Triangle Property Design Contest
Fri., Sept. 12, 1997
The Chronicle will bestow modest prizes and fame, of course, when we print the winners. But don’t expect the developer to chuck its plans after we publish the results – this is purely a theoretical contest. The reward we expect to receive and share with the public will come from our readers, who will use their ingenuity and creativity to grapple with the question of what’s the best use for this destinedÐtoÐbeÐdeveloped area.
Judging
Contestants may compete in one or both of the following categories:
1. Fanciful designs: In an ideal world, what should be on this property? A contest entry could be as simple as a single drawing or site plan, although any additional materials are welcome and will be considered. You need not consider any financial or political factors (though you may do so if you want). Entries will be judged on aesthetic quality, creativity, and social utility.
2. Practical designs: These should fall into the realm of what is feasible given the current conditions. Entries should include one or more drawings and/or site maps, plus any other materials you think best illustrate your design’s advantages. Feel free to include things like calculations of impervious cover, available square footage, comparable property values and rental rates, income projections, etc. Judges will consider economic and political viability, as well as the aesthetic considerations listed above.
Judging will be by a ChronicleÐselected panel of designers, architects, and developers.
How to Enter
Enter by one of these methods:
- By mail: Send entries to Triangle Property Design Contest, PO Box 49066, Austin, TX 78765
- By WWW showing: If you can display your work on a website, send us the URL by regular mail or email to contest@auschron.com.
Each entry should include the designer(s)’s name and contact info (address, phone, and/or eÐmail).
Rights: Designs will remain the property of the creators. However, The Austin Chronicle will retain nonÐexclusive rights to publish all submitted materials in print or electronically, and we cannot promise to return your entries. Remember, this is an unofficial contest and has no real connection to the Triangle Property or to its development.
Deadline
Deadline is September 12, 1997.
Maps
- Triangle Square plan proposed by Cencor (developer)
- Outline of Triangle Property, with dimensions of existing TxMHMR facilities
Backgrounders
Chronicle stories covering the Triangle Property development:
- "Infill on Trial," by Mike ClarkÐMadison (2/14/97)
- "Patching Things Up," by Lee Nichols (2/14/97)
- "Corner to Corner," by Mike ClarkÐMadison (2/14/97)
- "Naked City: Love Fest Sours" (3/21/97)
- "Naked City: Rancor Over Cencor" (5/2/97)
- "Squaring the Triangle," by Mike ClarkÐMadison (7/4/97)
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