YOUNG ARCHITECT AWARD 1997
The Young Architect Award has been established to recognize
excellence in ability and exceptional contributions by architects who
are under 40 years of age or are in their first ten years of
practice.
The award will be given for exceptional work and general
excellence in the practice of architecture. The jury will consider
individual efforts in its evaluative process. The award is intended
to recognize accomplishment rather than promise alone.
The range of activities for which an individual may be considered
includes, but is not limited to: design, the science of construction,
literature, education, service to the profession, public service,
historic preservation, research, urban design, government, industry,
or architectural practice.
Nominations may be made by any AIA Houston member or firm.
Nominees need not be members of the AIA and may be in practice alone
or in association with others.
A Nomination Consists of:
A brief biography of the nominee, no more than three
typewritten pages.
A listing and description of the nominee's accomplishments,
no more than three typewritten pages.
A portfolio containing detailed documentation of
representative work in which the candidate was involved. The
jury will consider contributions to team activities. Documentation
should consist of written materials, photographic prints,
reproduction of drawings and/or any other items which will aid jurors
in evaluating the candidate's accomplish ments. No models or slides
will be accepted.
Letters of recommendation from at least three (3)
individuals who are familiar with the nominee in the particular
capacity for whichthe award is recommended. These letters should
state why this candidate should be considered for the award and refer
to his/her accomplishments. Letters from clients, consultants, and
civic leaders are encouraged.
Nominees must live or work in the
Houston area and be under 40 years of age or within the first ten
years of practice on February 14, 1997.
A three person jury including architects
knowledgeable in design, building technology, and management will
select the winner. The number of awards will be decided by the jury.
The winner(s) will be honored with a
citation at Celebrate Architecture on April 19 and will be the
Chapter's nominee for TSA's Caudill Award for Professional
Achievement.
Letters of nomination, descriptive
materials, and biographies will be due no later than February 14,
1997. There is no entry fee. If there are any questions regarding
the awards program, please contact the AIA Houston, 622-2081.
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