The Jury Panel appreciates the low-profile design approach that harmonizes the man-made elements and the natural environment while enhancing the visitor’s experience at the same time, and it is aptly illustrated in the better entries.

Some entries adopt a bold, “art-work” approach, in which artificial artistic forms contrast sharply and intervene with the natural surroundings.  If executed well, they may provide an interesting counterpoint. However, for the competition site where the spectacular natural views are the focus, harmonization would take precedence, and this approach is considered not meeting the objectives of the competition.