China Wujiang - Qipao Town International Architecture Design Competition Announcement
竞赛主题：弘扬传统文化 传承工匠精神 竞赛内容：旗袍小镇核心五馆建筑概念设计 报名时间：2016年8月3日至9月3日 17:00 作品提交截止时间： 2016年10月8日17:00 Competition Theme: Traditional Culture+ Craftsman's Spirit Contents: Architectural conceptual designfor five core galleries in Qipao Town Registration Period: August 3, 2016 -September 3, 2016 (by 17:00) Submission Deadline: October 8, 2016,17:00
一、 竞赛背景 Background 江苏苏州吴江作为历史闻名的“丝绸之府”，拥有强大的文化软实力。在“一带一路”战略新契机下,吴江太湖新城的开发与建设，顺应国际文化发展潮流，将文化作为提升城市核心竞争力的重要因素，充分阐释吴江丝绸文化内涵，实现新城与老城的完美融合、丝绸与文化底蕴的深刻阐释、现代文明与历史积淀的交相辉映。旗袍小镇作为吴江太湖新城发展中重要的文化亮点与项目标杆，掀开了吴江发展的新篇章。 Wujiang, as part of Suzhou in JiangsuProvince, is a world-renowned "Silk Capital" of China, possessingimmeasurable cultural power. The Central Government's promulgation of "OneBelt One Road" strategy has offered new opportunities for Wujiang. Addedto that the development and construction of the city's Taihu New City and theconditions are ripe for it to leverage on its cultural heritage such as toenhance its core competitiveness, in keeping with international trends. As suchit is necessary to fully expound on Wujiang's rich silk culture in order toachieve perfect integration of the latter with the New City which symbolizesmodern civilization. As an important cultural highlight as well as projectlandmark in Wujiang's Taihu New City, Qipao Town looks set to herald a newchapter in the venerable city's modern development.
旗袍小镇，位于吴江老城区、垂虹桥遗址旁，范围约32公顷，占地面积约480亩，预留发展用地100亩，计划总投资60亿元，将以旗袍文化为主体，以“弘扬传统文化，传承工匠精神”的发展理念，最终实现文化、旅游、产业的融合发展。 Qipao Town is situated in Wujiang's OldTown Section next to the Chuihongqiao relic site. It covers an area of 32hectares (or about 480 'mu') with 100 'mu' reserved for development at aplanned investment cost of RMB 6 billion. It embraces 'Qipao culture' andadopts as its core development concept, the tenet of "Traditional Culture+ Craftsman's Spirit" in an effort to achieve integrated development ofthe town's culture, tourism and industry.
旗袍小镇遵循旅游小镇、文化小镇与产业小镇三镇合一的发展理念，秉承“千年华服看旗袍，旗袍传承看吴江”的宗旨，打造成具有以旗袍为元素融文化体验游、水乡风情游、国学养心游、艺术时尚游为一体的特色旅游小镇；以旗袍为主题融中华传统服饰文化、丝绸文化、国学文化、禅学文化为一体的文化传承小镇；以旗袍为引领的集高端定制、创意设计、大师工坊、产品发布、世界论坛于一体的匠心产业小镇。 The developer of Qipao Town has set out tocreate a town that encompasses tourism, culture and industry. Its intent togive an inimitable cultural and tourism experience in the Southern watersidetown while promoting the 'Qipao' - a traditional Chinese apparel - as part ofcontemporary fashion. The 'Qipao' theme will also cover Chinese traditionalapparel, silk culture, Chinese studies and Buddhism culture, thus giving thetown its impeccable cultural heritage. High-end bespoke tailoring, creativedesign, master's workshop, product launch and world-class forums revolvingaround the theme of 'Qipao' are sure to give the town its unique flavor.
