Earth Curvature: a Local | Global Rest Area

2011
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A traveling fellowship in Architecture

Wendell Burnette Author

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 ELIGIBILITY

CONTENTS
The Lyceum Competition welcomes submissions
from students attending one of the following
schools. Lyceum Travel awards are intended to
enrich the academic experience. As such, all
competitors are required to have at least one year
of study remaining so that a travel award may be
fulfilled prior to the completion of the current or
an immediately subsequent architectural degree
program. Students should work individually;

Introduction
submissions resulting from individual work
completed in a design studio are encouraged.

Competition Guidelines
Introduction

PA R T I C I PAT I N G S C H O O L S ( 1 5 )

Boston Architectural College

The Lyceum Fellowship was established in 1985
Eligibility Presentation Requirements The Cooper Union
to advance development of the next generation
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of Architectural talent by creating a vehicle for McGill University
Participating Schools Format stimulating perceptive reasoning and inspiring Miami University (Ohio)
1 5 creative thought in our field. Through a unique
North Carolina State University
structure of design competition and prize
Prizes Design Solution Summary Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
winning travel grants, it seeks to establish a
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dialog through design among selected schools of Rhode Island School of Design
Statement of Intent Architecture. The design programs are developed Southern California Institute of Architecture
The Design Problem

5 by leading Architects and judged by insightful

University of Arkansas
jury members. The prize money is targeted for
Submission Guidelines University of Arizona
Earth Curvature: a Local | Global Rest Area travel grants during the students’ academic study
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2 years, thereby directly influencing their studies.
Evaluation

University of Miami
Introduction
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Lyceum Fellowship Committee
Jury University of Oregon
Program
6 Jon McKee, AIA Chairman and Founder Woodbury University
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Mark A. Hutker, AIA
Schedule
Location Peter N. Vincent, AIA
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2 Joseph Sziabowski, AIA
Ownership of Submissions Jennifer A. Sweet PRIZES
Land Art Installation
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3 First prize:
$12,000 for 6 months travel abroad
Landscape and History
3 Second prize:
$7,500 for 3 months travel abroad
Climate and Construction Submission Form
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$1,500 grant

Alternate: Citation

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 E A R T H C U R VAT U R E : A L O C A L | G L O B A L R E S T A R E A
The Design Problem

The Design Problem

Wendell Burnette, Author

PROGRAM L A N D A R T I N S TA L L AT I O N C L I M AT E A N D C O N S T R U C T I O N

A 20,000sf Zero Energy Rest Area that engages 341 logarithmically decreasing spaced poles form Research and choose the appropriate low and/
a proposed Land Art Installation entitled “Earth a straight line in space intersecting the curvature or high tech strategies for building in a harsh
Curvature.” The Rest Area should provide 5,000sf of the earth at the site, which is a water-leveled undeniable climate with limited material
of space(s) for “experience of place” as interpreted surface where objects go over the horizon resources but with a strong connection to
INTRODUCTION
by each student. Additional spaces for engaging between 2.9 and 3.2 miles depending upon your intercontinental traffic, as well as the large
the specific context of this “place” should include: height above the surface of the earth. A passive metropolis of Salt Lake City and surrounding
The deserts of our world hold a special allure
audience of continuous traffic (365 days a year local communities. The saltpan is an unforgiving
precisely because they are elemental, solitary • a 1,500sf café for 50
24/7) engages the art piece at high speed and in a reflector of heat and light by day, and by
spaces that somehow seem to focus our
span of 20-40 minutes more readily experiences night takes on the qualities of arctic snow.
attention on the essence of our being and our • (24) 400sf rooms for lodging (bath/sleep/rest)
the curvature of the earth and perhaps a greater
position within the infinity of space, light and
awareness of our planet and our selves.
time. This allure has attracted many to dwell, • 600sf for M/W restrooms with 4 WCs/4 Lavs/ “A building should be able to open up and say,
prosper and bathe in their special presence 2 showers each for 25 campers | 25 truckers The Land Art Installation was initiated by an ‘I am alive and looking after my people,’ or instead,
despite their sometimes-harsh climatic inquiry from Bill Timmerman (photographer/ ‘I’m closed now, and I’m looking after my people
conditions. Desert regions around the globe • required support spaces for all of the above amateur astronomer) about how to experience
as well.’ This to me is the real issue: buildings
harbor great testaments of how to dwell and the curvature of earth, Site/design concept is a
prosper in comfort and harmony with the collaboration between the two of us, which began should respond. …They should open and close
forces of nature so explicit in this environ. L O C AT I O N : with trips to the Great Salt Lake in 2000 and and modify and re-modify ….That is a part of
2004 and continues.* architecture for me, the resolution of levels of
The four North American deserts have inspired The intersection(s) of The Great Salt Lake light that we desire, the resolution of the wind
Desert and Interstate 80. *The Land Art Installation is not part of the
many writers, poets, art historians, artists and that we wish for, the modification of the climate
design problem. Incorporate the “Earth Curvature”
architects in the last century. Our most famous
as a given; see attachment. as we want it. All this makes a building live.”
architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, settled in the Site: North side of I-80 between mile marker 21
Sonoran Desert of Arizona as early as the late and 22 (roughly the center of an “arrow” straight
40-mile stretch of due east-west bound interstate “The best magic of all is the magic that is real.” —Architect Glenn Murcutt
1920’s. In the last 40 years, artists and sculptors
such as Michael Heizer, Nancy Holt, Robert Irwin, traffic). Standard length exit-entry ramps off
and onto I-80. Parking for 100 vehicles and —Artist James Turrell
Donald Judd, Walter de Maria, Robert Smithson,
and James Turrell, intent on re-examining 50 truckers would occur between the east-
what constitutes art and the experience of it, westbound lanes. A tunnel under the westbound
were specifically attracted to the deserts of the (north) lane will provide drop-off as well as
LANDSCAPE AND HISTORY
American West as the most open and the most pedestrian and service access to the Rest Area.
fertile field for their exploration. Research into the specificity of place
Alternate Site: North side of I-80 at Bonneville
could include deep geologic time, ancient
Salt Flat turn-off (west end of I-80) at a point
inhabitation, cultural histories from the
that engages the western end of the Land Art
westward expansion to the quest for land
Installation. Parking requirements same as listed
speed records, as well as a landscape and
above. Pick only one site.
circumstance that could promote planetary
awareness and environmental stewardship
to a wide and diverse audience of all ages.

