Second Prize: 3Form bowls - Chenwei Deng, Jonathan Pharis, Yanqiao Yang (SPSU)

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EXHIBITION:

All entries are currently on display at the Southern Polytechnic State University Architecture Building.

Date: February 17th - February 23rd
Location: SPSU Architecture Building (N Building) 1100 South Marietta parkway
Marietta, GA 30060

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COMPETITION DETAILS:

SUBMISSIONS:
Designs must comfortably seat an adult. Designs shall use corrugated cardboard only (recycling is encouraged). Design submissions deadline is on Feb 15th, 2010. Entries shall compete in one of three levels - high school, college, or professional. Participants may join as individuals, or as groups (maximum of 4 per group).

Entry Fee:
Each design shall have an entry fee of $10. Sorry but we cannot provide refunds after the registration period has ended.

JURY:
Judging shall take place at the Architecture Gallery of SPSU (Southern Polytechnic State University).

EXHIBITION:
Designs will be exhibited at the SPSU Gallery from February 15th-23rd and then again at the AIA YAF (young Architects Forum) 2010 Summer Salons.

INTERESTED?
cardboardseat@gmail.com

NEED A LASER CUTTER?
FABLAB has a laser cutter and wants to open its doors for the purpose of this competition to participants who want to add precision to their work. We are architects and designers running a multidisciplinary fabrication laboratory located here in Atlanta specializing in physical models for architecture, prototyping, product design, sculpture and art. All designs and work discussed is confidential and property of the designer, we're just here to give a clean edge to your design.

For those not familiar with the Laser Cutter, please check out our website for demo and sample of work. Discounts up to half our usual rate are available for competition participants! Please feel free to contact us at Fablab@branchoff.net.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

To ask a question, please email cardboardseat@gmail.com.

Can I use glue to bound the cardboard?
Yes, Use of adhesives is allowed.

Can I use materials other than cardboard?
No, Material is limited to cardboard.

Can  we work in groups?
Yes, You may work in groups. (Max 4 individuals per group.)

When is the submission deadline?
Teams must register by February 8th and designs must be submitted by February 15th.

Where do I submit my design?
Designs must be submitted to Southern Polytechnic University, Architecture Building Front office.

How do I sign up for the cardboard Seat competition?
You may sign-up by emailing cardboardseat@gmail.com and providing us with your name and group information.

Are there any size restrictions?
The design must fit an average adult.

Do I have to build the design full scale or is it just model?
The designs must be built in full scale.
Designs will be open for visitors to try and test.

How many chairs can be entered per team?
One