The competition invites young architects and designers to share their portfolios and philosophies with an esteemed panel of judges. Two talented winners will be awarded with a public forum and the rare opportunity to share their perspective on what architecture is with the design community. The winner will also receive a cash award.

 

"At this stage in their career, young architects and designers have begun forming a clear idea of what architecture is, but they probably cannot draw an audience with whom to share those thoughts," explains Li Wen, Gensler Design Director and Arch Is Committee Head. "Arch Is offers a much-needed forum for this new generation of architects and designers and an opportunity for them to present before an audience of peers and mentors."

 

The Arch Is competition is open to any design collaborations, design partnerships, or designers residing in California who have graduated from an accredited architecture school or foreign equivalent within the last 5 to 12 years. The winners will be announced and invited to speak at a public AIA|LA awards ceremony and forum event in March 2011.