Alchemy: An AI Architecture Render Competition

“Alchemy: An AI Architecture Render Competition” invites participants to creatively transform historical monuments into vibrant, modern spaces. The challenge encourages you to select a historical monument such as a castle, palace, or temple, and reimagine its use for the 21st century. The goal is to seamlessly integrate new functions with the monument’s existing architectural style and historical significance, breathing new life into these architectural giants while preserving their heritage. Using AI rendering, showcase your vision for how these structures can thrive as contemporary spaces, ensuring they stand as testaments to both the past and the present.

Objectives

Revitalisation: Infuse historical landmarks with new, relevant uses to meet modern needs.
Sustainability: Promote the preservation and appreciation of architectural heritage.
Social Impact: Design spaces that encourage community engagement and cultural exchange.
Innovation: Blend historical elements with modern sensibilities in creative ways.

Considerations

Monument Selection: Choose a historical monument with adaptable architectural features.
New Functionality: Propose contemporary uses that are relevant and appealing to local communities. Examples include museums, educational centers, performance venues, sustainable co-working spaces, or public green spaces.
Architectural Integration: Ensure the new use complements the existing architectural style and respects the historical significance of the monument. Consider incorporating new elements that enhance the design or using technology to improve the visitor experience.
Sustainability: Prioritize eco-friendly practices in the redesign to minimize environmental impact and ensure the monument’s long-term preservation.
Accessibility: Make the redesigned space accessible to people with disabilities.

Deliverables

Project Title: Choose a name that best describes your concept.
High-Resolution AI Rendering: Create a rendering that showcases the reimagined monument, highlighting both historical and modern elements.
Integration Description (250 words): Explain the new purpose of the monument and how it integrates with its existing architecture and historical context.

Evaluation Criteria

Creativity and Functionality: Innovation and relevance of the new function.
Respectful Integration: Successful preservation of the historical architectural style, feasibility, sustainability, and social impact of the proposed new use.
Visual Impact: Quality and clarity of the AI rendering and the overall presentation.

Prizes

Winner: INR 15,000 + Acknowledgment on social media and website + Certificate
1st Runner Up: INR 7,500 + Potential for implementation* + Acknowledgment on social media and website + Certificate
2nd Runner Up: INR 2,500 + Certificate
5 Honorable Mentions: Acknowledgment on social media and website + Certificate
All Participants: Participation certificate