Delay in announcing the results of the architectural competition.

KÜSIMUS

1_ We are an Italian architecture firm that would like to participate in the competition, are there any special forms to fill out or additional documents? There are other requirements to be met in addition to those listed in the notice (professional qualification, no convictions, etc.)
2_ Regarding the documents to be delivered, we ask if there is a maximum number of A1 sheets and if there is a base layout.
3_ Still regarding the documents, we ask if there is a maximum limit of pages for the report and if images and diagrams can be added within the document.
4_ Regarding the delivery procedure, to guarantee anonymity, will the files relating to the participant be made anonymous by the site or do we have to use a specific sotware?

1_ Given that the piers in the detailed plan differ from those present in the area, I ask whether the architectural intervention also concerns the piers, and more specifically whether demolition and reconstruction or just restoration is envisaged, therefore whether it is possible to intervene by adding surface .
2_ Is it possible to move the telfer structure and relocate it to another space in the area?
3_ Is it possible to have an updated dwg of the area?
4_ Reading the competition notice it seems that an intervention budget is not specified. He wonders if there is a spending limit for the entire intervention or if the cost will be assessed after the competition.
5_ Are you wondering if the footprint of the detailed plan is binding or can it be modified?
6_ Due to translation problems it is difficult to understand the difference between "Elu- ja ärihoonete kinnistute pindala: 5904 m2." and "Ehitusalune maapealne pind: kuni 3550 m2". We kindly ask if it is possible to receive more specific information on this matter and if it would be possible to have the chapter "1.4 Võistlusala arvulised andmed" translated into English.
7_ For translation reasons it is not clear when the ground floor is meant and therefore the one immediately accessible from the outside and the first floor which is accessed from the ground floor, so it becomes difficult to understand on the basis of the notice where the functions must be located commercial, whether on 3 levels or 2 levels.

ANSWER

Thank you for your interest in the Noblessner Architecture Competition. Architectural firms operating outside Estonia are very welcome to participate.

The terms and conditions for the competition in English will be available at latest 23.10.23. – we will let you know.

Questions are to be submitted to the email ivar.piirsalu@noblessner.ee. 

The information about the docks is in point 3.3. The docks are existing and will not be demolished.

At the western end of the dock, there are two concrete platforms for which you need to provide the exterior architectural design of the pavilions.

 Refer to point 3.1.2 for Telfer. Yes, it is possible to relocate the Telfer.

 The DWG link is in point 4, Appendix 2.

 The construction budget has not been specified. You can obtain a 3D model by contacting via email at: siim.maeots@teamexact.com.

 The building are in the detailed plan should not be changed by more than 10%.

 "Land area of residential and commercial building plots: 5,904 m2." - This is the size of the plot and a specific fact.

 "Maximum above-ground building footprint: up to 3,550 m2." - This is crucial in the planning of the building. Building footprint refers to the surface area upon which a building or structure is constructed.

 The building footprint is the projection of the surface area of the building's above-ground part and the surface area of the underground part on a horizontal plane.

 The footprint of the building's above-ground part is the projection of the parts of the building that are above the surrounding ground level on a horizontal plane. It is 3550 m2

 The footprint of the building's underground part is the projection of the parts of the building that are below the surrounding ground level on a horizontal plane. It is 5120 m2

 The building footprint, including the footprint of the building's above-ground part, includes structures such as balconies, loggias, canopies and similar projections on a horizontal plane.

 When determining the footprint of the building, including the footprint of the building's above-ground and underground parts are not taken into account: the rainwater system, sunshade, terrace, ramp, stairs, lightwell, foundation footing, technical system and equipment parts, non-load-bearing canopies with a horizontal projection of less than two square meters on the ground, eaves up to one meter wide, and decorative or other non-essential elements of the building attached to it

 The scope of the work to be submitted is described in point 1.5.

A1 landscape format is to be used.

 There is no restriction on the number of pages in the explanatory report, it can include pictures and diagrams.

 Prior registration for participation is not necessary. Competition entries must be submitted in Estonian but it is allowed to present materials simultaneously in English. We also accept that data in the drawings are in English.

There are no special forms to fill. Requirements are specified in the Competition Rules.

 The competition entries will be not made anonymous by the site. Submission-related conditions are specified in the Competition Rules.

The contact person for technical questions during the submission is Kristjan Tüvi. His phone number and email address are provided in the competition rules.