CHALLENGE #001: CATHEDRAL ARCHITECTURE DESIGN

The First Official Liana Banyan Challenge

⚠️ THIS IS A TEST

This is the FIRST Challenge on the Liana Banyan platform.

We’re testing:

• The Challenge submission system
• The voting/judging process
• The reward distribution mechanism
• Community engagement

If this works well, there will be MANY more Challenges - and YOU can create them too!

THE CHALLENGE

Design the Alexandrian Library Cathedral

We need YOUR vision for how the Alexandrian Library Cathedral should be laid out as a physical/virtual building.

Currently we have:

• 🔭 The Observatory (top) - Progress tracking
• 📚 Sacred Texts Section - 38 Innovations
• 🗄️ Glass Case - Immediate & Future Rewards

But how should it all connect? What other rooms exist? What’s the visitor experience?

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Submissions Can Include:

1. Floor Plans / Layouts

   • How rooms connect
   • Visitor flow
   • Where features live

2. Architectural Descriptions

   • Written descriptions of spaces
   • Atmosphere and mood
   • Lore integration

3. Visual Concepts

   • Sketches
   • 3D renders
   • Reference images with notes

4. Interactive Maps

   • Clickable prototypes
   • Figma/Canva designs
   • HTML mockups

Judging Criteria:

REWARDS

Prize Pool: 50 MARKS + 50 Credits

Bonus Awards:

• “Most Creative” - 5 MARKS (Founder’s Pick)
• “Best Lore” - 5 MARKS (Community Vote)
• “First Submission” - 5 MARKS (Speed bonus)

Non-Monetary Recognition:

• Winner’s design may be officially adopted
• Credit in all future Cathedral references
• “Cathedral Architect” badge on profile
• Featured in launch materials

HOW TO ENTER

Step 1: Create Your Submission

• Any format accepted (PDF, images, Figma link, written doc)
• Must include brief explanation of your vision
• Optional: Include lore/story elements

Step 2: Submit

• Email: challenges@lianabanyan.com
• Subject: “Challenge #001 - [Your Name]”
• Or: Post in #challenges channel (when Discord opens)

Step 3: Community Review

• All submissions shared publicly (with permission)
• Community can comment and vote on favorites
• Founder makes final decision with community input

TIMELINE

CONTEXT: WHAT EXISTS NOW

The Observatory (Top Floor)

See: THE-OBSERVATORY-SPECIFICATION.md

• Progress tracking dashboard
• “See the future being built”
• Sign on to help / Fund features

Alexandrian Library Cathedral (Main Hall)

• Entry point for all visitors
• Houses the Glass Case display
• Contains Sacred Texts section

Glass Case Display

• Immediate Rewards: Active projects (vote now)
• Future Rewards: Greyed projects (hire to develop)

Sacred Texts Section

• 38 Innovation patents
• Organized by… what? (YOU DECIDE!)

The Vault (Basement?)

• Asteroid-Proof document storage
• 150+ documents
• Founder’s archives

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER

1. How do visitors enter? Portal? Door? Boat across water?

2. What’s the journey? Do they go up or down? Linear or branching?

3. What other rooms exist?

   • Guild halls?
   • Training grounds (HexIsle connection)?
   • Workshop spaces?
   • Member lounges?

4. How does the building reflect the platform’s values?

   • Cooperation
   • Transparency
   • Creator-first
   • “Help each other, help ourselves”

5. What’s the mood?

   • Ancient and mystical?
   • Modern and clean?
   • Warm and welcoming?
   • Grand and awe-inspiring?

INSPIRATION

Real-World References:

• Library of Alexandria (historical)
• Trinity College Library, Dublin
• Vatican Library
• Bodleian Library, Oxford

Fantasy References:

• Hogwarts Library
• The Citadel (Game of Thrones)
• Wan Shi Tong’s Library (Avatar)
• Beauty and the Beast library

Platform References:

• Elven Ring system (VILYA, NENYA, NARYA)
• HexIsle islands (7 narrative islands)
• The 12 Cities structure
• Keeps, Wells, Guild Towers

FAQ

Q: Do I need to be a member to enter? A: No! Anyone can submit. Winners who aren’t members will receive an invitation.

Q: Can I submit multiple entries? A: Yes, but only your best one will be judged.

Q: What if my design is only partial? A: Partial designs welcome! Focus on what excites you.

Q: Will my design actually be used? A: Possibly! Winning designs (or elements from them) may be officially adopted.

Q: Can I collaborate with others? A: Yes! Team submissions welcome. Rewards split among team.

FINE PRINT

• By submitting, you grant Liana Banyan Corporation non-exclusive rights to use your design
• You retain ownership of your work and can use it elsewhere
• Founder’s decision is final on all judging matters
• This is a TEST - processes may be refined based on learnings

CREATED BY

Jonathan Jones, Founder Liana Banyan Corporation

“I want to see YOUR vision of our shared home.”

Challenge Information

• Challenge ID: #001
• Category: Architecture / Design
• Difficulty: Open to all skill levels
• Prize Pool: 50 MARKS + 50 Credits
• Status: OPEN
• Created: November 26, 2025

“The Cathedral belongs to all of us. Help us build it.”