Окончание приема вопросов Публикация ответов Окончание ранней регистрации 16 сентября 2011 Окончание обычной регистрации 6 января 2012 Окончание регистрации 3 марта 2012 Окончание приема работ 20 апреля 2012 видео презентация 14 апреля 2012 презентация проектов 4 мая 2012
Стоимость участия до 16 сентября 2011 - $125 (Fee is $175 for 5 entrants) до 6 января 2012- $150 (Fee is $200 for 5 entrants) до 3 марта 2012 - $175 (Fee is $250 for 5 entrants) Ends March 3, 2012
Премия Finally, participants strive for excellence in the hopes of being designated the Top Mock Firm of the Year taking home a minimum $1000 prize. Equivalent winning designations include but may not be limited to the following:
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INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITIONS
"VERSATILITY"
Already more than a decade into the 21st century, changes in technology are occurring so rapidly that one can feel like they are standing in a rushing stream of information and innovation. Yet, within the fields of architecture, construction and engineering, current economic conditions have down-scaled projects around the globe, However, in spite of the adverse financial climate which continues to hang like a gray cloud overhead, positive developments have come about in the design\build industry out of our need for better discipline in design. Purposeful research and greater public awareness have brought an intense focus on sustainability, adaptability and “versatility.” Versatility is defined as having varied uses or serving many functions or capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc. Tall buildings, for one, are being re-imagined as vertical communities with multi-use spaces and functions able to serve evolving needs and changing desires throughout its lifetime. With this in mind, “Versatility” was chosen as the theme for the 2012 Mock Firms International Skyscraper Competition.
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
Entering its 4th year, the Chicago-based Mock Firms Architectural Competition is already highly regarded on the landscape of student-based design competitions. The Mock Firms model aims to help facilitate the formation and function of simulated-architectural design firms by collegiate and secondary school students. The desired outcome is to foster collaborative and cooperative educational experiences which may better prepare participants for a workplace environment which values these and similar values. This competitive event continues to bring together some of the best and brightest talent from the U.S. and around the world. Additionally, these future design professionals are given the unique opportunity to interact with the industry's leading design\build professionals as they pitch their design concepts directly to them receiving immediate feedback and evaluation of their work.
THE VENUE FOR FINAL PRESENTATIONS
Chicago, Illinois will be the site of the 2012 Mock Firms Competition final presentations. The tentative location for this event is the Congress Hotel and Plaza Convention Center on beautiful and historic Michigan Avenue.
DESIGN OBJECTIVE
To organize a “mock” design\build firm for the purposes of conceiving, coordinating, constructing and commercializing a mixed-use tall building or single-family residence which accommodates senior-living for the appropriate designated venues.
2012 PROJECT SITE DESIGNATIONS
Beijing, China has been selected as the site for the Collegiate Division of the Int'l Skyscraper Challenge
Detroit, Michigan has been selected as the site for the High School division of the Nat'l Skyscraper Challenge
QUALIFYING PARTICIPANTS
To qualify for participation in the 2012 Mock Firms Competition,
applicants must be enrolled students full-time or part-time students in secondary, post-secondary or graduate academic institutions.
mock firms must be no less than 2 students, but more than 5 (4 being the target maximum with an option for a 5th additional partner)
participants must submit a preliminary (may not contain specific individuals or final firm name) or final application form by given deadline along with the designated registration fee and a 1 - 3 page proposal for each design project
CHANGES FOR 2012!
Firms can take advantage of an additional partner (a possible total of 5 student participants)
Preliminary sketches will NOT be required for registration, but are to be included in materials submitted for final presentations.
PROCEDURE FOR NON-ATTENDEES!!!
As previously mentioned, it is anticipated that some registrants will not be able to make the trip to Chicago for a variety of reasons. In consideration of this, we want those of you to whom this might apply to know that our determination is to make every effort to assure your project receives an equal assessment with those present. One of the ways we seek to accomplish this is to permit non-attendees the use of additional materials to help fill in the gaps which might result from not being able to vocally explain your design. Details of what the these exceptions are will be available in the Design Brief.
