The Taj Amity Pavilion

Architecture Competition
01 July - 15 November, 2018
 Background
Mumbai, considered rightfully the city of dreams, has a landscape that boasts of people from all walks of life, and architectural
styles that transcend several eras. Today, Mumbai is a melting pot of lifestyles. It soaks everything in its fabric and makes it its own.
Such is its recognition, that people within India itself, as well as all over the world, take Mumbai to be the symbol of India.
The Gateway of India precinct is one of the oldest and most popular tourist friendly areas of not just the city, but also
of the nation. The precinct hosts an array of various hotels, art galleries, historic buildings and other businesses that cater to
visitors from within and outside the city. As a result, it has become the hub of tourist activity with
a variety of landmarks, heritage buildings and a vital street life.

Apart from being an attractive destination point for tourists, the precinct has a strong,
poignant history which resulted in it being the prominent locale that it is today.

Events that have time and again tested the city’s resilience and fighting spirit
are studded in its history and come to mind, when we think of Mumbai.
The attacks of 26/11, hit the nation in shockwaves so strong, that it broke the
city’s spirit for several months to come. An attack of such an intense
magnitude wrenched through the heart of every Indian, broke the homes
of the people involved, and left a stain in the timeline of our country.
While the immensity of the event brings to mind the brutality of the attack;
the several lives that were lost, those of the victims and the
courageous soldiers who fought to save them, are left
forgotten.

In a situation, where even basic public spaces

pose as an object of terror for the citizens,
a message of hope, peace and amity needs
to be sent out. Goodwill and solidarity has
to be the first act of defense against such
deeds of terror.
Mission statement
The main purpose of the competition is to design a temporary pavilion that holds the virtues of
peace and amity in its essence, built in honor of the several valiant soldiers who lost their
lives fighting the corrupt ideas of terrorism.
The pavilion should be temporary in nature, constructed in a way that responds to its environment
in an eco-friendly way.

Creation of a distinctive pavilion to symbolize the

strength and resilience of the city:

The city of Mumbai has been a host to some of the most severe terrors
that has plagued the nation. And yet, the spirit of Mumbai,
is as vital as ever. The pavilion should be conceptualized on the ideals
of representing the unbreakable spirit of Mumbai. The pavilion
should depict the important struggles and events in the time line
of the city that symbolize the resilience and fighting ethos of the city.

Represent the spirit of a memorial for lives that

were claimed during the attack:

The pavilion should pay homage to the soldiers who

valiantly fought against the terrorists, and the
people who lost their lives during the attack.
The pavilion should also represent the
reverence and honor that we feel for the
soldiers who fight for the nation against
all social evils.
 Mission statement
Creation of an iconic pavilion in terms of architectural expression:

Architecturally, the pavilion should be dynamic in nature, having the qualities of aninnovative and accessible structure.
The aesthetic quality of the structure should be profound and poignant enough to represent the magnitude of the events that had
occurred in its precinct. The design of the pavilion should be such that it is monumental in nature, creating a unique architectural
expression. The design should respect the context and the existing landscape of the precinct, while being flexible enough
to respond to a wide variety of activities.

Reinforce and enhance the quality of space in the precinct:

The pavilion should be an artistic dialogue with the public, instead of being a predefined space. The materials used and the
volume of the pavilion should transform the community fabric of the area such that there is a sense of identity to it,
while paying respect to the history of the surroundings.

Creation of an iconic pavilion in terms of architectural expression:

Architecturally, the pavilion should be dynamic in nature, having the qualities of an innovative and accessible structure.
The aesthetic quality of the structure should be profound and poignant
enough to represent the magnitude of the events that had occurred
in its precinct.
The design of the pavilion should be such that it is
monumental in nature, creating a unique
architectural expression. The design should respect
the context and the existing landscape of the
precinct, while being flexible enough to respond to
a wide variety of activities.
 Area program
The primary function of the pavilion is to create a monumental design paying homage to the events
that occurred in its precinct, while creating a dynamic community space for the public,
taking in mind the social fabric of the surroundings.

Site location :
The primary areas of the pavilion include:

Information kiosk and a ticketing counter

Administration space
Multi-purpose and versatile space addressing public crowds
Provision for eatery area that can accommodate a café
Souvenir shops
Multipurpose exhibition space
SITE
The above areas can be changed and altered as per the
participants' discretion with appropriate justification.
The spaces given are for the participants' clarity, and areas
maybe added or subtracted as per the design
requirements of individual submissions.

The entire site area can be used for design concept and
theme, but the structure should be limited to
450 square meters of area. Height of the structure
is not restricted.
Note – The parking is assumed to be provided
elsewhere and is not to be considered while
designing the pavilion.
The participants are required to design a pavilion
in front of the Gateway of India, adjacent to
the Taj Hotel and in front of the Statue of
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Location: Gateway of India, Mumbai.
Site Area: 6000 sq. m.
Maximum Covered Area: 450 sq. m.
Evauation criteria

The competition hopes to achieve the following:

To address the poignant history of the location, and pay respect to the emotions it arouses.

Creating a pavilion that will pay homage to the martyrs who have lost their
lives in the fight against terrorism.

Creating a pavilion that is artistically impactful, having dynamic

aesthetical characteristics.

Addressing the hordes of people that visit the location every day, and
generating a creative social space where a quality of communal harmony is created.

Use of intelligent and appropriate design interventions with clarity

and comprehensibility of planning.
 Schedule
Start of Competition and Early Registration: 1st July 2018
Early Registration ends: 15th August 2018
Standard Registration starts: 16th August 2018
Deadline for Questions: 30th August 2018
Standard Registration ends: 30th Sept 2018
Closing day for Submissions: 1st November 2018
Announcement of Winners: 15th November 2018
Awards
Winning participants will receive prizes totaling INR
2,00,000 with the distribution as follows:
1st Prize- INR 1,25,000/- + Certificate + Publication
2nd Prize- INR 50,000/- + Certificate + Publication
3rd Prize- INR 25,000/- + Certificate + Publication
15 Honorable mentions
Winners and honorable mentions will be published
on archdais’ website and several architecture
magazines and websites
partnered by us.

Note: All deadlines are 11:59 pm - 00:00 IST (India).

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Participation
Architects, Architecture Graduates, Students or Engineers
are eligible to participate. Interdisciplinary teams are also
encouraged to enter the Competition.
Submissions can be the work of an individual or a group of up
to 3 members.
There is no age limit, however, entrants under 18 years of age
must be lead or entered by someone over the age of 18.
Submission requirement
- Proposal to be presented on ONE LANDSCAPE ORIENTED A1 SHEET.
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- TEAMCODE to be mentioned on the TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER

of the sheet.

- Proposal MUST NOT include ANY INFORMATION (Name,

Organisation, School etc.) that may give away your identity. A1
Landscape
- All text must be in ENGLISH, with a MAXIMUM of 250 WORDS
for project explanation. Proposal may be presented using any
technique of your choice (sketches, diagrams, 3D visualizations,
model photos, CAD drawings, etc.).

Queries and Questions

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1st November 2018.
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