Maajaam is announcing an open call "Wild Space" to find an architectural design for the "Wild Bits" exhibition information point and recreation area. Recreation area is located in the centre of the exhibition where visitors can rest from their walk, sip coffee or enjoy a picnic and grab a copy of the exhibition catalogue from the information point. Wild Bits is looking for a creative solution that would provide an enjoyable leisure area for the visitors, and would also give them a unique spatial experience and would relate to the exhibition’s technological viewpoint.
Wild Space
"Wild Space" does not stand still, neither in time nor in space, but flows – it binds together the now and that which holds the power to stimulate the senses and smooth the path for the wild encounter between technology and nature. The competition is focusing on sustainable solutions. The recreation area and information point are temporary structures that should be finalised during the three-week residency.
Wild Bits
The project "Wild Bits" is an exhibition concept that proposes a temporary art park in the wilderness. The exhibition looks for points of contact between people, technology and nature. The technological art installations are placed in nature around art & tech farm Maajaam – to a forest path, on a meadow or a lake or into the swamp. "Wild Bits" is part of the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 main programme and is open from 25th of May till 15th of September 2024.
Materials and sustainability
Maajaam considers sustainable approach very important and wishes the materials used for the buildings to be recycled, to be production waste, have a potential for reuse in the future or even be biodegradable. Authors should include a description of the materials used and, if possible, a procurement plan. Exhibition organisers are willing to assist in finding materials (reused materials, production waste, sponsor agreements). Maajaam will provide production facilities and tools.
Conditions
Wild Bits is looking for a team up to 4 people to propose the design and during the residency also build it. One selected team will receive a fee of 5.000 EURO (all taxes included) for participating in the residency and carrying out the construction.
Travel expenses are compensated up to 250 EURO per person. Accommodation is provided in Maajaam in two twin rooms.
The production budget of the project is up to 2.000 EURO with a special focus on the use of recycled and residual materials.
Residency duration: Up to 3 weeks
Residency dates: April 22 - May 12
Residency location: Estonia, Maajaam
Application deadline: 21/01/2024
Results of the open call: 16/02/2024
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