籍此旗袍小镇紧锣密鼓建设时期，2016年，旗袍小镇优先启动“核心五馆”（旗袍博物馆、旗袍研究院、旗袍主题酒店、旗袍女子学院、旗袍室外秀场）建设,并举办“中国吴江·旗袍小镇国际建筑师设计大赛”。旨在通过“群智群策”和“文化创新”，以优秀的建筑设计竞赛作品激活城市公共空间活力，以文化品质和创意设计引领城市发展，打造吴江“旗袍小镇”的文化特色，进一步扩大吴江的文化影响力。 Planning and construction of Qipao Towncalls for the construction of five 'core galleries' (Qipao Museum, QipaoResearch Institute, Qipao-themed Hotel, Qipao Women's College and QipaoOutdoor-Show Venue). In view of this, an "International ArchitecturalDesign Competition" will be held. The objectives are to inspire public initiative and participation inurban construction, to utilize outstanding architectural design contest entriesfor vitalizing urban public spaces, and to guide urban developments withquality cultural products and innovative designs through "crowd sourcingand innovation" and "cultural creativity", so as to establishunique cultural features for Wujiang's Qipao Town, thereby expanding Wujiang'scultural influence.
二、 竞赛主题 Competition Theme 主题：弘扬传统文化 传承工匠精神 工匠精神，作为一种精益求精的理念与追求卓越的处世态度，长久浸润于各个古老的传统行业，催生出丰富、璀璨的文化硕果，是我国传统文化中的重要精髓。 今天，我们思考如何将传统文化的精髓融入到当代语境中，激发出更为新锐的设计理念与意识，正是希望在传承中创新，重塑文化传承的崭新方式。 Theme：Traditional Culture + Craftsman's Spirit The spirit of workmanship permeates inevery industry that invokes an ancient lineage, reflecting a relentless pursuitfor excellence both in the workman's work and attitude towards life. Thisspirit inevitably brings forth rich and dazzling cultural images which areultimately the essence of China's traditional culture. Today we ought to contemplate the mannerand means through which to integrate the essence of traditional culture withcontemporary scenarios such as to spur the formation of new design ideas andconsciousness. Put another way, we hope to discover fresh creativity in ourcultural heritage.
三、 竞赛宗旨 Competition Tenets 1. 关注文化，鼓励创新。竞赛强调对吴江及旗袍文化内涵与人文精神的挖掘，以文化的广度与深度鼓励创新思维，以开放、灵活的机制激发设计师进行原创性创作，强调在阐释传统文化基础上发现、构想和创造未来的前瞻性； 1. Emphasis on culture, inspiringinnovations. The competition places great emphasis on the revelation ofcultural connotations and humanistic spirit of Wujiang and 'Qipao'; itencourages creative thinking through surveying the breadth and depth ofculture. Its aim is to inspire young designers to conduct original creativework through open and flexible mechanisms that focus on the discovery,conceptualization and creation of future prospects.
2. 开放包容，协同参与。竞赛充分发挥资源整合、协同参与的优势，致力创建包容性、分享性的交流平台，在促进建筑设计人才交流的同时，推动建筑创作水平的不断提升； 2. Openness, inclusiveness, andcollaborative participation. The competition operates by integrating availableresources and advantages in collaborative participation in its endeavor toestablish an inclusive, shared platform of communication. The continuouselevation of architectural creative standards goes hand in hand with thepromotion of exchanges between young architectural design talents.
3. 公平公正，国际惯例。竞赛坚持公平、公正、公开原则，充分尊重国际惯例，执行严格与规范的程序，以保证竞赛的权威性。 3. Fairness, justness, and internationalconventions. The competition shall adhere to the principles of fairness,justness, and transparency, with full compliance with internationalconventions, and implementation of strict and standardized procedures to ensurethe integrity of competition proceedings.
