HOSTED BY THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS – INDIANA
The Competition is Open!
This year’s competition, Second Nature, invites students to explore architecture through the lens of perspective, experience, and our relationship with the natural world. Students will be challenged to design an immersive experience center for an extinct species, carefully considering how visitors encounter the building, the landscape, and the animal itself. From choreographing views and movement to integrating architecture with diverse habitats, this year’s program encourages thoughtful design from both the viewer’s and the building’s point of view. With a wide range of creative approaches and no single “correct” solution, Second Nature offers an engaging and accessible challenge for students of all skill levels who are interested in art, architecture, drafting, or interior design.
This design competition is an excellent opportunity for students to explore an interest in architecture and design, build portfolio-quality work, and strengthen college and scholarship applications. Top prizes of $1,000 in cash and scholarships provide additional motivation to participate.
Since 1971, this statewide competition has been hosted by AIA Indianapolis to encourage the next generation of architects and to promote the importance of architecture and design throughout Indiana.
Need Advice on What Medium to Use?
The competition committee loves hand drawings, especially because we see very few. If you possess any hand drawing skills, we encourage you to hand draw your entry. If you’d like to use the computer then AutoCAD or Revit (http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software) will both do the job well, and are the programs used by most entrants. We also strongly recommend Sketchup (http://www.sketchup.com/) Sketchup isn’t as limiting as other programs can be, especially to novice users. It’s also easy to learn, fun to use, and free.
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