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| Opening of the Schindler Award 2010 One of Europe's leading architectural competitions, the Schindler Award, is now accepting applications for its 2010 edition. Students of architecture are invited to put forward visionary design ideas for developing an area of the grounds that were used for Berlin's 1936 Olympic Games. The central theme of the competition is "Access for All", a design philosophy characterized by inclusiveness and barrier-free mobility for people of all ages and capabilities. Students interested in participating in the 2010 competition should register online at www.schindleraward.com. The closing date for registrations is April 30, 2010. Completed projects must be submitted by July 30, 2010. The 2010 competition sets participants the task of transforming an area on the western fringe of the "Olympic Park Berlin" into a pleasing, functional and fully accessible sport and leisure park. Students must redevelop the site - which contains sporting facilities, an open-air theater and car parks - and develop a new access route from a nearby urban transit station. The site is of historical significance because it is part of the "Olympic Park Berlin", which the Nazis tried to exploit as a propaganda stage during the 1936 Games. Instead the event turned into a triumph for the black American athlete, Jesse Owens, who won four Gold medals, including one in the all-important men's 100 meters. The Schindler Award is held under the patronage of the Schindler Group, a leading global mobility company specializing in elevators and escalator solutions for all building types. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Construction News :: home page |