A competition run by the Guggenheim Museum and Google asks for a shelter design, anywhere in the world, that will include living, sleeping and study spaces within an area no larger than 9.3 square meters, and height less than 3.6 meters. The designs are asked to be developed by Google SketchUp embedded on a location on Google Earth and uploaded to Google Warehouse.Entry is open to both professionals and amateurs, above 13 years of age. The issue that the shelter would be possible to build in real life will not be considered. Infrastructure such as electricity should not be included and designs are asked to be kept simple. Criteria are:
- The relationship of the shelter to the built or natural environment around it?
- Innovative design and space organization
- Thoughtful use of materials
- Adherence to the Competition specifications
- Quality of the SketchUp model
PrizeFor both winners;
- Trip for two to New York City (includes airfare and hotel accommodations for two nights)
- Behind-the-scenes tour of the Guggenheim Museum and the Google Offices
- Free admission to other NYC museums
- Google SketchUp Pro license (USD$495 value)
- +$1000 cash prize for the winner selected y the jury
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