competition challenge

program components

space requirements
required drawings
design essay
presentation format
tabular information

registration & fees
eligibility
awards
submission form
jury members
evaluation criteria
shipping instructions
schedule
important notes
intent to register

message forum

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Note: The total above should be grossed-up by 15-20% for general circulation.

Additional desires for non-programmed space include:

Memorial Garden / Sculpture Garden
Opportunities for Donor Recognition
Landmark Sign "Palos Verdes Art Center" and thoughts on Changing Exhibit Signage
Parking (combined surface and structured) for 125 cars
Commercial Bus loading zone (may be on Crenshaw Blvd. or West Crestridge)

Additional design considerations include:

Consideration of Feng Shui (Asian Art of Harmonious Placement)
Public Entrance 'through' Feature Gallery is seen as desirable
City Code requires 25-foot set backs from streets and 20-foot from property line
City Code specifies 16-foot height limitation (may be waived by hearing)
Due to significant high-speed traffic, access from Crenshaw Blvd. is not feasible
Secondary entrance for students or members is desirable (non-public entry)
All designs must be fully accessible for the differently abled
A "campus atmosphere" is desirable
Phasing of construction may be necessitated by funding availability

All of California is subject to earthquake - this site is in an active seismic zone.

MINIMUM REQUIRED DRAWINGS

Each presentation must directly address the specific issues outlined in the design challenge and evaluation criteria, including (but not limited to) the following required drawings:

• ground floor and site plan showing the relationship of surrounding development, parking, landscaping and pedestrian and vehicular circulation
• additional floor plans, as applicable
• elevations and/or sections sufficient to show site context and major program elements
• large-scale drawing(s), either orthographic or three-dimensional, illustrating important, character-defining interior and exterior building details
• two (2) three-dimensional representations, in the form of either axonometric, perspective or model photographs, one of which should illustrate the character of the building exterior and one of which should illustrate a major public space of the designer's choosing

Incomplete or undocumented entries are subject to disqualification. All drawings should be drawn at a scale appropriate to the design solution. Site plans are required at 1/16" =1'-0", and elevations are required at 1/8" = 1'-0". Include a graphic scale and north arrow as appropriate and orient plan drawings vertically with north facing 'up'.

DESIGN ESSAY

A brief essay (in English - 300 words or less) must appear as part of the presentation boards, mounted on the front side so as to be visible in the exhibition, describing the most important concepts of the scheme. Essays need not be lengthy. The presentation should graphically convey the design solution and context, and therefore it should not rely upon the essay for a basic understanding of the scheme. The essay's purpose is to inform viewers and the jury of the designer's primary intention(s) or concerns. Narratives may be hand-lettered or typeset at the designer's discretion, but must be legible from several feet for exhibition purposes. 11 point type or 1/8" lettering is considered adequate from this distance.

PRESENTATION FORMAT

Drawings must be firmly mounted or drawn directly on no more than four (4) 24" x 36" (61cm x 91.5 cm) illustration, foamcore or other stiff lightweight mounting boards. All boards must be designed to be presented VERTICALLY (portrait format). Additional three-dimensional materials (chipboard or basswood models, etc.) are encouraged, as they are informative and will be considered by the jury. Space limitations may dictate that models not be included in the exhibition, except in the case of winning schemes. If used, photographs of models or three-dimensional work must be incorporated into and will be counted as a part of the four board maximum. Any other type of presentation (unmounted, mounted on wood, metal or glass) will be disqualified.

The names of entrants must not appear on the front of any materials submitted for judging. An unsealed envelope holding a copy of the completed project submission form (see below) must be affixed to the back of each board. Photocopies of the form are acceptable for this purpose. Any three-dimensional submissions should also include an envelope and submission form in a location not visible to the jury, to ensure that models do not become separated from the required presentation boards.

All boards should be numbered on the back in the order in which they should be exhibited (i.e., 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc.). Participants should keep in mind that end-to-end display of presentation boards is acceptable. Accordingly, participants may use text or graphics that cross over from board to board.

The use of color in presentations is encouraged, as is the use of photomontage, collage and other "non-traditional" architectural presentation techniques. Entries may be either originals or high-quality reproductions. Participants are encouraged to make adequate photographic and/or digital reproductions of their presentation prior to submission.

Please note that presentation boards and models cannot be returned under any circumstances.

TABULAR INFORMATION

Submissions should include brief tabular information, on the site plan board, outlining the number of parking spaces provided, the percentage of lot coverage in buildings and in hardscape and the overall gross square footage of the building(s).

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     December 1999. All Rights Reserved

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