COMPETITION CONDITIONS

ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION

HIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN HUT

ORGANISERS PARTNERS

HMMD

HMMD Architecture Competitions in partnership with

SAMARTH Nepal Market Development Programme has

prepared this document for the purpose of arranging the

HIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN HUT architecture competition.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 4NEPAL 5 - 10 NEPAL 5 TOURISM IN NEPAL 6 NEPALS GEOGRAPHY 7 - 8 NEPALS CULTURE 9 NEPALS ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE 10

THE SPORT OF MOUNTAINEERING 11 - 12 PALDOR PEAK 13 - 14 POTENTIAL MOUNTAIN HUT SITE 14

THE COMPETITION 15 - 18 HIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN HUT 15 PROJECT PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS 16 PRIZES 16 KEY DATES 17 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 17 RECOMMENDED SUBMISSION CONTENT 17 REGISTRATION FEES 17 JURY & EVALUATION PROCESS 18 COMPETITION DOCUMENTATION 18 ELIGIBILITY 18 MEDIA PARTNERS 18

LEGAL NOTICES 19 - 20 PRIVACY POLICY 19 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 19 - 20

INTRODUCTION

Nepal is a country with some of the most inspiring and dramatic landscapes in the world, most noted for being the home of the Himalayas and the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Since opening its borders to visitors during the 1950s, Nepal has become a haven for adventure tourists and mountain trekkers.

For this architecture competition HMMD is working in cooperation with Samarth Nepal Market Development Programme, which works across Nepal to improve the economic performance of rural sectors, with the aim of enhancing tourism within Nepal. We are therefore asking participants to submit clever and inventive proposals for a Himalayan Mountain Hut to be positioned along any of the mountain ranges many trekking trails.

The purpose of the Himalayan Mountain Hut is to provide trekkers safe, comfortable and inviting lodgings, where they and their guides can rest, refuel and, if necessary, wait out troublesome weather.

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NEPAL

Nepal is a landlocked country between China and India. It is a country blessed with an immense range of natural beauty. Nestled in the laps of the Himalayas, Nepal boasts the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest (known as Sagarmatha in Nepal) which reaches 8,848m at its highest point. Nepal is also the home of 8 of the 14 eight-thousand peaks in the world and hosts approximately 1,300 peaks which are higher than 6,000m.

Ever since Nepal rst opened its borders to outsiders in the 1950s, it has been a paradise for mountain lovers, rock climbers and adventure seekers. Not surprisingly, the captivation of mounting these physically demanding peaks lures crowds of visitors from overseas year after year.

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TOURISM IN NEPAL

Nepal is most commonly associated with two things: mountains and monks. Being the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha, one of the founders of the Buddhist religion, Nepal is a land of snow peaks and Sherpas, yaks and yetis, monasteries and mantras. Tourists not choosing to trek the famous mountain range spend their time exploring temple-lined medieval city squares in regions such as Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur.

Besides the majestic Himalayas, Nepal offers a lot in terms of roaring rivers, exotic cultures, and historical landmarks, elegance of the architectural heritages and warm hospitality of people. The topography and the geographical terrain of this country also makes the potential for adventure based tourism huge.

However the main draw of tourists are the Himalayan mountains, home of eight of the ten highest mountains in the world, including of course the worlds tallest peak Mount Everest. Known in Nepal as Sagarmatha, it is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas and reaches 8,848 metres at its highest point.

The tiny mountain nation of Nepal is a paradise for adventure tourists and mountain trekkers; in 2012 Nepal saw 800,000 tourists arrive at its borders, 27% of which were there for the trekking. Legions of trekkers are drawn to the Himalayas which provide some of the most iconic and accessible trekking trails to Everest, the Annapurnas and beyond. Along these trails trekkers can walk for days or even weeks with the most amazing mountain scenery surrounding them.

It is along trails such as these that trekkers are in need of safe, comfortable and inviting lodgings, where they and their guides can rest, refuel and, if necessary, wait out troublesome weather.

