Disruptive Design FREE ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION

Disruptive Design

BRIEF

Disruptive Design is a three-part design competition that seeks to address the challenges associated with designing and building affordable, owner-occupied housing. The competition was initiated by the Chicago Housing Policy Task Force — a diverse group of organizations invested in creating affordable housing in Chicago — and carried out by a team of individuals representing those organizations.

Architects, designers, students, and those invested in urban development are invited to submit their speculative ideas for an owner-occupied housing development incorporating a flexible architectural solution that encourages wealth-building through homeownership and entrepreneurship. The competition will conclude with an occupant/buyer-ready prototype of the winning design.

SCHEDULE

General question period opens:
November 15, 2018

First-round submissions:
December 1, 2018–January 31, 2019

AWARDS

The five participants selected to move forward from Phase I will be given a $10,000 stipend to continue work on their proposal. Phase II participants will produce site plans, sections, elevations, high-resolution renderings, and another narrative that aggregates the information provided in Phase I. Phase II participants will be notified in February 2019.

Realization A jury of architects, city officials, academics, and developers will judge Phase II submissions. Residents of both Bronzeville and Humboldt Park will also be invited to submit their feedback on the final five designs. Phase III moves outside of the juried competition and invites the juryselected winner to work alongside the developer, Related Midwest, to build their vision into reality. The final winner of the competition will receive an additional prize of $20,000.

FEES

There are no fees associated with entering the competition.

Disruptive Design FREE ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION