Thanks to Steph Austin for sharing details of this competition on behalf of the Isle of Wight branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Ed
We are calling on young people aged between 5 and 18 years old across the Island to design a new and imaginative way to use the No Man’s Land Fort located in the Solent off Seaview.
Can you turn a previously unused structure into something fun for everyone to enjoy?
Background on the fort
No Man’s Land Fort is one of a chain of round forts built in the Solent. These were built in response to possible invasion by Napoleon III. This threat eventually came to nothing and they were never used for their original purpose.
In the First and Second World War the fort was used as a gun battery and searchlight base, and in WWII as an anti-aircraft gun platform.
Currently it is being renovated to provide a new Spa, Hotel, Events Venue and film location .. But can you design your own different and exciting use for it?
Allow your creative juices to flow
We would like you to be as creative, outrageous and imaginative as possible! Anything and everything will be considered!
All shortlisted entries will be exhibited at the RIBA Awards Ceremony and both the winners and shortlisted entries will be published.
This year the competition will be going out to the Architects of the Island as well, so you will be able to see what designs they come up with!
How to get involved
Fancy having some fun and getting involved? Here is how to play:
- Decide on your design, give it a name and write 2 sentences describing your design and your new use for No Man’s Land Fort
- Prepare a visual description no larger than A4 square which can be in any graphic format you wish, collage, drawings, 3D model out of any material, painting etc…
- Submit your design (maximum size A4 square) on the front & written description of your creation on the back along with your name, age, school, address and contact telephone number
- Submit your entry by the 14th March 2014 to: YOUNG DESIGNERS COMPETITION, The Old Granary, Ford Farm, Ford Farm Lane, Whitwell, Ventnor, IOW, PO38 2NZ
What happens next? Here is the program:
