Welcome to PIDPR 2012 International Competition Blog!
What is the 2012 PIDPR Competition?
Students and professionals world-wide are
invited to participate in the PIDPR International Competition. PIDPR (Public
Interest Design Practices and Research) aims to expand the discipline of architecture by
challenging the traditional definition and boundaries of the architectural
profession, and by exploring alternative design practices. [gD]³ (Good Deeds Good Design Group in Detroit) at Lawrence
Technological University Detroit Studio (ltu-DS) investigates the goals,
theories, principles, methods, and values of PIDPR. Through the application of
public interest design practice, collaboration with local stakeholders and
digital networking to engage a worldwide audience, [gD]³ proposes an alternative practice model to fully articulate
public interest design and research. [gD]³,
through the PIDPR Competition, is seeking design projects that explore new and
innovative ways of practicing architecture to empower and assist disadvantaged
groups around the world. A distinguished
group of experts in the field of PIDPR will judge the competition. The registration
deadline is October 21, 2012. The final submission deadline is November 19,
2012. An accompanying symposium is
scheduled for November 28,
2012. For additional information, visit the competition website: http://ltu.edu/gdx3 For
inquiries, please email gdx3ltuds@gmail.com
Why Blog?
Throughout
the competition, all contestants are required to post a minimum of three times
on our blog. The purpose of this is for all applicants to have a dialogue with
a worldwide audience about their works-in-progress to get feedback from others,
and also about PIDPR in general.
Please
post your updates on your submitted draft proposals on our blog by October 28,
November 4 and November 11. We do hope you can get feedback from other
contestants, PIDPR enthusiasts and the public!
Thank
you for your participation!
[gD]³ & PIDPR Group
