3rd National Urban Landscape Architecture Design Competition 2011 The Honorable Mayor of Penedo, Alagoas, Brazil Mr. Israel Saldanha Neto, The President of ANP - Associação Nacional de Paisagismo Ms. Eliana Azevedo, and The Director of THS Conventions and Exhibitions Mr. Teodoro Henrique da Silva Invite the landscape architecture professionals of the United States, in partnership with Brazilian professionals, to present a draft Landscape Concept Plan for the Praça da Cultura, Lagoa do Oiteiro, in the historic town of Penedo, State of Alagoas, Brazil by participating in the Third National ANP (Associação Nacional de Paisagismo) Urban Landscape Architecture Design Competition. Briefing The proposed draft Landscape Concept Plan should contain all the guidelines of a landscape plan, but without detailed construction documents. The competition aims to present the city of Penedo with a draft Urban Landscape Plan which focuses on environmental conservation, sustainability and sociocultural impact. For its part, the Municipal Government of Penedo will implement the design of the Competition winner, and in order to ensure fidelity in design implementation, the professional office or designer will be asked to develop detailed construction documents and supervise the construction of the project. This year, ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) is collaborating in the Design Competition and the first ten entries can join in partnership with Brazilian firms. Dates Registration: until June 30, 2011; Deadline for the submission of entries: August 31, 2011 - ANP headquarters in Sao Paulo. Award Ceremony: September 25, 2011 at 15:00 pm in the Fiaflora ExpoGarden - Anhembi Exhibit Pavilion, Sao Paulo, SP. More Information: www.anponline.org.br and il-asla@il-asla.org Or at the headquarters of ANP: 11 3875-4545 secretaria@anponline.org.br Please Participate and Good Luck! Organizers: ANP (Associação Nacional de Paisagismo), Municipal Government of Penedo, Alagoas and THS Conferences and Exhibitions Support: ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects), Green Building Council - Brazil, AuE Solutions and Casa Grande Hotel Resort & SPA Sponsors: Itograss, Rain Bird, VilaMac, Husqvarna, Tecnutri, TransCeasa
Call for Submissions 3rd National Urban Landscape Architecture Design Competition 2011 Regulations: Art.1 - The competition is open to landscape architects, architects, agronomists, and other professionals who are members of ANP (Associação Nacional de Paisagismo), ABAP, (Associação Brasileira de Aarquitetos Paisagistas) or ASLA (American Society of Landscape) or any other association of professional landscape architecture in Brazil. 1.1. Participation in the competition is open to individuals, teams, or firms. 1.2. For the purpose of registration, the team leader (individual or firm) must be Brazilian and a team member must be legally authorized to sign the Brazilian ART Anotação de Responsabilidade Técnica. 1.3. The first ten Brazilian firms registered are eligible to participate in a partnership with firms of landscape architecture from the United States, provided that this interest is expressed in writing. The ANP and the ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) will be promoting such partnerships. 1.4. All firms must participate in partnership with Brazilian firms. 1.5. The participation for ANP members is free. The participation of any teams (including those with professionals from the United States) which include an ANP member is free. 1.6. Other participants must pay a registration fee in the amount of $ 120.00 Brazilian Reais (About US$75.00). 1.7. In the case of group membership, if the team does not include a member of ANP, the fee will be charged only once.
Objective of the 3rd National ANP Associação Nacional de Paisagismo Urban Landscape Architecture Design Competition 2011: Art.2. - The 3rd Urban Landscape Architecture Design Competition 2011 will select a landscape concept design plan for the Praça de Cultura, Lagoa do Oiteiro, in the historic town of Penedo, State of Alagoas. 2.1. The budget for the construction of the winning design is R $ 400,000.00 (four hundred thousand Brazilian reais, roughly US $ 251,809.88-9 June 2011). Three percent of this budget will be dedicated to contracting the winning individual, team or firm to develop the project s construction documents and for construction supervision. Note: if an entrant submits a design with a budget that exceeds R $400,000.00, this entrant should indicate the names of the sponsor (s) who will pay the excess amount. See Item 3, Article 4. Registration: Art. 3. - Professionals interested in participating in the design competition should send an email to concurso3@anponline.org.br with the Registration Form (Annex A), fully completed, available at www.anponline.org.br, along with proof of payment of the registration fee. 3.1. Payment of registration fee of $ 120.00 Brazilian Reais (About US$75.00). Bank: Banco Itau SA / Agency: 0300 / account no.: 63273-4 / payable: ANP (Associação Nacional de Paisagismo) 3.2. A maximum of 20 (twenty) entries will be accepted. 3.3. Registration opens April 15, 2011 at 08:00 pm and closes at 5:00 pm on June 30, 2011. 3.4.The first ten Brazilian individuals, teams, or firms that wish to participate in partnership with individuals, teams, or firms from the United States, should send an email to concurso3@anponline.org.br expressing their interest by no later than June 17,. 2011. The ANP and ASLA will promote the partnership of the interested firms. 3.5 The order of the individuals, teams, or firms interested in partnering with U.S. individuals, teams, or firms will be confirmed by the registration email date and time.
