The second youth biennale for architects this year will again be held in Innopolis from 24 to 26 October. You can take part by submitting an application until June 30 and having passed the qualifying selection. Thirty finalists will develop projects for the development of the territories of two Kazan industrial facilities: the Santekhpribor plant in the Admiralteyskaya Sloboda and the Kazan elevator.
There are only two days left until the deadline for accepting applications, and for those who still have questions, we publish the organizers' answers to the most frequently asked ones. You can also learn more about the Biennale from a recent interview with its curator Sergei Choban and assistant to the President of Tatarstan Natalia Fishman-Bekmambetova.
FAQ
Who can participate in the Competition?
The organizers want to give an opportunity to the widest possible range of architects to take part in the Biennale. This can be done by architects under 35 years of age with a higher specialized education and Russian citizenship. You can apply for both individual projects and projects developed in a group
Is participation in the Contest paid?
Participation in the Second Russian Youth Architecture Biennale is absolutely free. All transportation costs and expenses associated with both the accommodation of the Finalists and the production of models and exhibition stands - the Organizer of the Competition assumes
Is it imperative that everyone on the team be architects?
No, it is not necessary, the team may include members with a different education
Can we take part in the Competition if the CEO / head of the company is over 35 years old?
Yes, you can. The main requirement is that the team that applies for participation must include architects under 35
Can I apply if I have no experience in renovating industrial spaces?
It is possible, the portfolio should include the most relevant projects: indicating the name, your role in the project, function, year of creation, location and status: implemented / in the process of implementation / not implemented. Form of filing: A4 in horizontal orientation
What is the procedure for filling out an application on the site?
In order for the application to be accepted for consideration, it is necessary to upload the information about the participant and the necessary materials to the site. You can download them gradually until the end of the acceptance of applications. We remind you that the deadline for submission of applications is until 23.59 (Kazan time) on June 30, 2019. The uploaded files will be stored in the participant's personal account and, if desired, can be replaced also until the end of the acceptance of bids. We recommend filling out the application in advance, as partially completed applications will not be considered
What language should essays and portfolios be submitted in?
The official language of the competition is Russian
You can apply for participation here.
