Can the 15% GBA for balconies exceed the limits of the 70% occupation of the total plot area? in such way that on higher floorfields in fact 85% of the total plot area will be covered with either building or balcony.

Yes, the balconies can exceed pass the 70% occupation of the total Plot Area.

The maximum gross building volume (4.50 x gross building area), is calculated in m2 or in m3?

The volume is calculated in m3.

Except for pavement level (ground floor), we can build 3+1 plan, is this exact?

No, you can built 4 levels in total (including the ground floor).

3.In the Submission form generated from the website, where are the team members’ names supposed to be completed? Where is the percentage of each team member’s participation in the team supposed to be completed? Can, should there be just one mail address, one email address, one skype ID or in case of a team, each team member’s data? address

You may submit data for all the team's members (one form per member) but 1 principal participant (leader) with an e-mail address is requested for possible further communication.

Just to be sure i will 35 on August 23rd 1974 this year do i qualify? I am a registered architect in USA.

Sorry, only those born after 06.09.1974 can participate to the competition.

What is the maximum cantilever a flloor itself can make?

It depends on the structural system. An expected cantilever for a concrete structure will be up to 3.00m, beyond which special studies have to be made.

If we have a light well at the centre of the plot, can we count it towards the 30% open space?

If the 'Light Well' is in the middle of the building, is not considered to be part of the Obligatory Uncovered Plot Area. Only if the 'Light Well' is placed on the perimeter of the building, adjacent to a larger Obligatory Uncovered Area could be considered to be part of it.

Is there any scenario? Will the plots be the property of one single owner or will there be 9 different ones?

The plots belong to various individuals.

Do we have to provide rooms or toilets in the common spaces for handicapped people?

Yes, but handicap accessibility toilets are also good for non handicap people.

My birthday is Sep 19, 1973. Am I still qualified for the compeitition?

Sorry, only those born after 06.09.1974 are able to take part to the competition.

Are we allowed to have openings on the side of a building which is on the outline of the lot and overlooks at an adjacent lot of ours, or are we obliged to keep this side blind?

It is not allowed to have openings onto neighbouring sites.

Considering the submission period closes at 12 noon (Athens time: GMT +2) on 7 September 2009 and No submission can be accepted after that time. The people that live in America we should send the documents the sept 1st, because the time of the shipment 3 or 4 days + Saturday and Sunday complicate the delivery, this signifies a week less than work. In all the contests the date limit is the date of the shipment, not that of reception. They would be able to consider it? thanks

Sorry, but the timescedule for the winning submission selection is such that entries may not be accepted after the specified date.

We must use a fence at the borders of each plot in order to keep them separated ??? (especially for plots 15-16-17)

Legally either fence or solid wall has to be created but that also depends on the proposed scenario.

Are there any min. or max. dimensions for a student house that we need to follow?

It is up to the designer to propose the ideal solution.

Can we combine some of the adjacent plots underground to form a common basement floor which then would work for those plots as car parking?

Each plot should be treated as a separate entity so you can not combine underground adjacent plots.

How many basement floors can we have underground?

You may construct as many underground levels as needed.
Bear in mind that if they are to house primary activities they must have natural sunlight and ventilation.
Should they be for secondary uses -such as parking, storage, mechanical, e.t.c.- the first underground floor is for both parking, mechanical and storage, wheras the rest of the floors are only for parking.
Please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS, page 9.

Can we build on pilotis, fully or partially at least?

Pilotis is not permitted in the specific area.

1)is the "viral type" referred to the architectural language used for the facades of the building or is it just referred to the inside spatial layout? 2) do steel structure mezzanines (for bed and closets) count towards the Gross Building Area? 3)do staircases and elevator shafts count towards the Gross Building Area?thank you

1. It is up to the contestants to decide.
2. If they are like temporary stuctures, they will not count towards the GBA.
3. Yes, they are.

Are architectural students eligible to be part of a design group?

Yes, architectural students are elligible to be part of a design group.

Can we have members of the team older than 35 if they are not part of the design team but consultants of the team?

All team members, as well as their consultants must be up to 35.

We would like to understand better the answer number 264. What are the rules concerning the 4 facades (openings, covered, windows) on the plot 29? And on the other plot?

You may have window openings or balcony doors on the street and on the back facade, as well as on the side facade if the building is detached from the side border by D.

Have soils/geotechnical reports been produced/prepared? If not, are the winning architects responsible for consultants to prepare soils report?

No, soil reports (if needed by civil engineer) will be provided by OLIAROS.

Is shoring of any adjacent building required?

Shoring will be required wherever there is existing building on the adjacent plots.

Is the existing site clear of any debris or is demolition of any existing structure / site condition required?

There are few existing structures at the moment which will be demolished.

Is a local architect required to sign off on the project? Will the winning architect be required to sign off on the completion of the project ?

By the greek law you will have to be member of the Technical Chamber of Greece to be able to sign for a building permit in Greece. Therefore, if the winner is not able to do so, a local architect will be appointed to sign off the project to the local authorities.

Are all consultant fees (ie. MEP, Structural, Civil, Elevator etc) to be included in the Euro 30,000 fixed fee for work through architectural supervision?

No, they are not included in the 30.000,00 euro fee.

Is the student housing affiliated to any specific University in Athens? How do students apply to live in this housing? Who qualifies?

Student Housing is not affiliated to any specific University and if there will be an over-demand we will configure a fair process to assign the slots.

Who will be the occupants of the student housing? male, female, Greek, immigrants, foreigners etc?

The project will be adressed to all students of any race and of both genders living in Athens.

My registration is in process, I can only have the final document at the end of september. If I give you a proof of this for the submission deadline, (a one signed by the Chamber of Architects) does it work?

Sorry but trying to treat equally all the contestants, only registered architects by the date of the submission can take part in the competition.

In one of your answers you say that neighbouring plots should not communicate at all (not even their open spaces). Are we allowed to propose a strategy for the open spaces to communicate, provided that all plots can also function independently?

Yes, you may.

What does "should the winning architect/group be unable for any reason to accept the commission..." mean? Is it up to the jury/developer to decide if the winner is unable to accept the commission?

There may be legal, technical or personal issues for the winners not to be able to receive the commission for further development of the competition.

Are elevators obligatory for 4-floor residential buildings by the greek building code? could we consider walk-up apartments to reduce costs?

Elevators are obligatory.

Can there be inner connection between two adjacent buildings that are located on different lots? If so, can we have one entrance for both or is it obligatory that each one has its own entrance?

Each plot should be treated as a separate entity consequently every building has to have its own entrance.

Your definition of viral typology creates a tendency towards developing a growth pattern whereas the rigid restriction on treating each plot as separate entity limits any sort of communication between the designs on each plot. Could you be more specific on the limits of communication of each plot? Can we at least create some common areas of leisure,green etc. or cantilevers on upper floors towards the adjacent plot by respecting the architectural and urban requirements?

Even though we would have liked to treat all available plots as one, different ownership status and different timeframes of development for each one of them do not allow us to do so. Each plot should be treated individualy based on the idea of the viral expansion of a proposed typology. Physically the buildings may not be connected but an idea of some sort of common space unification could be considered.

Does the deadline of the submission also change regarding the extension of the Q&A period?

The date of the submission remains the same.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, page 2.

What type of proof of professional credentials do other team members , not the one with license, need to provide ? Because in COMP._NOTICE it's stated " two documents should be included for every member in the case of a group entry "

A copy of the ID, passport or driver's license along with a proof of their student status.

What is the minimum clear floor height when there is no mezzanine?

2.40m for primary use spaces.

Are elevators a part of the requirement?

Yes, they are.

Can we have the submission package delivered by a courier?

Yes, you should.

Are staircases and corridors counted in the gross building area? If yes, then what percentage ? Are there any basic dimensions/areas for the corridors that we can provide which are not counted in the gross building area?

Corridors and staircases count towards the Gross Building Area.

Balconies on the east facade, where the setback is 4.55, what is the maximum they can project out into the 4.55m ?

10% of D.

Does the front setback, if provided, have to be minimum 4.55m?

No, it can be less as well.

Can you put all questions and answers to pdf file, so it's be suitable to read.

That will be done after the daedline of posting questions.

Are we to submit 1 option or both ?

1 proposal per submission is requested.

We are from Kazakhstan, are we able to participate?

As long as you are licensed architects, able to sign a building permit and up to 35 years old, you can participate in the competition.

Can/should teams submit physical models of the proposal?

No, Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 3.

Since this being an international competition, there are international teams participating, some of which do not gather all their team members under one roof, having their members in multiple locations around the globe (such as our team). For teams passing on the second round of the competition, a team interview is specified. Skype is an excellent communication tool for that purpose that does not however support multiple video conferencing. Will there be a possibility for the use of another video conferencing tool (that allows multiple users) such as ooVoo? Or alternatively, will it be possible to host separate skype interviews for team members in varied locations?

Though we will consider your idea for a multiple video conference, if other means will not be available, a skype communication will take place between the competition's jury and the team's principal contestant (leader).

Could the viral type that we will be created have the possibility to co-work with the same one repeated in the adjacent plot?or should it just be repeatable without considering this potential?

It will co-work being part of the same development but be physically connected since each plot should be treated as a separate entity.

Could we create 2 underground floors for secondary uses?

Legally, you may have 1 underground floor 40% of which should be parking lots and the rest could be storage and mechanical and then as many floors as you want beneath the first one dedicated only to parking.

If we choose to put commercial uses in the ground floor, should we specify (name) these uses?

Yes, you should.

Could we choose to represent the spreading of the viral typology in the general plan required(scale 1:200) or should it only be represented in 3d models?

It is up to you to show the spreding of the viral typology in the most comprenhensible way.

Regarding the domus commune system, could we consider creating commune wc and kitchen facilities for the students to share?

It is up to the designer to choose whether or not and which of the qualities of the proposed 2 systems (Domus Commune and Sshelter) will use in his/her proposal.

Do balconies, shading devices, architectural ornamental extrusions also count for the Maximum Gross Building Volume?

No, they do not.

Is the Maximum Gross Building Volume = 4,5 x effective Gross Building Area or is it 4,5 x maximum Gross Building Area?

Maximum Gross Building Volume = 4,5 x Maximum Gross Building Area.

I am able to sign a building permit in my country and abroad, my degree is civil engineering and architecture but I am licensed in my country as a civil engineer. European community defined my degree among the architecture ones. so i should be able to participate the competition, but from the text it is not clear...could you please clarify me? thanks.

Sorry, only licensed architects can participate in the competition.

When is a building considered to be bioclimatic?

There are no minimum criteria in considering a building to be bioclimatic. It clearly depends on the design solution how sustainable and environmental aware the building will become.

The top floor needs to be in recess at a ratio of 1:1,5. Does this mean that if you use a higher top floor that the recess becomes bigger? (i.e. height of top floor is 3m => recess is 2m. height of top floor is 4,5m=> recess is 3m) Or does this rule only implies that we stay within the Notional Solid?

The last floor has to be in recess (which depends on the last floors' height based on the 1:1,5 ratio) and of course you always have to stay within the notional solid .

Can we consider as mezzanine a space of 3mX3m which is a lightweight construction (wooden) consisting of both a platform and wall and enclosing an autonomous space?

If the autonomous space you are describing does not have a functional relationship with the larger space within which it is set, then you can not consider it as a mezzanine. If both spaces are functionally related, it will depend on the specific design to see whether it can be considered as a mezzanine or not.

We are architects under 35 but not yet registered. In order to participate and to create our firm, we are going to apply for the equivalent of the TEE in France as soon as possible. The next examination session is in august. We can only be registered the 18th of September, but we could provide a proof of the application for the submission deadline, on the 7th of September. Would you accept it?

Sorry but trying to treat equally all the contestants, only licensed architects by the date of the submission can take part in the competition.

If, for example, we ensure only bicycle parking on the 34 plot , there is no need for car parking anymore?

No, because you can ensure the parking space of 34 Marathonos str on an adjacent plot.

What are the local seismic conditions?

Generally speaking, low scale seismic action is quite frequent in the general Athens area, but earthquakes up to 5 or 6 on the Richter scale could be expected.

Which is the width of an arcade? and how is arcade defined?

Arcade is a covered passage created by the building's recess from the street border.
Arcades in the specific area should have 3.50m of width and 3.50m of height. The arcade's roof could be supported on columns or could be designed as caltilever. In case the arcade is supported on columns, these should not be less than 3m apart and they should not "intrude" into the arcade's void more than 0.60m. Within the arcade's volume no balconies or other projections or temporary structures are allowed.
Finally, the building could continue directly above the arcade or it could be in recess.

It is mentioned in one of the answers that adjacent plots can be used for parking for 34 Marathonos, while another answer prohibits the use of the rest of the 8 plots for parking purposes. Please clarify.

No answer prohibits the use of any of the other 8 plots for parking purposes.
Plots should not be developed soly as parking spaces. The parking of any small plot could be accomodated in the larger ones.

What are the building regulations for disability access in Greece for the uses in question? Is there any documentation available? For example, ramps, lifts, parking space allocation and requirements , student apartments/rooms with appropriate facilities etc.

3 rooms for disability access should be provided in the building of 34 Marathonos str. 'Disabled Student Accomodation' would fall under the general category for disabled access in 'Hotels - Guests Housing'. In such rooms, as well as their related bathrooms, a clear area of diameter 1.50m should be maintaned for the rotation of the wheelchair.
Also, for such a building size, an elevator shaft of 1.50m X 1.80m would be sufficient. The ramps inclination must be up to 5% and 3 parking spaces should be provided (given that we have 3 disability access rooms) of minimum dimensions of 2.90m X 4.50m.

"Please bear in mind the local seismic conditions" - Could you provide further detail on the local seismic conditions their consequences for structural design ?

Generally speaking, low scale seismic action is quite frequent in the general Athens area, but earthquakes up to 5 or 6 on the Richter scale could be expected.

I am an architecture student in mexico, at the moment i'm in austrlia not studying. can i participate and team up with a licensed "civil engineer"?

You can participate only if you team up with a qualified architect under 35 years old.

Hi, I am an architect now residing and working in the United States with no architectural registration in the US. But I hold a professional architectural registration from India where i practised architecture for a few years before moving to the US. Would I still be eligible?

Yes, you are elligible as long as you can sign for a building permit in India.

Can you provide a .KMZ (google earth placemark) file with the location of Marathonos 34 ?

Please see the DOCUMENTS section.

Do we have to submit the registration first, or all together with the panels?

You have to submit registration and the posters together.

Can you please clarify your answers to questions 252 and 270 as they seem to contradict each other. Should we provide parking for the plots that are too small to include parking (eg 34 Marathonas) on any of the other 8 plots that are big enough?

Yes, this is correct.

Is there information on the height of the exsiting Trees in plot Marathonos 34?? Is the 3D model accurate on this?

In the 3d model the height and the geometry of the trees are generalized. You can advise the photos provided, but bear in mind that because of their type they are meant to be replaced by others in the final proposal.

D Distances, is the same as Seismic Joints?

No, they are not the same. Distance D is about 4.55m whereas the seismic joint is 0.10m.

In pdf architectural and planning requirements, page 15, it shows the plan for Marathonos 34... is states that the green area is participating for competition.. and then states the maximum footprint.. can cantilevering structures surpass into plot Marathonos 36?

No, cantilevering structures can not surpass into plot Marathonos 36.

For Marathonos 34, can its parkring spaces be suggested in a neighboruing plot? say marathones 35?

Yes, you may.

What is the angle of the line that cuts the top part of the building to allow daylight into the street?

