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- Registration Dates - - Submission Dates –

21st November to 20th Feb - 2021 26th , 27th & 28th Feb - 2021

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Introduction archmello
• From the very beginning of its existence human being have always been involved
in the process of adaptation from the consequences created by its own. Among
such one of the prevailing consequence humans face at present is the space
crunch. As a result of this, we have started building dwelling units stacked next to
& over one another and have adapted the change of habituating on heights.

• The concept of vertical living is no new but the way architecture & design has
shaped it has made vertical living a new luxury wherein people crave to live on
heights. This gives a new vision to architects & designers to visualize the future &
embrace the movement of vertical living.
• But with every new adaptation comes new unimagined challenges as assimilating
more people into a confined piece of land requires thoughtful distribution of all
basic facilities that are required for living.

• Currently housing in India is dominated mostly by low-rise apartments. Bombay,

now known as Mumbai was one of the first city in India to see the emergence of
apartments. Over the years apartments, as a housing typology has developed a
lot with developers offering more in terms of unit options, added amenities,
creating a sense of community & keeping in mind sustainability factors etc.

• But in order to woo the buyers, the real estate developers have compromised the
quality of spaces. There are ten of thousands of housing schemes currently under
construction in India but only a few stand out & the rest are just housing blocks
built with brick, mortar, glass & having a eye-catching facade and the only aim of
such housing schemes is to fit in the spaces to meet the developers requirements.

• The practice of fitting in the spaces under a fixed size module only produces dead
& dull spaces lacking natural light ventilation. The quality of the space is more
important in apartment than the quantity because no matter how big the unit is in
terms of area, but if its not well planned keeping in mind the functions of the
space then it is of no use. Apartment designing is a process from part to whole
wherein right from designing multiple modules to their stacking & the overall
layout are all important in achieving a thoughtful vertical community.

• There is a lot that can be worked out in the “Apartment Architecture” in India.
Repeating towers is a very commercial practice. This housing typology certainly
needs a fresh approach. As designers it is our duty to keep the balance between
providing quality spaces & at the same time keeping up with the developers
requirements.

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The Challenge archmello
• The challenge is to design an apartment scheme in India having different unit
types ( 3, 4 & 5BHK ) with any amenities participants would like to incorporate.
The aim of this competition is to explore & innovate new design possibilities for
the future vertical communities in India.

• In India most of the apartment schemes are designed as a series of repetitive

towers housing different units across the floors where the very essence of the
vertical community is neglected. We would like our participants to think out of the
box & create proposals which are innovative & bold and could possibly provide
a new design solution to this housing typology.

• The idea behind the competition is to refine the apartment architecture in India &
develop new feasible concepts. To keep the competition a bit more practical,
participants will have to design under certain parameters to keep the proposals
feasible.

• It is up to the participants to design a single block or multiple blocks as per their

concept. There is no fixed limit on the number of different unit types but the overall
housing scheme should have an equal balance of 3, 4 & 5 BHK units. The area of
different unit types is also kept up to the participants.

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The Site - Surat archmello

SITE PARAMETERS
SITE LOCATION :
• Site Area : 36,136 Sq.Mt Surat ,India
• Margins : Front ( 6 Mts ) , Side ( 3 Mts ) SITE COORDINATES :
• Common Plot: 10% of total site area 21° 9'14.10", 72°47'35.11"
• Permissible FSI / FAR : 2.7
*Please download & refer the
• Permissible Building Height : 45 Mts
Autocad file for exact site dimensions*
• Basement : Single Basement Allowed
• Avoid Mixed Use ( Residential + Commercial )
• Surat, India’s first LEED certified green city is located on the western part of India
in the state of Gujarat. It is one of the most dynamic city of India with one of the
fastest growth rate due to migration from various part of Gujarat and other states
of India.

• Surat is the 8th largest city in terms of population in India & 4th fastest growing
city globally known for industries such as textile, diamond cutting and polishing,
petrochemical, thermal power, fertilizer and heavy engineering. It is also one of
the cleanest city of India. In terms of architecture, Surat has a very rich past & at
the same time has a very vibrant contemporary present. The city & its people
have a adaptive character and have always embraced the change.
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Schedule archmello

Early Bird Registrations

21st November TO 31st December
FOR STUDENTS – ( PER TEAM )
• INDIAN - INR 1350
• INTERNATIONAL - USD 25
FOR PROFESSIONALS – ( PER TEAM )
• INDIAN - INR 1750
• INTERNATIONAL - USD 35

Standard Registrations
01st January TO 10th February - 2021
FOR STUDENTS – ( PER TEAM )
• INDIAN - INR 1650
• INTERNATIONAL - USD 35
FOR PROFESSIONALS – ( PER TEAM )
• INDIAN - INR 2150
• INTERNATIONAL - USD 45

