2011 Dean's Cup
From TTU College of Architecture
Site-less Landscape
[ p r o j e c t ]
First and foremost, this is an ideas competition. There are no pre-conceived notions of what ideas on a site-less landscape is, or will produce.
Notions of site are typically considered as a-priori conditions within the standard building / site relationship. This relationship supposes a dependency of architecture on a landscape condition. This competitions asks that you question the notion of architectures and design exploration as a process dependent on a given site condition.
With the absence of an evident site condition, development of strong propositions are entirely dependent on the definition of robust conceptual notions able to govern the trajectory of a scheme.
Students will be expected to produce a project which best displays and explores the notion of a site-less landscape.
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models
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Models can be completed as analog or digital explorations into the given subject matter, and have no specified requirements or limitations.
Physical models should be submitted if completed, and photographed for inclusion in the judging and display processes.
visuals
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Drawings, sketches, renderings, collages, photographs, and other visuals can be completed as analog or digital explorations into the given subject matter, and have no specified requirements or limitations.
Submission in printed format is required for inclusion in the judging and display processes. There may be no more than 3 panels submitted per entry, and each panel may not exceed 20” x 20”.
explanation
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Each submission must include a brief explanation of no more than 150 words for use in the judging process.
process
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In order to maintain anonymity within the judging process, students must e-mail Visiting Assistant Professor Pruske for a unique “serial number” which must be included with each portion of the entry. The “serial number” must be applied for no later than the date and times on the competition schedule. Due to the fact each project will have variable items submitted, the serial number must be displayed in a readily visible fashion regardless of presentation type.
Physical submissions should be made to Visiting Assistant Professor Nesbit at the time shown on the competition schedule.
[ s c h e d u l e ]
12.08.10 wednesday
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early q & a
5:00pm - architecture gallery
01.11.11 tuesday
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brief released / q & a
5:00pm - architecture gallery
01.15.11 saturday
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serial number acquisition
10:00pm - by e-mail to Visiting Assistant Professor Pruske: d.pruske@ttu.edu
01.17.11 monday
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submissions due @
5:00pm - physical submissions to Visiting Assistant Professor Nesbit in the faculty lounge on the 10th floor of the Architecture Building (room 1001).
01.19.11 wednesday
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judging
01.24.11 monday
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awards
4:30pm - location tbd
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individuals
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Individuals who are also members of a group may not submit. No single individual may be involved with more than 1 submission in the competition.
groups
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Groups may not include more than 5 individuals, and may be composed entirely students from a single year, or from various levels. It is encouraged that first year students pair with upper level students whenever possible, but this is not mandatory.
submissions
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Submissions that include names or any recognizable means of identification will be disqualified from the competition, and therefore ineligible for judging.
Projects completed in studios prior to the Spring 2011 semester are ineligible for submission. Any submission not intended solely for use in this competition will be disqualified from the competition, and therefore ineligible for judging.
studio
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Participating students in studios not focusing on the competition at the beginning of the Spring 2011 semester must perform competition tasks outside of studio time. If you feel this may be the case for your coming studio, it may be best to complete the competition entry prior to the onset of classes.
[ j u d g i n g ]
Judging will be completed by the following individuals:
Andrew Vernooy
Dean, Professor, Head Judge
Clifton Ellis
Associate Dean for Academics, Associate Professor
Maria Perbellini
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Chair of Instruction, Associate Professor
[ a w a r d s ]
best in show
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This award will be given to the individual or group which best explores and expresses the ideas questioned in the competition brief regardless of classification within the college.
category 1: undergrad finalist
category 2: grad finalist
category 3: undergrad / grad group finalist
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For categories 1-3 each, up to three awards may be given. Additionally, the best entry from each category will be considered for best in show.
honorable mentions
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Honorable mentions may be given to individuals or groups at the discretion of the judging panel.
[ d o w n l o a d s ]
competition brief for print
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competition brief for viewing
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