Taichung City Administration Center Flora & Greenery Design Competition

Origin

In response to the urban aesthetics of the 2018 Taichung World Flora Expo, city hall has resolved to transform the Second Taichung City Hall and its frontal square into a paradise of greenery and flowers, making it a prime example of the promotion of urban aesthetics. The concept is “Flower and Green of vibrancy—listening to the sound of blossoming flowers with the citizens of Taichung.” Therefore, this design competition is held in hopes of gathering ideas from city folks. Participants are encouraged imagine the future of city hall square and form a bond with the administration in promoting the development of Taichung’s city administration.

Design Motif

“Hear the sound of blossoming flowers” in a city hall square filled with Flower and Green.

Competition Goals

• Establish a positive image of Taichung’s central area in the minds of citizens.

• Raise citizens’ awareness of the Taichung World Flora Expo-Flora & Greenery, city hall square and the city hall area.

• Promote the tourism industry of Taichung.

Target Contestants

Artists, landscape architects, horticulturalists, architects, spatial designers and graduates of related disciplines from both Taiwan and abroad. All other amateurs or professionals interested in landscaping, installations, public art and spatial arrangements are also welcome. (contestants may enter by themselves or as a group, each group may contain up to 5 members) Each contestant, group and design may be submitted only once.

Design Area Details

The Second Taichung City Hall is located between Taiwan Boulevard and Wenhsin Road. It was designed by the Swiss firm Weber＋Hofer AGArchitects and Liu Peisen Architects as one of the keynote buildings of the 7^th Redevelopment Zone. It forms the “Second Taichung City Administration Center” together with the nearby Taichung City Council building. The main body of the building is covered with glass curtains while the lower-middle part sports a hollowed-out design. The architectural spaces are named the Wenhsin Building (east side), Central Hallway and Huizhong Building (west side). Its service officially began on December 25, 2010, when Taichung City and Taichung County were integrated into one administrative area. The integrated Taichung City government used this building as its main office area. With the optimization of the bus lane and the development of the metro system, the surrounding area of the Taichung City Hall building is constantly changing its appearance.

The “Second Taichung City Administration Center” connects the city hall building and city council buildings with outdoor areas such as “city hall plaza” and “central gardens.” In response to the urban aesthetics of the 2018 Taichung World Flora Expo, the central hallway of the City Administration Center will serve as the center of the garden city greening project spanning the open areas around the main building, making it a prime example of the promotion of urban aesthetics. The concept is “Flower and Green of vibrancy—listening to the sound of blossoming flowers with the citizens of Taichung.” Therefore, this design competition is held in hopes of gathering ideas from city folks. Participants are encouraged imagine the future of city hall square and form a bond with the administration in promoting the development of Taichung’s city administration.

• Stage One: Online Application

Please complete online application at the event website (http://flowergreen.com.tw) before 5PM on MAY 15, 2017.

• Stage Two: Design Submission

1. Please upload the design file to the event website to “participate in online voting.”
2. Deliver in person or send by post the “printed designs, disc with file and various attachments” to 9F-6, No. 100, Linsen N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City before 5PM on MAY 15, 2017.

Attention:

1. Please complete the application process before submitting design.

2. The design print must be A1 size (2 A1 pages or less with definition of 300 or more. All types of designs are accepted, as long as they are sufficient to display the content (must include plans, facades, perspectives or other methods). Please use CAD, AI, CDR or other original formats in the file disc. The files must be uploaded in JPG, PNG or PDF format after scanning or photographing.

3.The designs must include images sufficient to display the design concepts such as plans, facades, perspectives or partial designs, with descriptions of technical details such as engineering methods.

4.Feasibility of construction must be taken into account.

5.Please attach application form or group application form to the back of each design. Overdue submissions and submissions that do not meet organizer standards will not be accepted. All participating designs (whether award-winning or not) will not be returned. The organizer reserves the right to alter designs in consideration of actual construction.

6. Entries must be unpublished (definition of “published”: print publishing, public display, online publishing including blogs and works that finished honorable mention or better in photography contests). Other contestants have the right and responsibility to adduce evidence. Contestants must abide by any final decision made by the organizer.

7.The estimated budget for construction is NT$8 million.

8. Please fill in the application form online to complete stage one application.】

9. In addition to the designs, please attach application form, creative concept form, copyright contract, authorization and disclosure statement, personal information agreement and documents for verification for stage two applications.

