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About The Fentress Global Challenge is an annual international competition created to engage students worldwide in
the exploration of future design possibilities in public architecture. For the Second annual competition, students
are invited to envision the Workplace of the Future. Workplace research confirms that space management is a
powerful tool. Office environments designed to deliver optimal employee experience will, in turn, offer the greatest
operational value. These returns are far beyond financial; they promote performance, productivity and innovation.
Our economy relies on productivity, so it is important to evaluate the most cost-effective, space-effective and
operationally-effective workplace.

Workplace
Will desktop computer
become obsolete and arcane
as the typewriter is now?
Could the hours spent
in a formal office be a
thing of the past?

Conventional work patterns are changing dramatically in response to expanding global markets. Four generations
of people are working side-by-side, bringing different work-style and life-style demands. Footprint consolidation
is happening everywhere, and new technologies constantly redefine commercial office space. Requirements for
workplaces have become more demanding. Information technology, energy costs, environmental quality, employee
productivity and occupant health were of little concern when many of todays buildings were designed. Today they
are of vital importance, and understanding the fundamentals behind these demands will help designers create
workplaces that enhance the work experience.

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 Fundamental Changes
People
Central to understanding how the future
workplace will look is to understand who will use
the spaces. The workforce will be more diverse
than ever, with multiple generations, cultures
and occupational backgrounds working side-by-
side.
Pay for Productivity
As companies take a closer look at productivity as
opposed to hours worked, we will continue to see
new work situations arise, increasingly tailored
to the individual worker. Pay for performance
and pay for productivity are compensation plans
that align with deliverables versus time.
C ollaboration
Organizations that encourage employees to
share research, experience and knowledge
through collaboration will have an edge in the
workforce of the future. A strategically designed
workplace can promote collaboration by allowing
employees to interact face-to-face, by phone,
video, or through virtual communication.
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Fluid Workplace
Dissolving traditional boundaries between
departments and companies is a growing trend
that supports business agility. A new generation
of workers that can access their technology via
The Cloud, rather than the office will also change
the need for space in a traditional office.
Technology
Information technology has radically changed
where work happens and the role of buildings.
Forward-thinking organizations have already
recognized that technology allows their
employees to be mobile, to work remotely and
across time zones, and to get work done both in
and out of the traditional office.
E mployee Wellness
The global demand for energy-efficient,
sustainable buildings will continue to grow. A
sustainable, physically and psychologically
healthy workplace fosters well-being and
promotes performance, productivity, innovation
and positive corporate image.
Workplace The beginning of large-scale work environments occurred after WWII. In the early 1950s, office environments
shared many characteristics with factories. They were places for processing paper-based information. Office design
Evolution was more company centric.

From the 1990s to today, employees have grown more demanding. They want greater control over their work
environment, including preferences for natural light, ventilation and temperature control. People are now recognized
as assets, and talent retention is of greater importance.

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Invitation What are the future workplace trends? How will the Workplace of the Future look and function? What are the
fundamental purposes of the workplace? The 2012 Fentress Global Challenge invites you to answer these questions
through design.

All students presently enrolled in a recognized college level Architectural or Interior Design program are invited to
participate. Graduates that are not employed may also enter the competition. Individuals and teams are both eligible.
Only one registration is necessary for each team.

Schedule
Registration Deadline Monday, August 6, 2012
Design Submission Deadline Monday, September 3, 2012
Short-listed Notification Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Winners Announced Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Internship at Fentress Architects Summer 2013

Awards Winning designs will be exhibited at Architecture and Design Museum in Los Angeles, California. Exhibition dates
are to be determined. More information about the museum is available at www.aplusd.org.

1st Place - US$10,000 prize and a certificate

(US$10,000 prize includes US$3,000 cash, 4-week paid internship at Fentress Architects in Denver, coach round-trip
airfare and lodging for the duration of the paid internship)

The winning student will gain exposure to the architectural industry with an internship at an award-winning
international architectural and interior design firm. The intern may assist on project teams, model making and
marketing. An intern from outside the U.S. is responsible for obtaining necessary visa and paperwork; Fentress
Architects will provide a letter stating the offer for internship. Internship details will be arranged one-on-one with
the winning student.

*If a team is selected as the 1st place winner, the team must decide which of the team member will be awarded the internship
position and how the cash prize will be allocated.

2nd Place - US$1,000 cash prize and a certificate

3rd Place - US$500 cash prize and a certificate

Peoples Choice - US$300 cash prize and a certificate

Online voting will be available September 26, 2012 to October 22, 2012.

Honorable Mention
Certificate

*Winners understand and accept that there may be income tax implications based on the total value of the prize including
prize money, travel, and lodging accommodations.

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Registration Register online at www.fentressarchitects.com/edge/global-challenge by Monday, August 6, 2012; registration is free. You
will automatically be emailed a registration number to use for all references and final submission.

Guidelines Submissions must include an explanation of concept and a design process that visually depicts the thinking behind the
design process supported by research findings. There are no restrictions to site, location or type of business. Conceptual
design must address the following:

Research on current workplace trends

Assumptions on future workplace trends
Brand strategy (type of business, future business goal(s), company message & culture)
Site analysis (size, location & reason for the selected location)
Demographic analysis (number of employees & generations)
Work style (industry requirements & trends)

Submission This is a digital competition; hard copies will not be accepted. Participants must submit their conceptual design online at
www.fentressarchitects.com/edge/global-challenge by the end of the day on Monday, September 3, 2012 (24:00 MST).
Requirements The design concept shall be submitted in PDF format, including:

A3 size with landscape orientation

One single PDF document, up to 8 pages
12 point type
Must contain a brief explaining the rationale for the project, a short description and key objectives of your
design concept
The official language of the competition is English
Supporting diagrams, plans, sections and perspectives are encouraged
Digital file may be no larger than 20MB
Digital file must be named after your registration number, for example: FGC20120000.pdf
Entry must contain your unique registration number in the upper right corner of every page. There may NOT
be any names, affiliations or other forms of identification in the document. Entries with such designations
will be deemed ineligible and will not be judged or displayed.
All participants must submit online a copy of your student ID or diploma along with your conceptual design by
Monday, September 3, 2012.
Finalists will be invited to submit a three minute digital video to present their work to the jury.

