urbanSHED

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The American Institute of Architects New York Chapter and the New York City Buildings Department are thrilled to announce the launch of urbanSHED, an international design competition that challenges the global design community to rethink the current sidewalk shed standard and create a prototype.

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“Sidewalk sheds play a critical role in protecting New Yorkers during ongoing construction projects, but they can also hide the City’s breathtaking architecture and one-of-a-kind streetscapes,” said DOB Commissioner Robert LiMandri. “That’s why we are inviting the leading architects, designers, and students from around the world to develop a new kind of sidewalk shed – one that is not only safe and functional, but is also pleasing to the eye. These sheds should complement the beauty of our city’s neighborhoods, not take away from them. I look forward to serving on the jury and seeing the solutions that address this great challenge.”

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Finalists to Receive $25,000 in Awards and Winner to See Design Built in Lower Manhattan.

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To register for this competition, submit a completed Online Registration Form at www.acteva.com/go/aianyc. Further information on the competition, including details on eligibility, schedule, and judging criteria, is available at www.urbanshed.org.