DESIGN COMPETITION OF A DRINKING FOUNTAIN - LONDON
 | Deadline: 22 of September 2010
The objective of this competition is to find the design – and the designer – for a new model drinking fountain. The competition is open to individuals or teams from any design discipline and from any part of the world.
The winning design should ideally have the following characteristics:
- it needs to look enticing and appealing
- it should be a work of art in itself, capable of sitting comfortably in different settings, neither jarring with existing nearby features nor slavishly imitating them;
- it needs to be simple (and preferably fun) to use; and easy and cost-effective to maintain;
- it must be safe and hygienic; and avoid wasting water, including the avoidance of any leakage or drainage problems;
- it needs to be, as far as possible, vandal- and graffiti-proof;
- it should be capable of being installed either as a free-standing or (with minimal variation) wall-mounted model.
- It will combine the best of tradition with modern design and use sustainably-sourced materials wherever possible to create a work of recognised international merit.
- it must Be easily replicated on a budget of £3,750 inc vat
The organization would expect to proceed with the winner, in conjunction with an appropriate manufacturer, to make and install a prototype and commence rollout in the Parks.
There is a budget (the Prototype Budget) of £12,000 (including vat) to implement the first drinking fountain in the Royal Parks to include all fees, travel/expenses, manufacture, transportation/installation, insurance/professional advice and every other aspect of realising and installing the fountain.
Each of the teams invited to proceed to the second stage of the competition will receive an equal share of an honorarium of £3,000 plus vat, with a maximum of three teams to be invited.
The winner’s honorarium represents an advance on any professional fees post-competition.
For detailed information on how to participate ( required documentation and contact address),
Enter in Competitions Details
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