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Chapter - II<br />
Eligibility Criteria (Common to all Awards)<br />
(i) For ARCHITECTURE AWARDS<br />
The Awards are open to Architects, Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, Firms or<br />
Organizations, practising both in Government and Private Sectors,<br />
engaged in the pr<strong>of</strong>ession <strong>of</strong> architecture and design or individuals<br />
who have made outstanding contributions in the field <strong>of</strong> architecture<br />
in India and abroad. Registration Numbers with COA is must.<br />
(ii) For INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS<br />
These Awards are open to interior designers, architects and service<br />
providers who are registered with the respective authorities and are<br />
engaged in such projects for the last 3 years and have contributed<br />
significantly. Registration Numbers with respective authority is<br />
desirable.<br />
(iii) For CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS<br />
a. Award for the Best Written Works on Architecture or<br />
Environment. Open to writers, journalists, architects, interior<br />
designers, engineers, environmentalists, Energy Efficiency<br />
practitioners, artists, sculptors, non-architects etc. including<br />
those who contribute to architecture either by writing, making<br />
documentary films on architecture, environment, conservation<br />
etc. with a minimum <strong>of</strong> 3 years such experience. RNI Number or<br />
ISBN number <strong>of</strong> submitted entries is must. Digital copies/<br />
reproductions/photostats are not permitted.<br />
b. Award for Strive towards Architectural / Environmental /<br />
Heritage Conservation for an architect, individual, Trust or a<br />
conversationalist pr<strong>of</strong>essional striving to preserve our rich<br />
architectural / environmental heritage <strong>of</strong> this great Nation with<br />
around 10 years <strong>of</strong> experience in undertaking such projects.<br />
(iii) For NOMINATIONS AWARDS<br />
For Award for the Best <strong>of</strong> Faculty (Architecture) For an allround<br />
academic personality in architecture and planning<br />
having excelled in teaching <strong>of</strong> architecture, planning and its<br />
allied disciplines. One who is considered as Idol, an inspiration<br />
by young, budding as well as established architects <strong>of</strong> repute.<br />
One who is still going strong and with a minimum 15 years <strong>of</strong><br />
teaching experience and been a part <strong>of</strong> the coming up colleges<br />
<strong>of</strong> architecture.<br />
For Award for the Best Structural Engineering Design <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Year, the participant has to be a structural engineer pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
whose remarkable contributions, consistently in built form and<br />
whose understanding <strong>of</strong> the project, requirement & selection;<br />
application <strong>of</strong> the innovative use <strong>of</strong> technology has added a new<br />
dimension and with around minimum <strong>of</strong> 10 years <strong>of</strong> experience.<br />
For ArchiDesign Lifetime Achievement Award (New)<br />
ArchiDesign Lifetime Achievement Award is an honour<br />
bestowed upon architect whose lifetime achievement and<br />
contribution to the pr<strong>of</strong>ession that has had a unique and lasting<br />
impact on the fellow pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, fraternity and welfare <strong>of</strong> the<br />
public and environment.<br />
Chapter - III<br />
Award Period (Common to all Awards)<br />
(I)<br />
(ii)<br />
(iii)<br />
(I)<br />
(ii)<br />
“Come, take your share <strong>of</strong> the World”<br />
Awards shall be made annually.<br />
Only recent works assignments / projects completed in the<br />
preceding 6 years, <strong>of</strong> Awards (e.g. 1st January 2011 to 31st<br />
March 2016), shall be considered for the 2016 Awards.<br />
If, in the opinion <strong>of</strong> the Jury, none <strong>of</strong> the entries received for a<br />
specific Award deserves the Award, the Jury in its absolute<br />
discretion may withhold the Award for that year.<br />
Chapter - IV<br />
Submission <strong>of</strong> Entries (Common to all Awards)<br />
Every year the ArchiDesign Awards Secretariat issues notifications/<br />
letters/ advertisements in leading dailies and/or trade journals,<br />
through online mailers, web campaigns, inviting entries from<br />
competent persons .<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> Submission <strong>of</strong> entries: The Jury shall consider all such entries /<br />
