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A LIVE Design Competition.
The 2nd Annual Traditional Building Design Challenge will take place during the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference in Boston, MA - March 8-10, 2007 at the Hynes Convention Center.
The 2007 Traditional Building Design Challenge will focus on the diverse landscape and vernacular architecture of Cape Cod, MA.
Defined by its natural environment, coastal villages and historic character, it is a place with distinctive architecture, combining traditional forms and materials in a variety of styles.
Cape Cod, MA is home to the largest historic district in the nation - Old Kings Highway Historic District. This district is designated as the area north of Route 6 (the Mid Cape Highway) encompassing 6 towns: Sandwich, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Brewster and parts of Orleans, each with their own unique traditions, characteristics and styles.
Working with a set parameters, such as time period, lot size, square footage, and style, competitors will have three days on the show floor to complete a presentation plan 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, you will be busily working where conference attendees can observe and interact.
The American Institute of Building Design, The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America, and New Old House Magazine will showcase the country's best architects and designers.
The 2007 Traditional Building Design Challenge Competitors:
William Drewer, AIA
Quinn Evans/ Architects
1214 Twentyeighth St.NW
Washington DC 20007
202-298-6700
Marvin Clawson
Clawson Architects, LLC
145 Dunnell Rd
Maplewood NJ 07040
973-313-2724
Eric Woodward
Eric Woodward Architect
30 Jagger La.
Southhampton NY 11968
631-283-0433
David Andreozzi
Andreozzi Architects
232D Waseca Ave.
Barrington RI 02806
401-245-6800
Mark Nelson
J. Mark Nelson, Architect
1815 N. Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs CO 80907
719-578-9289
James Crowley
Heritage Design Assoc.
233 Washington St.
Hanover MA 02339
781-924-1009
jimcrowley@heritagedesigngroup.net
Frank Shirley
Frank Shirley Architects
75 Henry Street
Cambridge MA 02139
617-547-3355
fshirley@frankshirleyarchitects.com
Jonathan Miller
Jonathan Miller Design
4931 Homberg Dr
Knoxville TN 37919
865-602-2435
jmiller@jonathanmillerdesign.com
How to Enter
To qualify for the Traditional Building Design Challenge you must submit an application, $100 entry fee and up to 3 portfolios 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 1, 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 February 5, 2007
Click to download 2007 application form (pdf)
Working with set parameters, such as period, lot size, square footage, and style the competitors will have three days on the show floor to complete the renderings and floor plans by hand.
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 8-10, 2007 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, during the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference.
Exhibit Hall hours:
Thursday March 8: 11:00am-5:00pm
Friday March 9: 11:00am-5:00pm
Saturday March 10: 10:00am-3:00pm
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 10 in the Exhibit Hall.
All designs must be completed by 12:00pm, Saturday March 10.
Prizes
Grand Prize Winner:
- Will receive a three-year contract with Restore Media's New Old House magazine to sell your completed plans through printed publications and/or electronic media.
- Will receive Full Scholarship to ICA&CA 2007 ten-day Summer Intensive Program for Professionals. For more details visit www.classicist.org
- Will receive Full Conference scholarship to 2007 Fall Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference
Design Competition Finalists:
- Will receive Full Conference scholarship to 2007 Fall 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.
The First Annual Traditional Building Design Challenge took place during the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference in Chicago.
1st Place:
Jonathan Miller
Jonathan Miller Architects
2606 Greenway Dr., Ste 301
Knoxville, TN 37918
Ph: 865-219-7809
2nd Place:
Leonard Baum
Leonard J. Baum Architect
218 Grand Ave.
Cranston, RI 02905
Ph: 401-941-1650
3rd Place (tie)
W.A “Bud” Lawrence
Morales Keesee Design Associates
941 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Apopka, FL 32703
Ph: 407-880-2333
Wayne Visbeen
Visbeen Associates, Inc.
4139 Embassy Drive.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Ph: 616-285-9901
Congratulations to all Finalists:
W.A “Bud” Lawrence
Morales Keesee Design Associates
Apopka, FL
J.R. Ruthig
Dominick Tringali Architects
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Wayne Visbeen
Visbeen Associates, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
David Jurina
Avid Architects PC
Elgin, IL
Jonathan Miller
Jonathan Miller Architects
Knoxville, TN
Bobby Morales
Morales Keesee Design Associates
Apopka, FL
Leonard Baum
Leonard J. Baum Architect
Cranston, RI
David Kulick
David Kulick Architects
Stillwater, OK
Project Description
Design a "new old" house for one of Oak Park's three nationally recognized historic districts - The Ridgeland/Oak Park Historic District, the Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie School of Architecture Historic District, and the Gunderson Historic District. Some common styles within these districts are: American 4-Square, Prairie Style, Bungalow and Victorian. Recommended Era: 1880-1920. The three districts are quite different in character and the most appropriate styles might be different in each.
Site Description:
The site is a 50 foot wide by 125 foot deep rectangular interior lot with an alleyway at the rear. The site is located in an R3 Single Familiy District (See Oak PArk Zoning Regulations). The average ront set back of adjacent lots is not more than 20 feet. Building set backs, total square footages, and lot coverage must be calculated and listed as a part of the submission. Conformity with the community regulations is required.
You may choose to locate your site in either of the three districts within the Village. Please indicate on your site plan which district was chosen.
Function and Scope Design for upper-middle income neighborhood. The clients are a recently retired couple with family that visits from time to time and they enjoy entertaining at home.
Square Footage: 2200 to 3200 square feet of heated space
Downloads
Design Challenge Assignment (pdf)
Zoning Ordinance (pdf)
Oak Park Preservation Guidelines (pdf)
For more information please contact:
Steve Mickley
The American Institute of Building Design
Phone: 1-800-366-2423
Email: steve.mickley@aibd.org
Sponsored by:
