Maajaam is announcing an open call, ‘Wild Space’, to find an architectural design for the Wild Bits exhibition information point and recreation area. The recreation area is located in the centre of the exhibition where visitors can rest from their walk, sip coffee, or enjoy a picnic and grab a copy of the exhibition catalogue from the information point. Maajaam are looking for a creative solution that would provide an enjoyable leisure area for the visitors, and would also give them a unique spatial experience and would relate to the exhibition’s technological viewpoint.
Wild Space does not stand still, neither in time nor in space, but flows – it binds together the now and that which holds the power to stimulate the senses and smooth the path for the wild encounter between technology and nature. The recreation area and information point are temporary structures that should be finalised during the three-week residency.
Maajaam considers a sustainable approach very important and wishes the materials used for the buildings to be recycled, to be production waste, have a potential for reuse in the future, or even be biodegradable. They expect applicants to include a description of the materials used and, if possible, a procurement plan. Exhibition organisers are willing to assist in finding materials (reused materials, production waste, sponsor agreements). Maajaam will provide production facilities and tools.
Maajaam are looking for a team up to 4 people to propose a design and to build it during a residency of up to 3 weeks, from 22 April - 12 May 2024. One selected team will receive a fee of 5000€ (all taxes included) for participating in the residency and carrying out the construction. Travel expenses are compensated up to 250€ per person. Accommodation is provided in Maajaam in two twin rooms.
The production budget of the project is up to 2000€ with a special focus on the use of recycled and residual materials.
