ICYMI: The 2015 AIA Convention in Atlanta starts today, a map of 15 projects to check out in Atlanta, and everything you need to know about voting in the AIA elections.
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Just some of the disciplines to be found in a sample of Norman Foster's office. David Nelson @RIBA debate tonight. pic.twitter.com/HvAjfOLS0y
— Olly Wainwright (@ollywainwright) May 12, 2015Five More Stories for Thursday:
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A report published by the Urban Land Institute shows Generation Y’s housing trends. [Urban Land Institute]
Guy Hollaway Architects revealed plans for the world’s first multi-story skatepark. [Huh]
Awards: Enter Now!
The Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation is hosting a national competition to select a design concept for a commemorative work in Washington, D.C. Stage one submissions are due on May 18.
The 2015 World Architecture Festival Awards is accepting entries through May 22.
Registration is open for Blank Space’s new international competition, Dear Architecture. Submissions are due July 24, 2015.
The Portland chapter of the AIA is accepting entries for Stitch II, a competition challenging students and emerging designers to propose ideas for re-purposing space under a bridge on Interstate 405. Proposals are due June 1.
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