Competition Abstract
The Museum of Outdoor Arts in Greenwood Village, Colorado, seeks conceptual design proposals for its Design and Build Competition from art, architecture, landscape architecture, design, and other creatively focused U.S.-based collegiate students and student teams.
This year’s theme is “Sacred Geometry: Platonic Solids.” Submissions should address the challenge of designing an architectural walk-in structure(s) or sculptural installation utilizing one or more of the five platonic solids found in sacred geometry (Dodecahedron, Icosahedron, Octahedron, Hexahedron, Tetrahedron) as the root structure of their design. The design should utilize architecture, landscape architecture, and/or sculpture/installation as a solution while considering environmental impact and sustainability in use of materials. The final design may also incorporate programming elements, such as music, lighting, projection, or other features that enhance the overall experience of the form and user interaction. Furthermore, the design should be situated in one of five provided natural settings (sites). Contestants’ designs will need to respond with their conceptual project under the premise that the structure/sculpture will be utilized by the general public in a publicly accessible setting.
The design brief with full competition details will be available before the year’s end! Additional support resources will also be announced at the competition opening on January 3, 2024.
Eligibility
The competition is currently open to any undergraduate or graduate student or student team currently enrolled in any U.S. university (recent graduates are eligible to enter for up to one year from the competition open date, post-graduation). Students should be studying in the fields of art, architecture, landscape architecture, design, engineering, and/or other creatively focused programs. Individuals or teams can submit entries. Instructors may also choose to implement the competition into their curriculum. Collaborative and interdisciplinary designs are highly desired. Previous year’s competition winners must observe a one-year waiting period before entering future competitions.
Prize Structure
1st place—$10,000.
2nd place—$7,500.
3rd place—$5,000.
Honorable Mention—$1,500.
