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Unique Architectural Challenge Launched
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland has been commissioned by the Helix project in Falkirk to manage an important competition to select an architect-led, multi-disciplinary team. The competition is for the design of the internal space within a giant sculpture of a horse’s head. The structure will be set within one of two horses head sculptures, ‘The Kelpies’, by world renowned sculptor, Andy Scott. The competition also seeks the design of a complementary visitor hub on the Helix site where the Kelpies will be located.
The Helix is a £43 million project which is transforming land between Falkirk and Grangemouth into a vibrant new parkland and visitor attraction set to open in 2013. The project has been awarded £25 million by the Big Lottery Fund’s Living Landmarks programme.
The competition, commissioned on behalf of the Helix by Falkirk Council, is in two stages, the first being an open stage, inviting architects to submit a 400 word statement setting out their reasons for their team being shortlisted. In the second stage five shortlisted bidders will be invited to submit two A1 boards and to attend an interview with the judging panel. The panel will consist of:
· Andy Scott, Sculptor
· David Dunbar, Immediate Past President of the RIAS
· Steve Dunlop, Director, Scotland, British Waterways
· Robert McMaster, Head of Roads and Design, Falkirk Council
The closing date for the initial submission of 400 word statements is 5 December 2011.
The competition documents are available upon notification of interest to Charlene Byrne at cbyrne@rias.org.uk
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