210 Seminar 2012
Platform for New Architects Many young or newly established architects achieve international fame as a result of winning competitions. Mentions of participation in prestigious competitions are also valuable additions to the portfolios of lesser known architects who also get publicity through the exhibitions that follow. The benefits of holding a competition outweigh the complexities involved in organising one. Competitions act like intelligent risks; a well thought out and intelligently attempted risk can yield far better results. Such results can often lead to quantum leaps in the domain of architecture and in turn, trigger a paradigm shift.
Arab World Institute - 1981
Jean Nouvel
Firm established in 1984
Bibliotheca Alexandrina - 1989
Snohetta
Firm established in 1989
Parc de la Villette - 1982
Bernard Tchumi
Firm established in 1983
Hall of Nations - 1971
Raj Rewal
Firm established in 1977