EH-DE-YU: An ADU Design Competition

EH-DE-YU DESIGN COMPETITION

Total Prizes: $2,000

Eligibility: University of Kentucky students, alumni, and local practitioners

Register Here: https://goo.gl/forms/PzXZ6zClpen4qkwL2

Submit Here: https://goo.gl/forms/4qcHkBAywthERUOr1

Competition Files: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1sgbxIvm2AzccmBsYAa1pu9CyunSFXV_N

Maximum Area: 500 square feet

Maximum Height: 20 feet

Program: kitchen, bathroom, sleeping area (all spaces must meet current accessibility standards)

Submission: 36-inch by 36-inch PDF board

Deadline: December 2, 2018 at 11:59pm ET

DESCRIPTION

Background

Like many cities in the United States faced with suburban sprawl and accessibility issues, Lexington is considering amending its zoning to allow for accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. Commonly known as “granny flats,” ADUs offer improved accessibility for people with disabilities while adding vibrancy and diversity to the existing urban fabric.

Competition Brief

For this competition, participants will design an ADU on a generic site in Lexington. The required program includes a kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area, but other spaces, both indoor and outdoor, may also be included. The maximum floor area is 500 square feet, and the maximum height is 20 feet. Proposals must prioritize accessibility for people with disabilities.

Schedule

Registration Deadline: November 2, 2018 at 11:59pm ET

Submission Deadline: December 2, 2018 at 11:59pm ET

Winners Announced: December 7, 2018 at 12:01pm ET

Student Category

Only currently enrolled students at the University of Kentucky are eligible. For team projects, only one team member is required to register. Register here: https://goo.gl/forms/PzXZ6zClpen4qkwL2

Student Category Prizes

$500 First Place

$300 Second Place

$200 Third Place

Professional Category

Both University of Kentucky alumni and practitioners based in Lexington are eligible. For team projects, only one team member is required to register. Register here: https://goo.gl/forms/PzXZ6zClpen4qkwL2

Professional Category Prizes

$500 First Place

$300 Second Place

$200 Third Place

Submission

Each project will be digitally submitted on a single 36-inch by 36-inch board. To ensure anonymity among participants, do not include any personal information on the submission board. Requirements include a brief project description, site plan, building plan, building section, interior perspectives, and exterior perspectives. Additional representations are at the discretion of participants. For team projects, only one team member is required to submit. Submit here: https://goo.gl/forms/4qcHkBAywthERUOr1

Rules

Participants retain copyright of submitted work. Participants grant Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government usage rights with proper credit of all submitted work for publicity purposes and report illustrations.

Questions

Please direct all questions to Brent Sturlaugson by email at brent.sturlaugson@uky.edu or on Twitter @sturlaugson. FAQs will be posted to Twitter @sturlaugson on November 21, 2018 at 11:59pm ET.