Please see the diagrmas in ARCHITECTURAL+PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V2, page 6.

Are semi-open spaces = to common areas? or is there a difference?

Semi-Open spaces could be given to common use but they can not house functions such as kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms...

Does "Distance D" refer to the width of space between buildings when not attached to each other? are there side of the building that must/cannot be attach to neighbouring constructions? for Marathonos 34 ?

Distance D refers to the width of space between buildings when they are not attached to each other. The building on 34 Marathonos str. can either touch on both sides or detouch from either of them by D.

Marathonos 34, says it does not need parking spaces for competitions provided? is this correct? can we provide an underground garage anyway?

It would be ideal if you could provide garage, but if you are unable to do so you may provide it in an adjacent larger plot.

What is the absolute maximum building height for Marathonos 34 ?

15.5m from the ground level.
Please see ARCHITECTURAL+PLANNING REQUIREMENTS pages 5 and 6.

For this first stage of the competition we must submit proposal only for Marathonos 34.. yet the design must have a viral quality to be then expanded to the rest of the plots... correct?

Correct, but you should also show how the viral type development would spread onto the rest of the sites.

To question 126 you answered that 'the exploitation of the building coefficient should be 100% on all plots'. Should we also propose to build 100% of the allowable semi-enclosed square meters, or can we propose that none, or only part of it is utilized?

This would be part of the designers' decissions.

Would a mezzanine floor count as one of the 3 + 1 floors allowed?

If the mezzanine is accessible from the main staircase and does not have the character of a temporary structure, it would be considered one of the 4 levels.

I can`t find any information about the local seismic conditions. Could you tell the at least the level?

Earthquakes up to the level of 5 or 6 are well expected in the overall Athens area.

Does an unheated staircase count as "primary use" (which would mean that it is part of the Gross Building Area)?

If it is the only access to all floors, it counts towards the Gross Building Area.

From which level ol height on are elevators obligatory?

For such a building type elevators would be obligatory from the ground level up for handicap accessibility purposes.

Can the building touch the limit at the back of the plot? Thanks!

If you are refering to the building which will be placed in the 34 Marathonos str plot, then no, it can not touch the plot's rear borders.

What is the prize?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, pages 4 and 5.

"D=3+1/10 Total Height" would mean that D can be less than 4.55m if the building does not have maximum height. In another place the formula is "D=3+1/10 hmax". Which does apply in which case (lightwell, footprint)?

When the proposal uses up the entire m2 of the Gross Building Area of the site, then D=3+1/10 of Total Proposed Height and not of the Hmax of the area. Of course there is a possibilty the Total Proposed Height to equal the Hmax.

An inner courtyard with the dimension 4.2 m x 4.2 would be considered a light well (depending on the building height) but could not be counted as Obligatory Uncovered Plot Area since both its dimensions are less than 4.55m. Correct?

An inner courtyard could be considered as part of the Obligatory Uncovered Plot Area if has minimum dimensions of 2D X 2D.

Do I have to make the recess on the top floor even though all 4 floors are under the 12 meter margin?

Yes, you have to.

At certain very narrow plots, you spell out explicitly the indication 'less than 9m'. What implications does this have on the D distance? How does the potentially 'special D' for those plots affect the minimum required dimensions of light wells and semi-open spaces? Is there a different D for the front (>9m) and the back (<9m) of the plot?

The indication 'less than 9m' affects only on the extent of the area within which the building's footprint can be set.
All other required dimensions of 'Light Well' and 'Semi-Open Spaces' remain the same.

Is there a minimum width for a housing staircase (1,20 m..0.9 m) in Greece?

The minimum width for the main staircase in such a building type and size in Greece is 1.20m.

Should we avoid proposing construction below ground level since there may be archeological findings under ground in this area? has an archeological investigation been carried out in the competition's sites?

In all of the 9 sites, archeological excavations will be conducted before the excavation of the entire basement. Archeological remains could be found practically at any depth and that could indeed influence the construction of the basement and of the foundations but we can not know of anything at this stage of design.

Could you clarify for all participants from abroad what does low-medium cost mean? Could you tell us the medium prices of the basic material and building systems? Do we count towards that price also the horarium for the workers?

It will not be necessary for the moment to publish more information concerning the break down of construction cost in Greece.
In Athens the main building systems would be either concrete strustures with brick infill walls, plastered on both exterior and interior surfaces or steel structures with concrete slabs and concrete board paneling on the exterior and gypsum board paneling on the interior.

I am a registered architect in India. I can sign for building permits in India. Am I allowed to participate in the competition?

Yes, as long as you are under 35.

i am a qualified architect under 35 running an architectural practice. I would like to take part in the competition as a practice. What certification should i send with the application form so we can take part as a practice and not as an individual or as a group?

You have to submit the licensed certificate and the required qualifications for all the practice partners - members who have to be also under 35.

Is a 4.5m rear yard required for 34 the site at marathonos? If so, how is the rear yard defined and what are permitted obstructions?

Due to the local conditions, the building can be placed up to the zone of D=4.55m. This should be considered Obligatory Uncovered Space.

Concerning to car parking spaces in the basement I would like to know what is the minimum height allowed as well as the maximum slope (degrees or %) for an access in a ramp. Thank you.

In a parking space, the minimum clear height is 2.20m and 1.90m under any structural beam.
In a ramp, serving more than 4 cars, the maximum clear allowed slope is 20% whereas for less than 4 cars can be up to 25%.

Are the footprints constrains given fir the each if 9 plots obligatory and should they be considered as a physical border of the gross building's volume. Is it possible to change it for plots especially for the big one given at address Marathonos 36? And on some plots like Marathonos 33 and 37 there is no marked uncovered area does it means that the position of it is flexible on the plot or that it shouldn't be there at all?

The footprint constrains shown in each of the 9 site plans (the diagonally hatched area) denote the area within which the building could be placed. By no means does this area imply the maximum allowed building footprint (which is 70% of the Plot Area) nor the desired shape of the building's footprints.

Please give a more exact definition on the building program.

It is up to the contestants to suggest a building program on the given guidelines.

Could you please specified where the north is? Thank you

Please see the 'True North' identifiacation in the SITE PLAN dwg file.

In my country (Russia) do not require special registration for architects. Evidence of professional credentials is a Diploma. Can I take part in the competition? I can only give a copy of the diploma. I can do this?

Please submit any documents regarding professional license and registration to your National Techinal Chamber (translated in either english or greek) along with any possible proof or elaboration of your ability to sign a building permit.

I am a diploma architect, not yet in a chamber of architects- is it possible for me to team up with a civil engineer who has the ability to sign for a building permit?

You have to team up with a qualified architect.

Could someone consider 2 or 3 different plots as 1 bigger ?or should the building be placed in each small plot repeatedly through the form of viral typology?

All 9 plots are to be treated as separate entities developed by a viral typology.

Few questions is the domus/shelter definitions are the competition organizer's definisions ? should we interept this words ourselves ? also, just to be clear : the plot we are working on and detailing to a 1:100 scale is only on marathonos st. 34 ? are the other plots should be used to show how the bigger scale/future development work ? 10x

Concerning the domus commune and shelter definitions please see the introduction in COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page1.
The main plot of the competition is that of 34 Marathonos str and the proposal for this one should be developed on a 1:100 scale. As for the remaining 8 plots, their viral-type development should be presented on a less detailed scale.

how many in a group

Entries are accepted from groups of no more than 5 people.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, page 2.

I´d like to know for the inscription form you ask for the professional credentials for each professional. Does it mean a copy of the diploma of architecture or the inscription on the Architecture Association form my contry. If you apply for this inscription does it need to be as an indivial architect (liberal) or a Sociaty.

A copy of your architectural licence and registration to the Technical Chamber of your country will be sufficient.

Is there a limit to the number of proposals one can submit?

Each participant can only submit one proposal.

In case of a team we send two applications with two different number id? or we send the same application completed twice with the names?

In case of a team, you have to send one submission form filled with all the names of the team members.

For the Maximum Gross Building Volume you talk about a bioclimatic building... what do you exactly mean by a bioclimatic building?

The bioclimatic character of a building is not very clearly defined. There are no minimum criteria in considering a building as bioclimatic. It clearly depends on the design solutions how sustainable and environmentaly aware the building will become.

D=4.55m with Hmax= 15.50. Does that value changes with the height of the building or is it constant?

D=3.00m+1/10 of Hmax.
Hmax: Final maximum height of the proposed building.
In order to simplify things, the given value of D=4.55m adressed the maximum allowed building height of the area.

Can we add text explaining the concept to a1 drawings? Can we add any other annotation? Or it's better to just add drawings without any marks!

The A1 presentations sheets should only have drawings.

Is the use of an elevator obligatory?

Yes, it is.

Is the deadline for registration passed?

There is no registration prior to the final entry submission (12.00 P.M. 7th September).
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, pages 2 and 3.

Do the panels have to be glued on foam boards, or can they be rolled in a tube?

The panels could be rolled in a tube.

Please let us know whether and when you update the documents of the competition and please give us some additional information on how we can expand our ideas on the neighbouring plots. Finally, I would like to inform you that while browsing the Q&A, some of the questions remain hidden without seeing what is being answered. Thank you

The latest updates are the following: ARCHITECTURAL+PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V3, SITE PLAN V2
Concerning the neighbouring plots, this is exactly the aim of the competition that seeks an architectural solution with a viral typology.

i checked in the website http://www.teepatra-old.tee.gr/tcg.htm that is the english description of the TECHNICAL CHAMBER OF GREECE and i saw that in the "STRUCTURE" argument there is written that the scientific section include the field of "architecture engineering" so can i participate to the competition if my degree is civil engineer and architect? with this degree i could register as an engineer or as an architect, i choosed engineer in my country because in this way i could sign all the kind of projects made by architects plus some other that architects could not do (such as structures and so on). i know that my degree is equivalent to an architect everywhere by a european directive.

You have to be registered as an architect in order to participate in the competition.

Regarding "please do not submit the package in person", can we have the submission package delivered by a friend who is not part pf the design team, instead of sending it by post?

Only postal deliveries are accepted.

The dwg plans provided show a slope going up in Marathonos street (from south west to north east). In the 3D model the same slope goes down. Which one do we have to trust? is the 3D model wrong? (thank you)

The inclination of Marathonos str shown in the SITE PLAN V2 should be taken into account.

It is possible to attach gadgets to the A1 sheets that make more understanding the work. For Example a little piece of material, or a simple magnifying glass (like in plastic very slim temporarily attacked to the sheet with a thread) to see the little things, you know what I mean. Thanks

The presentation outcome is entirely up to the contestants to decide.

hello, i saw in question 166 that you wrote "as long as the architect is licensed with ability to sign for a building permit he/she can join the competition". with my degree i can do it as an architect all over europe, but in my country i am registered as engineer (even though even here i am licensed with ability to sign for a building permit). can i join the competition?

Unfortunately no, you have to be licensed as an architect.

I have a degree in Interior Architecture by the school of architecture in Lisbon though the OA (Portuguese order of Architecture) will grant me the title of Architect. Can I enter the competition?

If by the date of submission you are a licensed architect, able to sign a building permit, you can take part in the competition.

I wonder if we should take into consideration all the plots marked for intervention or just choose one?

The primary plot is 34 Marathonos str. but the viral type development should spread onto the rest of the 8 sites.

What about the "containers" on plot 20? Just an observations, that my 5th question and none of them was answered... (the first was 1 week ago)

The containers should be considered removed.

Please can you confirm the height of the building at Plot 28 (32 Marathonos Street) - the DWG provided marks it only as 5C.A volume is shown in the 3D line drawings, although from the aerial photographs it appears to be a vacant lot.

Google aerial photos are not very recent. There is a 5-storey building in the adjacent plot as you can see in the 'camera views' in the ARCHITECTURAL + PLANNING REGULATIONS.

Could we put some text on the A1 sheets?

A1 sheets should only have drawings.

I am 35 years old and will be 36 on December 31 this year. Am I ellegible? Thanks.

Yes, you are.

I am a registered Architect in the USA. Am I ellegible to enter this competition?

If you are a licensed architect, able to sign a building permit you can participate in the competition.

How do I register for the competition?

There is no registration prior to the final entry submission.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2.

The assignment is to design a building that hosts 18 students plus optional additional common uses as bars, open podia...? Or just housing? Do we have to choose for that just ONE plot only. They differ immense in their sizes and conditions.

All optional - additional recommended common uses could become part of either 34 Marathonos str or of any of the other 8 proposed buildings the designer decides.
The idea is for the viral typology created for 34 Marathonos str to be able to expand to the remaining neighbouring smaller or larger plots.

Is the recess above the 3rd floor only necessary at the street side? What if the street width is enough so that no recess is needed as in diagram B? Is still one needed?

Yes, it is still needed. The recess on the 4rth level is obligatory but only on the street facade.

The submittal sheet size is indicatied on the website under 'submission' as two ISO A1. It also states that the dimension being 594mm X 675mm. A standard ISO A1 sheet is 594mm X 841mm. Please clarify what the sheet size should be. Thanks.

The dimensions of the submission ISO A1 sheets should be 594 x 841mm.

What do you consider as a bioclimatic building? Which reglements are required that the building is a bioclimatic one? Just solar panels and natural ventilation?

There are no minimum criteria in considering a building to be bioclimatic. It clearly depends on the design solutions how sustainable and environmentaly aware the building will become.

Could you give as more information for the cost of the materials in Greece? To the 1200 euro for the construction budged, do we calculate the salaries of the workers on the field?

It will not be necessary for the moment to share more information concerning the cost of materials in Greece. An approximate cost estimation, based on the prices given at Building Program of the COMPETITION NOTICE would be sufficient. Within those prices, all relative construction cost are included.

Is it possible that you mixed up the color reference in the text about the residential zone=green + residential zone of mild use=purple?

Green highlight should represent the Residential Zone of Mild Uses.
Please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V3.

Should the student`s unit be considered as a room or as a small apartment with living, sleeping, kitchen areas?

It is up to the contestants to propose the ideal student housing solution.

Please can you clarify the following provision from page 6 of the ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V2:"Mezzanine Structures within double height spaces count towards the Gross Building Area if theyhave a minimum clearance of 2.20m, unless they are lightweight, temporary structures such aswooden structures for placing a bed, etc. which may not be considered as individual floors."1. Is a mezzanine ever considered as an individual floor (ie. to be counted in the "3+1 in recess" provision) ?2. Is a mezzanine allowed to have a clearance of less than 2.20m ? If so what functions are allowed to inhabit such an area ?3. What is meant by "lightweight, temporary structures such as wooden structures for placing a bed, etc." ?

1. The mezzanine could be concidered as an individual floor when it is directly connected to the main staircase and lift landings.
2. Legally, should the mezzanine house primary uses, it should have a clearance of no less than 2.4m. Should it house secondary uses, it can have a clearance of no less than 2.2m.

Could you give us more specific details about the building program as : if we have to design a unit for each student or should we resolve the parking problem in the same plot?

Concerning the student 's accomodation, it is up to the designer to propose the best solution.
As far as the parking is concerned, because of the small size of the plots in the area, you may resolve their parking issue in a larger neighbouring plot.

I need to send the submit and documentations by post before the project or insame the projects.

The required documents along with the poposal should be sent together by post by the deadline of the submission.

I´d like to know if we ´re a group, is it necessary everybody is up to 35 or just the responsable architect?

All the members of the group have to be up to 35 years old.

Which is the maximum budget for the entire design of the building and the and the adjacent surroundings on the 200m2 plot?