Entries: Art. 4. - Entrants should submit a sealed, labeled envelope with the information of the registrant, an ID and an alphanumeric code (of your own choice) that must be present in all materials, containing: 4.1. A flash drive or CD with the following: 4.1.1. In Word or PDF format, a brief resume of the individual, team, or firm, maximum one page (A4 size sheet); 4.1.2. A group photo in jpeg format or professional high resolution, for possible publication; 4.1.3. project files in A1 format (59.4 x 84.1 cm), PDF, PLT, (Maximum 3 boards) with site plan, detail, and section, in metric scale; 4.1.4. Maximum two image files in jpeg or PDF format with photographs, perspectives and any other information that might contribute to the understanding of the project. The board must be legible in landscape format A1 (landscape); 4.1.5. A text file in Word or PDF format of the species of plant materials to be used (scientific name), the reason why they are chosen and any observations relevant to understanding the project, maximum two pages (sheet size A4). This material should be sent in two copies: one in Portuguese and another in English. 4.2. The same files as the item "1." Printed / plotted (one copy each); 4.3. Indication of sponsorship (Appendix B) which must be completed if necessary for project implementation, available at www.anponline.org.br; 4.4. Declaration (Annex C), available at www.anponline.org.br; 4.5. Deadline for delivery of materials: 5:00 pm on August 31, 2011. Submissions will not be accepted after this deadline. Location for Submission of Materials: Headquarters of ANP (Associação Nacional de Paisagismo) Avenida Francisco Matarazzo, 455 - PV. 45 Parque da Água Branca - 05001-300 - São Paulo - SP.
Materials must be delivered personally or by courier (FEDEX, Federal Express, or similar). Entries sent by express mail must be postmarked by the deadline. Competitions entries submitted by e-mail (electronic mail) will not be accepted. Panel of Judges: Art. 6. The Panel of Judges includes leading landscape architects and representatives of the Municipal Government of Penedo, ANP, ASLA and the Green Building Council - Brazil. The Judges' decision will be taken by majority vote based on the following criteria: Category Points Creativity / Aesthetics 20 Sustainability / Environmental Conservation 20 Socio-cultural 20 Functionality 20 Safety / Feasibility 20 If there is a tie, the Mayor of Penedo will have the deciding vote. Art. 7. During the period from September 1-10, 2011, a Special Committee organized by the ANP Executive Board will prepare the submitted material for evaluation by the Panel of Judges. This Committee does not have the authority to exclude any submitted project, but it will advise the Judges of any irregularities in the materials submitted, and/or if there any discrepancies to the requirements listed in the above Regulations. Only the Panel of Judges is authorized to exclude any projects from the competition. Art. 8. During the period from September 11-22, 2011 Judges will evaluate the projects and choose the winner. A list of finalists (1st, 2nd and 3rd) will be available at the ANP website after the awards.