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NEPALS GEOGRAPHY

The country is divided into three physiographic areas: Mountain, Hill and Terai running from east to west. The southern lowland plains or Terai bordering India are part of the northern rim of the Indo-Gangetic plains. The Hill Region varies from 800 to 4,000 metres in altitude. The Mountain Region, situated in the Great Himalayan Range, makes up the northern part of Nepal. The country varies greatly in altitude from the lowest point at 60m (Kanchan Kalan) above sea level to 8,848m (Mt. Everest).

Nepals 20 protected areas cover almost a quarter of the total landmass and include various geographical locations, from the sub-tropical Terai jungles to the arctic Himalayan region.

The Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha National Park are listed by UNESCO as Natural World Heritage Sites.

The diverse wildlife includes such species as common leopard, spotted deer, yak, Himalayan tahr and blue sheep which are commonly seen in the wild, as well as the iconic snow leopard which is a protected species.

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NEPALS CULTURE

Customs and traditions differ from one part of Nepal to another. An amalgamation of cultures exists in the capital city of Kathmandu, where cultures are blending to form a national identity.

Kathmandu Valley has served as the countrys cultural metropolis since the unication of Nepal in the 18th Century. A prominent factor in everyday life in Nepal is religion; adding color to the lives of Nepalese through festivals all-year round.

Nepal was declared a secular country by the Parliament in 2006. Religions practiced in Nepal are: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism, Bon, ancestor worship and animism. The majority of Nepalese are either Hindu or Buddhist and the two have co-existed in harmony for centuries, with Buddha being worshipped by both the Buddhists and Hindus of Nepal.

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NEPALS ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE

Nepalese architecture is a vital aspect of Nepals cultural heritage and can be categorized into three broad groups: the Pagoda style, the Stupa style and the Shikhara style.

The Pagoda style is thought to be the basis of Nepalese architecture and refers to multi-roofed structures in which the high roofs are smaller than the roof beneath. Windows are usually projecting whereas the corners of the roof are basically bent upward with a Gajur at the top of the temple. Later this style was embraced in China and was then gradually dispersed to other Asian countries. The credit for this goes to Arniko, the greatest architect of Nepalese history. Pagoda style was mostly used to build temples.

Shikhara style temples were primarily constructed of stone and brick. Shikhar means a mountain peak and suggests to a certain extent the shape of the temple. This style is believed to have been adopted from Indian plains.

The Stupa style is an important form of Buddhist structure in Nepal. The stupas are a place of worship. The primary feature of stupas is a hemispherical mound topped by a square base.

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THE SPORT OFMOUNTAINEERING The sport of mountaineering began originally in an attempt to reach the highest peaks of unclimbed mountains but has now diversied to include trekking, mountain climbing and ski mountaineering depending on the terrain that you encounter. While trekking is considered an aspect of mountaineering, it is only done so when trekkers tackle some more complicated terrain such as basic grades of rock climbing or crossing glaciers. Whether trekking a nearby mountain trail or scaling Everest itself, it requires experience, physical strength and technical knowledge in order to do so safely.

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Mountaineering is an exciting and extreme sport that develops both a climbers physical and mental strength, as overcoming challenging climbs and conditions will require both. Training for and embarking on mountaineering expeditions will help to develop upper body strength, lower body strength, core strength and exibility, all while experiencing some of the worlds most dramatic scenery and visiting new and exciting countries.

However it is not a sport for the faint of heart, with injuries and illness being common in addition to the considerable cost involved of the necessary training and equipment. Yet this isnt enough to deter those looking for adventure and a truly exhilarating challenge. The techniques and equipment used in mountaineering vary depending on the conditions that the mountaineer comes across.

When crossing snow, mountaineers are able to progress on foot often using skis or crampons which attach to the mountaineers boots to provide better traction on hard snow and ice. When mountaineers travel across glaciers and ice formations they will also use crampons as well as equipment such as ice axes, ice screws, ropes and pulleys to traverse distances with potentially hazardous crevices or up steep angles.

Shelter is a vital aspect of mountaineering and an ineffective shelter that doesnt protect the mountaineer from the elements could have deadly consequences.

