NSW Prizes -
David Lindner Prize

Juries will judge entries based on the following key criteria:

• Strength of the proposal’s idea
• Understanding of issues concerning the public realm and urban renewal
• Understanding of specific challenges in a local context
• The potential for the proposal to contribute to cultural enrichment
• Implement ability/viability of the proposal

Submission: Materials 1-5 must be in single A4 PDF format, not exceeding 10MB;

1. statement addressing key criteria items outlined in the judging criteria (max 2 pages)
2. a resume (maximum three A4 pages including date of graduation)
3. written and illustrated proposal (max 1000 words)
4. research Methodology, including timeline and proposed research outcome
5. two professional references including one from an employer and/or the nominating Institute member
6. a portrait photo of applicant.

Eligibility: 

1. Applicants must be within 15 years of graduation from a two-tier or five year Bachelor of Architecture or Masters course undertaken in Australia
2. A current member of the Institute.
3. Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

Judging

The Jury will consists of:

• NSW Chapter President or a nominated representative
• The Program Director for Urban Design or a similar position at a NSW architecture school
• EmAGN Chair or a nominated representative
• The Donor or nominated representative of the Lindner Family
• Other advisers can be invited if the jury requires specialist input.

Conditions: A minimum of three eligible entries must be received by the closing date or the jury may decide not to award a winner. The jury may chose not to award a winner if they feel the entries received are not of a high standard or do not fulfill the judging criteria. If unsuccessful, submissions can be entered once more for consideration. If unsuccessful after a maximum of two years the submission is not eligible for further consideration. Collaborative groups can apply, however prize funding is restricted to a single submission.