ANNOUNCING THE 3RD BI_ANNUAL COMPETITION FOR
THE JAMES STIRLING MEMORIAL LECTURE ON THE CITY
A collaboration between the
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal, and the
Cities Programme, London School of Economics
Conceived in homage to architect
James Stirling, who believed that urban design is
integral to the practice of architecture and a vital
topic for public debate, the James Stirling Memorial
Lectures on the City competition was inaugurated in
November 2003 as a unique forum for the advancement
of new critical perspectives on the role of urban
design and urban architecture in the development of
cities worldwide. The intent of this bi-annual lecture
competition is to promote innovative approaches to
urban phenomena, and to re-position architecture at
the centre of debates on the city of the 21st century.
We are seeking proposals for research projects that
provoke critical as well as theoretical debate and
simultaneously advance practical knowledge. The previous
recipients are Teddy Cruz of San Diego (2004–2005)
and Eyal Weizman of London (2006–2007).
The 2008–2009 James Stirling
Lecture will be presented in autumn 2008 at the CCA
in Montréal, and in fall 2009 at the LSE in
London. The Stirling Lecturer will receive an award
of $5,000 CAD, in addition to travel expenses in connection
with the Montréal and London presentations.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Applicants must submit their material by registering
on the CCA website at the following address: www.cca.qc.ca/stirling
The submissions must contain the
following: curriculum vitae (maximum 5 pages); abstract
of proposed lecture (maximum 250 words); and a research
plan (maximum 1500 words and 5 images), which should
include a description of the genesis of the proposed
topic within the context of the applicant’s
research and/or design work, as well as a general
plan for conducting research and developing the project.
Submissions must be sent in one
pdf file. All materials must be submitted in English.
The winning lecture will be presented in English.
Deadline: Submissions
must be received by 28 March 2008.
Notification Applicants will be notified of the jury’s
decision no later than 30 May 2008.
2008-9 JURY
James Corner (New York)
Ann Pendleton-Jullian (Boston)
Matthias Sauerbruch (Berlin)
Fran Tonkiss (London)
Mirko Zardini (Montreal and Milan)
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