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Joan B. Calambokidis Innovation in Masonry Competition
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The International Masonry Institute offers quality training for craftworkers, professional education for masonry contractors and free technical assistance to the design and construction communities. IMI is a strategic alliance between the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) and their signatory contractors to promote quality masonry construction.
Description
Competition Overview
The goal of this year’s competition is to develop a high-rise building with a masonry envelope enclosure located in a major metropolitan area of the entrant’s/entrants’ choice. Solutions should explore the implementation of innovative masonry construction technologies and focus on building envelope performance with respect to constructability, energy, structure, and aesthetic considerations. Urban jobsite logistics for the selected major metropolitan area and sequencing should also be addressed.
Scale, size, program, and metropolitan location of the project are left to the participant. Open air fenestration screen walls are not recommended as solutions for this year’s competition. All designs must incorporate one or more of the following materials: brick, concrete block, tile, marble, terrazzo, stone, or plaster.
BIM, computational design plugins like Dynamo or Grasshopper, and emerging construction and manufacturing technologies should be used to develop solutions. Participants are highly encouraged to use BIM-M tools like the Masonry Unit Database and other plugins found at bimformasonry.org.
Entry Categories & Prizes
Who Can Enter
The competition is open to:- Students enrolled in a design, architecture, or engineering program
- Architects
- Engineers
- Architectural and Engineering Firms
Multidisciplinary teams are encouraged. There is no limit on the number of participants per team. Individual submissions are also permitted. Participants, whether individual or team, may only submit one entry.
Prizes
3 grand prize winners will be awarded across 3 categories:
- Students: $5,000 awarded to competitor, $5,000 awarded to winner's school/program
- Young Architects and Engineers (under 40): $10,000
- Firms, Multidisciplinary Teams, and Individual Architects/Engineers: $10,000
In addition to monetary prizes, winners may receive special publication and promotion opportunities, and will be honored during an awards ceremony in San Diego, California. Travel and accommodations to San Diego will be provided by the International Masonry Institute (IMI) for up to 2 individuals from each winning category.
Jury
Entries will be evaluated by a prestigious panel of renowned architects and leaders in the masonry design and construction industry.
Evaluation Criteria
The following criteria will be used to judge submissions:
- Originality (30%)
- Execution of idea (40%)
- Potential for transforming the solution or idea into a new design or construction paradigm (30%)
Registration
Submission
How to Submit
The online entry and submission system will open on October 1, 2018 (00:00 EST). Through the system, participants can start and save their entries in-progress and return at any time using the login created during registration.
Completed entries must be submitted by November 30, 2018 (23:59 EST). The submission system will automatically stop accepting entries after this time, and no extensions will be granted.
Deliverables
Participants are required to submit the following deliverables as a part of their entry:
- Two digital presentation boards depicting your project. Include plans, sections, details, 3D images, and any other information needed to explain your design solution. Digital boards should be landscape-oriented at 24″(h) X 36″(w) and saved as JPEGs at 150 dpi resolution in RGB mode.
- A video (2 minutes max.) featuring a fly-through of your design and/or an explanation of your solution. Accepted file formats: .mov, .m4v, .mp4, or .mpeg.
- A project statement (600 words max.) that explains how your concept rethinks the innovative potential of masonry and addresses program requirements outlined in the competition brief.
- Contact information, as requested during registration and on the entry form.
- For Student Category Entrants Only: Proof of current enrollment in a design, architecture, or engineering program.
View the competition brief for detailed submission requirements (PDF).
Key Competition Dates
- Registration opens: September 3, 2018 (00:00 EST)
- Submission opens: October 1, 2018 (00:00 EST)
- Submission deadline: November 30, 2018 (23:59 EST)
- Winners notified: February 2019
- Award ceremony/winners announced: March 2019
About Joan B. Calambokidis
Joan B. Calambokidis served as President of the International Masonry Institute (IMI) from 1995-2017. Her tenure was marked by multiple examples of masonry innovation, including the advancement of masonry training, education, research, and technical development. Joan’s unique approach to providing state-of-the-art training and education for craftworkers, contractors, and designers alike has helped foster the level of industry collaboration required to design and build great structures.
Jury
Stephen AYERS
FAIA, CCM, LEED AP, Architect of the Capitol
FAIA, CCM, LEED AP, Architect of the Capitol
James BOLAND
President, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers & IMI Co-Chair
President, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers & IMI Co-Chair
Stephen DESIMONE
PE, LEED AP, President/Chief Executive of DeSimone Consulting Engineers
PE, LEED AP, President/Chief Executive of DeSimone Consulting Engineers
Julie EIZENBERG
FAIA, Founding Principal of Koning Eizenberg Architecture
FAIA, Founding Principal of Koning Eizenberg Architecture
Alan FELTOON
AIA, AICP, Senior Director, Michael Graves Architecture & Design
AIA, AICP, Senior Director, Michael Graves Architecture & Design
Michael SCHMERBECK
President, Back Brook Masonry & IMI Co-Chair
President, Back Brook Masonry & IMI Co-Chair
Carlos JIMéNEZ
Principal and Lead Designer, Carlos Jiménez Studi
Principal and Lead Designer, Carlos Jiménez Studi
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Rewards
Student Category
$10 000$5,000 awarded to student(s). An additional $5,000 will be awarded to the specific school program the student(s) is enrolled in. If student team members are from different programs, colleges or universities, the $5,000 award will be split among the different programs, colleges, or universities.
oung Architects/Engineer Category (under 40)
$10 000Firms, Multidisciplinary Teams, Individuals
$10 000
3 grand prize winners will be awarded across 3 categories: students; young architects and engineers; and firms, multidisciplinary teams, and individual architects/engineers.
In addition to monetary prizes, winners may receive special publication and promotion opportunities, and will be honored in March 2018 during an awards ceremony held in Miami, Florida. Travel and accommodations to Miami will be provided by the International Masonry Institute (IMI) for up to 2 individuals from each winning category. IMI, at its sole discretion, may choose to build all or a portion of the winning design in each category at a location of its choosing.
In addition to monetary prizes, winners may receive special publication and promotion opportunities, and will be honored in March 2018 during an awards ceremony held in Miami, Florida. Travel and accommodations to Miami will be provided by the International Masonry Institute (IMI) for up to 2 individuals from each winning category. IMI, at its sole discretion, may choose to build all or a portion of the winning design in each category at a location of its choosing.
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