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 (PF), and INTBAU.
The relevance and importance of these skills grows each year, as the rise of homogeneous globalisation 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.
Deadline and Submissions
Deadline
The submission deadline for all applications is 5pm EST on 25 February, 2019.
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. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. The submission deadline for all applications is 25 February, 2019. 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 31 December, 2018. Alumni from the PF, 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 the applicant’s chosen field, as demonstrated in the their 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 6 May, 2019 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 INTBAU
INTBAU was established in 2001, and has since gained 33 chapters and over 6,000 members in over 100 countries worldwide. We work under the patronage of our founder, HRH The Prince of Wales. INTBAU’s mission is to support traditional building, the maintenance of local character, and the creation of better places to live. We do this through workshops, summer schools, study tours, conferences, awards, and competitions. Our three objectives are to research, educate, and engage as widely as possible on the value and relevance of traditional architecture and urban design. INTBAU is a unique, established resource for global knowledge of traditional architecture and urban design. Our active network consists of individuals and institutions who design, make, maintain, study, or enjoy traditional buildings and places.
About the ICAA
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s (ICAA) mission is to advance the appreciation and practice of the principles of traditional architecture and its allied arts by engaging educators, professionals, students, and enthusiasts. The ICAA 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 the Prince’s Foundation
The Prince’s Foundation was created in 2018, as a result of the consolidation of four existing charities, The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, The Prince’s Regeneration Trust, The Great Steward of Scotland’s Dumfries House Trust, and The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts.
The Prince’s Foundation by focusing on three core tiers – Education, Projects, and Attractions – delivers work to improve the built environment, save heritage, and promote culture and education. Through education The Prince’s Foundation aims to create sustainably planned, built, and maintained communities, championing and celebrating the most important part of any community: its people. The charity continues to train a generation of architects, masterplanners, and placemakers, in order to ensure the continuation of the kind of timeless skills which have been developed over generations.
Read about 2018 winner Cailin Shannon here.
Read about 2017 winner Emily Bedard here.