ARE YOU READY FOR THE MOST FUN LEARNING THE ARCHITECTURE BIZ YOU CAN EVER HAVE?
NO OTHER CONTEST WILL INVOLVE MORE STUDENTS USING MORE TALENTS ACROSS MORE SUBJECT AREAS!
NO FEAR OF HEIGHTS!
THE BURJ DUBAI DESIGNED BY ADRIAN SMITH
NATIONAL SKYSCRAPER DESIGN CHALLENGE
THE CHALLENGE...
ASSEMBLE THE BEST DESIGN TEAM
DESIGN & SUBMIT THE NEXT ICONIC SKYSCRAPER
BE THE FIRM TO REPRESENT YOUR STATE OR SCHOOL
MARKET YOUR DESIGN & YOUR FIRM IN CHICAGO
CHOOSE HOW TO SPEND UP TO $4,000!
ALL FROM JUST ONE SKETCH!
Sponsored by
Chicago Architecture Today, the College of Architecture - IIT and the CTBUH
WHAT IS THE MOCK FIRM COMPETITION?
The Mock Architecture Firm Competition is the next step in student design competition. It is an exciting & innovative opportunity for students interested in the design/build industry to test their skills in a uniquely collaborative environment and against peers on a national level.
WHAT IS THE FOCUS OF THIS YEAR’S CONTEST?
This year’s theme is “No Fear of Heights!” As the skyscraper has once again become a focal point of architectural conversation around the world, we are challenging students to design and build an iconic structure to be located any where in the world..
HOW DOES THE COMPETITION WORK?
Entrants are to submit concept sketches of the target project from which state winners ( currently, the top 3 submissions will qualify for finals. This is subject to modification as the contest may necessitate) will be determined. Winners will gather in Chicago over a 3-day period in May to present the entirety of their work to a panel of industry professionals. The 2009 MAF will be declared at the conclusion of nationals.
IS THERE A MIN/MAX FOR FIRM PARTICIPATION?
The minimum student participation for a mock architecture firm is two (2). In the case of the inability to secure another student to make the minimum number, a teacher can substitute. The maximum number is four students plus one instructor, if desired. The inclusion of an instructor on will require an additional registration fee.
WHO CAN ENTER?
Students who are currently in high school, or are undergrads at a college or university or who are attending graduate school can enter the competition. Divisions will be determined at a later date.
EXCEPTION FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
A student team from a particular college or university entering the completion will register by submitting their sketch, form and fees, but are automatically eligible to participate at the national finals. However, only one (1) team (firm) from that school will be accepted. In the even of multiple entries from one post-secondary institution is received, one will be judged to proceed out of that group.
Additionally, the registration deadline for college participants is February 20. There is no late fee for registrations arriving on with this date.
HOW ARE THE PROJECTS JUDGED?
Projects will be judged by architects, professors, graduate students, media and members of the international Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Evaluations will be based on the following: precision, practicality, participation & presentation.
WHAT HAPPENS AT NATIONALS?
Each firm will be given a 15-20 min window to present their firm, and projects consisting of CAD drawings, a model, media presentation and oral presentation.. After jury review, winners will be announced. Participants will all receive lunch, dinner, city and campus tours, and involvement in an entertainment event.
WHAT DO WE RECEIVE IF WE WIN IT ALL?
State Mock Architecture Firm winners will receive awards for themselves and their schools and of course the right to participate at nationals in Chicago. The national winners will receive an award package which could be upwards of $4000.00. Additionally, an internship is a possibility depending upon availability for one of the top firms.
WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT DEADLINE DATES?
February 6, 2009—Registration Deadline
February 20, 2009—Late Registration Deadline
February 20, 2009—Qualifying Sketches Due
February 27, 2009—State Winners Announced
May 7-9, 2009—National Mock Firm Presentations
WHAT IS THE COST TO REGISTER?
The fee for each firm is $100. The cost breaks down to $25 per partner for a total of 4 partners. The $100 contest fee applies regardless of the total number of partners or principals. Other students involved who are not principals in the mock firm can also contribute to the fee.
HOW DO WE REGISTER?
You can register here by downloading the PDF registration file.
Or mail your form, sketch, firm fees and info to:
Mock Firms, P.O. Box 3714, Chicago, IL 60654
Or email us at info@mockfirms.org
Or by phone at 773.410.1314 or
fax at 773.304.2929
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