First Prize: Amy Wynne, Mark Leveno (Los Angeles, CA)
Second Prize: Toshihiro Kimura, Masaki Kanno (Yoyogi, Tokyo, Japan)
Third Prize: Peter Lingamfelter, Taylor Medlin (Berkeley, CA)
Honorable Mentions
Gerald Colombo, Micah Land (Austin, TX)
Jon McDonald, Shanna Hensler-McDonald (Chicago, IL)
Kailin Gregga, Ivan Chabra (Brooklyn, NY)
Timothy Rodgers, Leeanne Marshal (Melbourne, VIC, Australia)
Graig Delany (Highland Village, TX)
Yuan Ren (New Haven, CT)
Tan Ton, Tim McCutcheon (Arlington, TX)
Kay Kulinna, Katharina-Magdalena Rieger (Oschatz, Germany)
Alexander Sassaroli (Astoria, NY)
Travis McCarra, Vaiva Simoliunaite (League City, TX)
Kevin Cherek, Carmen Delgado (Dallas, TX)
Nauleau Boris (Nantes, France)
Art Alliance Austin is harnessing the momentum of an exciting opportunity to move its outdoor art fair, Art City Austin, to a new location in 2008. Temporary architecture installations will unify the annual exhibit, provide prestigious gallery space for selected artists, and showcase emerging professionals within the architecture community. The intent of the competition is to bring Austin to the forefront of the international world of the art and architecture community.
The purpose of this Design Competition will generate proposals for a secure temporary space for the exhibit of fine art. The outdoor setting requires that the proposed prototype provide both protection for and exhibition of juried works (during the day as well as evening). Unifying the exhibition through temporary architectural spaces that facilitate and enhance the installation of work by selected artists.
Our goal is to revolutionize the Art City Austin experience by showcasing the synergy between art and architecture and to provide an experience that embodies the creative spirit of Austin.
Phase I of Program - Requirements
1. Successful TOGS proposals will push the limits of creativity for viewing art. Within the confines of a 10'-0" x 10'-0" x 12'-0 or 10'-0" x 20'-0" x 12'-0 structure, the space provided will operate much like a gallery. Designers must keep in mind that the space is temporary and exposed to outdoor elements.
2. Design proposals must identify a temporary means of installation for the TOGS, provide illustrations for how the TOGS reinvent the outdoor exhibition space, and how various art mediums can be displayed. For the purposes of this competition, the context of the site is to be utilized. Ultimately, the TOGS could be installed in any location.
3. Designs are to illustrate proper accessibility for the public and prove flexibility with regard to the installation of various art mediums.
Designs are encouraged to incorporate sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions.
Evaluation of designs will be based on the following criteria:
- Meets program requirements
- Shows innovation in design
- Integration of the TOGS into the site
- Flexibility in presenting various art mediums
Phase II of Program
While Phase I asks that entrants push the limits of the TOGS, all attempts will be made to produce a full-scale version of the TOGS in Phase II. The winner will be invited to collaborate with a local architect to realize a working proposal. Local codes and restrictions will apply and the TOGS will need to meet any and all local laws where applicable. A budget for the TOGS will be established in Phase II and the feasibility of construction will be part of the final execution. The entrant may wish to consider these limitations that would be necessary for the execution of a full-scale prototype, but it is not required for the Ideas Competition of Phase I.
Eligibility
Any architecture or interior design professional/student who has completed their education within 10 years of the competition announcement is eligible. Student applicants must be in their final year of an accredited architecture/interior design school or enrolled in an accredited architecture / interior design graduate program (B.Arch or M.Arch). Student applicants can also be in their final year of a 4 year architecture program, but the institution must have an accredited M. Arch program. A two-person architect or interior design team collaboration is allowed however, one member of the team must meet the above criteria. Limit of one entry per person or team. Each individual/team must register for the competition via a link on either the AIA Austin or the Art Alliance Austin web sites by 29 February 2008 23:59 Central Standard Time.
Submission Requirements
1. Presentation Board Portrait format, 24" x 36" (60 cm x 90 cm) mounted on board no thicker than 1/2". Images will not project more that 1/8" from the surface of the board. The Entrant's presentation board is to be numbered on the reverse side with ONLY the registration number provided. The presentation must include the following:
a. Site plan incorporating TOGS proposal into the site.
b. Concept sketch(s) recommended.
c. Written description of design concept in English on boards.
d. Plans, sections, and perspective views are suggested, but the scale of each is left up to the entrants. Additional drawings may be included if they will further explain your project.
2. CD-ROM containing PDF files of the board. PDF files will have a minimum resolution of 200 DPI.
3. One additional copy of the written description (in English), 8.5 x 11" Portrait Format, PDF File.
All material needs to be identified by the entrant's registration number.
No names, logos, or other identifying information other than the registration number will be allowed on the submissions. Additional identifying information will immediately disqualify the entrant.
Submission Deadlines
Registration deadline: 29 February 2008
Submission deadline: 28 March 2008
Awards
Top 10 entries will be exhibited at various events through out Art Week Austin 2008 and at Art City Austin 2008.
(1) Grand Prize winner will be awarded 1.000 US Dollars. Every attempt will be made to building the winning design as part of Phase II during Art City Austin 2009. The winning design will be published in various art and architecture publications.
(1) Second prize winner will be chosen and awarded 500 US Dollars.
(1) Third prizewinner will be chosen and awarded 250 US Dollars.
These winners will also be exhibited during Art City Austin 2008.
All winners will be notified and announced on April 09, 2008.
Jury
Architects / Designers: Louise Harpman and Goil Amornvivat
Gallery Representative: Wally Workman
Museum Representatives: Dana Friis-Hansen and Elizabeth Dunbar
The Jury will be solely responsible for the selection of the finalist. Submission will be assessed for their creativity, flexibility of design installation and how the entry pushes the limits of a gallery space in an outdoor environment. The decisions of the Jury are final and will not be subject to review. No appeals from entrants concerning the decision of the Jury will be permitted and no correspondence will be entered into.