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500M3 Design
GBD Architecture Competition Phase 1
Beijing based Thinking Hands has placed a call for architectural ideas for their 500m3 Design Competition. The competition is part of the development of Gao Bei Dian Art District, renovation of the Phase 1 or 'old factory area', on Beijing's east Fifth Ring Road.

The competetiton brief is to design a 50m2 by 10m high (500m3) space. It should provide external open space, guarantee a flexible workspace, and a private living environment.

The competition is open to all creative professionals, and there is no entry fee. Total prize money is ¥250,000.

Over two hundred 500M3 units will combine to form the GBD Art District Phase 1 Architecture Competition project, to be completed before the 2008 Olympic Games.

Link: 500M3 Design - GBD Art District Phase 1 Architecture Competition
Registration Deadline: March 30, 2007
Submission Deadline: May 28, 2007