A competition and exhibition for 4-11 year olds to promote creativity, collaboration and appreciation of spaces alongside sustainability.
The competition is open to anyone of primary school age in Cornwall and Devon, free of charge, to inspire the future generations of creative thinkers and promote awareness of the built environment. The competition is now open and runs until judging day on 9th July when models will be presented at Launceston Town Hall and on display for a public exhibition on 10th & 11th July.
The annual Children’s Architectural Model Competition is now in it’s 5th year! We are delighted to be working once more with Launceston Town Council, The Orchard Centre and Launceston Chamber of Commerce.
Who can take part?
The competition is open to all ages between 4 and 11 in Cornwall & Devon. Schools are invited to take part, perhaps as a term project, or models can be submitted by groups, organisations or individuals.
Where will models be made?
That’s entirely up to you! Perhaps at home, school or organise with a friend. All model-making is expected to be carried out off the premises by participants’ own means in advance of 9th July. Unfortunately we are unable to offer build workshops this this year.
How to sign up:
We would appreciate a notification before Thursday 4th July from interested applicants, either individually or as a group or school, to ensure we have an appropriate sized venue to display and judge the models. Please send an email to express interest, ask any questions or confirm taking part at the contact details below.
How will models be presented and judged?
Models will be dropped off at the venue in the morning and judging will take place privately in the afternoon where rosettes with 1st and 2nd place, and ‘Special Mention’ will be placed next to the winners. The models will be left in place for an exhibition on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th July where applicants will be able to view the models and find out the winners. The venue will be open to the public. Models will be available to be picked up following the exhibition .
Please note, all models will need to be left in place from drop off on Tuesday 9th July until collection from 5pm on Thursday 11th or Friday 12th July.
Sign up deadline: just bring your model along on the morning of Tuesday 9th July but we would appreciate notification on or before 4th July.
Don’t forget to label your model in a clear place with name, age and, if applicable, school.
Drop Off Date: Tuesday 9th July 8.45am – 12pm
Prize Unveiling and public exhibition: Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th July, 10am – 6pm
Pick Up Date: Thursday 11th July 5-6pm, Friday 12th July, 9am – 4pm.
Model display and judging address: Guildhall, Launceston Town Hall, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AR
Main Contact: Tash Baskerville, Operations Manager – people@placearchitects.co.uk
