AIA|DC Thesis Showcase Call for Submissions

The AIA|DC Emerging Architects Committee is pleased to present the fifth annual Thesis Showcase, a presentation and corresponding exhibition for emerging professionals to feature their architecture thesis to practitioners and the public in Washington, DC. This program aims to bridge the gap between recent graduates and practicing architects by providing an opportunity for practitioners to view student work emerging from today’s architecture schools.

Of the submissions received, four finalists will be selected to speak for 10 minutes each at the opening presentation at the District Architecture Center in Washington DC. A moderator will solicit questions from the audience to facilitate a conversation that draws connections between thesis projects. Before and after the presentations, a networking reception will offer opportunities for conversation between the presenters and attendees. The exhibition will showcase finalist and honorable mention projects at the DAC from September 11th through October 26th. It is a great way to get your work recognized!

Submissions are not limited to Washington DC residents. All are invited to participate from across the US and around the world!

To Submit click HERE.

Applicant Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) or Master of
• Architecture (M.Arch) degree from any NAAB accredited program
• Applicants must have graduated in Fall 2015 or later
• Applicants must have completed a thesis or capstone project  To be considered for this opportunity:
• Submit the online application form
• Upload a PDF and InDesign document to the online submission that features images and supplemental information to illustrate the thesis. Document should be formatted on a single 30"x42" board using the provided template and no larger than 10MB.  The deadline for submissions is midnight on Friday, June 29th, 2018. Selected speakers will be notified in mid-July.