Guggenheim Helsinki QA Log V1

1 Stage One Question and Answer Log

Question number

Enquiry ResponseDate

1 Do you have to be an architect to submit a design for the Guggenheim Helsinki Design Competition? Can you be an artist or draftsman?

In Stage One of the competition, the competitor at a minimum shall be a person who has a professional degree in architecture or the right to practice as an architect in the country where he/she is qualified or in the country where he/she currently resides or practices.

16-Jun-14

2 I wish to ask if, in order to enter the competition, is it required to be a registered architect?

Please see response to Q1. 16-Jun-14

3 Is there any limit to the number of submissions from an architectural firm? If there are some branches of an office, is it possible to submit ideas from each?

If the firm is acting as a lead consultant, they may only submit one entry per office branch.

16-Jun-14

4 We only can import the Kantakartta_site_plan.dwg, not the rest of the dwgs which we have downloaded. Our drawing system is VectorWorks 2008, so it is possible that the AutoCad drawings are from a more recent version. Is it possible for you to use AutoCad 2008, or to send these drawings in pdf-format, so we translate them in our system?

We have updated the Downloads section of the website with other formats.

16-Jun-14

5 I am interested in the competition. I would like to ask whether I am eligible to enter the competition if I have obtained a masters degree in architecture but I am not yet a registered architect.


6 I was just wondering whether as a Part 1 architectural assistant, I would be eligible to take part in this competition? I have a Bachelors degree from a RIBA certified University in the UK (University of Kent) and was wondering whether this is acceptable?


7 Please can you reissue all CAD files to be openable with either: ArchiCad 17 (.pln file format) or MicroStation (.dgn file format), for releases as early as 2010?


8 I've download all the documents regarding the participation on this competition, and i just want to confirm what is the final site for the museum? The pdf file (concept_and_development_study_for_a_guggenheim_helsinki_a3) shows the past site, is that correct? And the new site location is Makasiiniterminaali, that is anounced in the other pdfs?

Please refer to Page 64-5 of the Competition Conditions for the current site location and boundaries.

16-Jun-14

9 What is the registration process for this competition? Do we need to register now and pay an entry fee or do we just make a submission by September 10th?

Please register on the competition website to receive the registration number you will need to submit your design by 10th September 2014. There is no entry fee for this competition.

16-Jun-14

10 I have read the conditions but I could not find any tuition cost to participate on the competition, is there any at all?

The competition is free to enter. There are no registration or entry costs.

16-Jun-14

Guggenheim Helsinki Design Competition

Stage One Question and Answer Log Vol. 1 Date of issue: 13 June 2014


11 We are curious about eligibility of entrants. Since this competition mentions as blind, will there be any case of disqualified participants?

Entrants who do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements (as stated on Page 72 of the Competition Conditions document), will be not be considered for this competition.

16-Jun-14

12 I earned my bachelor's degree at the Polytechnic of Milan a year ago: I would like to know if my university degree in architecture is enough to participate in stage one of the competition.


13 The3D CAD models you've provided via Dropbox in the "CAD 3-D Site Plan" folder, seem to have difficulties with some 3D modelling programs. Is it possible for you toalso provide the ".3ds"versions of the drawings so that various design and modelling programs can open these without having any problems?


14 We are a consultant company of building structures. We want to know if we can participate with more than one company in the competition: Guggenheim Helsinki.

A company may be a member of more than one team, but can only be the lead member of one team. The same individual within a company should not participate in more than one entry. This is to prevent a conflict of interest at the second stage of the competition.

16-Jun-14

15 I am wondering if Architectural Graduates (MArch, BArch etc) are eligible to enter for stage one of the competition prior to registration/licensure for architects.


16 Could you please give further information on what you consider a 'professional degree in architecture'. Is a master in Architecture from a European school sufficient or do you necessarily need to be a registered architect in your country?


