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Drishti

 

“Architecture is the skillful, accurate and magnificent plays of volumes seen in light.” - Le Corbusier

 

The perception of space is directly connected to the way light interacts with it. What we see, what we experience and how we interpret the elements is affected by how light interacts with us and with the environment. Regarding architecture, in whatever dimension it can be analyzed, either as space, as material or as color, it is essentially dependent on the lighting situation that involves both the object and the observer.

 

Lighting, whether natural or artificial, can be used to create different themes within the same space. With suitable artificial lightning, a building can be made a true visual treat even in the absence of sunlight. Thus a space can be made to possess a different appearance at night in contrast with its appearance during day. This competition provokes the contestants to appreciate the effect that light has on a space and how different spaces are perceived in the presence and absence of daylight.

 

 
The Competition:

The challenge is to take two photographs of a built environment – one each at day and night. The photographs should be a testament to the life and activities around the building while appreciating the play of light on the built form.

 

 

Rules:

  • The competition is open to all undergraduate students of architecture.

  • Number of entries per participant is limited to three. 

  • The photographs must be an original work of the contestant.

  • The format of submission is JPEG, accompanied by the EXIF details

  • Photos must not be digitally manipulated. However, minimal editing like cropping adjustment to exposure, sharpness and minor color corrections are acceptable.

  • Photos must be mailed to trophies.aakriti@gmail.com on or before the last date of submissions.

  • Participants should submit the hard copy of the two photographs in A3 format – one photo per A3 sheet - at the host college at 10:00 AM, 20th October 2014 prior to the commencement of ‘Aakriti’.

  • The winner will be selected by a jury panel comprising of prominent architects. The jury’s decision will be final and binding on all participants.

     

 

Awards:

  • 1st prize: Trophy + Certificate + Cash prize* 

  • 2nd prize: Trophy + Certificate  Cash prize*

  • 3rd prize: Trophy + Certificate

 

*Conditions apply

 

Dates:

  • Last date of registration: 26th September 2014

  • Last date of submission: 10th October 2014 

 

 

 

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