RE-CONNECT - AIA Phoenix Metro 2020 Ideas Competition

title

RE-CONNECT | designing with and for humanity and inclusivity: a vision for Public life in desert cities.

thesis

A city is not just defined by the planners and architects that build it, but also by the users that occupy it and the businesses who serve them. Technology has made us virtually closer to one another but more detached physically and emotionally. As any other herd of mammals, people had the natural need for a sense of belonging. Gathering has been one of the most primitive ways to develop a sense of belonging. Gathering sets the framework for the exchange of ideas and experiences with others; and originally, we used to gather in the public realm.

question

The challenge is to experiment with new gathering experiences in a variety of urban CIVIC scenarios, that promote social exchange, community activities and citizens interaction through the implementation of multifunctional designs, while at the same time addressing issues of equity and feeling of welcoming for everyone.

schedule

09/10     Registration Opens
09/25    Close of Q&A
10/2       Registration Deadline
11/9       Electronic Competition Due (5:00 PM Arizona Time)
11/16     Recognized Entrants will be Notified
11/19     Slide Slam by Recognized Entrants

entry fees

$25  Per Team (Professional & non student entries)
$10  Per Team (Student)

Entry fees will be donated to “Arizona Kids Build”

Entry Fee
Registration Form
Competition Brief
Competition Jury
Competition Poster

Note: There is no limit on the number of entries per person or team
Questions?  Contact Diana Smith at Diana@aia-arizona.org or 602-252-4200.

Competition Awards

Professional Category
First Place:         $2250
Two Finalists:    $1000
Student Category
First Place:         $750

To visit our chapter websites, please see links below:

http://aia-phoenixmetro.org/
aia.org/phoenixmetro
aia.org/arizona