Awards: Art. 9. The award ceremony will take place on September 25, 2011 at 15:00 am, in Fiaflora ExpoGarden - Anhembi Exhibition Pavilion in São Paulo - SP. The following prizes will be awarded: 1st Place - Six day stay at Casa Grande Hotel Resort & SPA - Guaruja - SP, Brazil One license of AuE Soluções AutoLandscape software The individual, team or firm with the winning project will be hired by the Municipal Government of Penedo for a fee not to exceed US$7000.00 plus expenses to develop the construction documents. 2nd place One license of AuE Soluções AutoLandscape software The ANP reserves the right to disclose to the public, without any restriction and free of charge, the dissemination and publication of the design and all materials submitted, in whole or in part, in those places and at those times it considers appropriate, and publish them in any vehicle for the purpose of promotion. No publishing fee will be required from the award winners. Winning entries will be used by ANP and ILASLA for public relations and traveling exhibit purposes. I understand that all entries become the property of the ANP and ILASLA and will not be returned. Projects may be submitted by an individual or firm. Individuals will not be recognized for projects done while under employment at a company or firm. In submitting this project designed by a company or firm, I acknowledge that I am acting on the firm s behalf and certify that I have written authorization from the firm to do so. In submitting this project as an individual I certify that I am the sole copyright owner or that I have obtained written permission from all interested parties to submit this project for award. I take full responsibility for proper release of any photographs from their respective photographers so that they may be used for publication, and for the accuracy of the enclosed project information, holding harmless ANP and ILASLA. I understand that ANP and
ILASLA maintain the right to disqualify award program entrants or rescind awards at any time at the discretion of the ANP Special Committee of the Executive Board. Art. 10. The following individuals are ineligible to compete: Any participants in the competition panel of judges, the ANP Executive Board, ASLA Executive Board and State Chapter Executive Board, their partners or employees, spouses, children, parents, brothers and cousins (to the second degree). Professionals who were directly linked to the organization of previous ANP National Urban Landscape Architecture Competitions are also not eligible to participate. Art. 11. I have read the complete Regulations for the 3rd National ANP Associação Nacional de Paisagismo Urban Landscape Architecture Design Competition 2011 in the City of Penedo, State of Alagoas in Brazil and certify that this entry is in full compliance. By participating in the Competition, it is implied that the entrant unconditionally accepts all the provisions of Regulation 3 of the ANP National Urban Landscape Architecture Competition. Art. 12. Any dispute shall be settled by the Court of Sao Paulo. Organizers: ANP (Associação Nacional de Paisagismo), Municipal Government of Penedo, Alagoas and THS Conferences and Exhibitions Supporters: ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects), Green Building Council - Brazil, AuE Solutions and Casa Grande Hotel Resort & SPA Sponsors: Itograss, Rain Bird, VilaMac, Husqvarna, Tecnutri, TransCeasa
Annex A 3rd National Urban Landscape Architecture Design Competition 2011 ID number: (To be placed on all sealed envelopes) Praça da Cultura, Lagoa do Oiteiro Penedo, Alagoas, Brazil Team leader Name: Address: City/State/Code: Professional Association and Registration No.: Telephone: Fax: Mobile: Email: Title of project: Date Signature Licensed Professional (Legally authorized to sign the Brazilian ART Anotação de Responsabilidade Técnica) Name: Professional title: Other team members (if applicable). Name: Professional title: Name: Professional title: Name: Professional title:
Annex B 3rd National Urban Landscape Architecture Design Competition 2011 ID number: (To be placed on all sealed envelopes) Praça da Cultura, Lagoa do Oiteiro Penedo, Alagoas, Brazil Public-Private Partnership Information As noted in Art. 2 of the Regulations, please indicate below the method (s) by which project implementation will be funded if its budget exceeds the R $ 400,000.00 (four hundred thousand reais) intended for this purpose by the city of Penedo. The estimated additional budget for construction: _$ Sponsoring Companies Name: Contact: tel.: CNPJ: Name : Contact: tel.: CNPJ: Name: Contact: tel.: CNPJ: Note: the logos of the sponsoring companies will be included in design competition materials.
Annex C 3rd National Urban Landscape Architecture Design Competition 2011 ID number: (To be placed on all sealed envelopes) Praça da Cultura Lagoa do Oiteiro Penedo, Alagoas, Brazil I,, born, with citizenship of and resident at (Address/City/State/Country) Email, as team leader, I Declare a) I am a member of the following Professional Association (acronym and full name), headquartered in the City/State/Country: Telephone:, Registration Number: ; b) That I am in accordance with Art. 10 of the Design Competition Regulations; c) That I accept all provisions of the Regulations of this Design Competition; d) That I authorize ANP, without any restriction and free of charge, the dissemination and publication of the design and materials, in whole or in part, as well as the first and last name of all participants and contributors of my group. Date:. Signed: (Attach copy of identifying document)
