Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition 2010

What do you get when you combine forward-thinking designers & architects with the leading manufacturers of tile? Why don’t you show us? The Italian Trade Commission and Confindustria Ceramica, the Association of Italian Ceramics, are proud to announce the 2010 Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition Call for Entries. The competition, now in its 17th year, recognizes the exceptional work of North American architects and designers who feature Italian ceramic tiles in their institutional, residential or commercial/hospitality spaces.

Prizes-
Winners in each category will receive a cash prize of $5,000 and a five-day trip to Bologna, Italy to attend CERSAIE 2010 – the world’s largest exhibition for ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings – joining a delegation of top consumer and design journalists. Ceramic Tiles of Italy will award an additional $1,000 to be shared by the winning contractor/distributor team.

Deadline-

Submissions must be completed no later than February 19, 2010.
Winners will be announced at the Ceramic Tiles of Italy Press Conference during Coverings, which will be held in Orlando, FL from April 27-30, 2010. In addition, an exhibit of the winning projects will be on display in the Italian pavilion during this internationally acclaimed tile and stone trade show.

For more information visit www.tilecompetition.com

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Environmental Design Competition

Environmental Design has been recognised at D&AD since the 1980’s, with legends such as Thomas Heatherwick, Norman Foster and Philippe Starck amongst those who have had their work picked out by the judges. If you’ve worked on a great project this year, be it an exhibition, restaurant or brand experience, submit it for 2010. Winners receive the coveted Yellow Pencil, fantastic global exposure and a place in the D&AD Annual.

D&AD Awards
The best Environmental Design of the year sits alongside work in other disciplines ranging from Websites and Graphic Design, to Music Videos and Press Advertising. Your entry will be judged by a panel of leading Environmental Designers, led by Foreman Mark Dytham of Klein Dytham Architecture, Tokyo.

Judges are asked to consider whether entries are:
-An original and inspiring idea.
-Exceptionally well executed.
-Relevant to context.

Categories
Retail & Services
Leisure & Tourism
Public Space & Community
Workplace
Permanent Exhibitions
Temporary Exhibitions
Installations

For more informations visit : www.awards.dandad.org

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THIS SATURDAY... URGENT!

JOIN ARCH-PEACE TO ACT FOR THE PLANET AND AGAINST WARMING THIS SATURDAY
(in Australia look for the arch-peace banners)
"If millions of people around the world join walks to demand real action, it will send a wake up call to Kevin Rudd and all the other leaders heading to Copenhagen in the next few days. It will show them that the community is ready to do what it takes ...and won't be swayed by excuses." (Greens)

The World Wants a Real Deal | Greenpeace International
www.greenpeace.org
On December 12, 2009, Greenpeace will be joining with Tcktcktck.org, 350.org, Avaaz.org, and many other organizations around the world to send one simple and clear message: At the Copenhagen climate summit, the world wants a real deal!

The World: find more Greenpeace Internaltional
Australia: find more about your city here

See you all,

Cheers,

the architectsforpeace's team

SEE PHOTOS OF THE MARCH IN MELBOURNE: HERE

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Designing the Garage of the Future

Enter Dwell's Parkitecture Design Competition!

What will the garage of the future look like? Dwell's newest contest challenges you to incorporate forward-thinking technology into a freestanding building that can hold no more than three vehicles. Using Google SketchUp, entrants are invited to submit at least two renderings — one interior and one exterior — that illustrate the technological possibilities and sustainable potential of the garage of the future. The winner will receive coverage by Dwell and $1,000, and the competition ends November 20th so get cranking!

SUBMIT YOUR DESIGN FOR THE GARAGE OF THE FUTURE >

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LatteA design contest

Design a latte glass for the Lattea Coffee machine by Melitta. You can submit your own design or use the configuration tool to style an existing design. 6000 euros in prizes will be awarded to designers, and Lattea Coffee machines will be given to the most active promoters of the competition who send people to the site using special links. You can vote on your favorite the designs, provide comments and feedback to the participants and join the community too!
For more: www.lattea-design-contest.com

>>>Register Now!

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