40th AIA West Virginia Excellence in Architecture Awards Entry

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: DECEMBER 18TH, 5pm

New buildings, renovations, additions and historic preservation projects are eligible.  All entries must be the work of licensed architects who have an office in West Virginia and are members of AIA West Virginia.  Architects who do not have an office in West Virginia but who wish to enter projects located in the state must be Unassigned Out-of-State members of AIA West Virginia.  Any built work submitted must have been completed after January 1, 2014.  Un-built work will also be considered, as long as it was commissioned by a client as opposed to hypothetical work completed in the mode of research or academic training.

SUBMISSION DETAILS 

All DESIGN AWARD entry materials will be submitted online.  Plan to upload the following: 

• Description:  Design narrative illustrating intent, program requirements, specific project goals/parameters as defined by the Owner, and distinguishing factors. 
• Drawings:   Site plan including principal building, immediate surroundings, and required elements necessary to explain site planning. Floor plans of all typical levels with graphic scale indicated. Section drawing(s) as desired to convey overall design solution.
• Photographs:  Exterior and interior viewpoints that best display the design solution. Photographs may be of any size and quantity, however at least (1) image must reflect the relationship of the project to its immediate context.  This context must include adjacent structures, any community features, and the surrounding environment.
• Digital Files:  Provide electronic image files and drawings in  .tif or jpeg formats (limit each to 1 MB) maximum 6 images per project and a digital image of the design board.

IN ADDITION

• Presentation Board:  Entries are limited to (1) 30”x30” board that must be delivered to the AIAWV Office
  • Layout: Each presentation must be formatted with the electronic background sheet that will be provided.
  • Mounting: Mount on black Gatorboard, with black Plastic Edging.  Do not use foamcore.

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All CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARD entry materials will be submitted online separate from any DESIGN Award entry.  Plan to upload the following:

• Project description with the reason for nomination.
• Additional explanatory sketches, drawings or illustrations are encouraged and should be scanned and uploaded in digital format.
• Minimum of three images of the craftsmanship
• electronic image files and drawings in .tif or jpeg formats (limit each to 1 MB) maximum 6 images per project.
• All entries must be nominated by AIA WV member.

JURY & AWARDS

All entries will be reviewed by an independent jury chairperson and jurors not affiliated with AIA WV. Projects demonstrating successful accomplishment of the specific project goals and requirements will be acknowledged with Honor Awards or Merit Awards as noted to the left of this page. Entries are weighed individually and are not in competition with each other.

The awards will be presented at the AIA WV Annual Design Awards Banquet, Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the West Virginia Culture Center Great Hall, at the Capitol Complex in Charleston, WV. Award designees will be notified prior to event and are encouraged to attend the banquet along with the Owner and the Design & Construction Project Team.

Deadlines/Timeline           

• Application and Fees - Deadline: December 18, 2017 (5pm)
• Link sent out for online submission site - December 22, 2017
• Online submission of materials - Deadline: January 29, 2018 (5pm)
• Presentation Boards to AIAWV Office - Deadline: January 29, 2018 (5pm)
• Awards Gala – April 7, 2018

Notes    

• Entry fee is required for each member of a group entry.
• All entries must be submitted by the Architect of Record for the project.  Submissions must credit all firms on the project team who substantially contributed to the design.
• All fees are non-refundable.
• Entrants will receive submission information with forms for concealing identity to assure anonymous judging.
• Every effort will be made to return entry materials.