Late Registrations
11th February TO 20th February - 2021
FOR STUDENTS – ( PER TEAM )
• INDIAN - INR 1950
• INTERNATIONAL - USD 45
FOR PROFESSIONALS – ( PER TEAM )
• INDIAN - INR 2500
• INTERNATIONAL - USD 60

Submission Dates – 26th , 27th & 28th February - 2021 ( Till 23:59 HRS )
Winner Announcement – 28th March - 2021

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Rewards & Recognitions archmello

First Prize
INR 1,00,000
Certificate + Publication

Second Prize
INR 50,000
Certificate + Publication

Third Prize
INR 25,000
Certificate + Publication

Best Student Design Entry

INR 10,000
Certificate + Publication

Best Architect Design Entry

INR 10,000
Certificate + Publication

Best Presentation Award

INR 5,000
Certificate + Publication
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Discount archmello
• Group discount apply for a minimum of 5 teams from one
particular architecture school/university as a part of our initiative
to encourage more participation from students. Send us the
following details at atarchmello@gmail.com to avail the offer.

1. Name of all participants ( team wise with one team leader )

2. E mail id’s & Mobile no. of all participants
3. Name of school/university
4. School Id proof of team leader only.

• 5 to10 teams – 10 % Discount

• 11 to 20 teams – 20 % Discount
• More than 20 teams – 30 % Discount

Questions & Queries

• In case you have any query regarding the competition or brief, kindly mail us at
atarchmello@gmail.com with “QUERY” as e-mail subject.

• For any query regarding the registration process, fees or payment should be sent
on same above given e-mail with “QUESTION” as subject.

Important Note
• The competition is open for all creative minds irrespective of their profession.
Minimum eligible age for participants is 18 years.

• A team can have maximum 3 members. Participants can submit multiple entries but
each entry needs to be registered with different mail id. You can also participate
as an individual or two member team.

• Registration fees are non-refundable. Contacting jury is not allowed. Participants

will receive team code within 24 hours once the registration is completed.

• All deadlines are 11:59 – 00:00 IST ( INDIA ). Archmello reserves the right to
change the schedule of the competition if deemed necessary.

• All the participants from our previous competition “The Attendance” will receive
15% discount on the registration fee ( offer available till 10th December 2020 ). To
avail this offer send your previous competition UIC Code to
atarchmello@gmail.com
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Submission Requirements archmello

• Submission to be presented on maximum 1

landscape oriented A1Size sheet.

• All text in the submission must be English with

a maximum of 250 words for proposal
explanation.

• Teamcode to be mentioned at the top right

corner of the sheet.

• Submission can be presented using any

technique of your choice ( Sketches, 2d
drawings, 3d visualizations, Models etc ).

• Submission must not include your Name,

School or Organization which gives away
your identity.

• All dimensions should be imperial or metric

unit.

• Maximum file size should not exceed 10 MB

( 150 DPI RESOLUTION ).

• JPEG of your proposal to be submitted via

e-mail at – submitarchmello@gmail.com

• Teamcode to be the subject of e-mail while

submitting your proposal.

• Name of the file must be –

AD20DXXXX.jpeg

• Do not share the submission more than one

time. If in case a submission is not received,
even after submitting, then our team will get
in touch with you to complete the submission
process.

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FAQ’S ( Frequently Asked Questions )
Q. What is the nature of competition ?
THE ADDRESS – INNOVATING MULTI - LEVEL LIVING IN INDIA is an open idea
design competition challenge which is purely conceptual based & does not intent to
execute any submitted proposal & is open for students, professionals & for any
individual with creative mind.

Q. Who can participate in the competition ?

Architecture students, Architects, Interior Designer, Civil engineers & anyone with
creativity can participate in the competition.

Q. Will every participant get certificate of participation ?

Yes, each registered participant will receive an e-certificate.

Q. How will a team gets its Unique Identification Code ?

The Unique Identification Code ( UIC ) will be mailed on your registered e-mail
address within 24 hrs after completing the registration process.

Q. What is the use of Unique Identification Code ?

All the participants are requested to use their UIC at the top right corner of your
submission as it is your identity for the competition related processes.

Q. What to do if a participant does not receives the UIC after making payment ?
In such case the participants are asked to mail their payment receipt to
atarchmello@gmail.com with “QUESTION” as subject.

Q. What should be the submission file size & mode of submission ?

The file size should not exceed more than 10 MB & the submission file should be in
JPEG format in 150 DPI resolution.

Q. Do we need to provide the 250 words explanation in separate page ?

No, the 250 words explanation needs to be included in the sheet itself.

Q. Under which category participants pursuing M.arch falls ?

Participants pursuing M.arch can register under Student Category.

Q. Do we need to follow any particular by-laws or consider F.A.R/F.S.I while

designing ?
Yes, participants need to follow the criteria mentioned in the brief.

Q. Do we need to consider any contours or vegetation on the site ?

No, consider the site to be flat with no vegetation
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