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A LIVE Design Competition
to Celebrate New Orleans Style 
Architecture.
New Orleans, LA
October 18-20, 2007
New Orleans is synonymous with great food, great music and wonderful architecture. Wherever you go in New Orleans, history surrounds you. From Creole Cottages of the oldest French and Spanish neighborhoods to the Shotgun Doubles of the 19th century neighborhoods, New Orleans architecture has captured the hearts and imaginations of visitors for hundreds of years.
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 New Orleans’ most famous historic districts. The winning design will be donated to a family who lost their home to Hurricane Katrina.
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 September 17, 2007. 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 New Orleans 2007 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, October 18-20, 2007 at the Ernest N Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, during the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference.
Exhibit Hall hours:
Thursday October 18: 11:00am-5:00pm
Friday October 19: 11:00am-5:00pm
Saturday October 20: 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 12:00pm Saturday October 20 in the Exhibit Hall.
All designs must be completed by 12:00pm.
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 Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference
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
Sponsored by:
For more information please contact:
Steve Mickley
The American Institute of Building Design
Phone: 1-800-366-2423
Email: steve.mickley@aibd.org