Upping the ante: the high and low culture of architecture competitions

2016-08-31T12:05:00-04:00

Entering an architecture competition is basically a form of speculative investment. Time is money, and competitions tend to require a lot of both. Models, renders, and prints—not to mention wages—can deplete the coffer quickly, especially for a young practice. A studio will invest their time and money in an entry in the hope that, at a later date, it will generate a return: a commission or some recognition. Unfortunately, competitions tend to be risky investments.

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Upping the ante: the high and low culture of architecture competitions