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Post by Nka on Nov 25, 2016 17:18:38 GMT -6
Q & A: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PAGE
We are using this page, as our questions and answers page.
Post your questions on this page and the organizers will respond to your question.
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Post by Nka on Nov 25, 2016 18:03:45 GMT -6
Question from Zahra Hagibabaii    Map A Map B Map C
QUESTIONS: “I have a problem about site dimensions and exact location of design. I do not find information about place dimensions. Is that according to designer idea? if that is not, how can i find exact location of design site and dimensions?”
ANSWER: Yes, placement would be according to designer’s idea. The dimension of your work is fixed but open in relation to the budget of constructing the design entry, which is $3,000 (USD) for materials and local labor. The design teams of the selected designs will look at the site condition and select the final spot once they are on site. The site is about 6 acres, and 10 more acres will be added to it. The images above show sections of the site: Map A is site photo of a section of the site, Map B is the Google map of site and Map C is an aerial view of Abetenim village with a marked spot showing the location of the arts village. |
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Post by Gioia Kuss on Dec 12, 2016 10:03:05 GMT -6
Could you recommend a source to find prices for plants, local quarry stone, and top soil? In keeping with the requirement of $3000 for cost of the land art installation I would like to work from a local source for needed good and services. I understand that labor is not included in the cost for construction. Is the use of equipment also not included?
Thank You
ANSWER: Expect to pay the local skilled laborer about $10 per day and unskilled laborer $7 per day.
About the equipment we have on site, they are basic such as hand tools and a concrete mixer. Concerning sources of local materials, here is a best best site: www.bmghana.com.
In general, A truck load of quarry stone is about $100.00, and 1 bag of cement is $10.50.
And keep in mind that prizes are subject to change.
Here are my responses to the questions not answered by FAQ:
Hand Pressed Brick per brick - Budget 20 cents per brick
Framing Lumber per linear foot - Budget $1.
Here is my estimate for:
Heavy Wood beam per linear foot = Budget $2
8' x 8' Plywood per unit - There is 4' x 8' and the current price is $8
Sand per lb - It is usually sold by truck trips, a trip of sand = $60
Small aggregate per lb = gravels sold by truck trips, budget $100 per trip LOCALLY SOURCED WOOD IN GHANA FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Some forest timber for construction include Bonsamdua, African Walnut, Utile, Yaya, Akasa, Mansonia, Mahogany, Odum, Sapelewood, etc. See full list of timber species and description on the website of the Forestry Commission of Ghana:
www.ghanatimber.org/species.php and their applications: www.ghanatimber.org/applications.php
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Post by Nka on Dec 19, 2016 12:22:09 GMT -6
Carol asked:
(1) “Will all the works selected be created?” The teams of all the selected works will be invited to collaborate with Nka to organize a workshop to construct their entry based on site at Abetenim in Ghana. It is up to the team to decide if it wants to take on the construction challenge.
(2) “What will be the timeline for their creation?” Construction workshops to realize the Top 40 Design Entries will run from September 2017 to March 2019. Each land art workshop will run from 6 to 8 weeks, according to project.
(3) “What kinds of facilities will there be for the artists, particularly housing and equipment?” We will provide free accommodation for the workshop leader in a guest house at the village during the workshop. At Abetenim site we have 8 houses for accommodation of your workshop participants. See that Abetenim Arts Village Site Photos: yadi.sk/d/FBDXIIDey8knP
(4) “I will also assume that travel expenses will be covered by the artist, correct?” It can be covered by the workshop, if you use our workshop model (see attached document).
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Post by Ruixuan Li on Dec 26, 2016 9:30:20 GMT -6
Question: The map B and C attached can not coincide with a drawing, maybe they are different site, could I get other information about the site?
ANSWER: Thank you for the note about Map B and Map C. Map C, the survey map was not accurately rendered. So, I have replaced it with an aerial photographic view of the Abetenim village with a marked spot showing the location of the arts village.
And remember you can use Google Earth to view the topography of the "Abetenim Arts Village" and in the following links you will see more site photos of the arts village: yadi.sk/d/FBDXIIDey8knP , www.flickr.com/photos/95796435@N05/
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Post by liruixuan on Jan 4, 2017 8:36:55 GMT -6
QUESTON：About " One A1 presentation board submitted as a JPG file of high resolution (1 MB)" , should the JPG file not be less than 1M or be less than 1M？ If it is less than 1M, the resolution of the A1 board is too low. Please give a clear explanation，Thanks！
ANSWER: The A1 presentation file should be of the JPG format and less than 1 MB to be uploaded to nkaprojects.boards.net/thread/63/submitted-entries. 1 MB is requested because 1 MB is the maximum file size that the platform allows. And do submit the A1 file of a higher resolution to us via mudhousedesign@mail.com
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Post by Nka on Jan 10, 2017 12:39:40 GMT -6
QUESTION: “Could you provide us the construction plan and hydrology map of the art village?”
ANSWER: On the construction site, the top soil is of red earth mixed with gravel and sand, which is an ideal proportion for rammed earth, mud brick, cast earth or cob construction. About gradient, the surface of the land slopes about 5% in the direction of South to North. That is to say, when it rains, water flows Northward.
Here are some images to illustrate the point: nkaprojects.boards.net/thread/18/soil-map#ixzz4PNjqqFxg and www.flickr.com/photos/95796435@N05
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Post by Michelle on Jan 12, 2017 9:26:54 GMT -6
Hello, I would like to know what time is the deadline of 15 Feb 2017?
