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Embark on a journey where the rich tapestry of Iraq’s storied history intertwines with the nation’s aspirations for the future, guided by innovation and boundless creativity.
Tamayouz Excellence Award warmly invites architects, designers, engineers and artists to be a driving force in shaping Iraq’s narrative on the global stage, to join us in designing Iraq Pavilion for a Global Exposition at the esteemed Baghdad International Fairgrounds.
In this brief, participants will find information on everything related to the competition, including the site, competition guidelines, prizes, and award ceremony.
BIF - IRAQ
The Baghdad International Fair has a rich history dating back to 1957 when the first exhibition, known as the Industrial and Agricultural Exhibition, was held on the current site of the Fairgrounds. Iraqi national products were prominently showcased during this event, organized by the Baghdad Governorate.
Subsequently, in 1959, the Iraqi Exhibitions Authority was established, and the exhibition was renamed the "July 14 Exhibition," managed by the Ministry of Economy.
However, the true inception of the Baghdad International Fair occurred in 1964 when it became an international venue, attracting participation from five Arab countries.
Over time, the Fair evolved into one of the largest economic and trade events in the region, leading to its affiliation with the Union Internationale des Expositions (UFI) in Paris in 1971.
Iraq's membership in UFI positioned it as a representative of Arab countries within the organization.
The Baghdad International Fair stands as a symbol of Iraq's commitment to fostering international trade, economic development and architectural thinking.
In this competition participants are asked to design the Iraq Pavilion for global gatherings at the Baghdad International Fair.
CONTEXT
Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, covers an area of 204.2 square kilometers and is home to a population soon approaching 10 million, making it the largest city in Iraq. Additionally, it ranks as the second largest city in the Arab world, after Cairo, Egypt.
Split in two by the Tigris River, Baghdad sits approximately 300 miles from the northern, southern and western borders of the country. Its eastern part is called Al-Rusafa, while its western part is called Al-Karkh. Temperatures range from 5°C to 15°C in winter and maintain an average of 47°C in summer.
Establishing its capital in Baghdad in 762CE, the Abbasid Caliphate laid the foundation for the flourishing of Islamic culture in the city, which occurred over the following five centuries.
Baghdad became synonymous with tolerance and education, as it served as a regional hub for intellectual advancements in fields such as science, medicine, philosophy and engineering. And further marking the ‘Golden Age of Islam’.
THE CHALLENGE
Iraq has reemerged on the global stage in recent years, participating in international gatherings through National Pavilions.
However, these pavilions often fail to adequately represent the significance of Iraq, its rich history and culture, the aspirations of its people, or the challenges they have overcome.
Moreover, Iraq's diverse cultural heritage offers a wealth of inspiration that, when refined and thoughtfully curated, could lead to a pavilion design that elegantly showcases this diversity rather than overwhelming it.
Furthermore, to ensure the pavilion's effectiveness, its design must also be contextualised to the designated plot at the Baghdad International Fairgrounds.
Participants are encouraged to address this challenge contextually, by creating a work of art and architecture that would defy superficiality, and would capture the cultural richness and aspirations of the Iraqi people.
SCHEDULE
- February 2024 Competition launch
- 29 September Registration deadline
- 1st of October Submission deadline
- October 2024 Shortlist Announcement
- November 2024 Winners Announcement
All Deadlines are 6pm GMT (London).
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