Please see the building program in COMPETITION NOTICE V2, page 1.

Should we design an urban proposal for the whole area plus the student's building or we should propose a housing design only for the 200m2 plot?

The contestants should propose a student housing in 34 Marathonos str. and at the same time make a general proposal on how the viral-typology should spread onto the rest 8 plots.

Which are the maximum extensions, dimensions of the cantilevered structures? Do they depend on the construction system we will use?

The restrictions for the dimensions of the cantilevers spring from the limitations of the materials and the structural systems that will be proposed. Just bear in mind the seismic character of the country.

Are the public activities areas , as shopping, reading e.t.c. , considered as primary use spaces?

Yes, they are.

Can it be explained in more the scope of the project, It is not clear if all plots must be developed to the same level of detail and if they should be develop as single building or all of them as a single one?

The contestants should concetrate on 34 Marathonos (on a 1:100 scale) str and at the same time make a general proposal (on a 1:200 scale) on how the viral-typology should spread onto the rest of the plots.
Each plot should be treated as a separate entity.

If we place public activities in the basement could we build the whole underground area?

In such a case,iIt is up to the discretion of the Architectural Committee tat the planning department to accept the extention of the basement over the entire plot, but all areas outside the proposed building's footprint outline should be dedicated to parking. Primary uses can extend up to the building's footprint area.

All plots must be developed to a 1:100 scale detail or just the 200 m2 plot and in the rest of the plots it is just a diagram of how could the be

The contestants should concetrate on 34 Marathonos (on a 1:100 scale) str and at the same time make a general proposal (on a 1:200 scale) on how the viral-typology should spread onto the rest of the plots.

Could you be more precise about viral-type?

Viral-type development is a development which is able to spread copies of itself with minimal intervention... just like a virus.

If we design an area with a public function in the basement, do we count it towards the gross building area?

If the space is of primary use then it counts towards the Gross Building Area.

Which specific documents and content of the ISO A1 panels have to be submitted?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, page 2 and page 3.

On one of the plans is written : pilotis-not permitted. What does this mean? Is this an urban regulation rule that derives from the urban vision of the quartier?

Pilotis, or piers, are supports such as columns, pillars, or stilts that lift a building aboveground (or water).

Are there historical layers in the ground?

Considering the specific area of Athens, historical layers may very well be found underground but this will be verified only during the archeological excavations (first phase of the basement excavations).

Are there regulations for the dimensions of the cantilevers? Which are the maximum dimensions of the cantilevers?

Any restrictions for the dimensions of the cantilevers spring from the limitations of the materials and the structural systems that will be proposed. Just bear in mind the seismic character of the country.

My License is in Spanish, it is necesarry to tranlate it?

Photocopy of the original document as well as a translated document of it in either english or greek has to be delivered.

“The competition challenges participants to rethink two traditional key studies for separate housing units: i) the domus commune, a structure consisting of smaller units with shared facilities and ii) the shelter, which elaborates on the idea of a structure as an amalgamation of self-sufficient units.” How does this has to come out in the design: is a design for each model desired or need it just be studied? Or do participants need to chose one model for the design?

It is up to the participants to analyse both systems (Domus Commune and Shelter) and choose which qualities of either of the two should be incorporated in their proposal.

In case of a parking underground area, do we consider the lift or the ramp that provides the cars access as one of the 2 necessary fire escapes staircases?

The lift can not be considered as the one of the two necessary fire escapes staircases. As far as the ramp is concerned, it will depend on its relationship (distance from) the 2nd staircase.

Do we have to focus oly on the plot 34 at Marathonos Street., or consider an overall proposal?

Primarily for 34 Marathonos str. But it is up to the designer to show how the suggested viral typology will spread onto the rest of the listed plots.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, page 1.

Do all the plots/buildings have to be connected with each other, for instance by underground structure/carpark?

The plots/buildings should not be connected to each other.

Do we receive any confirmation when you receive the registration

You should make sure to send the submission via courrier who does give delivery confirmation.

When is the deadline for the registration, is it the same with the submittal?

Yes.

i am 33 and a part 2 riba assistant architect, does the qualified architect i team up with also has to be under 35 or can be older. thank you.

Both of you should be under 35 and at least one of you should be a licensed architect, able to sign a building permit.

The area seems to lack of well organized open spaces such as squares, small parks etc. Can we use one lot (or more) for this purpose?

All 9 plots have to be developed. Having in mind that the plots are not under the same ownership and that they may not be developed at the same time, you could suggest the common use of some open spaces i.e. the Obligatory Uncovered Plot space or roof tops...

Plots should be treated as separate entities. Nevertheless, I would like to ask, let's say, if the balconies can intercommunicate through the housing units.

Legally there should not be any intercommunication between adjacent plot buildings especialy through their balconies. Bear in mind though that all 9 plots may not be developed simultaneously.

It's obligatory the use of reinforced concrete for the structure? Can we use alternative materials such as steel, wood etc?

The choice of materials is up to the contestants as long as the building is buildable within the given budget. Please bear in mind the local seismic conditions.

We are two architects, but only one is registered with the TEE in Greece. I am of Greek nationality and have just completed my degree in the US so I am not registered yet in neither Greece or the States. Can we still participate as team with one of the two being registered and have both of our names being shown?

All the team members would be credited.

What are the prizes of the competition?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, pages 4 and 5.

Can we bridge over Marathonos Street connecting plots 15, 16 and 17 with plots 20 and 29?

Unfortunately not.

a)In the 'building program' (p.1) its explained the way to treat plot n.29 at 34 Marathonos street (18stud./440m2 of pr. use). Do we have to design a housing unit for every plot or just for this one? Can we leave one of the plots void by designing a public or semi-public green space or so? b)If for every plot a housing unit is necessary, the m2 of primary use and the number students is proportional to plot n.29? for example, plot 29, 440m2 / 14 stud = plot 20, 1834 m2 / 58 stud ? c)The need of secondary facilities it's not clear. Can you please elaborate on that? In case of a small book store, for example, the construction cost remains 1200 eur/m2 ? Is it possible for a plot to accommodate only a facility like that or it must be part of a housing unit ? d)What is the exact meaning of VIRAL type development scenario?

a) Apart from designing a student housing building for 34 Marathonos str, you also have to develop a Viral Topology on the other 8 plots as well. None of the 9 plots should be left undeveloped or be treated as a public open spacebut there could be a scenario for the common development of the Obligatory Open Spaces of each plot.
b) Yes, the number of inhabitants of the rest 8 plots is proportional to that of 34 Marathonos str.
c) The development of all 9 plots should be based on student housing and other types of low cost housing but is also necessary to associate this use with other relevant facilities, the type, the extent, the location of which and their relationship to the housing units is up to the contestants to propose.

I am an intern architect wtihout a license, but I am registered in the Chamber of Architects in my country, and I can sign for a building permit (with the agreement of my intern coordinator). Can I participate?

You can not participate because you are not licensed yourself, unless your coordinator is under 35 and he/she can be a member of your team.

the 7th september is considered as the last day to send the project?is the postmark considered as a gurantee of the date?

The submission needs to be in Athens by the date specified.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, page 2.

Do the building regulations state that a building has to directly border to the street front? Or is it possible to set them back from the street?

On 34 Marathonos str. the building may be set back from the street border of the plot, but wherever the arcade is obligatory, the building could set back from the street border only on the levels above the arcade.

By the Greek law Student Housing can be included as 'Guest House-Dorms' and Hotels which are allowed only under Residential Zone (purple colour) and not under Residential Zone of Mild Uses (green colour), where plot34 belongs to on the side of Marathonos. What happens in that case? Do we study plot 34 as 'housing' only? (and not as 'student housing' or what else?)

Even though the proposed building is 'Student Housing', legally on the planning department it could be examined as 'Housing' only.

In few days the regulations in Greece regarding the semi-open areas are changing. Should we follow these new changes in our solution so is valid? Or we keep what is given from you?

Please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V3, page 9 and page 10.

In terms of the fire safety regulations is there a requirement in Greece for smoke lobbies at the entrance to fire escape stairs in certain instances? Is there a website where we can consult the fire regulations online?

Due to the building size you should not consider having smoke lobbies for the main staircase. Unfortunately, we are not aware of a site with the greek fire regulations in english.

Non licensed architect in the U.S.A. Have M.Arch (Master of architecture degree) and 4 yrs of experience. Am I qualified?

No, you will have to team up with a licensed architect able to sign a building permit.

In the architectural and planning requirements it is written that the max gross building area is 456 m2 for spaces of primary use. How many m2 extra should we take into account for the spaces of secondary use? What ratio do you want us to use?

456.06m2 is the Total Gross Building Area which includes all primary use spaces (both overground and any possible underground ones) and all the overground secondary use spaces. The Gross Building Area does not include semi-open spaces nor balconies.

Regarding the text document describing the main concept and rationale, could you please define the type of file that the contestants must submit (e.g. .pdf file, .doc file, .txt file)? In some of the answers that you have provided, you claim that images and complementary diagrams can be included as part of the explanatory material (which cannot be done within a .txt document) would that mean that you accept diverse file types?

We accept all the above mentioned file types.

Can adjacent plots provide parking spaces for plots whose shape and dimensions can not easily meet the requirements for parking lots and ramps?

Yes they can.
Please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS, page 12.

You are mentioning designing 440 sq meters for primary use for 18 students. Is that considered only living space or shared areas as well ?

Shared areas as well.
All above ground spaces, both of primary and secondary use, should add up to 456.06m2.

Do the a1 presentation sheets have to include text ( project description) or just drawings?

The A1 presentation sheets have to include only drawings.

My degree is i civil engineering/architecture in but i 'm registered in the college of engineers in italy) in italy and in europe all i can work as an architect (as the DIRECTIVE 2005/36/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications says, in pag. 111 of the european version of the directive). can i take part to the competition? thanks

If you can provide an architect's license (not a civil engineer's license) you may participate in the competition.

On the number of 'floors' (ground, +2, +1 in recess, according to Q&A #107): what counts as 'floor' in Greece, legally? Some level where the staircase repeatedly ends? Mezzanines apart, does a floor slab have to be flat all the way through the end of the plot?

The total number of floors in a building in this area is: 3+1 in recess.
All overground structures count towards the Gross Building Area including mezzanines if they are not considered as temporary structures.
A floor slab does not have to be level all the way through.

Is it possible to include some of the existing buildings of the two blocks in our proposal in terms of proposing different uses?

No, it is not possible.

I am an intern architect in Belgium, but I am already registered in the Chamber of Architects (I am allowed to have my own projects). Can I participate?

If you are licensed architect, able to sign a building permit you are elligible to join the competition. Otherwise you have to team up with another qualified architect.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, page 2.

Is it allowed for the free spaces- yards to be connected to each other, even though the buildings are treated as separated entities?

Legally no, but any proposal of such kind could be examined for the competition purposes. Bear in mind though that all 9 plots will not be developed simultaneously.

Is it possible to send the presentation sheets (A1) in a carton tube by post, together with the sealed envelope?

Yes, it is.

Could you please highlight the changes in newer versions of the PDF files. thnx

Changes may be found at the ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V3, page 9 and page 10.

What is to be illustrated in the general plan of all lots?

The General Plan on a 1:200 scale should show the development of all the 9 sites and which could be done by showing roof tops and any other visible projections of the suggested building.

The full set of the general plan (1/200) + 6 plans + 2 facades + 2 sections (1/100) leaves just a A2 area for any additional material. Is it ok to provide just the general plan, the main façade, 1 section and a selection of 4 floor plans?

The choice of information presented in the specified posters is entirely up to you.

What is the purpose of the “less than 9.00m” dimensions indicated in the general plan? Is there a planning rule that applies to plots with less than 9.00m facade?

It is one of the issues which affect the outline within which the building's footprint should be set.

Are balconies allowed to be placed out of the building footprint, at the back of the plot where the D=4.55 area is.

Yes, but within the area of the distance D they should not exceed the width of 10% D = 0.45m

The max gross building area for M34 plot is 456sqm but in the building program a 440sqm of primary spaces are required. Is it OK to use all 456spm?

Yes, all the 456m2 can be used.

What do you mean by a viral-type development of the other 8 sites? Should the project be developed at the same level of the proposed site plan at 34th marathanos street?

'... a development which is able to spread copies of itself with minimal intervention... just like a virus...'
The design of the rest 8 plots does not have to be as developed and detailed as for 34 Marathonos str.

1. Is there any urban conservation plan for the area of the competition? 2. Do you know if the smaller building at Marathonos street 39 will stay or that the plot will be redeveloped?

1. There is a general conservation plan as there are quite a few listed buildings in the area and there is also a general development plan (most of it privately founded) with the erection of new buildings throughout the MK area.
2. The building in 39 Marathonos str is supposed to be listed therefore it should not be removed.

Can the student units have a view on a neighbor's garden or is that forbidden?The planning regulation does not specify this item.And what is min.width of fire escape staircase in greece? thnx

It is not allowed to have openings onto neighbouring sites.
The minimun width of the fire escape staircase is 1.20m

what do you mean by "viral-type development scenario"? do you mean modular , functional zonning development, ...?

'... the scenario of a development which is able to spread copies of itself with minimal intervention... just like a virus...'

If possible, could you more deeply explain what you mean with viral-type development scenario? How far should the general plan go in depth? Does each plot need a different, detailed and specific solutions?

'... the scenario of a development which is able to spread copies of itself with minimal intervention... just like a virus...' andit is up to the contestant to show how this will work on the other 8 plots starting from 34 Marathonos str.

What are the parking lot requirements for the student housing units?

In the ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V2, page 12, you could see the required number of parking plots for each possible separate use within a new building.
Nevertheless, due to the small size of 34 Marathonos str. plot, and the need for promoting greener means of transportation, especially in the center of Athens, the competition welcomes alternative ideas from the contestants concerning the parking issues of a student housing building.

Is the general plan 1:200 refers to all lots or only Marathonos34th?

The general plan refers to all the 9 plots of the competition.

How do I get into the competition?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 in the OVERVIEW section of the official site.

Can the proposed building on plot 29, at 34 Marathonos street, have an 'open' facade (with windows , doors and generally openings), on the northern boundarie of the plot which is in contact with plot 20(meaning the shared boundarie between plot 20 and plot 29, and from point 96 to point 66 and if we choose our building to touch this plot boundarie) , or does this side of the building has to be a 'closed' border (without openings)?

No, it has to be a blind border without movable openings. The only allowed construction appart from solid walls would be glass block walls which are still considered walls but through which one can not see but light passes through until the adjacent plot's building will be erected.

Should the Professional Credentials be translated to english?

Photocopies of the original documents as well as translated documents of them in either english or greek are needed. The translation does not have to be official at this point of the competition.

Is this project going to actually be built?

Yes, the idea is for the winning entry to be constructed.

Do we need to translate professional credentials in english? And does it have to be by official translator ?

Photocopies of the original documents as well as translated documents of them in either english or greek are needed. The translation does not have to be official at this point of the competition.

If one member of team is under 35 and with a licence, What do other members need for professional credentilas? Diploma ?

They can even be students.

In some countries it takes up to 3-4 years practice to become a member of the chamber after the graduation, so many architects are more than 35 when they become members. However in some countries this is not a problem, so it is somehow unfair. Is there any other document that a graduated architect can give, so he can participate in the competition?

As long as the architect is licensed and able to sign a building permit, can join the competition.

If possible, could you more deeply explain what you mean with viral-type development scenario? How far should the general plan go in depth? Does each plot need a different, detailed and specific solution?

