Destination Colombia Design Competition

Design the Vision. Win the Experience. 

Destination Colombia is a design competition for Emerging Professionals in the Vermont architectural community, hosted by AIAVT's Emerging Professionals Network (EPN) in partnership with Windows & Doors by Brownell + Marvin.  

Compete for the grand prize: a trip to Colombia with AIAVT in March of 2027! 

The Trip

Thanks to our generous partners, Windows & Doors by Brownell and Marvin, the Destination Colombia competition winner will travel with AIAVT to tour the unique architectural sites in Bogotá and Medellín, where they'll meet renowned Colombian architects, and connect with fellow AIA members on the trip. This is a once in a life time opportunity to experience an immersive architectural tour in a vibrant and dynamic country over the course of 10 days!

Competition Eligibility

Eligible participants include:

  • Students currently enrolled in an architecture, design, or pre-professional design program in Vermont, at any level (college, university, or technical/vocational center);
  • Vermont residents currently enrolled in an architecture, design, or pre-professional design program outside the state of Vermont, at any level (college, university, or technical/vocational center);
  • AIAVT Associate Members with up to ten years of practice;
  • AIAVT Members (architect, associate, or allied) who are emerging professionals working in architecture or a related field and are within ten years of completing their academic studies or achieving initial licensure.

Competition Timeline

  • Sept. 10: Kick off Presentation and Revealing of the Design Prompt
  • Sept. 23: Competition Registration Deadline
  • Sept. 25: Questions Due
  • Oct. 2: All answers published
  • Oct. 23 at 5:00 PM ET: Design Submission Deadline
  • Nov. 7: Awards Reception, Winner Announced!

How to Compete

Step 1: Register to Compete

Step 2: Download the Competition Booklet and Submission Sheets Template. Sign up for Office Hours for assistance along the way. 

Step 3: Submit your design in response to the prompt and guidelines to the Dropbox folder emailed to you by the 10/23 5pm ET deadline.

Step 4: Attend the Nov. 7th Reception at Windows & Doors by Brownell in Williston, VT where we'll announce the winner! 

Additional Resources:

Questions? Please contact info@aiavt.org