Dear Competitors, The organizers and panel of judges of the 3rd National ANP Associação Nacional de Paisagismo Urban Landscape Architecture Design Competition 2011 plan to make a site visit to Penedo to become familiar with the location of the project and the site s potential. We recommend that all designers visit the site if they are able to do so. Recognizing that this is not possible for everyone, on its website, ANP has posted a video about the city and the project site as well as a site plan; other plans will be posted shortly which show the location of the plaza project area relative to the city's historical center as well as provide an architectural reference to four new buildings which will be built adjacent (See 1.a. below). Even though these buildings are outside the competition project area, the physical proximity of the structures will impact the project's landscape design. We have added some other information below: 1) Area to be addressed in landscape design: The area of the design competition consists of two squares separated by a road; on the site plan posted on the ANP website, the area designated "Area Verde" (green area) is the design competition project site. The sire is flat without grade elevation and there are no trees. The only variation in level is in the old historic center around 15 meters higher. In one of the two squares of the project site there is a small pond. The most common mode of transportation by the residents is pedestrian. They also use bicycles, scooters and motorcycles. Automobiles are less common. a) On the site plan there are two other areas outside of the competition site: The first, the area where four new buildings will be built: Lot 1 - INSS (National Social Security Institute) and PSF (Family Health Clinic) Lot 2 - Mais Cultura (Cultural facility) Lot 3 - Forum (Tribunal of Justice) In the second, larger area, there is a large pond. These two areas are not part of the competition project area and should not be included in the design; they are included in the site plan only to provide the design competition designers with a reference to the physically adjacent areas. b) The road between the two squares as well as the roads immediately adjacent to the squares should be considered in the project design. However, the cost of paving the sidewalks and streets should not be included in the project construction budget. 2) On the theme and use of the Praça da Cultura: a) The theme is open. It is a public square and the participants may suggest the inclusion or exclusion of urban facilities, thus determining the future use of the square. It is important to note that although
Penedo is a small town, it has a very strong cultural vein and retains its historic character which is quite unusual for a small town in Brazil. This should be taken into consideration by the designers as they decide which, if any, urban facilites should be incorporated. The participants are free to suggest the urban facilities they think will be more appropriate taking care with the total budged for the square (R$400.000,00 US$235.000,00). Existing urban facilites include a small historical museum (Casa do Penedo) and a theater. Importantly, the project's socio-cultural impact and sustainability are questions that must be considered by competitors. Thus, research on the life of the citizens of Penedo, their needs and desires, it is extremely important. b) Any large-sized buildings, restrooms, and eating areas may be proposed in the project design, but these do not need to be detailed for this conceptual design stage and the cost of their construction should not be included in the budget for the proposed project; c) The cost of cleaning the pond should not be included in the project construction budget. 3) Possible next steps after construction of the winning design: The Praça da Cultura project may be LEED certified by the GBC (Green Building Council) of Brazil if it meets all LEED prerequisites. The checklist for LEED certification is available on the GBC website. Different credits may be achieved depending on the design strategy adopted by the project team. For the project to be certified at the basic level, it must meet a minimum of 40 out of a possible 110 points. LEED certification is desirable. It would not only increase the project's international visibility, but it also offers many benefits including environmental, economic, and occupant oriented performance and health advantages as well as reduced operating costs with increased efficiency of water and electricity.
Penedo, Alagoas Located in the northeastern state of Alagoas, 173 km from the state capital of Maceió, the historic town of Penedo is one of the colonial jewels of Brazil. Founded by the Portuguese in 1613 near the mouth of the São Francisco River, Penedo was named after the rock on which it was built. The town had been occupied by the Portuguese (and briefly the Dutch) since the 16th and early 17th centuries. Population - 59,968 (2005) with an area of 689 km² http://wikimapia.org/1298290/penedo-alagoas-brasil) Historically Penedo was an important crossing point and trading center of the São Francisco River, one of Brazil s largest and historically, most significant rivers. Affectionately called "Velho Chico" (Old Chico), the river is 2,700 kilometers long, flowing through five states of the Brazilian sertão: Minas Gerais, Bahia, Pernambuco, Sergipe, and Alagoas. This region is the subject of countless Brazilian books, stories, legends, and songs. Some decades ago, the town lost some of its earlier strategic importance when a road and rail bridge was finally built across the river at Propriá, around 30 kms upstream from Penedo. Penedo has many important examples of Portuguese and Dutch colonial architecture as well as beautiful landscapes. Today the town is a quiet regional center which is well worth a visit to enjoy the architectural richness of its historic center which retains many houses, and public and religious buildings from its long and prosperous past. Some of the most magnificent historic churches of Brazil can be seen here: Catedral de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos, Cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Penedo.(Cathedral of Our Lady of the Black People's Rosary) Convento de São Francisco e Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (Convent of Saint Francis and Church of Our Lady of the Angels) Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Corrente (Church of Our Lady of the Chains)
The Nossa Senhora da Corrente Church was named with a reference to the "chains" of slavery. The owners, a family of abolitionists, would hide runaway slaves in a secret compartment until they could escape. This church is lavishly decorated with rare polychrome tiles and gold leaf The Casa do Penedo (Town Museum), established in 1992, focuses on the preservation of the city's artistic and cultural patrimony. Here one can find objects reflecting five centuries of creativity by the residents of the São Francisco River Valley. Inhabitants of Penedo are extremely friendly and proud of their heritage and will gladly tell visitors a variety of stories about the town.
Location of Penedo, State of Alagoas, Brazil
Penedo - Areas registered by Municipal, State and Federal Registers of Historic Places Blue Circle: Design Competition Project Site Area outlined in Red: Registered by the Federal Register of Historic Places Area outlined in Green: Registered by State and Municipal Registers of Historic Places