Stone Over Stone

We want to inform you that the application closing date for the third Schindler Award for Architecture "Access for All" 2007/2008 themed "To Reclaim the Public Ground" is coming to an end. The closing date for applications is April 25, 2008. We kindly ask you to apply by filling in the online application form on the Schindler Award website. A DVD containing all relevant working materials related to the Schindler Award 2007/2008 will then be sent to the responsible professor. The “Access for All” principle is based on finding solutions for everyone rather than concentrating only on measures for specific forms of disability. For Schindler, this means planning and construction according to the “Design for All” philosophy. Calendar of the Schindler Award for Architecture 2007 / 2008 "Access for All" April 25, 2008 - Deadline application period August 1, 2008 - Projects to be submitted September 9 - 13, 2008 - Projects are judged by jury of experts November 14,...

What if the White House, the ultimate architectural symbol of political power, were to be designed today? On occasion of the election of the 44th President of the United States of America, Storefront for Art and Architecture, in association with Control Group, challenge you to design a new residence for the world's most powerful individual. The best ideas, designs, descriptions, images, and videos will be selected by some of the world's most distinguished designers and critics and featured in a month-long exhibition at Storefront for Art and Architecture in July 2008. All three winners will be flown to New York to collect their prizes at the opening party. Competition Timeline January 15, 2008 - Competition launched March 1, 2008 - Online submissions accepted April 20, 2008 - Registration and submissions deadline May 2008 - Jury selects winners May 2008 - Winners announced July 2008 - Exhibition and award giving ceremony at Storefront for Art and Architecture, New York More Inf...