URDC 2021 submission deadline is postponed until further announcement.

Dear all, please kindly read:

Message from the Project Director

updated June 27, 2021
URDC Committee Team

Requirements

Celebrating the realization of the present,
to become capable of foreseeing the possibilities of the future.
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