The Parachute Pavilion: an Open Design Competition for Coney Island invites designers worldwide to generate innovative design proposals for a project that contributes to a 21st-century vision for Coney Island.
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The Parachute Pavilion is planned to be an all-season generator of activity, drawing the public onto the boardwalk, the beach and Surf Avenue, and to a new recreational destination.
Schedule
December 2004 - Competition brief available
Wednesday, December 15, 2004 - Early registration ends
Friday, February 25, 2005 - Registration ends
Friday, March 4, 2005 - Questions deadline
Friday, March 18, 2005 - Answers posted
Monday, April 18, 2005 - Submissions due
May 2005 - Submissions exhibited to the public and results announced
Competition Awards
1st: $20,000*; 2nd: $5,000; and 3rd: $3,000
Registration
Entrants are required to register for the competition prior to submitting their entry. Registration is $60.00 USD and $30.00 USD for students. Students must submit a copy of their student identification along with their final submission. Registered entrants will receive the Parachute Pavilion Competition Packet.