Premise

The Chernobyl disaster remains a haunting symbol of the nuclear age, yet it also represents a remarkable story of resilience and rebirth. This competition invites participants to conceptualize a rejuvenation center at the Vladimir Ilyich Lenin Nuclear Power Plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine. The goal is to transform the site into a hub of renewal, symbolizing restoration and a commitment to a sustainable future.

Objective

Participants must design a space that embodies the concept of rejuvenation. The structure should harmonize with its post-apocalyptic surroundings while promoting functionality, healing, and education. The design should explore the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and cultural remembrance.

Site

The site is the historic grounds surrounding the Vladimir Ilyich Lenin Nuclear Power Plant. Participants must consider the existing landscape, including the remnants of industrial installations and the surrounding exclusion zone.

Constraints

Respect the historical significance and environmental sensitivity of the site.
Proposals must incorporate sustainable building technologies and materials.
Designs must prioritize the safety of potential users while maintaining accessibility.
The design should not exceed a built-up area of 5,000 square meters.

Schedule and Fees

Submission: 30th March 2025, 23:59 GMT/UTC
Late Registration: 30th March 2025, 23:59 GMT/UTC ($40 USD)
Regular Registration: 20th March 2025, 23:59 GMT/UTC ($30 USD)
Early Registration: 28th February 2025, 23:59 GMT/UTC ($25 USD)
Results Announced: 1st May 2025

Submission Requirements

1 x A1 Sheet: Explaining the value proposition or design (each PDF at least 150dpi, max 20 MB).
Optional 1–2 Minute Video: Explaining your design/concept.
Team Participation: Teams of 1–3 individuals allowed. Multiple registrations permitted using different email IDs and phone numbers.
File Naming: Final PDF must be named “team-.pdf”. Final video must be named “team- | Seek Fanatic Competition #seekfanatic”.
Hosting Requirements: PDFs must be shared via Google Drive/Dropbox/OneDrive with “Public Access” enabled. Videos should be uploaded as “Unlisted” on YouTube.
Plagiarism: All content must be original, except collages and human cutouts in renders.
Anonymity: No identifying information of participants or their region in submissions.
Logo Requirement: Include the Seek Fanatic logo at the end of the video for 3 seconds. Download logo.
Registration: Must be done on seekfanatic.com.
Team Number: Matches your order number after paying the registration fee.

Note: Non-compliance with any of the above may result in disqualification.

Prizes & Grants

Winner x 1: $1000 + Certificate + Publication in our Annual Issue + Blog Post
Runners-Up x 4: $250 + Certificate + Publication in our Annual Issue + Blog Post
Participation Certificates: For all teams

Rejuvenate Chernobyl 2.0: Ukraine (Pripyat)