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Architects depict Trump's America in the “Complicity and Defiance” charrette — winners announced!

By Justine Testado|

Friday, Apr 28, 2017

Image courtesy of Reality Cues.

The U.S.A. is barely 100 days into the Trump presidency, and a sure hell of a lot has happened in the last few months, huh? No doubt, the design community has reacted strongly to Trump's rambunctious power-mongering, including a revival of the debate on complicity and defiance in architecture. In relation to this, competition organizer Archistophanes/Reality Cues — who previously created the cheeky “Good Walls Make Good Neighbors, Mr. Trump” competition — launched the Complicity and Defiance in Architecture design charrette.

The charrette invited participants to come up with an architectural image that clearly communicates “a provocative message of critique and/or defiance” towards any of Trump's authoritarian legislation measures. With (sadly) multiple major issues to pick from, the entries ranged from infographic-like images to elaborate illustrations with snarky and foreboding narratives.

Check out the three prize winners and honorable mentions below!

1ST PLACE: Oil Border by Elisabeth Drumpf​

1ST PLACE: Oil Border by Elisabeth Drumpf

DESCRIPTION: “Killing two birds with one stone, President Trump ordered an open trench dug at the US/Canadian border, thus converted the Keystone Pipeline into a easily policed oilway. Processing plants opened on the US side bringing much needed jobs back to the economy.”

2ND PLACE: ​Absurdity Redlined by SJ Kwon

2ND PLACE: Absurdity Redlined by SJ Kwon

DESCRIPTION: “With longer than 500 years of rich history, the United States of America has constructed a nation with strong foundation and intricate social structure. As its 45th president displays questionable quality as a leader, it is our responsibilities to actively engage with the administration's direction and rigorously question its agenda.”

3RD PLACE: ​Humane Security Corridor by Zachary Wilson

Humane Security Corridor by Zachary Wilson 

DESCRIPTION: “When typical security checkpoints aren't enough to address national security issues at today’s airports, architecture has a chance to intervene. By utilizing a fundamental aspect of architecture, the corridor, the Humane Security Corridor is an additional layer of security used to screen suspect individuals in a controlled, and humane manner.”

Don't forget the Honorable Mentions in the gallery below! You can read their descriptions and find more of the submissions here.

All images courtesy of Reality Cues.

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Architects depict Trump's America in the “Complicity and Defiance” charrette — winners announced!

By Justine Testado|

Friday, Apr 28, 2017

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Image courtesy of Reality Cues.

Related

reality cues ● politics ● donald trump ● humor ● social issues ● competition ● design charrette ● visual culture ● usa

The U.S.A. is barely 100 days into the Trump presidency, and a sure hell of a lot has happened in the last few months, huh? No doubt, the design community has reacted strongly to Trump's rambunctious power-mongering, including a revival of the debate on complicity and defiance in architecture. In relation to this, competition organizer Archistophanes/Reality Cues — who previously created the cheeky “Good Walls Make Good Neighbors, Mr. Trump” competition — launched the Complicity and Defiance in Architecture design charrette.

The charrette invited participants to come up with an architectural image that clearly communicates “a provocative message of critique and/or defiance” towards any of Trump's authoritarian legislation measures. With (sadly) multiple major issues to pick from, the entries ranged from infographic-like images to elaborate illustrations with snarky and foreboding narratives.

Check out the three prize winners and honorable mentions below!

1ST PLACE: Oil Border by Elisabeth Drumpf​

1ST PLACE: Oil Border by Elisabeth Drumpf

DESCRIPTION: “Killing two birds with one stone, President Trump ordered an open trench dug at the US/Canadian border, thus converted the Keystone Pipeline into a easily policed oilway. Processing plants opened on the US side bringing much needed jobs back to the economy.”

2ND PLACE: ​Absurdity Redlined by SJ Kwon

2ND PLACE: Absurdity Redlined by SJ Kwon

DESCRIPTION: “With longer than 500 years of rich history, the United States of America has constructed a nation with strong foundation and intricate social structure. As its 45th president displays questionable quality as a leader, it is our responsibilities to actively engage with the administration's direction and rigorously question its agenda.”

3RD PLACE: ​Humane Security Corridor by Zachary Wilson

Humane Security Corridor by Zachary Wilson 

DESCRIPTION: “When typical security checkpoints aren't enough to address national security issues at today’s airports, architecture has a chance to intervene. By utilizing a fundamental aspect of architecture, the corridor, the Humane Security Corridor is an additional layer of security used to screen suspect individuals in a controlled, and humane manner.”

Don't forget the Honorable Mentions in the gallery below! You can read their descriptions and find more of the submissions here.

All images courtesy of Reality Cues.

RELATED COMPETITION Complicity and Defiance in Architecture
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