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     S$68m landmark bridge at Marina Bay to be ready in 2009

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Art Competition – New Bridge at MarinaBay

Fact Sheet

 

Singapore youths will have the opportunity to leave their creative imprint on Singapore’s latest urban icon and landmark bridge.

　

The Urban Redevelopment Authority is searching for passionate youths to submit proposals for artwork to be incorporated into the design of the flooring, railings, shade canopies & seating along the pedestrian connection of the new bridge.  These will help to create a unique crossing experience & create a distinctive new icon for Singapore.

　

Competition Brief

 

The selected youths will work with recognised local artists to develop and translate their artwork into a medium that can be integrated into the design of the bridge.

　

We are inviting students, to submit proposal for artwork based on the theme

of :- Aspirations for Life in Singapore 

　

Artwork

　

There is no restriction on the medium of the artwork.

　

The artwork may be in two or three dimensional form (e.g. painting or sculpture) or literary works (e.g. poem).  Entrants are to take into consideration the requirement for the artwork (if selected by the panel of judges) to be incorporated into the design of the flooring, railings, shade canopies and seating along the pedestrian connection of the new bridge.

　

Entrants may participate as an individual or in groups of up to 5 students. 

　

Eligibility

　

All students who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents are invited to participate. 

Submissions will be evaluated according to the following categories :

 

  • Primary student;
  • Secondary student; and
  • Tertiary student.



Submission of Entries

 

The size of the submission is not to exceed A1 (841 x 594mm).  Scale models of sculptures are acceptable.


　

Each submission is to include a write-up of maximum 150 words on A4 sized paper at font size 12 to explain the concept. 


　

A maximum of three submissions per entrant is allowed.


　

The closing date and time for submission is 1.00pm on 31 March 2006.  Entries received after 1.00pm on 31 March 2006 will not be accepted.


　

Log on to the website at http:www.ura.gov.sg/new bridge/Art for more details.

 

 

Translation of Artwork onto the Bridge


　

URA intends to select up to 8 entrants to develop their artwork for incorporation into the design of the bridge. 


　

Successful entrants will be required to work with a team comprising an experienced local artist, an art advisor and the Consultant Team implementing the bridge to develop their artwork from April – Jun 2006.

Source: www.ura.gov.sg News Release 6 Mar 2006