High altitude expeditions will start from a base camp, which is used for staging any attempt at the summit. From that point on mountaineers are dependant on smaller forms of shelter, depending on the altitude that their planning to climb to. The European alpine regions have a network of mountain huts that are located at different heights across the region; they vary in size but will tend to centre on a communal dining area and have dormitories equipped with mattresses and bedding.

Whilst the conditions are usually basic, they provide vital shelter and make routes more widely accessible by allowing mountaineers to break down their journeys, as well as reduce the weight of the equipment that they need to carry. In Europe these mountain huts are usually staffed to some degree throughout the year, depending on the accessibility of the location during harsher winter months.

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Paldor(5,928m)

PaldorWest Col

(5,510m)

Phuta Peak(5,110m)

FangPeak

Pema Peak(5,310m)

PaldorBase Camp(4,280m)

NarchungPeak

Bodkin

Pins Flake

Easternhigh camp(5,160m)

TILMANS

RIDGE

Windy Col

West Shoulder

PaldorWest glacierhigh camp

PALDOR GLACIER EAST

PALDOR GLACIER WEST

North E

ast Rid

geSouth East Ridge

Lari ColNeddysThumb

(4,890m)

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PALDOR PEAK

At a height of 5,928 meters, Paldor Peak is located northwest of Kathmandu, at the southeast end of Ganesh Himal range and the junction of the Tiru and Karpu Dandas (ridges). Since the peak is under 6,000 meters, the climb is primarily suitable for beginners, but still a great achievement. Reaching the summit provides climbers with amazing views of the neighboring

peaks such as Ganesh Himal, Langtang and Manasulu, and even Fishtail in the Annapurna range and Shisapangma in Tibet.

The trek is usually completed within 12-15 days and tends to start from Somdang in the Dhading district (approximately 9-10 hours drive from Kathmandu). After base camp there are two camps, one a high camp and one a summit camp. The summit camp is a four-hour climb from the high camp. It is a very long day climb to Paldor from the summit camp.

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POTENTIAL MOUNTAIN HUT SITE

Although Paldor is earmarked for the construction of the rst Mountain Hut, the concept should be adjustable and applicable for various locations around Nepal.

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THE COMPETITIONHIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN HUT

HMMD and the Nepal Mountaineering Association, with support from the Samarth - Nepal Market Development Programme, are working to develop a high altitude accommodation unit which will be the rst of its kind to ever be established in Nepal. We are therefore asking participants to submit clever and inventive proposals for a mountain hut to be positioned along any of these famous trails.

Over the years the country has seen the development of rural teahouses and lodges along the trekking trails. To allow for more peaks to be climbed as part of adventure treks and/or separate expeditions, the concept of the Himalayan Mountain Hut aims to enhance the appeal of mountaineering in Nepal.

It is an innovation that will allow the utilization of the 430 peaks which are currently opened for mountaineering along the Himalayas.

While there is no specied location for this Himalayan Mountain Hut, the proposal should be applicable to various different sites along trails throughout the Himalayas. It should form a new and unique, quality product for Nepal to be adapted and replicated in all parts of the country.

The initial pilot development is planned to be at Paldor basecamp, within the Dhading district, Bagmati/ Central Development Region. It is likely that the development will be positioned at an altitude of some 4,600 meters.

Samarth-NMDP is committed to the construction of the rst Himalayan mountain hut during 2015 and aim to pioneer similar operations throughout the Himalayas.

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PROJECT PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Adaptable for two types of Mountain Hut - those that are not staffed and those that have staff to prepare meals and provide other services, such as giving talks and instructions or selling clothing, equipment and other small items;

Able to provide comfortable shelter to all its occupants (between 10 and 20) in all weather conditions for several days;

Cost-effectively constructed in remote, high altitude areas with no motorable road access;

Able to store equipment for mountaineering and expeditions (harnesses, carabineers, ropes, etc.);

Resistant to the elements of heat, cold, rain, snow and wind;

Environmentally responsible and resource - efcient energy in providing resting and washing amenities;

Be able to generate its own power and have a system in place for generating its own safe drinking water;

Low maintenance in terms of both effort and costs;

An attractive accommodation unit in its own right.

