GIANT'S CAUSEWAY INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment is leading a project to create a new, world-class Visitor Centre at the Giant's Causeway. In order to attract the highest possible number and quality of proposals for the new facilities, we decided to hold an international competition. With the assistance of the Union of International Architects and the Royal Institute of British Architects, the competition has been organised in two parts.
First, architects around the world were invited to design a building for the new facilities. This competition drew a huge response and 201 entries were received. The winning design was announced on 11 October 2005.
It will look like this!
Secondly, designers around the world have been invited to apply for the position of interpretative designer for the new facilities. The successful candidate will work with the winning architect during implementation of their successful design, with particular focus on the educational and interpretation functions within the new building.
THIS COMPETITION CLOSED ON 21 OCTOBER 2005; NO FURTHER ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The winner of this competition is likely to be announced around the end of November 2005.
23-03-2005 Architectural Design Competition Launched
27-05-2005 Architectural Design Competition Brief Published
Architectural Design Competition Brief (PDF)
28-06-2005 Architects from Across the World Visit the Causeway
22-08-2005 Interpretative Design Competition Launched
Interpretative Design Competition Brief (PDF)
11-10-2005 Winning Architectural Design Unveiled