Only the main plot 34 Marathonos str needs drawings on a 1:100 scale. The design of the remaining 8 plots does not have to be as developed and detailed as for 34 Marathonos str.
The general plan should show the viral-type development in all the 9 plots of the competition on a 1:200 scale. The viral-type development is the development which is able to spread copies of itself.
The scale of every drawing indicates the level of detail of each part of the presentation.

It is possible to participate to up to 35 with a group in which appear both licensed architects and non-licensed graduates in Engineering? If yes, which document will be required to the non-licensed graduates?

Yes, it is.
For the non-licensed graduates in Engineering, a copy of their ID, passport or driver's license along with proof of their student status (in english or greek) are required.

Complying with the maximum Gross Building Volume and the allowed Maximum Height for new buildings in this area of 15.5 m, should we also comply with the maximum allowed Number of Floors 3+1?

Yes, the maximum height for new buildings in this area is 15.5m and you should also comply with the maximum allowed number of floors (3+1 in recess).

What is the relevant building code for this project (that would go into more detail than the arch & planning req's)? Is there a link to this code online?

Unfortunately not in english.

Can a "Main Staircase" be an exterior stair (arch & planning req's page 8)?

In theory yes, but it is up to the Architectural Commitee to approve of a specific design-proposition.

Does the design have to contemplate and propose the plans for a underground parking level? Because yous specify the requirements for parking space to m2 of construction ratio?

In the ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V2 page 12, you could see the required number of parking plots for each possible separate use within a new building.
Nevertheless, due to the small size of 34 Marathonos str. plot, and the need for promoting greener means of transportation, especially in the center of Athens, the competition welcomes alternative ideas from the contestants concerning the parking issues of a student houing building.

Does the site at 34 Marathonos have a requirement for a rear yard? If so, what are the specifics of the requirement?

2/3 of the Obligatory Uncovered Space should be planted.

Must the names of all participants be on the application form? Or is it enough just to mail the copies of everyone's documents?

The names of all the participants should be on the application form.

How far the projects for the other plots (besides the Marathonos34th) should be defined? What is the skope for their projects - guidelines, a masterplan, a study of volumes and program or complete design?

The design of the remaining 8 plots does not have to be as developed and detailed as for 34 Marathonos str. It is up to the contestant to show how the viral type development could expand onto the rest of the 8 plots.

What is the age range of the students for which the project is intended? What schools are they most probably attending? Is there good accessibility by public transportation, or are cars the norm, even for such students? (i.e. how important is parking to the rental structure?) lastly, what will be the rent? (i.e. students from low, middle or high income)

The project is intended for all ages of students involved in universities or equivalent educational institutions.
The students will ,most likely, be attending private and public Universities, Technical colleges, e.t.c.
For the specific site and generally within Athens, there is good accessibility by public transportation. Cars and motorcycles though are very common in greek society. But due to the need for promoting greener means of transportation, especially in the center of Athens, the competition welcomes alternative ideas from the contestants concerning the parking issues of a student housing building.

I would like to know more about how the construction budget must be calculated and presented. How foreigners architects must proceed? Is there an specific base for construction costs in Greece that should be followed? Thank you.

A general idea of low budget construction cost is the one given at the BUILDING PROGRAMME in COMPETITION NOTICE V2, page 1: 'The construction budget is 1200 euro per primary buildable m2 and 850 euro per secondary m2'.
This number includes all relative construction costs for such a building.

For submission, the minimum of 2 or maximum of 3 printable pithy high res. digital images within the CD,. It says should contain no text. Should they have the ID also in the bottom right corner?

In these digital images is not obligatory the ENTRY_ID to be placed in the bottom right corner.

Hi, i would like to know if my group have a student member, how we submit his name? Thank you. Carol

A copy of the student's ID or passport along with any other proof of the student's academic status.

Is a rate analysis required at this stage according to construction budget? Also for ppl from outside greece how do we get the rates in greece?

A rate analysis is not required at this stage of the copetition.

What is the range of rent expected from students?

In the range of 450 euro per month per student.

How will the student housing be maintained ? in terms of a permanent housekeeper or part time?

Most likely there would be a permanent housekeeping option.

"(...) and deliver it along with proof of their age and their practice certificate ..." like copy of passport and Architects Association number?

A copy of ID, passport or driver's license could do for proof of age. Concerning the practice certificate a copy of professional license and confirmation of your regiatration to the regional Tecnical Chamber.

I am an architecture student forming part of a team with a professional licensed architect. What documents should I include in the Entry ID sealed envelope?

A copy of your ID or passport along with a copy of your student ID or any other proof of your student status.

The original certificate I have from member of the Chamber of Architects is in Portuguese. Do I need to ask a document in English?

A photocopy of the original document as well as a translation of this is needed.

Do the presentation boards have to physically be there by September 7th, 2009, or is it acceptable that it is postmarked by 7th and arrives at a later date?

The presentation posters (not boards) need to be in Athens by the date specified.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, page 2.

Is the building (apartments) for sale or lent?

It is a student housing. It will be rented to students.

i have my diploma in architecture since 2008.. can i participate?

If you are a licensed architect, able to sign a building permit you can participate in the competition.

The "light well" should be counted in the "gross building area" or in the "obligatory uncovered plot area"?

The 'Light Well' does not count towards the Gross Building Area.
If the 'Light Well' is in the middle of the building, is not considered to be part of the Obligatory Uncovered Plot Area. Only if the 'Light Well' is placed on the edge of the building, adjacent to a larger Obligatory Uncovered Area could be considered to be part of it.

Is the number of the students we should consider for the other plots analogous to the number 18 given for plot 34 following the total m2 to be built? Is there a direction or rules for the distribution of the program in the rest of the plots?

The concetration of the students for the rest 8 plots is the same with that of 34 Marathonos str.
There is neither direction nor rules for the distribution of the program in the rest of the plots.

By the Greek law Student Housing can be included as 'Guest House-Dorms' and Hotels which are allowed only under Residential Zone (purple colour) and not under Residential Zone of Mild Uses (green colour), where plot34 belongs to on the side of Marathonos. What happens in that case? Do we study plot 34 as 'housing' only? (and not as 'student housing' or what else?)

As you already mentioned, the prorposed student housing building does not necessarily have to fall under the category of "dorm" or "hotel". Depending on the solution, It could also be examined as pure "housing".

Can the shape of the plots' backyards you show in the plans change?Are the backyards mandatory in terms of location? Can the building of plot 34 touch at the back ?

The building of the plot 34 Marathonos str can not touch the rear border due to local conditions.
In each of the 9 plots the hatched area named 'footprint constrains' denotes only the area within which the building could be set and not the specific shape nor the size of the building's footprints.

Are there any other photos besides the ones in the pdf : Architectural and planning requirements????

There are aerial photos in the DOCUMENTS section as well .

In few days the regulations in Greece regarding the semi-open areas are changing. Should we follow these new changes in our solution so is valid? Or we keep what is given from you?

Please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V3, page 9 and page 10.

What exactly do you mean with "viral" and "sprawl over"? In which terms?

Viral type development is the one which is able to spread copies of itself with minimal intervention... just like a virus.
Sprawl over...expand.
It is up to the designers to create a viral-typology which will expand in all the 9 plots of the competition.

In case of a group of participants, represented by one who is registered at the Chamber of Architects, is the winner the group or the registered architect?

In case of a group of participants the winner is the group.

Is the French "Habilitation à la Maitrise d'Oeuvre en son Nom Propre" (HMONP) valid or does the participant have to be registered at the Architect's governing body, which means paying the fee and practicing as a profesional?

As long as the architect is licensed and able to sign a building permit can join the competition.

Way in "answer 29" you said "Yes" to the question about the age and after you said "born after 06.09.1974" that means 34 years old. Way you change idea about this

Only those born after 06.09.1974 are elligible to the competition.

Can you give more details about the Design Development phase which has the deadline in 11 January 210?

The Design Development phase is the 2nd phase of the competition which will refer only to the chosen winning entries.

What does “viral type development” or “viral typology” mean?

'... a development which is able to spread copies of itself with minimal intervention... just like a virus...'

About the parking lots. I understand that is note obligatory to place them on the 34 plot. But resolving a bicycle parking for example, does it mean that the parking issue from the town regulations point of view is completed or that we still have to provide them somewhere else? If yes, where ? On the other 8 plots?

In the ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V2, page 12, you could see the required number of parking plots for each possible separate use within a new building.
Nevertheless, due to the small size of 34 Marathonos str. plot, and the need for promoting greener means of transportation, especially in the center of Athens, the competition welcomes alternative ideas from the contestants concerning the parking issues of a student housing building.
You should not provide them in any of the other 8 plots as eah plot has to be treated as a separate entity.

The separation of the 9 plots is referring also to the pedestrian drives , the green areas or other landscape design? Treating them as separate entities means that they should not communicate at all?

For the first phase of the competition the 9 plots are to be treated separetly and for that matter, they should not communicate at all.

Exactly how many parking lots are they needed? Is student housing considered “housing” or sth else? If so, since student rooms are not actual apartments, should we provide 18 parking lots (1 for each room), or 3 (1 for each 100m2)? Thank you.

In the ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V2 page 12, you could see the required number of parking plots for each possible separate use within a new building.
Nevertheless, due to the small size of 34 Marathonos str. plot, and the need for promoting greener means of transportation, especially in the center of Athens, the competition welcomes alternative ideas from the contestants concerning the parking issues of a student housing building.

Are You going to provide any elevations drawings of existing structure? It is really important taking into consideration designing of frontage supplement?

As it is not possible to provide elevation drawings at this stage of the competition please rely on the photos and on the 3d volumes given.

Could you give us some climatic data of the project area (wind, inclination of the sun etc..)?

Prevaling winds in the area would be northen winds.
Because the sun path changes from summer to winter you have to advise a relevant chart, taking into account the exact earth location (please see in the DOCUMENTS section the google earth location file).

In the "ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS" document it is stated that "Semi Open Spaces ... may have a maximum Total Area of 20%xGross Building Area."this has changes since 02-07-09, could you please provide the new regulations regarding the Semi Open Spaces?

The new law has not been voted yet but please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V3, page 9 and page 10.

What's viral typology? Thank you

'... the typology of a development which is able to spread copies of itself with minimal intervention... just like a virus...'

Does the submission need to be in Athens by the date specified, or postmarked by the date specified?

The submission needs to be in Athens by the date specified.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, page 2.

In the proposed site can we provide a different use for the ground floor concerne with the planning requirements?

Yes, you could.

What do you mean in the building programme for secondary buildable?

Secondary m2 refers to the underground areas which do not count towards the building coefficient, such as parking lots, starage spaces, mechanical rooms, e.t.c.

Which 2 mentioned documents are needed to confirm age and architectural degree (a.e. copy of diploma or confirmation of regional chamber of architects etc.)?

Concerning age, a copy of ID, passport or driver's license could do and concerning the professional status, a copy of your architectural license and confirmation of your registration at the regional Technical Chamber.

The height indications in the plans and the 3d-model do not match. example: the slope of Marathonos street is descending towards Northwest according to the plans but ascending according to the 3d-model. Please clarify.

The slope of Marathonos str shown in the SITE PLAN V2 should be taken into account.

Are archeological excavations to be expected on the sites, or have they already been checked for relevant remains? If no, can you state at what depth such remains are to be expected - and if this could influence the construction of basements and foundations?

In all of the 9 sites, archeological excavations will be condacted before the excavation of the entire basement. Archeological remains could be found practically at any depth and that could indeed influence the construction of the basement and of the foundations but we can not know of anything at this stage of design.

In each and every one of the 9 plots it is showing a specific building area with specific footprint constrains and specific uncovered area. Is this just an example?Could the uncovered area be of a different shape(based on the code of course)?

In each of the 9 plots the hatched area named 'footprint constrains' denotes only the area within which the building could be set and not the specific shape nor the size of the building's footprints.

If the final winner and the commended project are unable to accept the commission, what will happen?

In the unlikely event that this will happen, probably the 3rd most popular proposal will be asked to accept the commission.

What about materials selection? and what are the materials used in this area? and does materials selection an important factor for the jury?

The material selection is up to the participants to decide. Most commonly used materials are concrete, steal, glass, aluminum, wood (not for structural purposes in such a building type and size), brick, plaster, marble, e.t.c.

Are OLIAROS able to accept complex design? I mean something hard for execution or they are looking for something functional and able to be executed with less complication? are they interested in LEED and sustainable design? zero net or carbon neutral design? how much this will impact their decision to chose the project?

Oliaros is able to accept complex design as long as it meets the financial requirements for building construction given in the competition.
Yes, we are interested in sustainable design, zero net or carbon neutral criteria which will affect the selection of the winning submission.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, page 4.

Why are there only windows present on street facade of existing tall buildings? Is this law or cultural consideration?

By law, if the side walls are set on the plot borders they may not bear any window openings.

The submission form asks for a 'Skype ID:'. What is a Skype ID?

Skype is a software application that allows users to make telephone calls over the Internet. Skype ID is an ID provided to you by the Skype application.

Does the package have to be anonymous? For shipping (DHL etc.) there is normally sender adress requested , written on the package. Is it possible to put there the professional organisation (TEE equivalent) adress of the entrant´s country. thanks

The courrier will know of the sender but the package should only bear the entry ID.

According to the building and planning requirements that you have provided, parking spaces for a housing building should correspond to the number of the apartments (among other regulations). In a student housing building, would that correspond to the number of the housing units, hence, the number of the accomodated students?

In the ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V2 page 12, you could see the required number of parking plots for each possible separate use within a new building.
Nevertheless, due to the small size of 34 Marathonos str. plot, and the need for promoting greener means of transportation, especially in the center of Athens, the competition welcomes alternative ideas from the contestants concerning the parking issues of a student housing building.

Could you please clarify if the student housing project is subject to a "continuous" building system (synehes sistima domisis), according to which the building should deploy its facade equal in length to the site's facade facing Marathonos street?

The building system is indeed the 'continuous' which means though that the building either "touches" both side borders or detaches from either of them by distance D.

Could you please define whether the plans,elevations and sections of scale 1:100 should include information about the rest of the plots owned by Oliaros? Or, is this supposed to be solely presented in the general plan of scale 1:200? Thank you

Drawings on 1:100 should include information concerning only the plot of 34 Marathonos str. whilst the general plan on 1:200 scale should show the viral type development on all the 9 plots of the competition.

I'm a qualified architect; Licensed to practice the profession of engineering and architecture by the Ministry of Public Works in Lebanon. I'm also a member of the Order of Engineers & Architects of Beirut, Lebanon (www.oea.org.lb). Am I eligible to join this competition? And what do you mean by “membership of a comparable registry in another country”?

As long as you are licensed architect, able to sign a building permit and 35 and under, you are elligible to join the competition.

Is cost estimation expected from the participants? If so, is it only valid for the design on 34 Marathonos Street?

Cost estimation is not expected from the participants. They only have to take it into consideration in order not to exceed the expected budget while designing.

Is it up to the designer to decide the size (area wise) of a housing unit and its facilities to reach 440 m2 needed to host 18 students or is there a range of areas that we need to comply with, other than the specifications mentioned in Architectural and Planning Document?

It is up to the designer to decide and propose the ideal solution.

Among the Q&A it has been stated that all the plots should be taken as separate entities. Is this a requirement necessary to comply with the specifications of each site? Can we still treat each plot as separate design entities but still have tectonic/physical connections between them?

Legally no connections between the plots, especially tectonic ones, are allowed. But the possibility of physical connection is something that would depend greatly on the specific proposal.

