Preparation for the anticipated Chicago Architecture Biennial this October are already well underway. Today, the Biennial announced the three partnerships -- between local Chicago architecture schools and international firms -- who will each envision an innovative kiosk design to be realized during the Biennial. The project marks a unique collaboration between architectural industry leaders, students, schools, and citywide programs.

The three collaborative teams are: the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and Pezo von Ellrichshausen, an art and architecture studio from Concepción, Chile; the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and the Amsterdam + Lagos-based practice NLÉ led by Kunlé Adeyemi; finally, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) will work with an architectural design team comprising of Paul Andersen of Denver-based Indie Architecture as well as Paul Preissner, principal of Chicago-based Paul Preissner Architects.

If you haven't forgotten, the Lakefront Kiosk Competition is still accepting entries until March 23. Announced last year, the open competition invites architects worldwide to create an inventive kiosk design that would enhance the city of Chicago and its iconic Lake Michigan lakefront. Like the three collaborative kiosks, the winning entry will be built as a featured component during the Biennial exhibition. Once the event wraps up in January 2016, the winning kiosk will be permanently installed at the lakefront in spring 2016.

Apply to the competition.

The jury members include:

• David Adjaye (Adjaye Associates)
• Joseph Grima (Co-Artistic Director, Chicago Architecture Biennial)
• Sarah Herda (Co-Artistic Director, Chicago Architecture Biennial)
• Sharon Johnston (Johnston Marklee & Associates)
• Michael J. O’Brien (Retail Design Director, BP)
• Rob Rejman (Director of Planning and Construction, Chicago Park District)

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