“Have an Idea, Act as an Architect.”

—Architect Renzo Piano

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 P R E S E N TAT I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S Materials and Resources—what materials will F O R M AT
best serve the collective goals of a Zero Energy
Site Sketches/Experiential Narrative: should convey Entries must be presented in the form of an
Local/Global Rest Area? What role will the S TAT E M E N T O F I N T E N T
your “reading of the place” and substantiate 11" x 17" booklet with horizontal orientation and
materiality of your design play in the Visitor
your interpretation of “context as the malleable spiral bound on left 11" side. Carefully edit your Your submission must include a brief statement
Experience? What materials are best suited to
material” for your proposal. Narrative should presentation to include only the essential content. outlining your plans for the tenure of travel and
resonate with the specific qualities of this ‘place’,
be 150 words maximum and convey through The Design Solution Summary described below study abroad, describing the area of architectural
such that a memorable experience is mined for
storytelling “what experiences you want the is to be integrated into your presentation booklet. interest you intend to explore, and the goals you
each visitor to take home with them. What of
visitor to take home with them”. Site sketches The concepts described must be clearly visible hope to achieve through obtaining this award.
these materials possess the least amount of
should include ephemeral plans/sections/sketch in your drawings and supplemented by your The winning students will be asked to submit a
embodied energy? What is the relative economy
perspectives of intentions, environmental site narrative. Presentation techniques used should more detailed itinerary, as well as correspondence
of your ideas? Both in financial/environmental
strategies, “ranges of experience” you desire for always be subordinate to the ideas communicated. during their travel, and a report explaining what
terms (short-term/long-term) and in terms of
the visitor, which consider the length of time one Maximum of 6 pages plus cover. A page is defined they have learned from this experience. Do not
good environmental design that is constructed
might choose to rest in this “place” and the ways as one side of a sheet. Your presentation is to be identify yourself or your school in this Statement.
with the least resources, requires the least
Presentation Requirements

various programs can engage “experience of place”. submitted and will be judged in hard copy format. Include this Statement in the envelope as noted
amount of long-term maintenance, and gives
To assist in archiving and publication of entries, in the Submission Guidelines. Be aware that the
something back, in other words – it stands the

