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Magna
Carta Place Design Competition Registrar: National Capital Authority, Commonwealth of Australia Sponsors : Australia - Britain Society Submission Deadline: 2pm EST, 1 November 1999 for Stage 1, 2pm EST 6 March 1999 for Stage 2 Eligibility Guidelines: Competition is open to qualified design professionals who are either Australian or British citizens, including landscape architects, architects, sculptors , engineers and artists. Entry Fee: n/a Awards: n/a Jury: A representative of the National Capital Authority; Three representatives of the sponsor group; A representative of the Old Parliament House Council;and Two art advisers. Description of competition subject: The document known as Magna Carta has long been a potent symbol of freedom under the law for western civilisation. On 15 June 1215, at Runnymede Meadows beside the Thames in England, King John met his barons to discuss their grievances. In order to prevent civil war he agreed to seal a great Charter, Magna Carta. The principles and subsequent interpretations of the Charter have had a profound and significant influence on the rights and freedoms of people not only in England, but across much of the world. The site for the commemorative place is a one hectare semi circle parkland in Canberra's Parliamentary Zone. Potential competitors may access our website to gain further information about the National Capital Authority and the site. www.nationalcapital.gov.au Competition Advisor information: Registrar Magna Carta Place Design Competition National Capital Authority PO Box 373 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia email: ros.ransome@natcap.gov.au website: www.nationalcapital.gov.au |
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