REIMAGINING ABANDONED QUARRIES
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Reimagining Disused Quarry Competitions
We invite architects, landscape designers, and environmental enthusiasts to participate in this set of competitions to restore an abandoned stone quarry and contribute to the healing of this industrial scar on our world’s natural landscape. Your innovative designs can breathe new life into the site, making it a symbol of environmental restoration and conservation.
The primary goal is to revitalise the site by encouraging native ecosystems and habitats to return, while creating a harmonious coexistence between nature and humans using one, or all, of our three competition briefs, outlining the design for a Concert Hall, a full Revitalising Landscaping proposal and a Biophilic Pavillion, all located within the quarry of your choice.
For all of our quarry competitions, you have the option to choose your own site location or one of the site locations that we have provided.
If you are choosing your own site, it must be a disused, open stone quarry that has had no post industrial intervention, or a quarry that is currently in use and will benefit from your proposal once the material extraction has been exhausted. If you have a site in mind but are unsure whether it is suitable, you can contact us via info@larsenliverpool.com and we would be very happy to discuss this with you.
We have provided the option to use one of three different stone quarries from around the United Kingdom, located in protected Natural Parks. You may select any one of these sites to use as the basis of your project. Our Site Analysis Package includes 3D topography and Photographs of each of the sites.
Disused quarries can have a detrimental effect on the landscape, destroying large areas of natural habitats. Your objective for these projects is to create a detailed proposal for the revitalisation of a quarry that can act as a catalyst to encourage similar interventions worldwide, with an emphasis on sustainable design, wildlife conservation and a comprehensive landscaping scheme with native flora.
Let your creativity blossom.
GALLERY
QUARRY COMPETITION BRIEFS
All Quarry Competitions are included in a single payment.
You can choose to take part in any or all of these competitions.
Quarry Concert Hall Design
Design a sustainable Concert Hall that provides a unique architectural experience for visitors. Revolutionise public architecture with this completely timber structure that seamlessly integrates with the surrounding landscaping providing restorative healing to the dramatic, industrial landscape of the quarry as it returns to its natural state.
Calling all visionary architects and eco-conscious designers! Dive into this one-of-a-kind Concert Hall Competition, where creativity and sustainability collide to shape the future of entertainment venues and set a new standard for public buildings.
Join us on a journey to craft a truly iconic, off-grid concert hall that redefines sustainability standards and sets a bold new precedent for architectural innovation. Enter now and be part of a revolution in eco-friendly design!
The objective of this Concert Hall Competition is to challenge and inspire participants to envision and design a cutting-edge concert venue that minimises its environmental footprint while delivering exceptional acoustic and visual experiences, setting a new standard for eco-conscious entertainment spaces.
1st Prize
£1,000 in GBP
Free 1-year subscription to Larsen UNLIMITED (worth £199)
Certificate of Achievement
2nd Prize
£300 in GBP
Free 1-year subscription to Larsen UNLIMITED (worth £199)
Certificate of Achievement
3rd Prize
£100 in GBP
Free 1-year subscription to Larsen UNLIMITED (worth £199)
Certificate of Achievement
Public Favourite
Free 1-year subscription to Larsen UNLIMITED (worth £199)
Certificate of Achievement
Honourable Mentions
Free 1-year subscription to Larsen UNLIMITED (worth £199)
Certificate of Achievement
All entries will be published and promoted across our global platforms.
CALENDAR & FEES
All Quarry Competitions are included in a single payment.
You can choose to take part in any or all of these competitions.
SUBMISSION
Submission Deadline 28th October 2024
Winners Announced 24th February 2025
Submission requirements:
Please download the brief from this page (login required)
To submit your design:
Click the link: www.larsenliverpool.com/submit and log in to your Larsen Liverpool Account.
Fill in the form and upload your design board and project description
Upload a title/cover image for your competition design (optional)
Select one of the optional extras to complete your competition experience.
If there are any issues or you have any questions, please contact us at info@larsenliverpool.com.
Language – English
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SUPPORT
As a student or young professional, you have the opportunity to speak with us one-to-one and benefit from the expertise and guidance of experienced architects, designers, and professionals at Larsen Architecture.