Competition Guidelines
Site Plan: show structural and spatial organization you must also submit a copy of your presentation Statement of Intent may be accessed by
test of time.
of vehicular arrival, parking, as well as pedestrian in electronic format (.jpg) on a compact disc. the jury in the final stages of judging.
flows to, from and between spaces, interface of Each 11" x 17" page at 150 dpi (RGB preferred.)
Architectural Plans (Floor and Roof): showing
all with site context inclusive of Zero Energy
all program elements, circulation and spaces
strategies for Site. Site Analysis should include:
with structure, materiality, environmental DESIGN SOLUTION SUMMARY PLEASE INCLUDE IN THE ENVELOPE
performance, and experiential qualities defined.
Climatic Data Research—Latitude Location, Sun In addition to the “experiential narrative” THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Angles (Equinox & Winter and Summer Solstice), requested by the Program Author, a brief text
Architectural Sections and Elevations: location(s) of –Submission Form completed and signed by
High and Low Temperatures (Day and Night), of no more than 288 words may accompany the
section cuts/elevations that best convey design student and faculty
Prevailing Winds, plus additional Weather Data drawings, describing the most important features
intent of spaces with structure, materiality,
for developing a Psychrometric Chart of Comfort of your design solution. –Statement of Intent
environmental performance, and experiential
for Passive Cooling/Passive Heating Design.
qualities defined—at designer’s discretion. –Application Fee of $10 payable to Lyceum
Investigate alternative methods for maintaining
relative comfort day and night through the winter, SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Foundation, Inc.
Wall Sections: two minimum that clearly
summer and shoulder seasons through passive/
articulate the building envelope [skin(s)] in You must securely tape a 9 x 12 clasped –Digital (CD) copy of entry
active environmental design.
terms of materiality and performance in terms of envelope onto the back of the final page of your
tectonics and poetics. presentation and include in it the items noted DO NOT IDENTIFY YOURSELF OR YOUR SCHOOL
Water Analysis—Considering site location,
below. Seal the envelope with clasp only. Upon ON YOUR ENVELOPE, ON YOUR PRESENTATION,
investigate all methods to optimize Water
Site Assembly/Construction Cartoons: show receipt, Lyceum Committee organizers will WITHIN THE TEXT OF YOUR DESIGN SOLUTION
Efficiency. These can range from the method
sequence of construction—minimum nine slides. open the envelope to obtain your Submission SUMMARY, ON THE STATEMENT OF INTENT OR
of sewage disposal like composting toilets to
Form and application fee and then re-clasp the ON THE CD.
graywater and rainwater harvesting for night-time
Three-dimensional Images: nine vignettes envelope. We will then assign your presentation
and day-time heating/cooling and/or landscape
minimum, two minimum that incorporate land an identifying number. We will affix this number All entries are to be collected by the designated
irrigation. What is the environmental impact of
art installation. to your presentation for the purpose of blind- faculty member. The faculty member will compile
water and sewage treatment on site?
judging by the jury. a list of all student entries being submitted for
Additional Images: at designer’s discretion. judging and seal this list in an 8.5 x 11 envelope
Energy Analysis—Considering the high
marked “Lyceum Committee Organizers.” The
number of cloudless sunny days in this desert
Develop and present all drawings at a legible size and faculty member should keep a copy of this list as
location, investigate all methods for harnessing
scale, in relation to design intent, and keeping with a record.
Solar Power. Are there low-scale methods
requirements for presentation.
for harnessing energy from wind power? Is
All entries and the faculty list of entries should
Geothermal Cooling a viable option on this site?
be shipped together to the Lyceum Foundation.
What are the optimum conditioning/lighting
strategies to reduce total energy consumption?

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 Entry #
2011 Lyceum Fellowship Competition

2011 JURY SCHEDULE SUBMISSION FORM

Do not write in this box. Number will be
Program Author and Jury Chair: September 7, 2010
assigned upon receipt by Committee organizers.
Wendell Burnette, Architect Program and Submission Form available for
Wendell Burnette Architects download at the Lyceum Fellowship Website.
Phoenix. AZ [Link]. Student Name:_______________________________ School:______________________________________

Telephone: __________________________________ Email:_______________________________________

Jury: September 7, 2010 to March 18, 2011
Entrants may work on the competition during any Permanent/home address:________________________________________________________________________
Bill Timmerman, Photographer /Artist six-week period between September 7 and March
EC Project Initiation / Collaborator City:_______________________________________________State_________ Zip___________________
18, to be proctored by their faculty representative.
All entries shall be received by the appropriate Name of degree program:_____________________________ Year of Study:________________________________
Dan Hoffman, Architect faculty representative at the end of each design
Studio MA Other degrees or previous education:_______________________________________________________________
period.
Phoenix / Salt Lake City Please tell us if and where you have traveled abroad:__________________________________________________
March 19, 2011
All entries received by: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Tom Kundig FAIA
Olson Kundig Architects The Lyceum Fellowship Committee _______________________________________________________________________________________________
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Cambridge, MA 02138 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES You must securely The faculty member should keep a copy
c/o Jon McKee tape a 9 x 12 clasped envelope onto the back of of this list as a record. All entries and the
Mark Hutker AIA
Evaluation

the final page of your entry. Seal envelope with faculty list of entries should be shipped
Hutker Architects Inc. March 26, 2011 clasp only. Please include in this envelope the together to the Lyceum Foundation.
Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket & Jury convenes at the University of Utah, Salt Lake following items:
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THE ITEMS NOTED ABOVE AND MEETS THE
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attend an immediately subsequent architectural
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degree program so that a travel award may
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be fulfilled prior to the completion of all
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architectural studies.
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