• Stage Three: Model and Animation Submission by Shortlisted Contestants

After shortlisted contestants have been informed, please construct a model of the design no larger than 100cm*60cm and a three minute animation file. Please complete the procedure below before 5PM on JUNE 16, 2017.

1.Deliver model: deliver in person or send by post to the organizer, Urban Development Bureau, Taichung City Government. Address: 40341 No. 99, Minquan Rd., West Dist., Taichung City.

2.Deliver animation file: Please e-mail the 3-minute animation file to tiffany@angelinno.com。

Submission Dates

February 13, 2017 to 5PM on MAY 15, 2017 (all entries must be sent by registered mail or delivered in person to 9F-5, No. 100, Linsen N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City. Postmark as proof).

　　＊Please mark as entry for “Second Taichung City Administration Center Flower and Green Design Competition.”

　　＊Please be mindful when sending submissions by post. The organizer is not responsible for any damages incurred during delivery.。

Delivery Location

104419 F-5, No. 100, Linsen N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City (Address to Flower and Green Design Competition Submission Team, Huanyu Joint Agency Advisory Group)

Contact　

Co-organizer: Huanyu Joint Agency Advisory Co., Ltd. Telephone: (02)2523-4500

Organizer: Urban Development Bureau, Taichung City Government

Website: http://flowergreen.com.tw

Evaluation Standards

• Design theme and special creativity30%
• Visual beauty and correspondence with motif 25%
• Integration with surroundings 25%
• Feasibility and future maintenance considerations15%
• Overall display 5%

Prizes

• First Place: NT$100 thousand cash prize and certificate. 1 winner.
• Second Place: NT$30 thousand cash prize and certificate. 1 winner.
• Third Place: NT$10 thousand cash prize and certificate. 1 winner.
• Honorable Mention: NT$1000 cash prize and certificate. 36 winners.
• Online Voting Popularity Award: NT$1000 cash prize and certificate. 4 winners.

＊All cash prizes will be issued by “deposit.” Winners should provide personal bank account information within 15 days of being notified to assist with prize issuance. Income taxes and 2^nd generation NHI will be deducted from the cash prizes according to the Republic of China Income Tax Act.

Announcement of Shortlists and Winners　　

• Shortlist: Evaluation results will be announced to the shortlisted contestansts after completion on JUNE 9, 2017. The information will be placed on the official website of the Urban Development Bureau, Taichung City Government (address: http://www.ud.taichung.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=127010） and the event website (address: http://flowergreen.com.tw).
• Award Winner Announcement: Shortlisted contestants or teams should prepare a 5-minute presentation. Results will be announced on site and contestants will present their design concepts onstage in the order of their finishes.

Award Time and Location　

Winners will be notified via phone or e-mail. The information will also be announced on the event website and the website of the Urban Development Bureau, Taichung City Government.

Entry Fee Free

Submission Copyrights

All intellectual property rights of the entries belong to the “Republic of China” to be used by the organization “Urban Development Bureau, Taichung City Government.” Contestants agree not to exercise any personal intellectual property rights. By Copyright Law, the Urban Development Bureau reserves all rights to modify, produce and openly display the designs with no limits to time, frequency or usage methods without further notice.

Additional Provisions

i. Contestant must own their entries. It is strictly forbidden to submit to work of others for this competition. The certificates and cash prizes of violators will be rendered null and they must handle any legal responsibilities incurred by violating Copyright Law, the organizer/co-organizer are not responsible.

ii. Contestants are responsible for ensuring the publishing right of winning designs by the organizer. They must also guarantee that no intelligence property disputes would arise, the organizer/co-organizer are not responsible.

iii. If submissions do not meet standards, award places may be reduced or cancelled. Contestants of winning designs may not withdraw their entries after results are announced,.

iv. The organizer/co-organizer is not responsible for any loss or damage to submission due to force majeure such as natural disasters, catastrophes or accidents before evaluation.

v. Income taxes and 2^nd generation NHI will be deducted from the cash prizes according to the Republic of China Income Tax Act.

vi. All contestants are treated as having agreed to the rulings in this brouchure. For any matters not mentioned here, the organizer reserves the right to supplement or modify and the latest version will be used. For event-related announcements and brochure please log on to the event website and the website of the Urban Development Bureau, Taichung City Government.

(Address: http://www.ud.taichung.gov.tw/mp.asp?mp=127010).

(Event website address: http://flowergreen.com.tw)