February 2009
Six finalists have been announced by RIBA for the ‘Make Me A Home’ competition. They will stand a chance to design the family homes at Tees Valley Regeneration’s flagship scheme on North Shore in Stockton on Tees.
More than 100 entries were received to arrive at these six finalists hailing from across the globe. Two practices are from London, together with firms from Liverpool, Italy, Portugal and Germany.
Submissions were judged on the design of the homes and the layout of the buildings on the site to take full advantage of its south facing position on the banks of the River Tees.
It is anticipated that at least 250 family homes will eventually be built on the £300m North Shore mixed use site and that the development will also provide between 2,500 and 4,600 long term job opportunities.
Developers Urban Splash and Muse Developments, in conjunction with BD Magazine and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), held a competition which challenged architects to shape the future of family homes. They were asked for concepts which broke convention and delivered a new typology in housing design.
Joe Docherty, Chief Executive of Tees Valley Regeneration said, "To achieve this level of interest in North Shore from architects across the world is fantastic. It is a huge vote of confidence in the scheme and the Tees Valley.”
"The designs are contemporary, exciting and innovative and will sit comfortably next to the stunning Infinity Bridge which is already showcasing Stockton around the world."
Matt Crompton, Joint Managing Director of Muse Developments said, “The judges were looking for designs that did justice to the Home Zone’s riverside site, given its proximity to the new Infinity Bridge and the proposed new university campus.”
“As part of a substantial mixed use scheme, which will include offices and leisure amenities, public space and deliverability were equally important.”
Jonathan Falkingham, Chief Executive of Urban Splash said, "We're questioning the typology of the family home, but at the same time trying to be provocative. We need to make sure that the scheme we choose is deliverable.”
"We want homes that are practical and functional, not merely architectural showpieces, and we need people to believe they and their families will be happy living here."
The winners will be announced in February.
The six finalists are:
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