Write a 500 word proposal for an essay on this question:
When architects strive to create lasting monuments, some become part of the significant cultural heritage of our age. These successes seem to embody the most socially important values of a city, region, country, or even the world. Other attempts are only the reflection of the vanity of the designer or client and pass into oblivion. Worse, they become a permanent blight on the environment. As an architect, specifically, how can your work simultaneously embody the social values of one place, a particular culture, and universal human concerns?
STAGE ONE IS NOW CLOSED
Please see the calendar and Stage 2 for more information.
CALENDAR:
November 18-December 10, 2002 (Stage One)
500-word proposals submitted online.
January 14, 2003
Semifinalists Announced.
January 15-March 1, 2003 (Stage Two)
Semifinalists invited to submit 2,500 word essays.
April 24, 2003
Berkeley Prize Committee announces finalists.
April 25-30, 2003 (Stage Three)
Berkeley Prize Jury chooses winners and honorable mentions.
May 1, 2003
Prize winning essays announced.
PURSE
There is a total prize of USD$5,000.00, minimum USD$3,000.00 first prize. Remaining purse to be allocated at the discretion of the Jury.
ELIGIBILITY
ELIGIBILITY/RULES:
1. The competition is open to all currently registered undergraduates majoring
in architectural design in accredited schools of architecture worldwide.
Proof of full time student status required at time of entry.
2. Essays must be submitted in English.
3. Limit one entry per student.
TEAMING
NEW! TEAM WITH STUDENT FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY
This year the Berkeley Prize Competition highly encourages teaming with someone of another country. Two students who meet the eligibility requirements above may collaborate as authors. If two students collaborate, then both names must appear on their esay and if awarded a prize, the prize is to be equally shared.
TEAMING FORUMS NOW ONLINE
If you would like to find someone to team with, or post your name on the available list, please visit our Teaming Forums.
NEW!LIVE CHAT through the UNESCO Virtual Heritage Congress site.
REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION
The BPC 2003 500 word proposal is submitted electronically through the Online
Submission System.
STAGE ONE IS NOW CLOSED (Stage one closed December 10, 2002.)
Please see the calendar and Stage 2 for more information.
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