Call for Ideas - White House Redux







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 Information: www.whitehouseredux.com

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Arch1K said…
I thought that some of you might be interested in this Wiki hosted specifically regarding this competition:
http://arch1k.wikidot.com/
April 20, 2008 at 5:16 PM
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