Young Architect Guide: 7 Secrets To Success In Architectural Design Competitions


The debate over whether architectural competitions are a worthwhile endeavor for young practices has been raging for a number of years: Modative blogger Derek Leavitt wrote a provocative piece in 2010 lamenting the folly of open ideas competitions, which spurred Archdaily’s Karen Cliento to compose a spirited counter-argument. Despite the debate, one thing is for sure — if your practice is participating in a design competition, you want to give yourself the best possible chance of coming out on top. Here are a few ways to maximize the effectiveness of your entry. Image via Bustler. 1. Choose The Right Competition There exist a plethora of what Leavitt scathingly referred to as "fake" competitions, otherwise known as "ideas" competitions. These can be tempting by virtue of their imaginatively framed, ambitious briefs that encourage designers to dream up a utopian vision that solves the world’s greatest socioeconomic problems. The eVolo skyscraper competition is a personal favorite of mine. However, if you are serious about including competition participation in your firm’s business plan, you have to look at competitions that have a legitimate end product. Is the contest to win a real commission? What is the likelihood that the ... , The Angry Architect, read more Architizer http://ift.tt/1jxmtQz

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