We are glad to show you our new ArchMedium student competition. The project is called OBA2012 “Aurora Borealis arctic observatory” supported by the architecture university of Barcelona and the Aalto university from Helsinki.

From ArchMedium we would like to propose a project that will help us rediscover our primitive instincts. We want to create a bond again with Mother Nature.

What we want to create is a Northern Lights observatory located in one of the most extreme latitudes inhabited by Man, surrounded by lush, endless forests and nature in its purest form.

This is much more than just a service to the city: there will be a Finish spa, a full astronomical observatory, and all the most charming accommodations in food, beverage, and lodging.

Jury:

President – Josep Llinas
Design Studio – Pere Joan Ravetllat (Ravetllat Ribas)
Young architect – Mara Partida (MX-SI)
History and composition – Celia Marin (ETSAB/UPC)
Local Architect(Finland) – Philip Tidwell (Aalto univ.)

Prizes:

5000 euros + publication in architecture magazines+exposition in ETSAB Barcelona and Aalto university.

Calendar:

15 May 2012 - End inscriptions
31 May 2012 - Submission Deadline.

OBA2012 “Aurora Borealis arctic observatory”