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The Black Taj: An incomplete memory of the Mughal Empire

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The Black Taj: An incomplete memory of the Mughal Empire
Architecture and Urban planning
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Modalities

Alone or as a team (4 max)
Alone or as a team (4 max)
Students, Professionals
No age limit
Registration fees
$20 - $40
All countries
All countries
English

Anyone who is less than 18 years old may still participate in the competition but must be a part of a team whose leader/at least one member is 18 year or older.

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UNFUSE
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UNFUSE intends to explore innovative solutions, find better alternatives to conventional thoughts and stimulate the field of design through the means of our organization and public platform.

Description

The Black Taj Mahal (Persian/Urdu: لحم جات ہایس “Black Taj”, also “the 2nd Taj”) was supposed to be a legendary black marble mausoleum that was planned to be built across the Yamuna River directly opposite the Taj Mahal. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan is widely believed to have desired a mausoleum for himself similar to the one he had built in memory of his deceased wife, Mumtaz Mahal. There has always been a debate in the archaeological and historian circles regarding the authenticity of the plan for the Black Taj. What if it was supposed to exist and NOW, we vest this opportunity upon YOU, how would you build the Black Taj?
What we are really are looking at is an idea, that can exhibit the Mughal contribution in the sub-continent right next to ‘the place which frames its summit’. A Memorial, A Relic, An Interpretation, any idea is not too vague if you are able to complete this narrative – or here ‘the missing link’. More details in the brief link below.

SITE

The stage here is framed by the skies of Agra, the 7th Wonder of the World and the global creative community eagerly waiting for your next massive design opportunity. The site designated is an equivalent patch of land allocated at the Mehtab Bagh, opposite to the Taj Mahal on the banks of the River Yamuna River.

ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to all students and professionals (Worldwide).
The competition/events/exhibitions/project/publication/presentation are open to anyone (Student & Professionals) who is at least 18-year-old till the last date of registration. Anyone who is less than 18 years old may still participate in the competition but must be a part of a team whose leader/at least one member is 18 year or older.

TEAM

A maximum of 4 people can participate as a team. Participation as an individual is also permitted.

SUBMISSION

Submission are expected in maximum of two DIN – A1 presentation boards in digital format (Jpeg – PDF). Hand rendered as well as use of digital mediums are allowed. In addition to that, a small questionnaire which includes answering your narrative of framing the design shall be submitted. If abstractions are a part in contributing to the design they are expected to be laid clearly in the process, with the help of visual or verbal medium.

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Community (4)

Julian ACUñA
Gab RENAULT
Juliette POCHARD
Enzo SESSINI

Modalities

Alone or as a team (4 max)
Alone or as a team (4 max)
Students, Professionals
No age limit
Registration fees
$20 - $40
All countries
All countries
English

Anyone who is less than 18 years old may still participate in the competition but must be a part of a team whose leader/at least one member is 18 year or older.

Rewards

1st Prize

$2 500 + trophy + certificate and bragging rights of UNFUSE CHAMPION at UNconference 2018
The 1st prize winner gets a sponsored trip to UNconference workshop 2018.

3 Runner ups

$2 000
3 Reward of 1000$ + 500$ +500$ each in cash and medal of honor and certificate.

3 Reward of 1000$ + 500$ +500$ each in cash

Each honorable mention gets a medal + certificate and our bi-annual digest of UNFUSE..

Publication

All medal holders, and winners will get an elaborate section of publishing in the UNFUSE 2018 design book and on our partner websites.

Web Presentation

All shortlisted entries will be featured on our website and will get a participation certificate.

Timeline

Europe/London
20 May 2017
20 May 2017

Launch of the call for projects

21 July 2017
21 July 2017

Registration starts

Early Registration

30 July 2017
30 July 2017

Registration ends

Early Registration

31 July 2017
31 July 2017

Registration starts

Standard Registration

15 September 2017
15 September 2017

Registration ends

Standard Registration

16 September 2017
16 September 2017

Registration starts

Late Registration

15 October 2017
15 October 2017

Registration ends

Late Registration

20 October 2017
20 October 2017

Submission ends

31 December 2017
31 December 2017

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