Type: International, Open, two stages

Location: Taipei, Taiwan

Eligibility: Open to the Professional teams qualified to practice in their country of origin, throughout the world in urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture and consortium.

Sponsor: Tittot Ltd. Co.; Glass Art Association of Taiwan

About tittot, a high quality crystal brand of Taiwan, please feel free to check with the website http://www.tittot.com.
The Chinese word "tittot" is the supreme expression of praise in art, fashion, creativity, and culture.
tittot meansˇX
A serious attitude that "pays attention to every detail"
A creative spirit that "strives for innovation and originality"
A humane concern that "embraces joy"
A national self-confidence that "radiates cultural pride"
tittot replaces the outstanding with the supreme.
It reveals to the world the humane vision of the Orient;
It points out new directions in glass art;
And issues an artistic manifesto transcending national boundaries.

Languages: English, Chinese

Timetable:
25 Apr. 2004 ˇV Announcement of the Competition
15 May 2004 - Deadline for receipt of expressions of interest
25 May 2004 - Submission deadline for Stage 1 Concept Competition
31 May 2004- Jury for Stage 1
10-11 Jun. 2004 ˇVSite Visit
25 Jul. 2004 ˇV Submission deadline for Stage 2 Design

Project: Tittot Ltd. Co., the first high quality crystal brand in Taiwan, is organizing an international ideas competition for the development of the new Tittot Glass Art Museum. The theme of this museum would like to express the spirit of Tittot. They expect a glass style building square footage about 14,000 ˘T within 5,175.˘Ton a trapezium shape land but 32m height limitation. There are including a glass education center with workshops, glass museum with 4-5 exhibition halls, a small theatre for video play, restaurant & cafe, and gift shops in this museum. The Construction Budget of this project is about USD8.2 million. There are two big green parks with two museums surrounding the northern and eastern side of this land. Huge glass art installations and Lighting Show at night will be plus ideas. The revitalization of this area will contribute to highlighting the outstanding culture and art design features on the site and will mark the city entrance from the sky viewpoint to the capital of Taiwan.

Awards:
Each finalist team will receive an honorarium of $7,000 for the development of their second stage design and preparation of a study model showcasing their design

Questions:
Ms.Ying Fen Tang
Tel: 886-2-2357-6677 * 109
Fax: 886-2-2392-2077
Add: 1st Fl., 94, Ren Ai Road, Sec 2, Taipei, Taiwan, 100, R.O.C.
E-mail: tgm@tittot.com

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