student design competition
  • program

  • INTRODUCTION

    “The visible effects of the changing climate make civic design a whole new game.” The fabric of community is often developed around the spaces in which we congregate. Stadium, civic center, arena; regardless of the name the venue at which we join together to engage in large scale social activities become one of the cornerstones of our community, and a rallying point in times of need. This last aspect was made vibrantly clear during the immediate aftermath of hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. The Superdome, while physically large enough to handle the influx of the community that needed a place to rest, was ill prepared to act as even temporary lodging.

    The realities of climate change and the importance of designing and building in such a manner that is resilient in all forms of benign and hostile weather are critical factors facing the architects of tomorrow. The large collection of aging stadiums and infrastructure in the US is reaching a point where referendums for remodeling and expansions leave structures that are not prepared to weather the storms of the future. New stadium designs must include a focus on weather resistance, specifically resistance to hurricanes and tropical storms. Presented as part of the competition program will be select sites that are exposed to that type of extreme weather, traditionally on the Gulf Coast.

    Registration Deadline: NOVEMBER 1, 2011
    Submission Deadline: DECEMBER 1, 2011

    Total prize value of $7,725.00

    There is no entry or submission fee required to participate in the competition for AIAS members. There is a $10.00 submission fee for non-members per entry.

    Effective October 1, 2010, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has announced that approved Design Competitions can now count towards core hours of the Intern Development Program (IDP).

    It is the responsibility of the student submitting to the design competition and their mentor to determine whether or not their submission meets the expectations and requirements for IDP credit.

COMPETITION INFO

Competition Objectives

Libraries are no longer being thought of as a musty, silent holding area for books. Instead, technology is paving the way for libraries to emerge as a digital repository of information, gaming areas, and community centers. Create a space that emphasizes natural light, sustainability, education, and community while representing a new understanding of what the future of a library will be.
Consider:

  • Utilization of Kawneer products with a strong emphasis on exteriors
  • Sustainable, green designs with natural ventilation and daylighting
  • A community center that will appeal to low-income areas
  • ADA requirements

Evaluation Criteria

In addressing the specific issues of the design challenge, submissions will be evaluated on the following:

  • Original, unique, and innovative design aesthetic
  • Clear and comprehensible design
  • Use of Kawneer building products for entrances, windows, framing systems, and curtain walls, including sunshades and light shelves

Award-winning entries will be selected by a jury no later than December 7, 2012.

Site Selection

Re-work a dated library in a low-income community and make sure it appeals to all generations. There is no limit to which state or region where your design can be located.

Awards

In December 2012, the award winners and honorable mentions will be announced via the AIAS website. In addition, all award winning entries will be displayed at the 2013 AIA Convention and Design Exposition in Denver, Colorado and at the AIAS FORUM 2012 in Savannah, Georgia, from December 29, 2011 – January 1, 2013. A press release listing the winning projects will be sent to the schools of all participating students as well as posted on the AIAS website and the Kawneer website.
Winning students/teams and their AIAS chapters will receive cash prizes totaling up to $7,750, with the following distribution:

  • First Place $3,000 (AIAS Chapter $500)
  • Second Place $1,500 (AIAS Chapter $275)
  • Third Place $750 (AIAS Chapter200)
  • Three Honorable Mentions $500 each

The winning entries will be published in the spring 2012 issue of Crit, Journal of the AIAS. Kawnneer and the AIAS reserve the right to publish photographs of all entries and names of student entrants without compensation. If there is not an AIAS chapter at the student’s school, the chapter prize money will go towards development of a new chapter there.

Important Notes

Upon receipt all entries become the property of the AIAS and Kawneer. The AIAS and Kawneer reserve the right to publish drawings, written descriptions, photographs and the names of entrants, without compensation.