Competition
Nestled within Latvia's lush landscapes, the Sansusī Music Festival is a harmonious blend of nature, music, and communal joy. Celebrated for its innovative fusion of classical chamber music with the liberating atmosphere of a rock festival, Sansusī has evolved from an event into a cherished cultural phenomenon. Surrounded by forest, attendees experience a range of performances, from orchestral to contemporary, set against Latvia's natural beauty.
Following the success of the initial architectural competition, Buildner announces the second competition to enhance the festival's infrastructure, aligning with sustainability, creativity, and community engagement. The essence of Sansusī is its Musician Standoffs, where performers prioritize wit and spontaneity over technical skill, creating a unique festival highlight.
Buildner calls on architects, designers, and visionaries to design a stage that reflects the Musician Standoffs' innovative spirit. The challenge is to create a wooden, sculpture-like stage that also functions as a musical instrument, embodying the event's essence and enhancing the festival's acoustic experience. This competition explores how architectural forms can generate sound, inviting designs that serve as both visual and auditory landmarks for Sansusī.
The Musician Standoff at Sansusī is a captivating feature of the festival, where musicians engage in dynamic duels that showcase their spontaneity, wit, and skill in an unconventional performance format. These standoffs, less about technical prowess and more about engaging the audience, bring an electrifying and interactive element to the festival, celebrating the art of live musical improvisation.
This design challenge offers designers a chance to potentially see their winning design realized as a key feature of future festivals. This competition aims to celebrate the synergy between architecture and music, creating a lasting tribute to the innovative and communal spirit of Sansusī.
It's important to note that the winning team will not be required to physically build the project. If their design is selected for realization, their participation in the construction phase is optional. They may choose to join as volunteers in the building process, but there is no obligation to do so.
See the 2023 Sansusī winners construct their winning project
Embark on a fun summer adventure with us in this short film as we follow the winners of the Buildner's Sansusi Forest Food Court architecture competition on their trip to Latvia. Join the excitement as they bring their top prize-winning project to life—a lively food court for the Sansusi Music Festival.
Download the full competition brief for more information!
Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum). Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English; All information submitted by participants must be in English.
