ARCHITECTURE THESIS OF THE YEAR | ATY 2020
PREMISE
the Charette has launched ‘Architecture Thesis of the Year | ATY 2020’ – an international
architecture thesis competition that aims to extend appreciation to the tireless effort and
exceptional creativity of student thesis in the fields of Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape
and Restoration . We seek to encourage young talent in bringing their path breaking ideas to
the forefront on a global scale.
Academic Design endeavors allow the free flow of unfettered ideas – experimental, bold,
promising, and unconventional. An intensive architectural discourse and a collaborative
design process are essential to develop ingenious solutions to complex problems of the
future.
An Architecture Thesis is considered the avant-garde – pushing the boundaries of what is
accepted as the norm in the architectural realm. It is the outcome of months of painstaking
research and an excruciating design process yet it hardly gets any recognition beyond the
design studio. It is imperative to share such revolutionary ideas with the entire fraternity to
open up new possibilities of dialogue.
SUBMISSION
A total of 4 panels of size 30 cm x 30 cm are to be submitted as a combined PDF document,
which shall not exceed 5 MB.
Panels 1 to 3: Graphic Representation
These may include, but are not limited to, 3-D views, sketches, sections, isometric views,
plans, elevations or any other means of graphical representation. Graphic Representation
panels may not include text other than number labels (ex. ① ② ③). The number labels may
be defined in text summary on the 4th panel only.
Panel 4: Text Summary
Write a text summary about your thesis project in under 300 words. The project title must be
included as the heading of this panel. Your team number should be written in the top right
corner of this panel. Any other information which discloses your identity shall lead to
disqualification. All text must be in English.
REGISTRATION
There is NO Entry Fee to the competition. The participation is totally free!
● Competition Release – 1 June 2020
● Registration Deadline – 30 July 2020
● Submission Deadline – 31 July 2020
● Results Announced – 31 August 2020
Short Description
the Charette has launched ‘Architecture Thesis of the Year | ATY 2020’ – an international
architecture thesis competition that aims to extend appreciation to the tireless effort and
exceptional creativity of student thesis in the fields of Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape
and Restoration . We seek to encourage young talent in bringing their path breaking ideas to
the forefront on a global scale.
Organizer
theCharette
Link to Competition
Link to Registration form
Prizes
3 Winning Entries and 10 Honorable Mentions will receive an E-certificate from the
Charette. These entries will be featured in ‘the Charette Journal’. Exclusive interviews of the
top 3 winning entries will also be published.
Type of Competition
Open to the public/Minimum requirements (Open to anyone that complies with the requirements), Single stage (Winners selected immediately)
Who can Participate
The competition is open to students of all nationalities and institutions in the fields of
Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape and Restoration. All Undergraduate/Bachelors and
Graduate/Masters Thesis conducted in the calendar year 2017 – 2020 are eligible to
participate.
Dates and Time Frame
Registration Closes July 30, 2020
Deadline to Submit Project July 31, 2020
Winners announcement Date August 31, 2020
Languages
English
Location of Competition
International
Location of Project (if developed)
Concept
Additional Information
Banner, Poster, Brochure or Triptic of Competition
