The Award for Emerging Excellence in the Classical Tradition recognises exceptional talent exhibited by one young professional in classical and traditional architecture, landscape and interior design, building crafts, urban design and planning, or the allied arts.
Launched in 2017, the Award is a collaboration between the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA), The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community (PFBC), and INTBAU.
The relevance and importance of these skills grows each year, as the rise of homogeneous globalization and standardisation threatens our individual cultures of building and craft. The Award for Emerging Excellence in the Classical Tradition aims to shine a light on exceptional talent and reward young people in the industry. The Award for Emerging Excellence in the Classical Tradition is open to applicants from around the world, and the winner will be formally announced at the internationally known and established Arthur Ross Awards in New York City each year.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The judges are looking for individuals who have demonstrated skilful articulation of the classical language or ideal in a way that has inspired their field and infused fresh insight into enduring models of success. The judges are also looking for individuals who have shown a willingness to work collaboratively within and outside of their industry, showing leadership and professionalism and a holistic way of working, as well as displaying exceptional talent in design and craft.
WHAT TO SUBMIT
• Application form
• Personal statement (maximum 200 words)
• Portfolio: PDF of a maximum of five 11 × 17 sheets (must describe your role and others’ roles, if applicable)
• CV (maximum 2 pages)
• Letter of Recommendation from an academic or professional contact describing the personal and leadership characteristics that make the entrant deserving of the Award for Emerging Excellence in the Classical Tradition
HOW TO SUBMIT
Email your application packet to education@classicist.org—an online application will be available shortly. Electronic submissions only. The submission deadline for all applications is 23 February 2018. Incomplete, hard copy or late submittals will not be considered.
ELIGIBILITY
Architects, design professionals, urban planners, building craftspeople and interested people from all over the world can participate in this award. All entrants must have been 35 years old or younger on the 31st of December, 2017. Alumni from the PFBC, INTBAU, and ICAA are encouraged to apply.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
In addition to the merits of the personal statement and personal credentials, the jury will look for exceptional skill in their chosen field, as demonstrated in the applicant’s portfolio. Theoretical and practical merit will therefore determine the selected entrant.
THE WINNING ENTRANT
To match the level of prestige of The Award for Emerging Excellence in the Classical Tradition, the ICAA will cover the cost of travel and accommodation for the winner to be formally acknowledged in conjunction with the ICAA’s planned Arthur Ross Awards panel discussion and during the cocktail reception which will accompany the panel discussion. Additionally, The Award for Emerging Excellence in the Classical Tradition winner will be invited to attend the Arthur Ross Awards on Monday 7 May 2018 and will be acknowledged before the audience as well. In addition to the above, the Award Winner will receive a $2,500 cash prize.
ABOUT THE ICAA
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) is the leading nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing the classical tradition in architecture, urbanism, and their allied arts. It does so through education, publication, and advocacy. The Institute is headquartered in New York City with regional chapters across the United States. It offers a wide array of programs that are designed to promote the appreciation and practice of classical and traditional design, including classes, travel, lectures, and conferences. It publishes an academic journal called the Classicist as well as the acclaimed book series called the Classical America Series in Art and Architecture. The ICAA’s Arthur Ross Award annually recognizes and celebrates excellence in the classical tradition internationally. The ICAA was honored to bestow an Arthur Ross Award on HRH The Prince of Wales in the Patronage category in 1990.
ABOUT PFBC
The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community evolved from The Institute of Architecture, established by HRH The Prince of Wales. It believes that sustainably planned, built and maintained communities improve the quality of life of everyone who is part of them. They help us live better at a local level, and start dealing with the broader global challenges of urbanisation and climate change.
By 2050, the world’s urban population will almost double to nearly 6.5 billion people. The Prince’s Foundation operates across the globe, building the capacity of the planners, architects, engineers, and communities that will be tasked with supporting a rapidly urbanising world. Its work puts people at the heart of creating resilient places – through community engagement and working with people who know their area best. Through educating future generations of practitioners, pioneering practices, and building places, the Prince’s Foundation endeavors to create sustainable, vibrant communities that leave a legacy for future generations.
ABOUT INTBAU
INTBAU works under the patronage of its founder, HRH The Prince of Wales, to promote traditional building, architecture, and urbanism. Its 5,000 members are a global force for the continuity of tradition in architecture and building and the promotion of traditional urban design. 27 national chapters have been formed, and work to develop programs tailored to local needs on every continent. INTBAU is a worldwide organisation dedicated to the support of traditional building, the maintenance of local character, and the creation of better places to live. INTBAU is creating an active network of individuals and institutions who design, make, maintain, study, or enjoy traditional building, architecture, and places. By education and training in traditional architecture, urbanism, and the building arts, INTBAU encourages people to maintain and restore traditional buildings, and to build new buildings and places that contribute to traditional environments and improve the quality of life in cities, towns, and villages around the world.