eVolo is inviting architects, students,
engineers, and artists from all nations to take
part in its 2017 Skyscraper Competition. The
competition is one of the world's most
prestigious awards for high-rise architecture.
It recognizes outstanding optimistic ideas that
redefine future skyscraper design through the
implementation of technologies, materials,
aesthetics, and spatial and digital
organization. Contestants are encouraged to
ambitiously explore the relationship between
the skycraper and nature, the city and its
resources, its peoples and territories.
Individual entries are accepted. But it seems
that winners will most likely have
multidisciplinary teams, as eVolo expects not
only visuals but also ‘buildable’ structures and
a deal of serious background thinking and
research. They’re looking for building science
that stays up, basically— not a fantasy that
will fall down. Participants must register by
24th January 2017, and the cost is $135 per
project/team. If that sounds expensive,
consider that if a ten person team of amateur
3D designers signed up, they would only need
$13.50 each to register as a team. The
team's local and regional free press publicity
would likely pay the fee back tenfold.
This is a digital competition and no hardcopies
are necessary. Entrants must submit their
proposal no later than 7th February 2017. The
1st place winner gets US $5,000 + press
promotion; 2nd place US $2,000 and 3rd
place US $1,000. Winners and special
mentions will be published by eVolo and
several international print publications. eVolo
has good relations with major design news
outlets such as Blueprint, Uomo Vogue,
Mercedes Benz Magazine, Popular Mechanics,
The Wall Street Journal and more.