四、 组织机构 Organizational Framework 主办单位：苏州市吴江区人民政府 承办单位：吴江太湖新城管委会、吴江东太湖生态旅游度假区管委会 执行单位：吴江滨湖投资集团、《时代建筑》杂志 合作单位：新华通讯社新闻信息中心江苏中心 Main Sponsor: People's Government of SuzhouWujiang District Co-Sponsors: Wujiang Taihu New City UrbanAdministration Committee、 Wujiang East Taihu Ecological Tourism &Resort Zone Administration Committee Organizers: BuiltopGroup Co., Ltd. 、 Time + Architecture Journal Partner: Xinhua News Agency Jiangsu NewsCenter
五、 参赛方式 Mode of Participation 1. 参赛形式 本次竞赛诚邀全球优秀建筑设计机构、设计从业者积极参与。竞赛采用“网上公开报名”的形式，不限制报名人数。 1. Form of Participation Outstanding architectural firms and architects from around the world are invited to participate in the competition. Registration shall be conducted online, with no restrictions on the number of participants.
2. 参赛资格 1）参赛者年龄不限； 2）参赛者为建筑及相关专业从业者或学生； 2. Participation Qualifications 1） There is no restriction on participants' age. 2） Competition participants must be professionals or students in architecture or other related fields.
3. 竞赛流程 1）报名 按《报名须知》（附件二）要求进行报名。 截止时间：2016年9月3日17:00，逾期报名无效。 3. Process 1） Registration Registration shall be carried out in compliance with "Guidelines on Registration" (Appendix 2). Deadline: Saturday, September 03, 2016, 17:00. Late registrations will not be accepted.
2）资格确认 进入本次竞赛官网或扫取本次竞赛二维码，点击报名链接进行报名。 报名后七个工作日内竞赛组委将会确认报名资格，并发送报名确认邮件及报名序列号至参赛者邮箱。 2) Qualification Confirmation Log onto the Competition website or scan Competition barcode and click registration link. The Competition Organizing Committee will confirm registration qualifications within 7 working days of registration by sending confirmation mail and registration number to the participant's mailbox.
3）设计成果提交 截止时间：2016年10月8日17:00，逾期提交无效。 成果要求 ：成果重在表达设计概念，应包含设计说明、总平面图、各层平面图、主要立面图、主要剖面图、相关分析图及其它有助于表达设计意图的图纸；如需工作模型说明设计意图，可以模型照片方式在图纸上加以表达；所有文件可采用中文或中英文对照，如采用中英文对照以中文为准。所有计量单位均应采用国际通用的公制单位。 3) Design Deliverable Submission Deadline：Saturday, October 08, 2016, 17:00. Late submissions will not be accepted. Requirements for Deliverables: Emphasis for the deliverables shall be on the expression of design concepts. As such they should contain design explanations, overall layout plan, layout plans for each level, main elevation drawing, main cross-section drawings, relevant analytical drawings and other drawings that are helpful in expressing design concepts. If there is a need to explain design conceptual drawings with working models, the latter may be included in the drawings by way of photograph. all documents can be in Chinese or Chinese/English. In the latter case, Chinese explanations shall take precedence. All measurement units shall comply with internationally accepted metric denominations. 提交要求： Submission Request: 1. 纸质文件 1）确认签字的《所有权及版权说明》,详见附件三； 1. Paper-based Documents 1） Duly-signed "Ownership and Copyright Statement", please see Appendix 3 for details. 2）A3彩打图纸，装订成册一式10套，版面横向排版。文本中不得出现任何姓名等个人信息，只标明参赛序列号。 2） A3 paper with horizontal color printing to be compiled into 10 books. Personal information such as names cannot be seen in any documents. All documents must carry only the participant's number.
