Reimagining Pei

Architecture Sarasota in conjunction with New College of Florida is pleased to announce the establishment of Reimagining Pei—a design competition devised to honor the unique work of renowned architect I.M. Pei by boldly transforming the iconic Pei Dormitories on New College’s East Campus (a.k.a. Pei Campus). In the spirit of the original commission process awarded to Pei sixty years ago, in 1963, the contest invites practicing architects to adaptively reuse the dorms through designs that reflect plans for recreation, entertainment and athletics on the East campus. 

Through an open call for proposals from August 1–September 1, 2023, New College Foundation, Inc. and Architecture Sarasota will award three finalists $10,000 to further develop their designs on September 8, and select a winning design on November 17.

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