proposals as have been received in the ArchiDesign Award<br />
Secretariat, New Delhi.<br />
ArchiDesign Awards<br />
(iii) Entries should be accompanied by adequate evidence in support <strong>of</strong><br />
their fulfilling the requirement as mentioned in the application form.<br />
(IV) The same project cannot be considered for more than 2 categories.<br />
However, complete documentation & registration process has to be<br />
applied separately for all the categories for which the entries are<br />
sent.<br />
For Architectural & Interior Design Awards<br />
a. Form <strong>of</strong> Declaration. (As given in the application form)<br />
b. 1. A maximum <strong>of</strong> 5 (five) reproductions <strong>of</strong> the drawings / plans <strong>of</strong><br />
the completed project, in A-3 sizes each.<br />
2. A maximum <strong>of</strong> 5 (five) photographs <strong>of</strong> the completed project in<br />
A-4 or equivalent size, or compiled in the specified size. Pl do<br />
not send computer paper-printouts.<br />
3. Written / typed text <strong>of</strong> up to 500-700 words explaining the<br />
design concept, project highlights, & innovation demonstrated<br />
in not more than two A-4 size pages.<br />
4. The name <strong>of</strong> the architect / entrant/ participant should ONLY be<br />
written at the back <strong>of</strong> the drawings / photographs. However, the<br />
Tracking Number should be mentioned on the right hand top /<br />
bottom corner <strong>of</strong> the Drawing / Photos/ or on the CDs etc.<br />
c. Bio-data / pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> the applicant highlighting his / her pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
attainments, together with 1 (one) passport size photograph. (Pl do<br />
not use computer paper printouts.)<br />
d. All Individuals, Firms, Organizations may send their entries directly to<br />
the Secretariat in the specified format under Courier / Registered<br />
Post / Personal Delivery. Acknowledgement will be sent by the<br />
secretariat.<br />
e. A CD presentation detailing all about the project/ design should be<br />
sent along with the entry, for the compilation & publishing <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Winning projects. All graphics/ images should preferably be in High<br />
Resolution - 300 dpi and above and saved in jpg / cymk -Tiff formats.<br />
In the CD, more photos, plans and / or Bold graphics can be sent.<br />
For Critics Awards:<br />
Depending on the category <strong>of</strong> Awards, a person wishes to participate, 3<br />
Nos. <strong>of</strong> books / writing piece, DVD / documentary film should be<br />
submitted .<br />
a. Form <strong>of</strong> Declaration (As given in the application form)<br />
b. Necessary draft sketches, <strong>of</strong> the project / entry.<br />
c. A concept note.<br />
d. Bio-data / Pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> the designer / author.<br />
e. Typed synopsis <strong>of</strong> the work/entry submitted should be submitted<br />
explaining the project in approx. 600 – 800 words<br />
f. A CD presentation detailing all about the project/design must be sent<br />
along-with the Entry for participation.<br />
For Nomination Awards:<br />
The person whose name is recommended to Jury or by fraternity <strong>of</strong><br />
Architects, shall have to provide all details requireds so as to qualify<br />
for consideration <strong>of</strong> his or her nomination. Pl read the Application<br />
Form and <strong>Code</strong> <strong>of</strong> Proceedure for more information. Download<br />
respective Form, fill-in & send/ Register.<br />
Chapter - V<br />
2016<br />
ArchiDesign Awards for Excellence in Architecture & Infrastructure 2016<br />
It’s On!<br />
Evaluation <strong>of</strong> Entries (Common to all Awards)<br />
(I) An entry shall be given an Award if, in the opinion <strong>of</strong> the Jury, the entry<br />
is excellent, innovative and the person conferred has made<br />
outstanding contribution in the field <strong>of</strong> Architecture.<br />
(ii) The Award shall invariably be made to a person, or in case <strong>of</strong> an entry<br />
made by a team or a Firm / Organization, to the team leader or to a<br />
person so nominated by the team or Firm / Organization. The<br />
name(s) as given in the Application Form (Hard Copy) will how ever<br />
not be deleted from records.<br />
(iii) The work should generally conform to rules, regulations and byelaws<br />
applicable to the work .<br />
(iv) If the Jury considers it necessary to visit the work, the Architect is<br />
expected to accompany the Jury personally and make all<br />
arrangements.