There are four elements to the design submission, each of which should bear the Unique Registration Number (URN) only. Entrants should refer to the Anonymity requirements and submit the following material digitally:
The layout of the sheet/s are left up to competitors' discretion however please consider including a contextual site plan to show the main features of the design including proposed wider linkages for public access; diagrams and sketches and an explanatory summary from the written design statement. Please demonstrate clearly the main characteristics of the scheme.
The proposals should be presented in a clear and succinct manner to enable Evaluation Panel members to readily understand the essence and design drivers behind the scheme.
Please note that the submissions may be viewed on a tablet, laptop or large screen and may also be printed out at A3 for the purposes of assessment, so this should be taken into consideration when putting together the submission.
The URN should be prominently displayed on the front face of each design sheet in the top right hand corner, together with the order in which the sheets should be viewed (1 of 2 etc).
Physical architectural models will not be accepted as part of the Phase 1 submission. However images of models used to develop the design proposal may be included on the design sheet(s).
A written design statement (maximum 1000 words) in support of the submission
A completed declaration form which should bear the URN in the dedicated section on the form. Please note the team members stated on the declaration form will be used as the credits in all promotional activity so please ensure this is reflected accurately.
In addition, to the pdf of the design sheets, one visual image of the design concept should be provided for publicity purposes (this will also be used in the online gallery of all entries at the end of the competition). The image should be representative of the ideas proposed and be readily identifiable as such. The image should be submitted in JPEG format, in a low resolution (72ppi) with an image width of at least 1000px.
Each phase 1 design submission should be uploaded to the RIBA Competitions digital entry system before 14.00 hours on Tuesday 10 October 2017. Further details and a unique secure link will be issued to registered competitors.
Please note that the total upload should not exceed 20MB.
Late entries will not be accepted and the digital entry system will not permit uploads after the deadline. The digital entry system will allow you to amend or delete the information you upload until the stipulated deadline date and time. You are strongly advised to familiarise yourself with the system and to allow adequate time for your submission material to successfully upload.
Further briefing information will be provided to the shortlisted entrants and they will be provided with feedback from Phase 1 and asked to further develop their initial design ideas. The shortlisted entrants will be invited to attend an interview to discuss their design ideas further with the Evaluation Panel.
Entries for both phases must be submitted in English.
The competition is being managed and administered by RIBA Competitions on behalf of National Grid. All enquiries relating to the competition should be directed to:
0113 203 1490
