Design and Build Student Competition- "Sacred Geometry: Platonic Solids"

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Competition Abstract
The Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA) in Greenwood Village, CO seeks conceptual design proposals for its Design and Build Competition from art, architecture, landscape architecture, design and other creatively focused U.S. based collegiate students and student teams. 

This year’s theme is “Sacred Geometry: Platonic Solids.” Submissions should address the challenge of designing an architectural walk-in structure(s) or sculptural installation utilizing one or more of the five platonic solids found in sacred geometry (Dodecahedron, Icosahedron, Octahedron, Hexahedron, Tetrahedron) as the root structure of their design. The design should utilize architecture, landscape architecture, and/or sculpture/installation as a solution while considering environmental impact and sustainability in use of materials. The final design may also incorporate programming elements, such as music, lighting, projection or other features that enhance the overall experience of the form and user interaction. Furthermore, the design should be situated in one of five provided natural settings (sites). Contestants’ designs will need to respond with their conceptual project under the premise that the structure / sculpture will be utilized by the general public in a publicly accessible setting. 

 The design brief with full competition details is now available!  

Prize Structure
1st place– $10,000
2nd place– $7,500
3rd place– $5,000
Honorable Mention-  $1,500

In addition to the above prizes, winning entries will be featured on the Competition archive website. *Prizes will be split evenly amongst all members of collaborative team entries.

Schedule & Important Dates
-October 31, 2024- Competition Announcement
-November 22, 2024- Design Brief Published
-January 3, 2025- Competition Opens
-April 19, 2025- Competition Closes (11:59pm MST)
-May 2025 Finalist proposals selected
-May/June 2025 Finalist proposal presentations (via video conference)
-July 2025 Winning entries announced 

 Jury Panel
–Cynthia Madden Leitner, President and Co-Founder of the Museum of Outdoor Arts
–Lonnie Hanzon, Artist and Founder of Hanzon Studios
–Kelley Bergmann, Fanum Entrepreneurship Club and MOA Board Vice President