2. 电子文件 电子光盘一式两份，光盘封面标明参赛序列号，光盘主要内容及格式如下： 1）成果电子文件，包括所有文字、说明、图表、图纸以及其它信息，文件格式为PDF或JPG，JPG格式的文件精度不低于300dpi； 2）成果展示文件，介绍设计的主要构思及概念，以3张A1（841mm*594mm）图幅横向排版，超过3幅图纸则只取前3幅图纸，文件格式为JPG,精度不低于300dpi。 2. Digital Files Participants shall submit 2 CDs with their numbers indicated on the cover of the CDs. The main contents and format of the CDs shall be as follows: 1） Digital files for deliverables, including all texts, explanations, tables, drawings and other information. All documents shall be in PDF or JPG format, with a resolution of not lower than 300dpi for those in JPG format. 2） Deliverable illustration introducing the designs main concepts. It should contain 3 A1 (841mm*594mm) illustrations in horizontal layout. If there are more than 3 illustrations only the first 3 shall be considered. They should be in JPG format with a resolution of not lower than 300dpi.
3. 竞赛成果需同时提交纸质文件及电子文件，纸质文件内容2）应与电子文件内容2）相同。 3．If there is a need to simultaneously submit paper and digital files, the contents 2）for paper files shall be identical with 2）for digital files.
4. 邮寄信息 邮寄地址：江苏省苏州市吴江区通虹路68号 收件单位：中国吴江·旗袍小镇国际建筑师设计大赛组委会 收件人：蒋奕 电话：0512-63955076 4. Mailing Information Mailing address: No. 68, Tonghong Road, Wujiang District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province Recipient: Organizing Committee for China Wujiang - Qipao Town International Architecture Design Competition Attention to: Jiang Yi Telephone: 0512-63955076
4）作品评审 评审日期：2016年10月29日 （注：组委会保留更改本次竞赛作品评审时间的权利；如有改动，将提前7天在竞赛官网及竞赛专用微信发布通知。） 4) Project Review Review date: October 29, 2016 (Note: The Organizing Committee reserves the right to change the review date; it will announce any changes 7 days in advance on the Competition website and WeChat account.)
六、 奖项设置 Awards Presented 本次竞赛设： 一等奖（1名）：奖金20万元人民币+获奖证书 二等奖（2名）：奖金10万元人民币+获奖证书 三等奖（3名）： 奖金5万元人民币+获奖证书 佳作奖（4名）： 奖金1万元人民币+获奖证书 （注：本次竞赛所有奖项均不空缺；所有奖金均含税。） The following awards will be given out: First Prize (1 recipient): Award of RMB$200,000 + award certificate; 2nd Prize (two recipients): Award of RMB$100,000 + award certificate; 3nd Prize (three recipients): Award of RMB$50,000 + award certificate; Merit Prize (four recipients): Award of RMB$10,000 + award certificate. (Note: All prizes shall be given out; prize awards are inclusive of tax.)
七、 评审 Review 1. 评审方式 由评审专家组对提交作品分两个阶段进行评审。 第一阶段——初评：由组委会组织评审专家组进行初选，确认入围作品。入围数量30名； 第二阶段——终评：评审专家组对30个入围作品进行投票评选，最终评选出10个获奖作品； 评审专家组的评审结果为最终结果。 1. Review Method The panel of expert judges will review submitted entries in two stages. Stage 1: Preliminary Selection In the first stage, the panel of expert judges selected by the Organizing Committee shall conduct preliminary selection and confirm the lists of finalists. There shall be 30 finalists. Stage 2: Final Review The panel of expert judges will vote on the 30 finalists to select 10 winning entries. The review results of each category provided by the panel of expert judges shall be final.
2. 评审专家组 评审专家组由9人组成，其中：含7名建筑规划专家，1名文化专家及其它创意领域专家1名。 2. Panel of Expert Judges The panel of expert judges shall consist of 9 persons of whom, 7 shall be architectural and planning experts, 1 shall be cultural expert and the remaining 1 shall be expert in other creative fields.
八、 资料下载 Information Download 附件一、设计任务书 附件二、报名须知 附件三、所有权及版权说明 Appendix 1: Design Assignment; Appendix 2: Guidelines on Registration Appendix 3: Ownership and Copyright Statement