2010 Shanghai World Expo<br>Macao Pavilion Concept Design Competition Rules Explanation

The 2010 Shanghai World Expo (the “Shanghai Expo”) will be held from 1 May to 31 October 2010 in Shanghai, China. It is another international event that focuses world attention, after the 2008 Beijing Olympics. So far, 205 countries and international organizations have confirmed to participate in the Expo; and it is expected to generate as many as 70 million visitors. Theme of Macao Pavilion: Macao – Spirit of Cultures, Essence of Harmony
Echoing the main theme of the Expo “Better City, Better Life”, the theme of Macao Pavilion is “Macao – Spirit of Cultures, Essence of Harmony”. Through showcasing the development and new physiognomy of Macao’s diverse economy and cultures, Macao will reveal the social “Spirit of Cultures, Essence of Harmony” inherited from Macao’s tradition of east and west cultural exchanges. Macao Pavilion is a self-built pavilion in the China Pavilion. Besides Macao Pavilion, China National Pavilion, Regional Government Pavilion, Hong Kong Pavilion and Taiwan Pavilion will also be constructed under China Pavilion. Macao Pavilion is located southwest of the China National Pavilion, next to the Hong Kong Pavilion. Macao Pavilion will cover a total construction area of 1,100 meter square; surface area of 600 meter square; and showroom area of 800 meter square. It is a temporary construction that will be demolished thereafter. Organization
The Competition is organized by several governmental departments and professional organizations. Hosted by the Office for Preparation of Macao’s Participation in the Shanghai World Expo, the Competition is organized jointly by Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau, Macao Association of Architects, Macao Institute of Engineers, Macao Designers Association; supported by Government Information Bureau, Economic Services, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Macao Government Tourist Office; and funded by the Industrial and Commercial Development Fund. The Competition seeks innovative, unique and excellent workable proposals from the local talents for the construction of Macao Pavilion. Fairness and Justice Chaired by Mr Francis Tam Pak Yuen, Secretary for Economy and Finance, the Jury is seated by 11 jurors from government departments and professional associations. They are (1) Ms Ieong Pou Yee, Director of the Office for Preparation of Macao’s Participation in the Shanghai World Expo; (2) Mr Lo Veng Tak, Member of the Administration Committee of Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau; (3) Mr Nuno Maria Roque Jorge, President of Macao Association of Architects; (4) Mr Leong Man Io, President of Macao Institute of Engineers; (5) Mr Dirco Fong, Chairman of Macao Designers Association; (6) Mr Chan Chi Ping, Director of Government Information Bureau; (7) Mr Sou Tim Peng, Director of Economic Services; (8) Mr Chang Chou Weng, Acting President of Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute; (9) Ms Tse Heng Sai, Head of Promotion & Marketing Department; and (10) Mr Cheong Cheok Kio, Chief of Cultural Heritage Department, Cultural Affairs Bureau. A technical team of architects, engineers, designers and technology specialists has been set up to provide technical consultation to the Jury. The Competition will award first prize, second prize, third prize, 5 excellence entries and 10 selected entries. The prizes for the first three winning entries are MOP180,000, MOP60,000 and MOP30,000 accordingly; prize for excellence entry is MOP10,000 each; and prize for selected entry is MOP3,000 each. All winning and selected entries will be displayed at a documentary exhibition on World Expo and 2010 Shanghai World Expo to be held in coming October. Self-built Macao Pavilion
Macao Pavilion symbolizes and represents Macao. To realize the conception of a self-built Macao Pavilion, the production of the Pavilion will employ basically Macao people. Likewise, the prerequisite of participants in the Competition is Macao permanent residency. Individual or group participation is admissible. For individual participant, he/she must be a holder of Macao SAR Permanent Resident Identity Card qualified to register as listed architect with the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau. For group participants, member participants can be holders of Macao SAR Resident Identity Card as long as the group leader meets requirements for individual participant.
The threshold of professional qualification for this Competition is just qualification to register as listed architect with the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau, relatively low as compared to other parallel competitions (that may require participants to be registered architect). Also, as long as one is Macao resident, he/she can still participant in the Competition as a group. This requirement is to provide opportunities to both famous architects and high fliers to prove their talents. Requirements of Macao Pavilion design
The design of Macao Pavilion must incarnate its theme so as to feature Macao’s image as a city of tourism, entertainment and leisure; and its cultures, new infrastructure and economic achievements after the Handover. The design must be in tune with that of China Pavilion and be attractive visually through applications of advanced multimedia technology and recognition of environmental protection concepts and materials. The concrete design contents should demonstrate, through the three aspects of cultural diversity, economic development and new physiognomy of Macao, the economic prosperity created by the harmonious blending of Macao’s multi-business and multi-cultures, with the intention to present Macao as a metropolis that is good for residing, traveling and business. Intellectual property rights
In consideration of the complexity of work involved and in view of successful construction of Macao Pavilion, and to adopt top technology in architecture and multimedia presentation, the intellectual property rights of the three winning entries shall be vested in the MSAR Government. The MSAR Government shall have the right to recommend any or all of the winning or selected entries, or after modifications, for adoption as the final plan of Macao Pavilion. The “Right of indication of authorship” shall remain with the respective winners. The MSAR Government will quote the names of winning participants should it publicize or duplicate their winning entries. Announcement of results in July
Entries should be submitted to Rua Dr. Pedro José Lobo, 1-3, Luso International Bank Building, 24/F, MACAO by post or by delivery before the submission deadline of 4 July 2008. Entries should be submitted during office hours, except weekends and public holidays. Results will be announced in July 2008. General information and application form can be downloaded from the MSAR Governmental Portal http://www.gov.mo/egi/Portal/index.htm and IACM homepage http://www.iacm.gov.mo. For technical enquiries, please email to info@2010expomacao.gov.mo. The organizer will reply within 7 days by email. For general information, please call Ms Ng at 85972245 or Mr Chan at 85972247.