Regarding the materials to submit, do1:100 principal plans, sections and elevations refer only to the design development on the plot 34 Marathonos Street? What is meant by 1:200 general plan; like a site plan development displaying the scenario on all of the plots or do we need to present the design of all floor levels of the viral typology scenario in that scale?

The main plot of the competition is 34 Marathonos str and the drawings on a 1:100 scale refer to the specific one. The general plan on a 1:200 scale should show the development on all the 9 plots of the competition. The scale indicates the level of detail of each part of the presentation.

On the "Light Well": do the given dimensions necessarily imply a notional void tube extending vertically from the ground to the highest level? Is it possible for such a void to extend from a certain level up and still count as such? Can such a light well void be horizontal , eg. on only one level? If the latter is not allowed, but we still choose to have one (which does not count as "semi-open space"), do we have to count its surface as part of the Gross Building Area?

The 'Light Well' does not have to start from the ground level and does not necessarily have to be vertical but it can not be horizontal either.
Without having seen the proposed solution and if the space under discussion is not a semi-open space, then it most likely would have to count towards the Gross Building Area, but this is a matter of further investigation upon a specific design.

we are 3 registerd architects from India .can we take part in this competition. ?

As long as you are all born after 06.09.1974 and at least one of you is a licensed architect able to sign a building permit.

Our country has 2 types of registration in- "Registered Architect" which most practicing architects have but cannot sign for builiding permits; and "Authorized Person" which only some Architects have registered. I am a "Registered Architect", can I join the competition? Or must I join someone who can sign building permit?

You have to team up with a licensed architect who has the ability to sign a building permit.

Are we allowed to have a consultant over 35 (not strictly a team member)? Should we also declare his/her name?

The main idea of the competition is that all the contestants are up to 35 years old.

For the land use diagram, why's that the colors are only on the periphery of the lots? Is there a plan showing the allowed land use of the whole area including the proposed site? Thanks.

The line color on the periphery of the plots defines the use for the entire plot.

For the proposed site, can we inject other programmes besides the 18 student units?

Yes, you may.

Can you provide any relevant information/ data sheet/ website regarding construction cost in Athens, for our rough cost estimation purpose?

That would not be so possible at this stage of the competition. Foe now, you may rely on the general estimated construction cost which is euro 1200 per primary buildable m2 and euro 850 per secondary m2.

Is it possible to include a civil engineer (under 35) in a team already comprising of 2 architects? Thank you.

Yes, it is.

Letting aside ambitious proclamations concerning the originality of architectural proposals, the following question emerges: A. On the one hand, the notion of a "viral-type development" is encouraged; B. On the other, the 9 plots are to be viewed as separate entities (and properties?) and not as a spatial continuum. A and B being, apparently, contradictory, a proper statement on your behalf is sought in order to rectify this contradiction. necessary

All 9 properties are not under the same ownership therefore legally they should be viewed as separate entities. Nevertheless any viral development could expand onto any neighbouring site regardless of its ownership status or of the timeframe of its expansion (all 9 plots will not necessary be developed simultaneously).

if I touch the back boundary of the plot n 29 can i open windows? or only i can have windows in the back side of the plot if i dont touch it?

You may have windows at the back facade of the building in plot 29 but you must maintain the distance of 4.55m from the rear boundary.

Do we really have to focus only on the 200 sqm for the first phase building or could we take the entire site? has the viral development scheme to be only for student housing or for everyone?

The main plot is 34 Marathonos str but the viral development scheme will have to accomodate student and other types of low cost housing, as well as any compliment functions and uses that each proposal may recommend.
The design of the other 8 plots does not have to be as developed and detailed as for 34 Marathonos str.

could the building be adjusted in the back side of the plot n 29 and not to be accord at the footprint that it is proposed on the plan?

This should not be seen as the suggested footprint of the building in plot 29 but the area within which the footprint could be set. Unfortunately it has to have the 4.55m setback from the back border.

The remaining 8 empty plots are to be occupied also with housing units?

The primary use for all of the 9 plots of the competition is that of Student Housing.

Can the building of plot 34 touch the back boundary of the site? And what about the rest of the plots. Is the backyard obligatory?Is it obligatory to keep the alignment of the street facades?

In general terms, you can set back the building from the street but where the arcade is obligatory the building has to align with the street plot line.
No, the building on 34 Marathonos str. can not touch the eastern boundary of the site.

The contestants proposal should consist on a general proposal on all the 9 lots and a design building project fot the 34th marathonos street?

Primarily for 34 Marathonos str. But it is up to the designer to show how the suggested viral typology will spread onto the rest of the listed plots.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, page 1.

What do you mean by viral-type?

Viral type development is the one which is able to spread copies of itself with minimal intervention... just like a virus.

Hello. The proposal consists in a general proposal for all the plots and an arquitectural proposal for only for the plot on 34th Marathonos street?

Primarily for 34 Marathonos str. But it is up to the designer to show how the suggested viral typology will spread onto the rest of the listed plots.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, page 1.

WHICH ARE THE MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR ELEVATORS AND STAIRS FOR SUCH BUILDINGS?

Minimum dimensions for elevator shafts are 1.50x1.80
Minimum widths for staircase and landing is 1.20m but minimum landing width infront of the elevator is 1.50m.

What do you mean by a general plan with a viral-type development scenario?

The competition seeks an architectural solution with a typology which will be able to spread copies of itself onto the rest of the plots with minimal intervention... just like a virus.

Will be the programmatic on the rest of the 8 plots only student housing as it is on 34 Marathonos Street or is it allowed to develop other forms of housing in addition to student housing?

The primary use for all the 9 plots of the competition is that of Student Housing.

For the plot 34 Marathonos Street a fully developed design is expected, but for the rest of the plots is an explicit design should be proposed or is it enough to present a scenario on the sprawl of the main design idea?

The design of the remaining 8 plots does not have to be as developed and detailed as for 34 Marathonos str. It is up to the contestant to show how the Viral Type development could expand onto the rest of the 8 plots.

As stated in the Competition Overview, participants have been asked to rethink the two traditional key studies for separate housing units, the dommus commune and the shelter. While working on both the plot 34 Marathonos Street and the rest of the 8 plots, is a certain ratio expected between those two studies/typologies or is it up to the participants to decide which study/typology to elaborate further?

It is up to the participants to decide whether or not they should use some of the qualities of either of the systems (Domus Commune and Shelter) or of both of them in their proposal. Please note that only one building - proposal is expected for 34 Marathonos str.

Any specific requirements on how these 18 students will co-exist? One bedroom per person, larger rooms for 2-3 people? Any constraints?

It is up to the contestants to propose their ideal co-habitation solution.

Based on the questions 70-71, what exactly is defined as separate entities? We are to think each plot as single and autonomous ownership and therefore the existing boundaries between successive plots have to be maintained, or are we to think of them as unified ownerships? If not, why is that so, especially with respect to successive plots?

You are to treat each plot as autonomous, maintaining the existing boundaries beause not all of them fall under the same ownership.

Regarding the project that will receive the first prize, what kind of contract will be signed and in exactly what legal frame will it be subdued?

The project that will receive the first prize will sign a contract of finalizing the Design Development stage, delivering the construction documents and undertaking the architectural supervision of the completion of the project (in collaboration with a greek architectural firm in case that the winner is from another country).
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, pages 5.

What exactly is the meaning and content of the terms "schematic design", "design development", "finalizing the design development"?What is the difference between them?

'Schematic Design' phase ends with the submission of the final entries for this competition. 'Design Development' and 'Finalizing the Design Development' are the 2nd and 3rd phases which will refer to the chosen winning entries.

There is a reference about the construction budget in the building program. What is the difference between primary and secondary buildable m2? Is it necessary to prepare a budget and how detailed should it be?

It is not required to prepare a construction budget, just take it into consideration in order not to exceed the expected budget while designing.
Concerning the primary and secondary buildable m2, primary m2 refers to all areas of the building which count towards the building coefficient (usually all above ground inclosed spaces, please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS) and secondary m2 refers to the remaining areas which do not count towards the building coefficient, such as parking lots, storage spaces, mechanical rooms, e.t.c (usually undergroud spaces).

What exactly is in the general plan (on a 1:200 scale),needed to be submitted in the competition materials of the first stage?Is it a site plan, showing the proposed development in all the plots or only in the plot, number 29 at 34 Marathonos Street.Furthermore is it a plan showing the roofs of the proposed and surrounding buildings,or a ground level plan, or a plan at some other level?

The General Plan on a 1:200 scale should show the development of all the 9 sites which could be done by showing roof tops and any other visible projections of the suggested building.

Can you better explain what means indentation in the document Architectural and Planning Requirements, pag 4, under the definition of Gross Building Area?

Indentation is a recess or depression into the building's volume.
Please see the diagram in ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V3, page 4.

Regarding the project that will receive the second highest number of votes , what exactly is meant by "commendation"? Is it a money award?

Commendation does not have any money award.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, pages 5.

Could you please clarify what the colors purple and green indicate in the Land Use Diagram at pag.4 of the Architectural and Planning Requirements? The legend does not match the description at pag.3.

Green highlight should represent the Residential Zone of Mild Uses.
Please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V3 page 2 and page 3.

Are all the plots property of Oliaros development company?Is it in Oliaros intentions to built all 9 plots, or only the one at 34 Marathonos Street?Does the amount of 30.000 euros, correspond to the solution at 34 Marathonos Street only, or to the entire work located on the 9 plots

The general intention is for all 9 plots to be eventially developed, but not necessarily at the same time.
Concerning the prize please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, pages 4 and 5.

What exactly are the materials to be submitted in the competitions second stage

No specific requirements have been discussed yet.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, page 5.

Does the following degree qualify for participation: Architectural Technology and Construction Management?.-In Denmark I have the same licence and rights as an architect..

Yes it does if it gives you the right to sign for a building permit.

The submission deadline is stated as 12.00 P.M. 7th September, in Athens. Does this mean that postal deliveries have to be in Athens at that time? Or does it mean that the entry must be posted and date-stamped before that time? If the first is the case, entrants from outside Greece will have several days less to complete the proposal, as delivery can take sevreal days.

Postal deliveries should be in Athens by 12.00 P.M. 7th September.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2, pages 2 and 3.

WHAT IS A VIRAL TYPOLOGY?

'... the typology of a development which is able to spread copies of itself with minimal intervention... just like a virus...'

Can an architect, who is a member of chamber of architects in Turkey, participate?

As long as the architect is licensed with ability to sign for a building permit, he/she can join the competition.

What about the three plots on M.Alexandrou whose width is less than 9m.? Are they buildable or not?

Yes, they are considered to be buildable.

According to the building regulations, a building that is detached from the plot site boundaries needs to keep a minumun distance of 4.55m, that rule is also valid for the contiguos plots of the study or can be them considered as one unic plot? Do we have to follow this rule, or if we built a dividing wall this distance can be smaller? Thanks

Each plot should be designed separately.
Where is the dividing wall you mention planed to be built?

There are other empty plots in the block, could them be part of the studio as a future development with the same viral character? can also the existing buildings of the area be regenerated according to this viral character?

The viral character of the development we are seeking could eventially spread to any available site of the area. It is best to focus on the 9 plots for the moment and seek any further development in the future.

Is there any urban rule about the depth of the buildings in the plots? Can the building be separate of the street or must be line up with the facade line? Must the empty space of the plot be placed in the back as in the schemes of the urban rules?

There is no specific rule about the depth of the buildings.
Wherever the arcade is obligatory, is mandatory to create it but above the arcade the building could set back from the street border. On 34 Marathonos str -where the arcade is not obligatory- the building may be set back from the street border of the plot but because of local conditions a distance of 4.55m from the back border should be maintained.

Can we be provided of a plan in dwg about the whole area of the neighborhood? thanks

Sorry, there is not a dwg plan of the whole area. A suggestion would be to see it through Google Earth.

Are we asked - or free - to make a proposal for the other plots in terms of land use ?? tipology ?? landscape ?? or we shall concentrate on the project plot area?

The contestants should concetrate on 34 Marathonos str and at the same time make a general proposal on how the viral-typology should spread onto the rest of the plots.

Hello, i cant download the submission form in PDF format like its required in the competition notice. why?

The submission form should be in doc format.

Should one consider the plot surface 200 sq.m. and therefore the housing unit 440 sq.m. (acc.to planning regulations) or take it literally (207.30 sq.m. and 456.6 sq.m.)?

The total area of the plot is 207.30m2 and therefore the total buildable area (of the building coefficient) is 456.6m2.

There is a new regulation concerning semi-covered areas. Are we supposed to take that into consideration?

Please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V3, page 9 and page 10.

3d view plot no 29 has different colour code what does it mean ? which you have given in architectural & planning requirements.

It only distinguish 34 Marathonos str plot which is the main one of this competition.

Can we remove existing structures from site plot no :35,37

All existing structures in plots 35, 37 should be considered removed.

`House 18 students`- that would b for both options ? shared facilities and self-sufficient untis ?

There should be only one final proposal which may take into account qualities from the 2 systems we have mentioned in order to accomodate the Building Program Regulations.

Can I design the building of any other useexcept student housing in the proposed site?

Student housing is the primary use in the proposed site.

Is it possible to propose also some uses/facilities other than student housing for the 34 marathonas plot? if it is, do we have to choose the type of uses/facilities from A.P.R. pg.3 'residential zone' list? or should we design just student housing to 34 marathonas plot and propose other uses/facilities to other 8 plots?

Student housing should always remain the main use for 34 Marathonos str which could be inhenced with any oher suggested uses you may think of. The same goes for the rest of the plots.

Is it necessary for the student building to have their own room, or it's ok if they share?

This is a design decission that the contestants should make.

hallo,i would like to ask whether we examin each plot as individual,as far as its restrictions are concerned ,or if we can see some of them,for example those which adjoin, as a whole.

All 9 lots are to be treated as separate entities.

Due to the deadline being the hand-in and not post-stamp deadline it is difficult to get assurance from any courrier company. Would you allow participants to hand in the project in person in order to make sure the deadline can be hit?

Participants may not hand in the project in person. Only postal deliveries are accepted.

Hello, just wondering what you mean at the section , materials to be submitted: ''a minimum of 2 or a maximum of 3 printable pithy high resolution digital images of the entry in jpg. The images should be contain no text..'' You ask for a jpg of the two boards of our presentation? then why you say '2 or maximum 3 digital images..'' of the entry when only 2 they can be?

The minimum of 2 or a maximum of 3 printable pithy high resolution digital images of the entry do not refer to the two presentations boards.
By 'pithy' we mean the ones you consider as more interesting, these that describe in the best way your proposal.

I have a difficulty in figuring out the number of floors we are supposed to propose. max height 15.5 m. (last 3.5 in recess). Does this mean that we can propose 4 floors (3m each) and a 5th one in recess?if not, why?

You may have 3 floors and 1 in recess meaning 4 in total.

440/18~24s.m per person for both primary and secondary uses. Do you find this surface enough for each student (sleep,study, cook, eat, laundry, watch tv, play cards etc). Isn't this project supposed to rethink community housing?

This is the exact challenge oh the competition.

Which are the specific requirments for natural lighting and ventilation for primary and secondary uses?

For naturally lighting and ventilating any primary use space, the regulations require to have openings with a minimum total area of 10% and 5% respectively of the primary space's net area .
Secondary uses (bathrooms, storages) do not have to be naturally lit or ventilated but the have to be sufficiently mechanically ventilated.

Is it 440 m2 gross floor area we have to built or 440 m2 netto floor area?

456,06 m2 is the Gross Floor Area.

