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What is MEDS Studio ?

The aim of MEDS studio is to connect people from the MEDS network and MEDS alumni and give them a platform that allows them to form (international and interdisciplinary) teams and apply for competitions all over the world. This way members of the MEDS family will be able to share their skills and support eachother in their endeavours while getting the MEDS name out in the world.


projects

Concentrico_05 (2018)

Competition

Concéntrico 05, the Logroño International Festival of Architecture and Design, seeks to reflect on the urban environment and the city through different formats of architectural and design projects. The next edition will take place on 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 April and 1 May 2019.

The festival propose two competitions for the creation of a temporary architectural intervention at Plaza Santa Ana and at Viña Lanciano – Bodegas LAN. The period for presentation of proposals will conclude on 27 December 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

Each installation is created by a team of architects and/or designers who make proposals, experiment and explore new fields of design with their environment, thereby establishing a dialogue between heritage and contemporary architecture, which seeks to activate citizens’ reflection on these spaces.


Team

MEDS alumni that participated :

-Adrian Alfonso Laborda

-Eduardo Crespo

-Pablo Magdalena Visus

-Yacme Mangrané

Review

FAQ

How can I apply for a competition? What do I need?

You will find on the website a Google Sheet where you can fill out your name, surname, country, university, skills, mobile phone number. If more information is needed due to special contest requirements, we will let you know. You need to be a member of Meds to apply for any competition (Meds Workshop, Meds Forum, Meds Gallery or Meds Studio)


Can I apply for a new competition that is not suggested by Meds Studio? How?

Yes of course! You can send your suggestion to our email medsstudio2019@gmail.com, then we can post it in order to open the competition to others. Why should I apply through Meds Studio and not by myself? You will be able to help develop the Meds Network. Meds Studio can provide you with team members who are well educated , highly motivated and experienced working as part of a team . We are able to showcase your work on a developed platform for higher multimedia exposure for bigger firms or brands.


What happens if I win?

Guaranteed to participate in the next Meds Workshop. Meds Network will publish your work on several media platforms. The prize will be shared between Meds Studio (20%) and the team (80%).


Can someone outside of Meds apply for a competition as Meds Studio?

If you are not a Meds member, you can apply but Meds Studio team will check your portfolio and motivation letter in order to analyse your competency. Athough at least one member of the team must be a member of Meds in order to compete.


Where do I meet with people to do group projects in competitions?

It depends on the needs for each team that participate.


Do I have to pay the contest fee?

It depends on the particular competition. If there is no fee, you do not pay anything. If there is a fee and you are not Meds member you have to pay the fee. If you are Meds member, Meds Studio will cover the cost (after Meds Silesia due to lack of funding currently, until then we will just do competitions that don't have a fee)


Can I refuse to participate in the contest at the last minute?

Yes. But if there is a contest fee, you must to pay it regardless.


How many contests can I apply for?

As many as you want.


What if I do not have all skills needed?

You can apply, but you have to find someone on your team with the required knowledge.


What criteria does Meds Studio use for choosing contests?

• Theme and concept should be something that relates to Meds Network's values and interests • Availability for each level of education (students and young professionals) • Short term competitions. • Remunerated competitions

Do I need to look for contest information by myself?

We will post on the website the main information and if you have any questions you can contact us for clarity.


Do I need to contact Meds Studio during the process of the project?

Not mandatory, someone from the Meds Studio team will moderate and cooperate your application, deadlines and results.


Is my design copyrighted?

Meds Studio is allowed to freely use and share submitted material. Meds Studio is allowed to share such material through paper publications or web issues. Meds Studio is not responsible for potential privacy / copyright violations related to submitted material.


Is there a coordinator in Meds Studio to answer our questions?

Yes, absolutely.

Can I make a donation to Meds Studio?

Yes, it would be greatly appreciated.