Thanks
ANSWER: What time is the deadline of 15 Feb 2017? It is 11.59 pm USA Central Time zone
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration: October 3, 2016-January 31, 2017
Submission of Entries: February 10-15, 2017
Selection of Projects by Jury: March 31-April 17, 2017
Press Release on the Winning Projects: April 30, 2017
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Post by Nka on Jan 14, 2017 15:34:50 GMT -6
QUESTION/CONCERN: I am interested in information about the water sources in the area and how do the local people have access to drinkable water
ANSWER: There is a stream that passes through the village of Abetenim, but not the main source of water supply. Abetenim is a growing rural setting, located three miles to Juaben Township. There is a stream that passes through community. There is electric grid and no public running water. There are also two public boreholes fitted with hand-pumps, where the community gets clean water. At Abetenim Arts Village, which is the project site, there is running water well that supplies water for all purposes. Some of our international participants drink as bottled water.
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Post by maia on Jan 19, 2017 14:41:01 GMT -6
QUESTIONS FROM MAIA
Hi, i would like to ask the following questions:
1. For Carol's question dated 19 Dec 2016, no. (4)
“I will also assume that travel expenses will be covered by the artist, correct?” It can be covered by the workshop, if you use our workshop model (see attached document)
However, i can't find any attached document. Please kindly provide if there is any.
ANSWER: Here it is GUIDELINES FOR ARTS WORKSHOP LEADERS Nka Fo....pdf (433.46 KB)
2. Is there any specification required content should be included in that A1 presentation board? Do we need to show how much we estimate to spend on the project?
ANSWER: The design brief says: "The design statement (200 words max) should include the meaning of the work, material description and budget in USD"
And keep in mind that the judging criteria involve: (1) Functionality: As a land art design; (2) Form: Visual appearance through use of materials, shape, color, texture, etc based on the intended function of the work; and (3) Technical issues to the degree the work addresses construction techniques, climatic factors and construction budget. Decisions of the jury will be final and binding.
3. From map A, B, C, could we use the forest surrounded?
ANSWER: You may, but we prefer works sited in open arts village areas that accessible to the public.
4. For the site area, you have mentioned there would be 6 arcs plus 10 more arcs, would it be shared by the 40 selected design?
ANSWER: Yes. So far a portion of the 6 acres have buildings that make up the first phase of the Abetenim Arts Village. We are thinking of dedicating an area as a pavilion for some the land art works, and the rest can be distributed over the arts village landscape.
Thanks.
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Post by 3ro on Jan 21, 2017 9:52:52 GMT -6
QUESTION FROM 3RO
Hello!
I would like to know a little bit more about the vegetation in the area. We see from google maps a few tree species. Could you identify them and tell us about their width and height? Also can you mark on the map the 6 and 10 acres you mentioned so we could see if there is an area with vegetation or a deforested area?
Thank you!
ANSWER: We want use the areas close to build area that will be accessible to the public.
At this stage, flexibility is key; if is safer to propose a tentative spot. And when you are on site, you would make the final selection. If a certain tree is necessary, you can plan one. See more site photos of the arts village: yadi.sk/d/FBDXIIDey8knP , www.flickr.com/photos/95796435@N05/
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yelo
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Post by yelo on Jan 25, 2017 1:19:45 GMT -6
QUESTION FROM YELO
yelo: Hi,
I have some questions,
1- how many local people could work daily to produce a selected Land art project? Is there many volonteers too ? Also how long is a standart day of work in Abetenim?
ANSWER: The number of local persons to work on your project will be according to the size and method of construction. For a large project you would have one local assistant. Along the way, if you need a mason, a carpenter or metal worker, you would invite the artisan to render specific tasks on the project.
2- what about second hand material, as for exemple same section old wood board , is it easy to get, is it free?
ANSWER: Yes, there are second hand materials and forest materials you can harvest for free.
3- What about the flying ticket fees to come on site for the prodution? do i have to pay it myself?
ANSWER: If you use our workshop format, airfare and accommodation will be covered, but you will be responsible for your food throughout the workshop. See attached GUIDELINES FOR ARTS WORKSHOP LEADERS above in my answer to QUESTION FROM MAIA
Thank you!
Best regards
Léo
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Post by Anna M on Jan 29, 2017 6:10:43 GMT -6
Hi!
should the A1 board be vertical or horizontal? or is it for us to choose?
ANSWER: You can compose the A1 board in a vertical or horizontal format. The design brief does not say if it should be vertical or horizontal.
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pedrosilmon
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There appears to be no upload button on the Entry page. How can I upload the two items required?
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Post by pedrosilmon on Feb 11, 2017 11:07:47 GMT -6
Q & A: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PAGE
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Post by Nka on Feb 11, 2017 18:29:53 GMT -6
uploading your competition entry
Dear Participant, Thank you for registering to participate the 2017 Land Art Competition. Please, note the following: (1) The deadline for uploading your competition entry is from February 10-15, 2017. (2) You will need to be a registered user of the competition platform to be able to upload any document to the platform. But registrating to use the platform is a quick process. (3) If after registering and you are experiencing a problem uploading your entry to the competition platform, email it to mudhousedesign@mail.com. And we will upload it for you.
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