Deadline- 16 January 2014
Fentress Global Challenge has been announced to stimulate students worldwide in the exploration of future design possibilities in public architecture. In its third annual competition, students are invited to envision Fentress Architects’ concept of Upcycled Architecture.
Awards-
1st Place – US$10,000 prize and a certificate of merit (US$10,000 prize includes US$3,000 cash, 4-week paid internship at Fentress Architects, coach round-trip airfare, and lodging at a location of Fentress’ discretion for the duration of the paid internship).
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Must be an existing site already occupied by a built structure
- Must be in urban context; reducing sprawl and focusing development and efficiencies in the urban environment
- Must be a public building that adds urban vitality, and brings relevance and meaning to the community and people
- No restrictions on the type of site or size. Examples include, but are by no means limited to, disused factories, power plant, schools, apartment blocks, etc.
- Must show physical location/address and image(s) of current structure
- Building must be 10 years or older
- Take into consideration the advances in technology, the exploration of sustainable systems, and the alignment between proposed new use and characteristics of the existing building
- Demonstrates original architecture and design concepts
- Includes an innovative vision for the site
- Responds to the site’s context
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