SHhh..IT MATTERS International Public Toilet Design Competition
SHhh..IT MATTERS International Public Toilet Design Competition now is over!
Opening up the doors of one of the essential public structures in architecture for experimentation – Public Toilets
About Competition
Public toilets are a vital part of public health that fosters liveability in the city. Toilets are one of the most important public spaces. Public toilets have become a design issue all over developed & developing countries. 'Toilet' is treated off limit when it comes to architectural experimentation and innovation. This competition is an attempt to open the doors to discuss the type of space a designer would advise for public use. Artuminate launched this competition aiming to experiment with new, sustainable, and innovative solutions not only for aesthetics but also for the technological aspects of toilets.
Categories
INTRODUCTION Public toilets are a vital part of public health that fosters liveability in the city. Toilets are one of the most important public spaces. Public toilets have become a design issue all over developed & developing countries. 'Toilet' is treated off limit when it comes to architectural experimentation and innovation. This competition is an attempt to open the doors to discuss the type of space a designer would advise for public use. Artuminate launched this competition aiming to experiment with new, sustainable, and innovative solutions not only for aesthetics but also for the technological aspects of toilets. “To talk about architecture without talking about toilets is to operate in denial of a whole array of sexual, psychological and moral economics.” -Beatriz Colomina and Mark Wigey (Pin–Up) Purpose: Opening up the doors of one of the essential public structures in architecture for experimentation – Public Toilets Objective: Architectural intervention in the department of public hygiene and sanitation Design expectations: An experimental design of public toilet Importance should be given to: Location of the toilet Access to the toilet Security Signage Visibility User Experience – Age / Physical condition / gender Child friendly / disabled / elder friendly High level of functionality Basic design requirements: Ventilation Light Entry Water
Submission requirements
Presentation Board (Min. 02 Max. 05 no | size: A1 Landscape format) – JPEG /JPG. format Text Summary (Min. 300 words) – Docx./Docs. Format
Evaluation Criteria
Conceptual development Innovation Details Design development Presentation Originality Description
Results will be announced online on 15th March 2023.
Eligibility
This competition is open to all. You can participate individually or as a team (Maximum 3 members in a team) University students can contact us for discounts – email us at hello@artuminate.com
Prize
BESPOKE MEDAL The competition winner receives a bespoke medal as a token of appreciation. PUBLICATION News announcement on global platforms (platforms partnered with us - Global exposure.) Design feature on our platform. INTERVIEWS Exclusive Interview in both text & video format (Video feature on our home page) ATTESTED CERTIFICATE Certificate of achievement will be awarded to our winners / honourable mentions & a participation certificate to all our participants PUBLICATION OF ARTICLE / DESIGN Design/article feature on our partnering platform. JURY CRITS / COMMENTS ON YOUR ENTRY WITH DETAILS Comments from our jurors for improvement and appreciation & MORE
Entry fees
AR (advanced registration): 1st July 2022 – 31st July 2022 | $25 (INT) / ₹500(IND) ER(early registration): 1st August – 15th Aug 2022 | $27 (INT) / ₹800(IND) SRL1 (standard registration level 1): 16th August 2022 – 15th September 2022 | $32 (INT) / ₹900(IND) SRL2 (standard registration level 2): 16th September 2022 – 15th October 2022 | $37 (INT) / ₹1000(IND) SRL3 (standard registration level 3): 16th October 2022 – 15th November 2022 | $39 (INT) / ₹1500(IND) SRL4 (standard registration level 4): 16th November 2022 – 15th December 2022 | $42 (INT) / ₹2000(IND) LR (late registration): 16th December 2022 – 31st December 2022 | $47 (INT) / ₹2500(IND) CR(countdown registration): 1st January 2023 – 16th January 2023 | $57 (INT) / ₹2600(IND) *(INT) – International payments /*(IND) – Indian payments