The project qualities listed above are minimum requirements; the competition brief is open for adaptation and improved development strategies.

PRIZES

3 winning proposals and 6 honourable mentions will be selected.

HMMD will award a total of US$ 5,000 in prize money to competition winners as follows:

+ 6 honourable mentions

Samarth-NMDP is committed to the construction of the rst Himalayan Mountain Hut during 2015 with all winning and honorable mention designs to be put forward for consideration for the nal design of the mountain hut.

The winners will get international art and design media coverage and will be featured on the HMMD website.

A full list of media partners who have committed to present the competition winners in their publications can be found on hmmd.org

HMMD will also acknowledge outstanding performance of all winners and honourable mentions with Certicates of Achievement.

2ND PRIZE1ST PRIZE

US$ 3000 US$ 15003RD PRIZE

US$ 500

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KEY DATES

Early Bird Registration:DEC 17, 2014 - JAN 21, 2015

Advance Registration: JAN 22 - MAR 4, 2015

Last Minute Registration:MAR 5 - APR 1, 2015

Closing date for registration:

APRIL 1, 2015 (11.59pm GMT)

Closing date for submission: APRIL 10, 2015 (11.59pm GMT)

Announcement of the winners:

APRIL 29, 2015

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Participants are required to upload four (4) A2 landscape orientated presentation boards (must not exceed 5mb per .jpg/.jpeg le) with sketches, renders, plans, sections, elevations, diagrams and/or other presentation tools to explain their proposal.

No video les are accepted.

All information provided in writing must be in English.

All submissions must be uploaded via hmmd.org upload panel.

Access information and instructions on how to upload the presentation panel is issued to participants via email immediately after successful registration.

Presentation boards must not indicate any information related to individual's/team's identity.

Participants that will not comply with above mentioned requirements shall be disqualied without refund.

RECOMMENDED SUBMISSION CONTENT

Proposed plans, sections and multiple internal and external perspectives demonstrating the spatial quality of the hut as well as operational needs and accessibility requirements.

Demonstration of project construction, materiality, functions, management and maintenance; approach to environment, energy and sustainability, indoor environment and logistics.

Visualizations; artist impression in high altitude setting to illustrate how their proposal ts in with the quality, value, and signicance of the historical and modern Nepal.

REGISTRATION FEES

Advance Registration: US$ 90

Last Minute Registration: US$ 120

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JURY & EVALUATION PROCESS

Competition jury consists of two jury panels:

- Core/Guest jury panel - Internal consultative jury panel

Full jury panel members list is published on hmmd.org

The core and internal consultative jury panel will be responsible for setting the criteria that participants need to full based on the site and brief and will evaluate each submission accordingly.

Participants are advised to research both the working context and previous similar case studies, as part of the design process.

HIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN HUT is an ideas competition which encourages participants to experiment with the limits of architecture. The jury may choose to reward projects that show extreme creativity in this area even if they breach any of the rules, so long as its justied.

3 evaluation phases:

1 - HMMD internal jury panel will produce a shortlist of 40 from all submitted entries.

2 - HMMD internal jury panel will select 9 competition nalists from the shortlist.

3 - Core jury panel will evaluate the 9 nalists and select the top 3 winning projects and the 6 honourable mentions.

COMPETITION DOCUMENTATION

Following information is available for download on hmmd.org :

- Extended competition brief

All information can be downloaded as often as required; no additional information or material will be provided after registering.

The brief and all associated documentation for this competition are for the sole purpose of an academic exercise and are not legitimate documents.

The provided materials can be used or alternatives can be created or sourced at the participants discretion.

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Competition is open for all. No professional qualication is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum).

Under no circumstances will jury panel members, organisers, nor any persons with whom they have direct personal or professional relationships, be allowed to participate in this competition.

MEDIA PARTNERS

A full list of media partners who have committed to present the competition winners in their publications can be found on hmmd.org

For potential media partners who are also interested in covering the present competition and its winners, please contact us on hello@hmmd.org

Competition press release (in English) and banners are available on hmmd.org

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