Do the 440m2 include circulation areas? what is the minimum area for one student house?

The 440 m2 include all overground structures. The minimum area for one student house is to be decided by the contestants.

Hi, I am not sure the meaning of one clause of budget in the pdf file of compition notice, "The construction budget is 1200 EUR per primary buildable m2 and 850 EUR per secondary m2." What's the secondary m2 mean?

In this context, primary buildable m2 refers to the overground structure and secondary buildable m2 refers to the underground structure as long as it is not dedicated to primary use.

Is an elevator compulsary?

Yes, it is.

It is unclear to us if we need space for car parking. In the architectural and planning requirements v2 on page 15, it says that it is "obligatory but not required on this plot for competition puroses", whereas you previously answered a question by saying that you are open to "alternative ideas concerning the parking issue". What does that mean? Do we need parking or not? and what about bicycles, how much?

Although it is necessary to accomodate parking spaces in each plot, it could be very difficult for plots of the size of 34 Marathonos str. This is why we mentioned in the ARCHITECTURAL + PLANNING REQUIREMENTS that parking for 34 Marathonos str could be accomodated in the neighbouring plots.
The competition also believes in alternative means of transportation such as bicycles, motorbikes, electric cars e.t.c., for which it may be easier to create accomodation in the smaller plots.

In the architectural and planning requirements it states that you need at least 1 stairway for a 4 storeys high building. What is the maximum accessible height for a single stairway? How many storeys can we access with one single stairway?

It is not only a matter of building height but also of building population. Could you please rephrase the question on a specific example?

I am a third year student of architecture, I am registered with (iap, institute of architects of pakistan) which issue license to graduate architects. They now also allow 3rd year students to be a member of society. I dont know any competitive architect whom to work with. Can i send my submission and if i get a commision is it possible for me to consult an indigenous architect of Greece to work along.

In order to submit you have to team up with a qualified architect.

Are you asking for submission of physical model or digital model in print?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 3.

I finished the 6 months, my master's integrated architecture, I am currently being trained to conduct the admission to the Order of Architects. Can I apply to the competition?

As long as you are licensed architect with ability to sign for a building permit, you can join the competition.

Should the contestants exhaust the building coefficient on all 8 plots? Should they consider communal open spaces? Can the 34 and the 36 Marathonos plots be unified in order to incorporate public spaces (e.g. yards, passages etc.?)

It is up to the designers to decide how many m2 or how much of the building coefficient they are going to use in order to satisfy the building program.
Legally, plots can not be unified therefore any suggestions for common public spaces should be able to be reseperated if needed. Please also bear in mind that all nine plots may be developed at different time frames.

Hi, in the answer 94 you say: "They should be submitted rolled in a tube as well as electronically". Is possible to send all the requests documents (2 shhets, cd and documents) in electronic way? thanks, best regards

Sorry, printed material is also required.

Can you please expand on ' ...a general plan with a viral-type scenario' ? What do you mean with ' viral typology' and how will that affect the rest of the plots? How do you expect the contestants to deal with the remaining 8 plots in terms of program? Besides the 34,Marathonos str. housing building that is going to be presented in a 1:100 scale how should the contestants deal with the 8 separate entities that you are mentioning .(detail level,scale and kind of drawings ? )

Viral-type scenario is a development which is able to spread copies of itself with minimal intervention.
It is up to the contestants to show how the viral-typology would spread onto the neighboring plots. This aspect of the competition should not be on the same level of detail as in the 34 Marathonos str.
The primary program of the remaining 8 plots continues to be student and other forms of low cost housing together with any relevant functions and uses which the contestants would suggest.

Is it possible to enter with a principle who is over 35? Or can you change it so that part two's who can't get their part three's because of the recession can enter? If not could you have a section for graduates? That would be great ^^

Sorry, no architects over 35 can participate, nor if you are not licensed architect able to sign a building permit.

i am fresh graduate of architecture in indonesia, am i qualified?

As long as you are licensed architect with ability to sign for a building permit, you can join the competition.

Is a basement required? and what for?

It is up to the contestants to define the final architectural building program.

Do each unit need to have its own kitchen and bathroom or can they be commonly grouped at each floor? If so, would the common facilities be included into the overal 440 m2 area?

It is up to the designers to propose their ideal housing scenario.
The common facilities also count towards the overall 456.06m2 of Gross Buildable Area.

It is possible for a resident architect, member of the Chamber of Architects as a resident architect (doing now his 2 years practical training ) to join this competition ?

As long as the architect is licensed with ability to sign for a building permit, he/she can join the competition.

Is there a sugested and prefered flat structure for example two bed, three bed apartments, for the regular housing typology, or is the planned structure open from one up to four- five bedrooms?

It is up to the designers to propose their ideal accomodation structure.

If we threat all 9 plots as individual, could they have some parts such as: canopies, sky walks or even a floor, for example roof that could gather the plots into a group form.

Legally no (especially for the sky walks), but if you have a proposal it would be examined.

Does the presented image of the 3d model with the volumes placed on unbulit area shows maximum of it's built capacity and if it is consistant with the areal concept, could it be less?

The 3d volumes present the notional solids within which the building should be placed.

Is it only plot Marathon 34 assigned to be student housing or it could be on some other plot,too? Should all 9 plots have to be planned as a regular housing with some mixed use or one of the plots could be threated complettely as cultural or sport facility?

The rest of the sites will be developed on the same principles. The primary use will be residential, with a mixture of student and other low cost housing, enhanced by any other mixture of complimentary uses and facilities which the contestants will propose. It is up to the contestants to form the recommended scenario.

In case of submitting the entry, should we also submit estimated cost of design?

No, it is not required.

Should we take into consideration the new regulations regarding semi-open spaces (15% instead of 20%) etc?

Please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V3, page 9 and page 10.

"Participants must confirm their membership of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) or a comparable registry in another country at the time of submission" how exactly are we to confirm this issue ? we are from Israel ?

Photocopies of your professional license as well as your registration translated in either english or greek are requested.

You ask for proof of participant's practice certificate. I'm italian and I could have only certificate in italian language, because my provincial and national registers issue documents only in national language. So I can send a copy of the original cartificate with an unofficially translated (in english) copy. Is it ok?

Yes, you can send a copy of your certificate in italian and a translated copy in english.

Will the selected development scenario be actually developed or it is theoretical?

The plan is to develop the selected scenario.
Please read COMPETITION NOTICE V2, pages 4 and 5.

In the specific area of interest, can we construct underground levels and, if yes, how many?

Yes, you may construct underground levels but if they are to house primary activities they must have natural sunlight and ventilation. Should they be for secondary uses -such as parking, storage, mechanical, e.t.c.- you may legally have 1 floor 40% of which should be parking lots and the rest could be storage and mechanical and then as many floors as you want beneath the first one dedicated only to parking.
May you have other needs than the above, please ask.

By “domus commune” you mean “cohousing” or another building typology?

Yes, it could be explained as co-housing.

Are all 9 lots property of OLIAROS?

No.

For our site plan development scenario we cannot combine lots, “all 9 plots should be treated as separate entities” (Q&A). Can we use a plot as public (free) space? Since the plots are private property, does the competition welcome ideas that propose the non-development of certain plots in order to create a scenario?

Unfortunately this would not be a pragmatistic line to think on. As all plots are treated separately they should all be thought of being developed.

Are we going to develop a design project for site of Marathonos 34 only, or shall we design with the same principles whithin the rest sites as well , thank you

The primary plot is 34 Marathonos str. but it is up to the designer to show how the viral type development would spread onto the rest of the sites.

Can people who are 35 participate or must they be less than 35?

Only those born after 06.09.1974 can take part in the competition

The 3d elements of the file 3d_marathonos_va.dwg cannot be opened in archicad. Could you provide another file? Maybe a dxf?

Please see DOCUMENTS section, 3d_marathonos_va.dxf can be found there.

Are we able to submit by emailing pdf versions of the design vs snail mail tangible prints?

Sorry, we also need printed posters by the mentioned deadline.

i am currently working as an architect in switzerland - i got my diploma in architecture in germany, but i am not yet in the german chamber of architects. i wonder if i can take part in the competition?

As long as you are licensed architect and able to sign the permit for a building construction you can take part in the competition.

If I fit 4 floors under the 12 meter height line do I still have to make a recess on the 4th floor?

Yes, the fourth floor should always be in recess as shown in the ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS diagrams.

The building program designates 34 Marathonos st. as the site and then refers us to the Arch & Plan. documents for the use of the remaining open plots; however their use is not identified. What will the adjacent plots be used for? Can we design for the adjacent plots in the schematic design?

The rest of the sites will be developed on the same principles. The primary use will be residential, with a mixture of student and other low cost housing, enhanced by any other complimentary uses and facilities which the contestants will propose.

Can the lots be amalgamated, or subdivided, or rezoned?

All 9 lots are to be treated as separate entities, they should not be amalgamated, subdivided or rezoned.

What is the minimum width of a flight of stairs in such a "Main Staircase"?

Minimum width of a straicase and its landings should be 1.20m and minimum width of the landing infront of the elevator should be 1.50m.

Based on the current Building Regulations for this area, a building either touches one "or more of the plot side boundaries (left, right, back) or is detached from either of them by a minimum distance of D=3, 00 + 0,1xHmax = 4, 55m." Why does this mean for our plot that a setback of 4.55 m must be located on the eastern border?

The 4.55m setback at the eastern side of plot 29 is obligatory and it is due to the existance of the building in plot 22.

Do the A1 presentation sheets need to be on rigid boards?

No, they should be rolled up in a tube.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 3.

On page 15 of the ARCHITECTURAL AN PLANNING REQUIREMENTS it says that parking is "obligatory but not required on this plot for competition purposes". Does it mean 1) parking can be ignored in the whole competion or 2)parking for this plot (29) must not be provided or 3) parking for this plot (29) must be provided but can be on another plot (for example 20)?

Please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS page 12.
It would be ideal if parking could be provided in each plot. Nevertheless, due to the small plots sizes, accomodating cars in the basements can be very difficult and/or very expensive. Also, the competition is seeking to promote greener means of transportation, especially in the center of Athens. Therefore, we welcome alternative ideas from the contestants concerning the parking issues of a student houing building and yes, car parking for 34 Marathonos could be provided at an adjacent site.

can the students housing have shared facilities (kitchen, living room) or each flat has to be self-sufficient?

It is up to the contestans to decide.

Do you have a list and description of the universities and schools around the area that this project will serve?

There is no list or description as the students may be from any university or equivalent educational institution.

Can the submission be postmarked for Sept 7, or does it absolutely need to arrive by Sept 7?

Submissions have to be in Athens by the deadline.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

Do the submissions have to be in Athens by the deadline, or can they be postmarked?

Submissions have to be in Athens by the deadline.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

Hello, when i generated my entry ID i got my ID but the submission form was not in PDF format, lbut in doc format. Where can i download it in PDF format?

When you generate the ENTRY_ID the submission should be in a doc format and not in a PDF one.

There has been some changes in the Greek Building Design Regulations since yesterday. (the percentage of semi-open spaces, the height of the basement's ceiling above the surrounding pavement or ground etc) Does these changes affect the regulations of the competition?

Please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V3, page 9 and page 10.

I am an architect, who has recently gained a Masters Degree and will be taking the exams to become a member of the technical chamber of Greece in September, which means that by the time the results of the competition will be out, I will already be a member of the Chamber. Can I participate anyway?

Only if you team up with a licensed architect who has the ability to sign for a building permit.

Being resident in Athens, is it possible to have it delivered (by another person) at your door?

Only postal deliveries are accepted.

Is that correct that Secondary Uses spaces don't count in Gross Building Area?

Only underground (basement) spaces that do not house Primary activities do not count towards the Gross Building Area. All above ground spaces of both Primary and Secondary uses count towards the Gross Building Area.

Can openings be provided on the facade that is only 10 cm from the plot boundary?

No window openings are allowed on this wall. The only constructions of that kind which could be allowed by the plots' boundaries are glass block walls (without opening windows) which could bring light into spaces until the neighboring plots will be developed.

In the site plan, where is the exact north?

Please see the 'true north' identification in the site plan drawing.

The date you state for eligibility are not consistent with your answers about age. I am currently 35, born Aug. 14 1973. Am I eligible?

Sorry, only those born after 06.09.1974 can take part in the competition.

you must submit two separate proposals for lot 34? One consider the Domus Commune and another for the same site, which is the Shelter?

Only one proposal is required in which you are free to use qualities from either of the two systems (Domus commune - Shelter).

You have asked us to explore two types of housing units. The domus and the shelter. Are you asking for two designs or are we free to explore either option?

Only one proposal is required in which you are free to use qualities from either of the two systems.

In the competition notice_v2 in page 1 you specifically mention that the proposed site is a 200sq.m. Plot at 34 marathon street. Is this the only plot that we will take into consideration while designing the house units? What about all the other plots? Are we going to design them or they are just a part of our viral-type development scenario?

The primary plot of the competition is 34 Marathonos street. The rest 8 plots are part of the viral-type development which is up to the contestants to show and explain how it works.

What do you mean by "primary use" ? (Cfr Building programme)

In this context, primary m2 refers to all areas of the building which count towards the building coefficient (usually all above ground inclosed spaces, please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS) and secondary m2 refers to the remaining areas which do not count towards the building coefficient, such as parking lots, starage spaces, mechanical rooms, e.t.c (usually underground spaces).

Could you define "primary buildable meter square" and "secondary buildable meter square" ?

In this context, primary m2 refers to all areas of the building which count towards the building coefficient (usually all above ground inclosed spaces, please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS) and secondary m2 refers to the remaining areas which do not count towards the building coefficient, such as parking lots, starage spaces, mechanical rooms, e.t.c (usually underground spaces).

There are not enough specifications about the general plan's requirements. Which kind of activities should be provided in these plots? Which level of detail is required?

The level of detail is implied by the scale of the required drawings.
The provided activities in the competition plots are to be decided by the contestants.

Under SUBMISSION (page 2) it states 1) "All entries must be anonymous and identifiable ONLY by the "ENTRY ID." But then on page 3, under the Materials to Submit, it asks for "proof of participant's age and professional credentials." What forms/documents will qualify (for both a registered architect and non-registered architect team) as proof of age and credentials while maintaining anonymity?? If I use my Driver's License (for age), do I have to conceal my picture and name? And for proof of credentials, will a copy of the Architect's Registration and the non-architect's BArch Degree suffice??

All participant's documents should be closed in a sealed envelope.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 3.
Copy of the architects registration is fine but what do you mean by "non-architects BArch degree"?

if all member of us are under 35 and we use our company name as registered architect, who our principal are 38 is it possible to join? thanks

All the company members under 35 can participate in the competition but in order to use your company name as registered architect your principal should be a registered architect under 35.

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

if I am 36 and registered architect and all member under 34. is it possible to join?

Only licenced architects born after 06.09.1974 can take part in the competition.

For the BUILDING PROGRAMME, point #4, it states that the program should consist of "A general plan with a VIRAL-TYPE development scenario is required." May you please expand a bit more on the term "VIRAL-TYPE"? As it seems to be a major component, but is not clearly described anywhere else. Thank you.

'... a development which is able to spread copies of itself with minimal intervention... just like a virus...'

We have to create a 10 cm seismic joint . Is there any other construction detail we should know due to the seismic risk?

The primary focus of the competition is the development of the architectural idea which will eventially have to incorporate a proper seismic structure if it is to be built.

Does the project must respond to bioclimatic criteria?

One of the selection criteria of the competition is 'sustainable and environmental awareness'.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 4.

