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Chicago 2010: Design Challenge
The Fall 2010 Traditional Building Design Challenge will take place October 22-23 at the Chicago Navy Pier during the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference. How to Enter Your Design Team This year's Design Challenge will be a team-competition. Each firm or design team will consist of up to three participants working together for two days to design and draw a new "old" house for an historic Chicago neighborhood. The winning design will get a contract to sell the design through New Old House for one year. Design teams may comprise members of the same or different architectural or building design firms or teams from colleges, technical colleges, and universities. To qualify for the Traditional Building Design Challenge you must submit an application, $100 entry fee and up to three examples of your firm's or company's work. Portfolio submissions should include renderings, images, or photos of specific projects that reflect your experience and knowledge of the traditionally-inspired movement. During the LIVE Design Challenge all contestants are expected to design and draw a presentation plan of each floor, an exterior elevation of the front and side facades and a site plan. As a participant in the Design Challenge you will be busily working at locations where conference attendees can observe and interact with you and your team. It is a great way to get your firm or company noticed on the show floor! Apply today! To download a Traditional Building Design Challenge application, please click here or call 1-866-566-7840 ext 0 to receive it by fax or mail. A panel of judges will determine the finalists from entries received prior to October 4, 2010. Upon notice all finalists will receive an information package outlining the scope of project. To receive an application by fax call 1-866-566-7840 ext 112. Where and When The LIVE Design Challenge will take place during the exhibit hall hours, October 22-23, 2010 at the Chicago Navy Pier during the Traditional Building Show. Exhibit Hall hours: Friday October 22: 11:00am-5:00pm Saturday October 23: 1:00am-4:00pm Final Presentation Your final presentation must be on 18" x 24" drawing vellum (will be provided) and must be hand drawn in pencil or marker. Your presentation must include floor plans for all finished living areas including attic areas and at least the front and rear elevations. Your 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 Exhibition and Conference. Questions on any items needing clarification shall be directed to the competition proctor during the Design Challenge 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 near exhibitions 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 allows show attendees to observe and interact with the contestants while working. Judging and Award Presentations Presentations and judging will take place at 2:30 pm Saturday October 23, 2010 in the Exhibit Hall at the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference in Chicago. Grand Prize Winner: Contact Steve Mickley, The American Institute of Building Design. Phone: 1-800-366-2423, Email: steve.mickley@aibd.org
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Previous Design Challenges: Boston 2009 Chicago 2008 Boston 2008 New Orleans 2007 Boston 2007 Chicago 2006
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