Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation criteria have been carefully developed to ensure that each design solution is evaluated against a range of different parameters that are critical to the success of the project. There are 10 aspects to the evaluation criteria, each of which has its own weighting. The weighting of each aspect is based on the specific requirements of the project and the importance given to each aspect. The weightings are as follows.
Each aspect will be scored according to pre-determined criteria and the total score for each design proposal will be the sum of the scores for each aspect multiplied by the corresponding weighting. For example, if a design proposal receives a score of 8 out of 10 for Design Concept and Innovation, the score for that aspect will be 0.8 (8/10) and the weighted score will be 0.08 (0.8 x 10%). The total score for the design proposal will be the sum of the weighted scores for each aspect.
It is important to note that the judges are encouraged to evaluate each design proposal fairly and objectively based on the evaluation criteria provided. The expertise and insight of the invited experts will help us determine the best design solution for the project. Below are the ten aspects of the judging criteria and an explanation of how the scoring rules for each aspect will be applied. Each aspect will be scored according to a pre-determined scoring rubric and the total score for each design solution will be the sum of the weighted scores for each aspect.
Below is a detailed explanation of the weighting and scoring criteria for each item:
Meaning and Conceptual Contents: This aspect will evaluate the originality and creativity of the design concept, as well as the level of innovation demonstrated in the proposed solution. The scoring will be based on how well the design idea responds to the competition brief, the uniqueness of the design idea, and the level of innovation in the design solution. Every building and architecture in the past has a meaning and a reason in their design. The purely aesthetic reasons are superficial and useless. The jury will evaluate the conceptual idea which drives the design. This meaning has to be solid based on the tradition of the local context, or rural architecture, or contemporaneity.
Functionality and Practicality: This aspect will assess how well the design solution meets the functional requirements of the project. The scoring will be based on how well the design solution responds to the programmatic needs of the project, how practical the proposed solution is, and how well it meets the functional requirements of the site.
Aesthetics and Visual Impact: This aspect will evaluate the visual appeal and beauty of the design solution. The scoring will be based on how well the design solution responds to the project's context and how visually striking and memorable the design solution is. An important element is that the aesthetic criteria will be not based on the idea of “copying” or “mimicking” the local style. This process is warmly discouraged. The logic will follow the idea of the interpretation of local architecture’s language in the contemporary context.
Sustainability and Environmental Impact: This aspect will assess the environmental impact and sustainability of the proposed design solution. The scoring will be based on how well the design solution incorporates sustainable design principles and how well it responds to the environmental context of the site.
Technical Feasibility: This aspect will evaluate the technical feasibility of the proposed design solution. The scoring will be based on the level of technical expertise demonstrated in the design solution, the level of detail provided in the technical drawings and documentation, and the feasibility of the proposed solution.
User Experience and Accessibility: This aspect will assess the user experience and accessibility of the proposed design solution. The scoring will be based on how well the design solution responds to the needs of the users, how accessible it is for people with disabilities, and how well it addresses the social and cultural context of the site.
Contextual Responsiveness: This aspect will evaluate how well the design solution responds to the physical, cultural, and historical context of the site. The scoring will be based on how well the design solution fits into the existing context, how well it responds to the local culture and heritage, and how it contributes to the overall sense of place.
Materiality and Detailing: This aspect will assess the quality of the material selection and detailing in the proposed design solution. The scoring will be based on how well the materials are chosen to support the design concept, the level of detail provided in the drawings and documentation, and the overall quality of the proposed materials.
Cost Effectiveness: This aspect will evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the proposed design solution. The scoring will be based on how well the design solution meets the budget constraints of the project, how efficient the proposed solution is, and how well it maximizes the value of the project.
Innovation in Construction Methodology: This aspect will assess the level of innovation in the proposed construction methodology. The scoring will be based on how well the proposed construction methodology supports the design concept, how innovative the proposed methodology is, and how well it responds to the requirements of the site and project.
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