2010 IFLA Student Design Competition 20091016[1]

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2010 IFLA Student Design Competition

This competition is sponsored, directed organized by the International Federation ofLandscape Architects (IFLA) and the Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture (CHSLA)for the 47th IFLA World Congress in Suzhou, China, 28-30 May 2010.

The objective of the competition is to recognize superior environmental design achievementsmade by students in Landscape Architecture programs. The 47h IFLA World Congress inSuzhou, China aims to encourage achievement of the highest standards in landscapearchitecture education worldwide. The competition invites submissions from students inLandscape Architecture programs or other allied disciplines (where a country or universitydoes not include a formal Landscape Architecture program). Please visit the congresswebsite http:// www.ifla2010.cn to view the call for submissions, for details about thecongress, and for registration information.

Competition Topic

The Congress theme is Harmony and Prosperity---------Traditional Inheritance andSustainable Development. Entries must specifically address the preservation, restoration orrehabilitation of urban historic sites in the countries in which students live and/or study, anddemonstrate a creative approach and thinking in their projects, so that the value and spirit ofthe place are cherished and preserved, while satisfying the needs of modern society, such asaccessibility, sustainability, etc.

Awards

1st Prize GROUP HAN Prize for Landscape Architecture ($3,500 US, certificate)

2nd Prize IFLA Zvi Miller Prize ($2,500 US, certificate)

3rd Prize CHSLA Award ($1,000 US, certif icate)

Jury Awards 9-15 selected entries (certif icate)

Prizes will be awarded considering the following criteria:

1. Effective investigation of the competition topic;2. Illustration of best methods for improving the standards and practices of landscape

architecture;3. Evidence of reflection and concern for environmental, cultural, historical, and other

contextual issues;4, Integration of both practical and aesthetic aspects of landscape architecture.
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Eligibility

The Competition is open to all students of Landscape Architecture, or allied discipline (wherea country or university does not include a formal Landscape Architecture program). Bothindividual and group submissions will be accepted, and each student or group is permittedonly one entry. Broad interdisciplinary submissions are welcomed. The number of membersin each participating group shall not exceed five (5). Professional collaborators and associates

of members of the jury, and their relatives up to the third degree, may not enter thecompetition.

Submission Requirements

Submissions must adhere to the following or they will be disqualified:

1. Entries must take the form of four (4) boards as PDF (Portable Document Format) fileswhich when printed at 100% size would be 45 cm X 90 cm. These PDFs shall be sent as aCDRom. The four board PDFs shall not identify names, faculty sponsors, or schools ofteams. Please enclose a fifth PDF file consisting of the completed Declaration of Eligibility.Please also label the CD with your name, school, and project title.

2. PDFs must be titled to indicate a numerical order in which they are to be seen if mounted.3. The PDFs must include all project information including text, which shall be in English.

Text shall be minimal, but provide a clear and concise description of the intentions of theproject, special issues or considerations, approach and methods, and concepts.

4. Prints and three-dimensional objects will be disqualified.5. Legends, captions and all other text associated with the submission shall be in English.6. As entries are received, serial numbers will be assigned, and entries shall be referred to

by number to ensure anonymity during the judging.7. Submissions received after the deadline date will not be admitted regardless of their

postmark date.

Direct any questions regarding the competition, to:

Prof. Xiaoming Liu, competition directorChinese Society of Landscape Architecture9 Sanlihe Road, Beijing 100835T: +86-(0)10-88 08 25 68 F: +86-(0)10-58 93 39 18 E: [email protected]

Mailing address for CD submissions:Mr. Yanrong FuChinese Society of Landscape Architecture9 Sanlihe Road, Beijing 100835, China

T: +86-(0)10-88 08 25 68 F: +86-(0)10-58 93 39 18 E: [email protected]

Judges

The panel of judges will consist of five members from IFLA and the local organizingcommittee, or their appointees.
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Competition Rules

Participation in the Competition implies unconditional acceptance of the Competition Rules.

All Competition entries are the property of IFLA-CHSLA. Entries will not be returned to theauthors.

The works submitted by competition entrants will be placed on exhibition for the duration ofthe 47th IFLA World Congress, and may be also exhibited elsewhere at the discretion of theIFLA/ CHSLA organizing committee.

IFLA-CHSLA retains the right of duplication and publication of any or all materialssubmitted to the Competition, and there shall be no obligation whatsoever to the entrants,beyond acknowledging the authorship of the works exhibited or published.

Submissions received after the deadline date will not be admitted regardless of their postmarkdate.

All postage and delivery charges are the responsibility of the entrants. IFLA/CHSLA will notbe responsible for customs or related fees. C.O.D. shipments will not be accepted.

All entrants are absolutely forbidden to have their submissions (or any part thereof) publishedin any way prior to notification of the jury's final decision.

The jury shall preside over the competition, and is the sole arbiter at all levels until thefinal attribution of prizes. All decisions of the jury are final.

The winner of the Group Han Prize for Landscape Architecture, the Zvi Miller Prize, andCHSLA Award shall be announced by the IFLA President upon recommendation of the jury.

All disputes related to the competition that cannot be resolved by the jury shall be settledthrough arbitration by the 47th IFLA World Congress Executive Committee, who shallappoint an arbitration panel to settle any disputes.

Entrants are forbidden from requesting any information from members of the jury.

Important Dates

October 2009 publication of competition guidelines and rules

31 March 2010 deadline for delivery of competition submissions to congress host.

April 2010 ury session and notification of winning teams or individuals

27-30 May 2010 Selected competition submissions on exhibit at the 47th IFLA WorldCongress

30 May 2010 presentation of prizes at the closing ceremony, the 47th IFLA WorldCongress


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IFLA International Landscape Architecture

Student Design Competition Declaration Form

Registration No: ___________________ (for conference organizer use only)Date Received: ____________________ (for conference organizer use only)

Please complete the declaration and save as an un-editable PDF file. This file is to besubmitted together with your entry. All entries must reach the 47 th IFLA World CongressCompetition Director at the following address by 31 March 2010.

AUTHORSHIP DECLARATIONI/We declare that I/we are the true authors of the work submitted and have met all thecompetition requirements.I/We declare that I/we are presently enrolled as student/s in a Landscape Architectureprogram, or allied discipline (wherethe university does not have a formal landscape architecture program).I/We declare that I/we shall not have the submission published prior to notification of the jurysfinal decision.

1. Authors Name and Surname University Name Program or Department Name





CORRESPONDENCE

To be used to contact winning teams, and for other correspondence.

Contact name

Address

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Te le p h o n e F a x

Email

ENDORSEMENT BY DEAN OF FACULTY or HEAD OF SCHOOL

I certify that the authors and/or team leader is currently a student in the LandscapeArchitecture program, or program in an allied discipline (only where the school does nothave a formal program in landscape architecture)._______________________________________________________Signature Date University/School Stamp

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