For Immediate Release: September 8, 2011
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
Interschool College Student Design Competition
Design Charrette and Awards Ceremony
WHAT
On Sunday, September 18, teams of students from the area’s six collegiate architecture programs participate in a day-long design competition held in the Museum’s Great Hall. Visitors can observe the collaborative design process and watch students bring their ideas to life with 3D models, Erector Sets, and drawings. An award ceremony takes place on Tuesday, September 20. These programs and sponsorships for the competition are a collaboration of the Museum and local universities, the leadership of the AIA Northern Virginia Chapter Schools Connections Committee, and are offered as part of AIA|DC’s Architecture Week.
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington DC, 20001
WHEN
Design Charrette
Sunday, September 18, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
FREE. Drop-in program. No registration required.
Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, September 20, 5:00 pm
FREE. Drop-in program. No registration required.
WHO
The Catholic University of America
Howard University
Morgan State University
University of the District of Columbia
University of Maryland
Virginia Tech Washington Alexandria Architecture Center
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