Is there any restriction concerning the construction materials we are supposed to use?

There is no restriction.

Are we free to design common spaces or is there a more detailed program i may have not seen?

Yes, the design of the common spaces is up to the contestants.

It seems there are no special requests (i.e access) for mobility chalenged people. Is that correct?

Special requests for mobility challenged people should be taken into consideration in every proposal.

For the 1/200 plan do we have to show all the area as given in the DWG file?

You must show as much area as you consider necessary.

The project must "touch" the construction line on Marathonos street or can we place it inside the site and have a garden (i.e) next to the street?

It is not obligatory for the bouilding to 'touch' the plot boundary - construction line on Marathonos str.

According to the architectural requirements p12 we are expected to create 18 parking lots (1 by apartment). Is that correct? If so can we use the basement to create a parking?

In the ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V3 page 12, you could see the required number of parking plots for each possible separate use within a new building.
Nevertheless, due to the small size of 34 Marathonos str. plot, and the need for promoting greener means of transportation, especially in the center of Athens, the competition welcomes alternative ideas from the contestants concerning the parking issues of a student houing building.

What is Viral Typology?

'... the typology of a development which is able to spread copies of itself with minimal intervention... just like a virus...'

In the Competition Notice, as "for construction student housing in the KM" is written. Also, proposed site is 34 Marathonos Street.Where can I design the student housing?Does it mean that it is only in 34 Marathonos, or in all interested area except existing buildings? ( i.e. Area as shown Notional solids)

The main site is 34 Marathonos Street but you may expand the idea to the rest of the plots via viral-type development.

How space can I specifically design except 18 housings? Also, does it should be designed in 34 marathonos?

Could you please rephrase?

Are potential inhabitants imaginary students or definite students from definite university?

The potential inhabitants could be from any university or equivalent educational institution.

can it possibble for urban planners to participate in your competition

Yes, if they have the licence to sign for a building permit.

Does your professional credentials mean a copy of architect's license in my country?Can I enter the competition with it?

If you are a licensed architect in your country and able to sign the permit for a building construction you can enter the competition. The copy of your license should be translated in either english or greek.

How can I prove that "Proof of your age" concretely? For example, does it mean a copy of passport?

Yes, it could be.

Are we free to propose different uses except from student housing?

Of course, but student housing should be the primary use.

I'm a registered architect and a member of the Chamber of Architects in my own country. Do I have to deliver a formal translation in english of these documents as well as the originals?

A translation of your documents in either english or greek as well as copies of the original ones would be sufficient.

What would the budget specified in the Building Programme be catagozired as ,in the Greek building industry- Low/Medium/High cost?

Low - medium.

Hello, i want to know why all the sites around the plot we are developing have been given as a part of the project if we only have to propose something for the specific site (34 marathon). What are your expectetions for these nearby sites?

We are interested in the expansion of the project to the neighbouring 8 plots via viral-type development.

The language of the competition is only english? Can our text, and all other necessary documents, be written in greek?

All competition documents should be in English except from the professional credentials and proof of age which can be in Greek.

Are we expected to explore the options of designing the two housing units, i.e i)the domus commune ii)the shelter, in the same plot, exisitng together Or design each kind of housing unit in the entire plot creating two separate options for the same plot?

Only one propasal is requested but you may explore and apply qualities from both systems (the domus commune and the shelter) to your design.

For the digital images, can we send in pen/thumb drives rather than on cd? it would be easier to post.

Yes, you can also send pen/thumb drives.

I'm 35 years old now. I am living the 36. My 35' birthday was at 11. April that year. Is it possible to join the competition? Thank' s for the answer.

Sorry, only those born after 06.09.1974 can take part in the competition.

Hi, in response to question 1, do we need to be greek to be eligible? Does the registered architect need to be greek? Also, is the "Chamber of Architects" the equivalent of the "American Institute of Architects"? Thank you!

The contenstant has to be licensed architect and able to sign the permit for a building construction no matter his/her nationality.

Hi, i'm 35 years old, born at 13.02.1974 may i do the competition?

Sorry, only those born after 06.09.1974 can take part in the competition.

there seems not to be a document called COMPETITION NOTICE in the documents section. where can we find it?

In the OVERVIEW section.

We are architects and we have our certificates but we are not member of a Chamber... Some competitions allow people to present their proposals and sign a document on which they adquire the compromise of registering themselves into a Chamber just in case they won. We wonder if we can do that. thank you

The essencial requirement to participate is for you to be licenced architect with the ability to sign for building permit or to belong to a group (of up to 5 contestants) all under 35 one of whom, the principal contestant, should be a licenced architect.

Where there is an obligatory arcade can we indent the footprint of the building in order to avoid the arcade?

Where arcade is obligatory you can not avoid the arcade but you can recess - indent the footprint of the building above the arcade.

The proof of the participant’s age and professional credentials should be translated in english?

The documents should be in either english or greek. In case that the original documents are in another language a translation of them in english or greek should be sent.

Can the practice certificate be scanned or photocopied or it has to be veryfied/certified?

It can be scanned or photocopied and it does not have to be certified but it has to be in either English or Greek (original or translated).

THE SITE OF THE COMPETITION CONSISTS OF DIFFERENT SITES THAT EACH ONE HAS DIFFERENT PLOT AREA THEREFORE A DIFFERENT GROSS BUILDING AREA, DIFFERENT OBLIGATORY UNCOVERED PLOT AREA AND SO ON. CAN WE ENCOUNTER THOSE SITES THAT ARE DETACHED AS ONE SITE WITH ONE GROSS BUILDING AREA, ONE OBLIGATORY UNCOVERED AREA AND SO ON? OR DO WE HAVE TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION EACH SITE’S GROSS BUILDING AREA?

All 9 lots are to be treated as separate entities.

When producing the masterplan indicating the viral typology are we to treat the plots independently in terms of building regulations or as a whole. As it could affect the design in respect to the 4.55m boundary regulation, and the adjacency regulation etc... (See page 7 architectural & planning requirements).

All 9 lots are to be treated as separate entities.

Hello, In terms of car parking do we assume that student housing is the same as any other housing building or are there special provisions for student housing?

In the ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V3 page 12, you could see the required number of parking plots for each possible separate use within a new building and yes, studen housing would be the same as any other housing.
Nevertheless, due to the small size of 34 Marathonos str. plot, and the need for promoting greener means of transportation, especially in the center of Athens, the competition welcomes alternative ideas from the contestants concerning the parking issues of a student houing building.

In Ukraine, the license does not belong to the architect himself, but belongs to an architectural firm. Can I participate in the contest if I am a project leader in a licensed company?

In order to participate you have to team up with a licensed firm whose principals are under 35 years old.

why is the chosen site the one filled with trees as if there was an over abundance of green in Athens and cutting them down would not be a tragedy?

The trees in the chosen site should be concidered as removed since they belong to the species of ailanthus, which is neither valuable nor important for the nature of general area. At the same time, contenstants should propose the replanting of trees and plants in the open spaces of the project.

are the lots considered individual sites with there own FAR, envelope, etc or can the combined lots be recognized as one large site?

All 9 lots are to be treated as separate entities.

Is a copy of ID Card given by Chambers of Architrecture enough to identify the license ?

Please provide as clear of a proof as posiible of your professional status and architectural licence.

In the document there is no mentioning of requirments ie floor areas and building requirement spaces no. of student dewling required etc. Is this to the architects discresion?

Yes, it is to the competitors' discretion but please see building program in COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 1.

Hello! I’m a member of the French Chamber of Architects, with a national and regional number, etc. But as the French Chamber allows different kinds of membership accordingly with your actual type of practice, right now I’m registered as an employee of an Architecture Agency even if I have the rigth to do individual projects. May I participate to the competition with this kind of membership?

Yes, as long as you are licensed architect and able to sign the permit for a building construction.

i've downloaded the site plan file (site_plan.dwg) and every time i get a "file not valid" notice. is it possible to get this file somewhere else?

Please see SITE PLAN V2 in the DOCUMENTS section.

After studying the provided documentations, it is not very clear for me if I have to treat each plot separately or it is allowed to unify the adjacent plots, to develop the project as having 3 major plots.

All 9 lots are to be treated as separate entities.

The general plan on a 1:200 scale includes all the empty adjacent plots?

Only the 9 plots described in the ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS are related to the competition.

What is viral-type development?

'... a development which is able to spread copies of itself with minimal intervention... just like a virus...'

You ask to rethink the Domus Commune and the Shelter, shall we study 2 different proposals for the same plot or do our own interpretation of those systems in one project?

The competition is asking for one proposal of your interpretation of those systems.

The site plan is not compatible with autocad 2004. Can you upload on your website a version of the file saved as autocad 2000 or any other compatible format?

Please see SITE PLAN V2 in the DOCUMENTS section.

Im a member of Union of Polish Architects (SARP) wchih is a mamber of UIA - http://www.uia-architectes.org/texte/england/Menu-1/2-5-sections.html Would it be equivalent with the Technical Chamber of Greece ?

You can participate in the competition if you are a licensed architect in Poland, able to sign the permit for a building construction.

Can we share some of the requirements between the different plots? for example have less semi opened spaces on the one plot and more on the next one or is each plot several?

All 9 lots are to be treated as separate entities.

is there any online submission?

No, there is no online submission.

You ask for the design to be submitted in A1 format but you specify a dimension of 594x675mm. An A1 is 594x841mm. Which one is the dimension you require?

The dimensions of the submission ISO A1 sheets should be 594 x 841mm.

HELLO, A QUICK QUESTION OF THE AGE REQUIREMENT. WE ARE AN ARCHITECUTURAL FIRMS WITH 2 PRINCIPALS. ONE IS REGISTERED ARCHITECT WHO IS AT THE AGE OF 36, THE OTHER IS UNDER 35. ARE WE STILL ELIGIBLE?

Sorry, only those born after 06.09.1974 can take part in the competition

In case of a group entry, only one member of the group should be identified in the submission form?

In case of a group entry all members should be submitted.

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2 and page 3.

The package containing all drawings and documents requested, sent by carrier, can not bear the name and address of the sender, only the entry_id? That is, it must be anonymous even for the carrier?

The courrier will know of the sender but the package should only bear the entry ID.

what´s the prizes?????

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 4 and 5.

Is it possible to enter the competition as individual registered architects, not with a practice?

Of course, you can enter the competition as long as you are registered and licensed architect.

Hi Can structures cross boundaries between plots.?In other words can plots like ex. 15, 16 and 17 be considered one plot of land with no splits between them or does each intervention (building or not) need to contain itself within each of the designated plots? Thank you.

All 9 lots are to be treated as separate entities.

i am a student of architecture in belgrade,i have a bachelor level finished and i am now on master lelvel and i am not a member of Chember of Architects in Serbia. can i participate? thank you

You can participate if you team up with a qualified licensed architect.

where can i find the competition notice? it is not with the files I downloaded

In the OVERVIEW section.

We are a group of greek architects. Due to the specific site (Athens) many greek colleagues will surely participate. But, as you know, August is the only period that we can have our vacations (mainly because of the parallel public services' closing). For that reason, we officially ask for 7 to 15 days overtime for the 1st phase sketch submissions (September 14-21) and hope for your understanding... postponement

Sorry, there can not be any postponment of the submission date.

can we participate as a team? Should we write all our names in the submission form or just a team name? thanks

Entries are accepted from groups of no more than 5 people. All team member's names must be mentioned and submitted.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2 and page 3.

Shall we consider the small buildings within the Marathonos 35 and 37 plots as non-existent? Can we interfere to the neighbouring plots (just in terms of open space designing)?

Any temporary structures whithin the 9 plots of the competition should be considered as eliminated.

Is English the only official language of the competition? Besides the Marathonos34th building,, the exploitation of the building coefficient on the other plots must also reach a potential 100%? Are architectural details within the requirements of the 1st phase?

English is the only official language of the cometition.
Yes, the exploitation of the building coefficient should be 100% on all plots.
Architectural details are not part of the requirements of the first phase but they are not forbidden either.

I studied architecture in Germany and have the German nationality, but live in the Netherlands now, where I am registered as architect. Does that fit to the requirements for participating in your competition?

If you are a licenced architect in the Netherlands, you can participate in the competition.

Hello. I am a 35 years old architect who is interested in participating in the competition but I will be 36 on July the 23rd. Am I ellegible? Thank you very much.

Sorry, only those born after 06.09.1974 can take part in the competition.

What did you mean by primary buildable m2 and secondary buildable m2? Why are the construction costs different (1200 eur/m2 and 850 eur/m2)?

In this context, primary buildable m2 refer mainly to the overground stucture and the secondary buildable m2 mainly refer to the underground structure.

can we join 2 or 3 plots for 1 building or each plot can have 1 building?

Plots should be treated as separate entities.

We're small group of graduated young architects with titles after technical universities, however none of us belongs to Chamber or is registered (in our country it means the same). We are not srudents. Is it necessary to cooperate with fully registered architect in order to participate in Upto35 competition

Yes, it is.

Where to find COMPETITION NOTICE?

In the OVERVIEW section.

I am an architecture student in the UK. The competition notice does not clearly state if students can enter this competition or not. Could you please confirm?

They can, if they team up with qualified licenced architects.

I am corrently 35 years old and 06.09.09 I will still be 35 years old may I do the competition?

Yes, you may.

I am a Professor of Architecture as well as the owner and principle of a design firm, I hold an accredited Masters of Architecture but I am yet to be licensed in the US. Can I and my office still participate in the competition?

Only if you team up with a licenced architect.

I am an urban and regional planner, member of the TEE. The Technical Chamber of Greece has not separate records of members for urbanists, so i am also recorded in the field of architects. Am i allowed to participate in the contest?

Yes, you are as long as you have an architectural licence in Greece.

We are RIBA part 2 qualified, having recently completed an MA. Are we eligible to submit for this competition?

Only if you team up with a qualifying architect.

1) Is it possible to participate with an Argentinean professional license? 2) Are all the team members required to have a professional license? or with one member of the team being licensed is enough?

1) Yes, it is.
2) One licenced member for each team is enough.

Can the team be comprised of professionals without the required credentials, so long as one memeber of the team is credentialed?

Yes.

Does every individual plot need to comply the building regulations or can you e.g see plot 08,11,15,16,17 and 33 as one plot? (and 20,29 as another)

You have to treat all 9 plots as separate entities.

I will be 36 on the september 28th,2009, can I participate?

Yes, you can.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

I wonder if you are about to announce a Programme - Table of Spaces or we are expected to form it

It is up to the contestants to propose it.

on consulting architects (outside the design team): are they allowed to be over 35, or do they have to be declared as team members anyway? Thank you

The competition asks that all contestants and their consultants should be up to 35.

Can an architecture team with one architect bit more than 35 and one under 35 participate in the competitiion? Can their names be 50-50 in the credits?

Only those born after 06.09.1974 can take part in the competition.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

In the « General guidelines on building regulations for a housing project in Metaxourgeio » , it is said that the maximum height for a new building in this area is 15,50m and that the maximum number of floors allowed is 3+1 in recess (The ground being considered as the first floor). That would mean the height of each floor is around 3,60m under slab, which seems like a lot to us. Especially since it is said after that the required height in primary spaces is 2,40m and 2,20m in secondary spaces. Could you revert ASAP, since this issue is crucial to the development of our project.

2.40m and 2.20m are respectively the minimum allowed clear heights for primary and secondary spaces. It is up to the contestants to decide the final proposed height of all spaces which on the other hand, do not necessarily have to be 3.60m.
There are though some advantages in having tall spaces i.e. the possibility of creating mezzanies (through which you increase the used space within a specific building volume).
Unfortunately, by having floors of smaller height you can not increase the number of floors of the building in the specific area.

