Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Park-Plaza-London

2012 Design Is… Award Competition Gets Underway

by Ian Volner | posted 12:00 pm

The Shaw Contract Group’s annual prize is accepting submissions through February 24.

Monday, January 16, 2012 mannington commercial tx:style 2011

2012 Tx:style Design Challenge Accepting Submissions

by Staff | posted 12:00 pm

Mannington Commercial invites designers to “create, collaborate and cash in” by entering the contest. Following its success over the past few years, the flooring manufacturer has launched the competition for a fourth year, opening it to architects and designers of all ages.

Thursday, January 5, 2012 Kimball Art Center Brooks Scarpa

Brooks + Scarpa’s Proposal for Kimball Art Center

by Ian Volner | posted 12:00 pm

The LA-based firm debuts its entry for re-inventing the studio spaces and community facilities of the Park City, Utah landmark.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Alison Rainey Shepley Bulfinch

10 Questions With… Alison Rainey

by Laurel Petriello | posted 12:00 pm

On a recent visit to the Southwest, we met up with architect Alison Rainey of Shepley Bulfinch, and chatted about sticking to your guns, studying abroad, and a cool new project on her horizon.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 New York Canstruction Loaded Dice Gensler WSP Flack + Kurtz

Six A&D Firms Earn Top Honors in Canstruction NY

by Staff | posted 10:00 am

Twenty-six entries in this year’s 19th annual event generated nearly 100,000 cans, which will be donated to City Harvest to feed hungry New Yorkers in time for Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Marcel Wanders YLighting Can Can

From Marcel Wanders, a New Lighting Fixture and a Contest

by Ian Volner | posted 12:00 pm

Debuting on internet lighting retailer YLighting, the Dutch designer’s latest creation (and $2,500 cash) will go to one lucky contestant.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Empowerhouse Solar Decathalon

Solar Decathalon Awards Project from New School, Habitat for Humanity

by Ian Volner | posted 12:00 pm

A proposal for new green housing takes honors at the biannual competition.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 AIA Barbie Dream House Competition

Architects Design the Real Barbie Dream House

by Deborah Wilk | posted 11:00 am

The famous doll’s legendary residence gets an overhaul in the AIA Barbie Dream House Design Competition.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Mannington Commercial Tx:style 2011 NeoCon

Mannington Commercial Announces Winners in Tx:style Competition

by Ian Volner | posted 11:00 am

The carpet manufacturer’s tx:style Design Challenge drew over 500 entries from textile designers all around the country.

Friday, June 17, 2011 Tony Chi Andaz 5th Ave IIDA

TonyChi and Associates Wins IIDA Best in Competition

by Ian Volner | posted 2:00 pm

The Manhattan-based firm picked up the top honors in the 2011 Interior Design Competition, cosponsored by the IIDA and Interior Design.