17 Can you please clarify if the latest digital technology should be incorporated into the design of the construction and development of the museum or in the visionary design of the competition presentation (Four A1-size boards)?

This refers to the design, construction and development of the museum.

16-Jun-14

18 After reading the tender document, I did not manage to find if you are considering an indemnity fee for those 6 teams that would pass to Phase two, and else if there are rewards besides the First Prize.

The winner of the competition will receive 100,000. The five runner-ups will each receive 55,000. This is detailed in the Competition Conditions document on Page 72.

16-Jun-14

19 Is there any registration fee? Or is it free to enter? Please see response to Q10. 16-Jun-14

20 I can't see where I can upload our projects on the site, do we need to send our designs via this email address?

Hard copies of your submission should be posted to Helsinki. The postal address will be provided to registered competitors at a later date. Submissions should also be emailed to [email protected]

16-Jun-14

21 If two architects from different architecture firms wish to enter together, would it still be possible for us to joinas a group without representing our separate firms? If possible, how should be best fill in the section of Company Name?

Yes, you may enter as individuals, separate from your firms. However in this case, you must not also be responsible for an entry from within your firm. Any one individual may only be involved in one entry. Please leave the Company Name section of the registration form blank, or enter "N/A", if it does not apply to you.

16-Jun-14


22 Drawings are not able to open in 2009 Autocad program, even in 2012 it didn't work. Please upload a version that may used by a majority of the architects.


23 I'm an Egyptian Architect who graduated from governmental engineering college, architecture section, am I able to participate in the contest?


24 Can the CAD file can be issued with the site boundary indicated?

This will be updated. 16-Jun-14

25 I have a Bachelor of Architecture degree (5 years course). Can I participate in this competition?


26 I am a recent graduate. I have my course completion certificate with me, but it will take few months to get my degree certificate. Can I participate?


27 I would appreciate if you could confirm whether or not this competition is open to none-registered architects (such as Architectural designer / designer).


28 I notice in the downloads packs that it stated that only Architects can enter, and I would just like to confirm this. I am a first year architecture student in London, but would really like to enter the competition as a student. If I did enter would my submission be accepted for the competition?


29 We can clearly see the limits for the competition site in the PDF document downloaded from the website, but those limits don't appear on any of the DWG documents. Would it be possible to get an update of the DWG with those limits, at least the outer ones, from which it could be possible for us to consider the restrictions lanes of 10m and 15m?


30 "The City of Helsinki and the State of Finland are expected to deliberate on whether to proceed with the construction and development of the museum after the competition concludes." It would be great if you explain this sentence in detail and show me some possible cases.

This statement is factual. 16-Jun-14

31 Is it possible for a company to submit more than 1 entry? No, this is not possible. Each company, or individual, may only submit one entry.

16-Jun-14

32 I would like to ask if it is possible to provide Auto-CAD drawings in a lower format or dxf format. My office in Japan currently runs on AutoCAD 2012, and unfortunately we cannot open the drawings.


33 After we downloaded the DWG files from your website we do not see in any of these files the property line being clearly marked. Is it possible to upload another DWG file where the property line is clearly marked?


34 Is the due date September 10th at 12:00 the time when the proposal has to arrive in your office or when it has to be post-marked?

This will be clarified at a later stage. 16-Jun-14


35 I am interested in this competition and would like to participate as an individual. I have a 5-year professional degree in Architecture from an accredited university and 6 solid years of work experience working in the field. I am currently working toward my architectural licensure. Can I still participate as a designer?


36 The Competition Conditions" and the Revised Proposal 2013" indicate that the area assigned for the project is the one next to Thtitornin vuori park. However, the document Concept and Development specifies the Guggenheim area as the one in front of the Ministery of Foreign Affairs, next to the Katajanokka park. Could you clarify?


37 I am architectural design staff in Korea. I work in a Korean architecture company but I don't have alicence. Do I need an architecture licence to register and participate?