Can you please define exactly who is included in 'architects under 35'. Our practice has two directors - one under 35, the other just over - are we still eligible for the competition?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 1.
As practice you are not eligible for the competition

Is there a limit of max and min (words, pages) for the text document _project description and vision rationale?

No, as long as it succeedes in describing your vision.

Can the text document that includes a project description and vision rationale have images, photos, diagrams?

Yes, they can.

As of 02-07-09 the planning regulations for the percentage of buildable semi enclosed spaces has changed from 20% of the total buildable square meters to 15% should the completion proposals take in to consideration this new planning regulation

The building regulation has not changed yet but we will make an update about that in the ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS very soon.

Can you define the terms primary and secondary m² in the section BUILDING PROGRAMME

In this context, primary m2 refers to all areas of the building which count towards the building coefficient (usually all above ground inclosed spaces, please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS) and secondary m2 refers to the remaining areas which do not count towards the building coefficient, such as parking lots, starage spaces, mechanical rooms, e.t.c (usually undergroud spaces).

Where to find COMPETITION NOTICE?

In the OVERVIEW section.

In the list of “materials to be submitted” it is stated that the candidates should submit two presentation sheets in ISO A1 portrait format, which is 594 x 841 mm, but then it is written in brackets that the sheets should be 594 x 675 mm, which are the correct dimensions for the two presentation sheets?

ISO A1 is 594 x 841.
The typo has already been corrected.

I am principal and director of a small firm. I will be 35 in Dec 2009. There is one other director in my firm, who is not a principal, who is 36. Am I and my firm eligible to enter?

All principals of a participating firm should be under 35.
If you are the only one, your firm could partticipate but your director could not.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

What are your intentions regarding the rest of the plots?What kind of land use are you going to accomodate within these sites? Are these going to be related to the student housing project e.g. library, arts center etc. ? Will they be strictly comercial buildings? Are you planning to build other forms of housing? will this be a housing complex? Please give more information on your intentions. Thank you

The rest of the sites will be developed on the same principles. The primary use will be residential, with a mixture of student and other low cost housing, enhanced by any other complimentary uses and facilities which the contestants will propose.

I've got a formal question - what do you understand by the term 'professional credentials '? Degree papers? Part III?

You have to have Part III and also be licenced architect with the ability to sign for a building permit.

In case of a group entry, is there a single entry_id representing the whole group (under the name of one subscriber)? Would all the members be obliged to provide the required proof of age and professional credentials?

A group entry has a single entry id under the name of one subscriber.
All members should provide the required proofs of age and professional credentials.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 3.

By "professional credentials" do you mean someone's "licence to practise" or registration to a country's Technical Chamber? As proof of age , would a personnal ID be considered as such?

By professional credentials we mean someone's licence to practice and be able to sign for building permits in greece or abroad.
A personnal ID is just fine.

So the A1 sheets shall be parceled and delivered to you as sheet not as sheets on board? (cheaper for overseas submission / better if electronic)

They should be submitted rolled in a tube as well as electronically.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 3.

The dwg files have some external references missing (jpg and tif files) which are not included in the documents section. Please let us know whether these files are going to be uploaded later on. Thank you

They should already be re-uploaded.
Thank you.

The term «student housing unit» implies a private-led or a state-led investment? For example, it relates solely to students of a school of the Greek Public Educational System and will stay free or it is generated by OLIAROS as a commercial item that has specific target group (students living and studying in universities and schools of Athens)?

It is a fully privately led investment by OLIAROS.

If i have 34 years old...but i get 35 in 21 july ......can i enter the competition??

Only individuals born after 06.09.1974 are qualified for this competition.

I currently cannot find any specific program requirement on the website. Is it just student housing? is there any specific numbers associated with them? Thank you.

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 1 and ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V2.

What exactly is a "pithy"?

pithy: of ..., full of ..., condensed and forcible

Good morning sir,...the adress written down in the submitting section is not enough for the DHL or FEDEX services,..we need no P.O.BOX ,..we need an adress and w telephone number

OLIAROS SA
UPTO35 competition
Myllerou 22
GR-10436, Athens
Greece
telephone number: +30 210 5230417

what do you mean by professional credentials. is this a membership to a local governing architectural association?

No, you could be licenced and registered architect in any other country.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

What are the prizes for the competition?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 4 and 5.

should the A1 boards be mounted on a stiff base or just rolled and send in a tube ?

They should just be rolled and sent in a tube.

I am an architectural designer in Hong Kong who would like to participate in this competition. I would like to know what is membership of the Technical chamber of Greece or comparable registry ?

You could participate in this competition if you are a licenced architect and have the right to sign for building permits in your homeland or in another country .

can students of architecture take part in the competition?

Yes, if they participate in a team with at least one qualified architect.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

Everything, including the registration sheet should be send by september?

Yes.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

What kind of credentials are requested for the submission?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 2 and 3.

The context that this project sits in is quite important. Are you going to provide us with site photos from street level?

Yes, very soon.

Can I submit without askype ID?

Yes, you can.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 3.

Is this competition open to Intern Architects in the process of their Architectectural Registration? Is this competition open to designers who do not have an architectural degree?

Only if they participate in teams with qualified architects.

dear sir, there is something that is not clear to me: is the commission for the winning entry 10+30.000 euros, which means 40.000 euros? or the prize of 10 .000 is included in the 30.000 commission mentioned in the documents? thanks

The winning entry will receive 3.000 and 10.000 euros for winning the competition plus 30.000 euros for the commission to undertake the project and finalize the design development stage.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 4 and 5.

should the posters be pasted on rigid foam board ?

No, they should be rolled up in a tube.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 3.

'Participants must confirm their membership of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) or a comparable registry in another country at the time of submission' Is this the equivalent of a RIBA (UK) part 2 or 3?

You have to be Licenced Architect, therefore member of the Architectural Registration Board (ARB) or simply have the right to sign for building permits in your homeland and submitt together with the competition the proof of that.

Would it be possible to get a description of the tree on site - girth, circumfrence, height and description?

Yes, very soon.

why there is no information about prizes?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 2 and 3.

The competiotion is only for architects or is it open for civil engineer too? I've partecipate in other european competitions where this title is considered equal to an architect's title

You could participate in the competition if you team up with at least one qualifying architect.

Can you define professional qualifications? Does this mean you have to be a registered architect?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

For our site plan development scenario, can we combine lots?

No, all 9 lots should be treated as separate entities.

Should we be treating all 9 lots as a unified entity or as separate entities that have a significance with each other in some way?

All 9 lots are to be treated as separate entities.

Are students allowed to participate or is this only open to licensed architecst?

The competition welcomes students participating in teams with qualifying architects.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

What qualifications are required to be part of the competition? Is it a requirement to be a registered architect, or can you be a practicing professional in a related feild, such as Interior Architecture?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

not enough info about the use of the building itself , the needs of habitants, the range of ages of the named 'students'.

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 1.
The building should be designed for housing university level students of different backgrouds, races and ages. The needs of the inhabitants are to be defined and resolved by the competitors themselves.

What would be the American equivilant to the Technical Chamber of Greece?

The state organization or registration board where Architects have to be registered in order to be Licenced proffessionals.

prize?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 4 and 5.

the students will have individual flats or it will be in groups of how many?

It is up to the designer to decide.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 1.

how many parking lots we'll consider?

In the ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V2 page 12, you could see the required number of parking plots for each possible separate use within a new building.
Nevertheles, due to the small size of 34 Marathonos str. plot, and the need for promoting greener means of transportation, especially in the center of Athens, the competition welcomes alternative ideas from the contestants concerning the parking issues of a student houing building.

Are all participants required to be 35 and under? Can teams include one member over 35?

No team member should be over 35.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2  pages 2 and 3.

is the competition open to Interior Architects?

only as members of a team with registerd architect(s).

What does the winning design obtain? The project? Stipend for futher development? I really enjoy the competition I am just a little confused about what becomes of the winning design

Please see pages 4 and 5 in COMPETITION NOTICE V2

Being 3 junior architects with a 3 years professional experience in a French firm under a (DESA & DPLG Master of Architecture Degree), we would like to know if is it requested for us to participate to the competition not belonging to the French Architect Order? If so, we could registry to such Order once the results are annonced ? Thank you for your answer, Best regards

Please see page 2 in COMPETITION NOTICE V2

Hello! I'm wondering - what do you mean by "practice certificate." I have a professional degree from an American university, but am not a certified architect. Can I still enter the competition?

Only as member of a team with a qualified participant.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

Is this competition individual or in team?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

Can unlicensed architects or interior designers participate?

They can, as memebers of a team with a licenced leading participant.

in the ARCHITECTURAL_AND_PLANNING_REQUIREMENTS document, on page 2, it is stated that "Residential Zone (marked with purple highlight in the Diagram below)" and " Residential Zone of Mild Uses (represented with green highlight in the Diagram below)", then on page 3 of the document, the key to the referred diagram shows the Residential Zone as green and the Residential Zone of Mild Uses as purple; the other way round. Which of the two is right?

Green highlight should represent the Residential Zone of Mild Uses.
Please see ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS V3

Hi, I was wondering if there is any registration required before the submission date or do you just require the Submission Form with proof of age and professional credentials at the time of the actual design submission? Thank you for your time.

No, there is no registration required prior to the design submission date.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 2 and 3.

i'm 35 years old may I do the competition?

Yes, if you are born after 06.09.1974.

Is the project open to students?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

does upto35 include those at the age of 35?

Yes, if they are born until 06.09.1974.

I would like to know the number of projects will be selected for the 2nd stage of the competition, and I would like to know the amount of awards or payments (if they exists) for the eventual partecipation in the second stage. Thank You and Best Regards

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 4 and 5.

Is there any entry fee required? Please let me know... Thanks

No, there is no entry fee.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 2 and 3.

Does a participant have to be a registrated architect to participate in the competition?

Yes, unless he/she teams up with a registered architect.

Can graduate students join the competition? People like 26 yrs old but with 5 years work experience? Is there a restriction acording to the nationality of the particpant?

Graduate students can participate only if they are registered architects or as members of teams with registered architects.
There are no nationality restrictions.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

Submission guidelines ask for 'proof of professional credentials'. Who is this competition open to? Qualified 'Architects' /Architectural designers/technicians/engineers/general public?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

Is there a registration neccessary?

No, there is no registration necessary prior to entry submission.

Is the submission entirely digital, or one should send documents by postal services or couriers ? Where and how is the submission made effective?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 2 and 3.

As a student of architecture, can I participate in this competition?

Only as a team with a registered architect.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

Where can I find the contest building program?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 1.

I have just finished my second year of an architecture degree in the UK. Is the competition open to students?

Only if they participate as members of a team with at least one registered architect.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

do all team members need to be licensed/registered architects?

Just the leading participant has to be registetred.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

How is the registration process? Does the competition have an entrance fee?

There is no registration fee.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 2 and 3.
 

What are the specific awards?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 4 and 5.

Do the architects need to certify that they have license as architects in their homeland?

Yes, they do.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 2 and 3.

Besides the age, are there any other regulations for competition?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2.

Are they any constraints about the number of dwellers, or units?

Please see Building Programme in the COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 1.

how do I get my Entry ID?

You can generate it via the SUBMISSION section.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

When is the last date for registration or is the submission form to be attached with the final submission

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 2 and 3.

do you actually have to be an architect (qualified, or student etc)? all kinds of designers should be able to participate in this project.

Designers could participate as members of teams with at least one qualified participant.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

is this competition open to south american countries?

Yes, it is.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

All team members should be under 35 ? I am born on 16.05.1974 . Can I take part in the competition? Thank you

No, qualified individuals or members of a group born after 06.09.1974 can participate in this competition.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

I am currently 35. Am I still eligible ?

Yes, you are.

how many occupants will be living there?..... are any other facilityes needed such as a games room ect?

These are design decisions based on the Architectural and Planning Requirements v3 and the Building Programme.
Please see the DOCUMENTS section and COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 1.

Are just young architects allowed to take place in this competition or also students that recently finished their studies?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

I´m not an architect yet and I´m making an internship in one of the jury´s offices. Could I participate as a member of one team, or is there any rule that forbid this situation?

Yes you could participate given that you qualify and that you are not an intern at the specific office the day of the submission.

Hi I'm Singaporean Designer. Is this competition open to all nationalities? Please let me know. Thanks

Yes, the competition is open to all nationalities.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

Would student members of American Institute of Architects (AIA) be equivalent to the memebership of Technical Chamber of Greece? Does that mean only registered architects under 35 could enter the competition?

Students could team up with registered architects who qualify for this competition.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

Is it possible for a professional architect who is under 35 years old to team up with students of architecture?

Yes, it is.

Is it possible for students of architecture to participate in the competition?

Only as members of a group with a leading participant who qualifies.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

we want to participate in this competition and we are architects from bangladesh.we hold the membership of institute of architects bagladesh. are we eligible to participate

Yes.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

Can I submit more than 1 entry?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

What is the zip or area code for the site? For further inspections via google earth.

Zip Code for 34 Marathonos str., Athens is GR 10436

Are there no entrance fees, we only need to cover the shipment fee of our submition? Are expences for the interview later on covered?

There is no registration fee for the competititon. Possible later interviews will take place via Skype.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 pages 3 and 4.

The submission period refers to the moment the project is posted, or when the project arrives in Athens ?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page2.

Do I need to have my own architecture firm to qualify to enter this competition?

No, only to be a registered architect.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

The submission requirements specify "ISO A1 594x675mm" panels. ISO A1 is 594x841mm. Can you confirm that the long dimension (675mm) is correct?

The dimensions of the submission ISO A1 sheets should be 594 x 841mm.

If there is only one person who is architect in the team, to be the responsable, the others can be students?

Yes, appart from the leading participant, members of a group can be students.

We're recent graduates of architecture and has been working for over a year now for different firms but we not registered yet. Are we qualified?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page2.

Regarding the Professional Credentials. What is required? a copy of Diploma or Registration as an architect? Best Regards

A copy of the Architect's Registration of the participant.

Should the A1 Boards be mounted on lightweight panels ?

No, they should not be mounted.

Can we built without restrictions?

Please see Architectural and Planning Requirements v3 in the DOCUMENTS section and also Selection Criteria in the COMPETITION NOTICE V2.

Is possible participation of student teams in the competition?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

What is the professional credential? Are you referring to TEE membership? Can someone with no subscription to TEE enter to competition?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

Do you want the A1 sheets mounted on some kind of unbentable paper (K-mount or K-fix technique)?

No, they should not be mounted.

I am a student of architecture, in order to submit a design do I have to be a chartered architect?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

Just to clarify, are we supposed to propose an explisit building design for 34 Marathonos only, or for all the plots listed in the A+P requirements?

Primarily for 34 Marathonos str. But it is up to the designer to show how the suggested viral typology will spread onto the rest of the listed plots.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 1.

Is there a registration deadline or fee?

No, there is not a registration deadline (only submition deadline) and there is no regestration fee.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

Do the A1 presentation sheets need to be mounted?

No, they should not be mounted.

is it possible for an architecture student to join the competition? or is it strictly for architects?

Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.

We are a group of Bachelor graduates in architecture and we would like to know if it is possible for us to take part in the competition? Or do participants have to be members of the Chamber of Architects?

The leading participant of the group must be a member of the Chamber of Architects or just a registered architect.
Please see COMPETITION NOTICE V2 page 2.