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Jury The Competition will be judged in two stages by two panels of distinguished experts. The first round jury will select the
finalists for the final jury to review. The final jury will select the three final winners and honorable mentions.

Evaluation Participants are encouraged to use clear, concise language to convey ideas, key points and design solutions.
Photographs, diagrams, renderings, collages and other visualizations are encouraged to help explain your concept
Criteria per the rules previously described.

To assist with the judging process, the evaluation criteria are divided into four categories:

Creativity
Design solution is innovative and inspiring in concept and design
Design solution is presented with unique and compelling graphics

Sustainability
Sustainable solutions and economic savings arise from design initiatives
Design solution honors the spirit of sustainability

Value & Functionality

Design solution adds value (i.e. efficiency, productivity, innovation & culture)

Employee Experience
Design solution encourages employee well being and productivity
Design solution honors local and global community

Notification Winners will be notified via e-mail. It is the participants responsibility to provide accurate contact information.

Genesis of Fentress Architects has designed some of the worlds most innovative and award-winning public architecture. Our
commitment to people and their communities is integrated into every building we design. In 2010, Curtis Fentress,
the Fentress
founder of Fentress Architects, was awarded the American Institute of Architects Thomas Jefferson Award, the
Global highest award in public architecture, recognizing a portfolio of accomplishments that evidences great depth while
Challenge making a significant contribution to the quality of public architecture. The Thomas Jefferson Award is a testament
to Fentress vision, design philosophy and excellence in the field of public architecture. As part of this special
celebration Fentress Architects launched the Fentress Global Challenge to further advance the pursuit of innovative
design in public architecture.

Questions If you have additional questions, please email globalchallenge@fentressarchitects.com.

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Regulations Contacting any member of the jury is prohibited.
No changes are allowed once the entry is submitted unless approved by Fentress Architects.
All materials submitted for the competition must be the participants original work. It is the participants sole
responsibility to ensure that the work submitted does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any
third party, including but not limited to copyright, trademark and design rights. Fentress Architects shall not be
responsible for participants infringement of any third party intellectual property rights. Participant shall indemnify
and hold harmless Fentress Architects against any claims related to third party intellectual property rights
regardless of whether said infringement was known, unknown, or should have been known by participant.
Participant agrees that Fentress Architects and competition sponsors are granted the non-exclusive
reproduction rights to all entries for Fentress Architects advertising, promotion, exhibition, print publication and
internet purposes directly relating to the competition. Fentress Architects shall have no responsibility for any
unauthorized use of entrants works by any third party, including but not limited to the sponsors.
All published and online media related to Fentress Global Challenge must be reviewed and approved by
Fentress Architects.
Participant agrees that, if requested by Fentress Architects, he or she will supply high resolution images for
marketing, printing or exhibiting.
Fentress Architects is not a designated exchange visitor program sponsor. Winners outside of the United States
will be responsible for obtaining a J-1 visa with a J-1 sponsorship and Fentress Architects will provide an official
offer of internship. Fentress Architects is not responsible for any costs related to obtaining a VISA or eligibility
work in the United States. The Prize is non-transferable and no cash alternative is available.
No prize transfer, assignment, or substitution by winners permitted. If a prize (or part of a prize) is unavailable,
the Sponsor, in its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the original prize (or that part of the prize) with an
alternative prize to the equal monetary value and/or specification, unless to do so would be prohibited by law.
Entrants agree that personal data, especially name and address, may be processed, shared, and otherwise
used for the purposes and within the context of the Contest and any other purposes outlined in these Official
Rules. The data may also be used by the Sponsor in order to verify the participants identity, postal address,
and telephone number or to otherwise verify the participants eligibility to participate in the Contest. Participants
have the right to access, review, rectify, or cancel any personal data held by Sponsor by writing to Fentress
Architects 421 Broadway, Denver CO 80203. Personal data will be used by Sponsor exclusively for the purposes
stated herein.
The Sponsor reserves the right to verify the validity and originality of any entry and/or entrant (including an
entrants identity and address) and to disqualify any entrant who submits an entry that is not in accordance with
these Official Rules or who tampers with the entry process. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any of its rights
at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
Fentress Global Challenge rules and regulations are subject to change without notice.
If for any reason the Contest is not capable of running as planned, due to infection by computer virus, denial of service
attacks, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of
Fentress Architects that corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this
Contest, Fentress Architects reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual(s) who tamper with
the entry process, and/or to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Contest. If Sponsor elects to cancel or terminate
the Contest, Sponsor will not retain any rights in the submitted designs.
Any claims related to participation in the competition must be brought in Denver, Colorado and will be governed
by the laws of the State of Colorado.
This contest is void where prohibited.
Participants will be disqualified if any of the competition rules are not followed.
By participating in the Fentress Global Challenge, participant accepts these regulations and all other rules and
terms related to the Fentress Global Challenge.

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