38 I am looking for English version site or some sort of ease in understanding the CAD files. It's little bit inconvenient to understand the extend of the site through the layers as well as the site context. I would appreciate if I could have English version of it.

All available information has been issued. 16-Jun-14

39 Building program contradicts the site location compared to Design competition conditions. Building program gives detailed analysis of the site in front of ministry of foreign affairs, whereas the site shown in the design competition condition is next to Tahititornin vuori park. Please advise, which is the final site location?


40 I would appreciate if I could have an English version of the CAD file with correct site extents. which would help in understanding site information.

Please see responses to Q38 and Q24. 16-Jun-14

41 Download Material: we have a problem with opening the dwg documents; Could you kindly issue them in a version which is not specifically for Autocad or the latest versions of Archicad?


42 Could you provide a list of what is on the dwg documents as issued?

The titles of the DWG documents indicate what is in the files.

16-Jun-14

43 Site: can you describe the main road, which appears elevated above ground level, in particular is it possible to arrange a direct link under the road from the park to the site?

Please refer to the spot height on the base plan and site plan as well as the 3D model.

16-Jun-14

44 Basement: is it realistically possible to create basement level[s]? If not why not? Is it a fear of overstepping budgets? If yes can you advise as to possible depth?

Please see Page 46 and Page 54 of the Competition Conditions for details on basement levels.

16-Jun-14

45 We don't understand where the site of the competition is.In thebookletCompetition Conditions (page 40) you show a site that is not the same as the bookletConcept and Development Study for a Guggenheim Helsinki (page 154). Is this normal? Do we have the choice of site? If not, which is it?



46 I have a simple question about the stage one submission materials, "Part B: Four A1-size boards (rigid; lightweight)" What is the meaning of "rigid; lightweight"? Is this like foam board? Is it possible to send four A1 boards as paper roll without any rigid material?

Please use a rigid lightweight material, which could be foam board, for the A1 Boards. It is not possible to use a paper roll as these boards will need to be displayed to the Jury for the purposes of assessment.

16-Jun-14

47 I need the the boundaries on the CAD drawings shown in a red line like the PDF.


48 We tried with Archicad on six other CAD-programs and they all tell "unsupported DXF/DWG file format". It would be great if you can provide us with the functioning data files as soon as possible.

Please see answer to Q4. 16-Jun-14

49 I have a masters degree in architecture and am young architect,but I don't have a licence yet in my country. Am I eligible to enter the competition?

Yes you are eligible to enter. Please also see response to Q1.

16-Jun-14

50 Is this a call for all over the world? Yes, this is an open, international competition. 16-Jun-14

51 I would like to participate in the Guggenheim competition, however my education profile is cand.polyt. arch. I'm educated civil engineer in architecture. My question is can I still register?

Please see responses to Q1 and Q53. 16-Jun-14

52 Are we eligible in participation as a Landscape Architecture firm?


53 Do you require any specific documents in order to register our entry?

Please refer to the submission requirements on Page 75-76 of the Competition Conditions.

16-Jun-14

54 The deadline, as the website mentions, is 10 September 2014, Do you have another deadline prior for other required documents, if any?

No, the single deadline for submissions of all entries is 10 September 2014.

16-Jun-14

55 The Competition brief gives the award details, but those seem after Stage Two. Is there any prize for designs selected in stage one?

There are no awards after Stage One. There is an award of 100,000 for the winner and 55,000 for five runner-ups, which will be awarded to shortlisted competitors after Stage Two of the competition.

16-Jun-14

56 We failed to find any accurate site dimensions, layout or boundaries within the downloadable documents provided on the competition website. As far as we think, the site boundaries are only shown on an aerial image included in the competition conditions PDF documents. Can you kindly provide us with such information, or refer us to where to find it? An AutoCAD base map file with the accurate site dimensions would be very helpful and very much appreciated.


57 I am confused about the site place, please tell me is the site placed onKanava Terminal orMakasiini Terminal?


Documents

Guggenheim Helsinki QA Log V1