Maine Architecture Map Competition
THE MAP
A geo-tagged database of noteworthy architecture, designed landscapes, and built spaces throughout Maine. The map will be composed of paired photographs and descriptions submitted by local architects and designers. It will be shared with both the architectural community and wider public to promote the diversity of design in our state.
MONTHLY COMPETITION
Each month we will ask Maine architects and designers to submit a single building, designed landscape, or built space within a designated county in Maine. Participants should consider a location for which they hold a personal excitement and want to share it with others. Entries will be due on the last day of each month according to the schedule below. A rotating jury will select a single winner each month that best evokes a designed place through a paired photograph and description. All entries will be added to the geo-tagged map.
SUBMISSION FORMAT
Submit the following:
A single photo contained within 4” circular with white beyond. 5” x 5”, JPG 300 dpi.
Templates:
Location address or coordinates, be specific so it can be geo-tagged.
Architect, landscape architect, or designer (if available).
Year built/completed (if available).
A 50 - 150-word description. Text should be descriptive, evocative, and concise. Keep in mind that it will be viewed publicly online. Beyond its technical qualities, what makes it unique and special in design and meaning? What does the place mean to you personally and why should others go out of their way to see it for themselves? The location must be respectfully viewable from a public space or street so as not to encourage trespassing. Participants are asked not to submit designs that they were involved with directly or indirectly.
ELIGIBILITY
Architects, architectural designers, and architecture students that live, work, or study in the state of Maine.
Participants may only submit one entry per monthly competition.
COST
It is FREE to submit.
DEADLINES
Entries will be due on the last day of each month according to the schedule below:
Androscoggin (MAY 31, 2021)
Aroostook (JUNE 30, 2021)
Cumberland (JUL 31,2021)
Franklin (AUG 31, 2021)
Hancock (SEP 30, 2021)
Kennebec (OCT 31, 2021)
Knox (NOV 30, 2021)
Lincoln (DEC 31, 2021)
Oxford (JAN 31, 2021)
Penobscot (FEB 28, 2022)
Piscataquis (MAR 31, 2022)
Sagadahoc (APR 30, 2022)
Somerset (MAY 31, 2022)
Waldo (JUN 30, 2022)
Washington (JUL 31, 2022)
York (AUG 31, 2022)
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Go to aiamaine.submittable.com and create an account.
Fill out the project form and upload your images.
When your entry is complete click submit.
Please note: You may submit entries for future months, however, you must enter each project separately.