Category | Idea Competition / Open to Students |
Type | International Architectural Idea Competition |
Genre | Museum, Steel |
Country | Chicago, United States |
RegDeadline | 10 November 2008 GoogleCal iCal |
10 November 2008 (Must be Received) | |
Eligibility | Upper-level (3rd year or higher) and graduate students in accredited schools of architecture |
Description
This unique metal in construction competition challenges the entrant to design a new Maritime Museum and Historical Center of Chicago. The facility will serve Chicago-area residents and visitors of all ages by providing interactive displays and programs, classrooms, a research library, and a restaurant. This facility will be a visitor center to Chicago’s beautiful lake shore park system and an education and research center. It will highlight the remarkable maritime history of Chicago and Lake Michigan and the adventure of seafaring on the Great Lakes.
The project must utilize metal as a prominent, creative, and structural element in the design. It should underscore the flexibility, efficiency, and beauty of metal in responding to the unique requirements of this facility and the sustainable qualities of metal.
Jury
Architects and planners from the Chicago Park District
Legat Architects
Nagle Hartray Danker Kagan McKay Architects Ltd.
OKW Architects, Inc.
Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
Judging Process
One-Stage, Anonymous Competition
Prize
First Prize:
Team/Individual: $2,500, School: $1,500, Faculty Sponsor: $750
Second Prize:
Team/Individual: $1,500, School: $1,000, Faculty Sponsor: $500
Third Prize:
Team/Individual: $500, School: $250,Faculty Sponsor: $100
Winners will be spotlighted in industry publications and the MCA Newsletter.
Entry Fee
None
Entries
No more than three 20 x 30-inch illustrations and a CD of disital data
Timetable
Judges select winners: November 17, 2008
Links
Past winners
Promoter
Metal Construction Association
Official Website
http://www.metalconstruction.org/about_mca/index.cfm?pg=studentawards.htm