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A LIVE Design Competition
to Celebrate Boston's Historic Architecture.
Working with set parameters, such as lot size, square footage, and style, your task for three days will be to design and hand-draw a new “old” house for one of Boston's most famous historic districts.
How to Enter
To qualify for the Traditional Building Design Challenge you must submit an application, $100 entry fee and up to 3 examples of your work. Portfolio submissions should include renderings, images, or photos of specific projects that reflect your experience and knowledge of the traditionally-inspired movement.
A panel of judges will determine the finalists from the entries received prior to February 22, 2008. Upon notice all finalist will receive an information package outlining the scope of project.
To receive an application by fax call 1-866-566-7840 ext 112 or click below to download application.
All entries must be received by Sept. 17, 2007
Click to download Boston 2008 application form (pdf)
During the Live Design Challenge, all competitors are expected to design and "draw by hand" a presentation plan view of each habitable floor, an exterior elevation of the front facade, and a site plan, which may be incorporated with the floor plan view.
As a participant, they will be busily working at locations where conference attendees can observe and interact.
Where and When
The LIVE Design Challenge will take place during the exhibit hall hours, March 13-15, 2008 at the Hynes Convention Center in historic Back Bay of Boston, during the Traditional Building Show.
Exhibit Hall hours:
Thursday March 13: 11:00am-5:00pm
Friday March 14: 11:00am-5:00pm
Saturday March 15: 11:00am-4:00pm
Final Presentation
Final presentation to be on 18" x 24" drawing vellum (will be provided). Must be hand drawn in pencil or marker. Presentation must include floor plans for all finished living areas including and attic areas and at least the front and rear elevations. Site plan must show best location of house, patios, driveway and walks.
Design Program
The specific design program which will list the required rooms, sizes and the desired amenities will be provided at the orientation prior to commencement of the competition at the Traditional Building Show. Questions on any items needing clarification shall be directed to the competition proctor during the competition with all designers present.
Sponsored Products
Certain manufacturers are participating in the design competition as sponsors, therefore, the style and amenities of the submittal must be compatible with each of the products being represented. Inclusion of products will be a judging criteria.
What to Expect
Contestants will be provided with a workstation on the trade show floor situated among regular exhibitors and live events. The workstation will include a minimum 24" deep flat working surface arranged in an "L" shape with approx. 48" of table top in each of two directions. A chair and electrical outlet and 18" x 24" sheets of vellum will also be provided. Contestants may supply any personal items, tools, supplies and.or reference materials. All items must fit on, attach to or be placed directly below the working surface. The placement of workstations allow for show attendees to observe and interact with the contestants while working.
Judging and Award Presentations
The presentation of designs and awards will take place at 2:00pm Saturday March 15 in the Exhibit Hall.
All designs must be completed by 1:00pm.
Prizes
Grand Prize Winner:
- Will be featured in Old House Journal's New Old House Magazine through printed publications and electronic media.
- Will receive Full Scholarship to ICA&CA 2008 ten-day Summer Intensive Program for Professionals. For more details visit www.classicist.org
- Will receive Full Conference scholarship to 2008 Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference
Design Competition Finalists:
- Will receive Full Conference scholarship to 2008 FallTraditional Building Exhibition and Conference in Chicago Sept 18-20, 2008 at teh Navy Pier
If you are a supplier or manufacturer and wish to receive information about becoming a Design Challenge Sponsor please call:
Eric Peterson, Show Director at 1-866-566-7840 ext 112.
Product Exclusive Sponsorships are available.
Click to View Previous Design Challenges
For more information please contact:
Steve Mickley
The American Institute of Building Design
Phone: 1-800-366-2423
Email: steve.mickley@aibd.org
Restoring the Past * Building the Future