The third Concrete Design Competiton seeks to investigate through research and design any notion of Implicit Performance. To explore and exploit the limits of the involvement of concrete with other resources, to create new construction materials and applications where concrete forms the basis but is not necessarily the only element at play. We look for concrete surpassing its “original” performance to the point of becoming a new material or system in and of its self with contemporary spatial and experiential consequences.

Results of these investigations have to be presented through proposals that are ‘design-led’ – be it architectural, structural or otherwise – in order to reveal their relevance and merits by application. The proposals – identified by title / motto - may range from objects, furniture, buildings and architectural details to housing, landscape interventions and other large-scale projects. The presentations should cover explanations on design and construction process, characteristics and properties.

Juan Herreros, curator