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Introduction

We all have always yearned for our personal space, one that takes us far away from our chaotic and stressful lives; our very own home rooted in Mother Nature, one that reconnects us to our origins, rejuvenating our mind, body, and soul. We all aspire for a home that is not just an extension of our persona but is also an expression of our individuality and freedom.

Our Homes are the most significant architectural spaces through which we experience our surroundings. An intimate place that protects, shelters, heals, nurtures and defines our perspective helping us establish relations to navigate through the chaotic world outside this envelope. Our humble abodes are being redefined with every passing day, the world is fast changing so are the homes with it. With the rise of concepts like Smart homes, Tiny Homes, Micro Homes, Homes today are versatile entities – doubling up as offices, play areas, work-out zones, spaces for interaction and recreation, but at the center of all things is essentially a place to escape and rejuvenate our minds.

Growing up many of us have dreamt of living in a tree house, a fortress to protect and nurture everything we hold dear. An abode high up in the clouds, under the starry skies, amongst the tall trees, chirping sounds of birds and aromas of nature. A playscape for all our dear ones that fosters everyone around helping to fulfill our dreams cultivating a bond that stays. For most of us a tree house one of our greatest child hood dreams triggering our wildest imaginations, for the lucky few it is a memory that they cherish till date.

As adults, we continue to aspire for our very own Tree House, one that will fulfil our needs to lead productive lives. The Tree House is synonymous with freedom, independence, adventure, creativity, safety, warmth, fun, solitude and many more emotions aspired by children and adults alike.

Can we imagine our own Tree House, nestled in the lap of nature, atop magnificent treetops and under starry skies?

Challenge


We challenge you to go on a nostalgic trip down memory lane and picture a lighthearted home that prioritises solitude and fostering inner tranquility. to picture a life spent in the midst of the great outdoors, beneath the starry sky, and suspended amid the majestic trees. The Tree House should have a unique, imaginative, and sustainable design. It is imperative that the designed proposal facilitate communication between the internal rooms and external surroundings. The suggested design ought to be carefully thought out and shield consumers from the elements of the natural world.

The Tree House would be the primary residence for 2 individuals and the area of the proposal should not exceed 300 sq. ft built up. Proposals may consider spatial flexibility fulfilling all the needs of their users. The Space program for the proposal must include but is not limited to spaces to play, rest, work, eat, cook, clean, sanitize and unwind. Participants are free to add any other function to the Tree House proposals.

The design should center on a unique character, one that reinforces and maximizes our relationship with Nature.
Client Interaction is one of the critical components of the design proposal. For this competition, entrants may assume an individual, couple, or a genre of people, based on the design concept.

The proposed design may also consider modern technological advancements in architecture to make the tree-house archetype adaptive to its surroundings, making it a comfortable home by eliminating any type of hazards.

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Awards


1st Prize

$ 2000

Certificate of Achievement
Publication

2nd Prize

$ 1200

Certificate of Achievement
Publication

3rd Prize

$ 800

Certificate of Achievement
Publication

10 Honorable Mentions : Certificates

Winners and Honourable Mentions will be published on Volume Zero website and several international architecture and design magazines.

Participation Certificates

To show our appreciation, all the participants would receive participation certificate.

Schedule


2024

18 th

April

Competition
Launch

2024

21st

June

Early Registrations
Ends

2024

24th

July

Standard Registrations
Ends

2024

31st

July

Submission For
Deadline

2024

03rd

October

Winners
Announcement


Note: All the Deadlines are scheduled at 11:59 Indian Standard Time

Process


Register

Download the Brief and Register

Design

Create a stunning design for The TREEHOUSE 2024

Submit

Mail your submission by 31st Jul 2024

Jury

Our panel of International jury will evaluate

Awards

Winners will be awarded prize money and trophies

Jury




The jury will be announced soon...

FAQ

  • Q: What is an Early Subscriber?

A: Early Subscription is for all our participants from our past competitions. All the participants receive a limited time promo code sent to their registered email address to avail discount on the registration fees on our current competition.

  • Q: How to use the promo code?

A: The promo code is to be used in the registration form for the competition once the registrations are open on 18 April 2024.

  • Q: Is there a deadline on the use of Early Subscriber Promo code?

A: Yes, the promo code would be valid only till 11:59 PM (IST), 03 May 2024

  • Q: How does a team receive their team unique code?

A: All the participants will only receive the team unique code on completion of registration process.

  • Q: Where all do the participants need to use their team unique code?

A: All the participants would be using their team code on the top right corner of their sheets, as the name of their submission and wherever requested by the organizer. This code will be their only identification for the process related with this competition.

  • Q: What is the limit or cap on the number of team members and can anyone participate individually?

A: A team can have up to three members and cannot exceed this number. The participants who desire to participate individually can do so by filling and submitting the details for the team leader.

  • Q: Can I change team members after I register?

A: Teams are welcome to add any new members as long as their total members do not exceed 3. However, they are prohibited from swapping or removing any existing member of the team. To do this please send your request to questions@volumezerocompetitions.com with the details of the new team member.

  • Q: What is the nature of the competition and is it open for all?

A: Tree House 2024 Architecture Competition is an open ideas design competition with no intentions to execute the proposals submitted in any form. The competition is open to all and students and professionals from all walks can join the competition.

  • Q: Are the teams allowed to share their work for the competition before the winners are announced by the organizer?

A: The participants are only permitted to share their proposal for the competition on social media or any other platform once the winners are revealed officially. Volume Zero will also publish winners at this date and will be working with many design platforms to attract publication opportunities.

  • Q: What are the modes of submissions?

A: The participants are requested to submit their work in JPEG file format in 150 DPI resolutions.

  • Q: What should be the submission file size?

A: The file size should not exceed more than 5MB.

  • Q: What file name should be given to submission material?

A: The participants are requested to submit the files with their unique team code as its name.

  • Q: What unit system should any participant adhere in case if anyone wants to show dimensions?

A: The participants are free to use any one of imperial or metric unit systems.

  • Q: What would the size of the sheet be?

A: The participants are required to use an A1 sheet i.e. (841 x 594 mm)/ (33.1 x 23.4 inches). The sheets must be composed in Landscape orientation, with the Unique Team Code on the top right corner.

  • Q: What should the participants do in case the payments are not available in our country?

A: We request the participants to send us the queries on questions@volumezerocompetitions.com to get an alternate payment method. We would send you all the possible payment methods.

  • Q: What does the participant do when they don’t get a unique identification code after the payment is made?

A: In case of such a problem we request you to send us your payment receipt to questions@volumezerocompetitions.com with the "unique identification code" as subject matter.

  • Q: What is the 200 word count in the submission; does it include all the text in the submission sheet?

A: The 200 word limit for the submission is only limited to the project description. It would not include the text used as Legends or captions, layout dimensions or any other text apart from project description.

  • Q: Do you have a minimum font size requirement for the sheet?

A: There is no set minimum font size; however, it is important to keep the font legible and readable.

  • Q: Is there a minimum requirement for renderings, and diagrams or a maximum limit?

A: There are no minimum requirements for the presentation illustrations and diagrams. The participants are encouraged to make the presentation self-explanatory.

  • Q: Do the plans/sections need to scale?

A: The drawings in the submission need not necessarily be on a scale as long as they have relevant dimensions mentioned.

  • Q: Should the drawings be composed by hand or any specific software?

A: The participants are free to select the medium for presentation. They are free to create a handmade or software-generated sheet for the submission.

  • Q: Will participants receive certificates for participation in the competition?

A: Yes, all the participants would receive certificates for participation.

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