What does 'reclaimed, materials' mean?

recycled

or

salvaged

In the spirit of the sustainability mandate of Evergreen Brick Works, all proposed designs must contain at least 50% existing, reclaimed, or recycled materials. These materials must be non-virgin, with some previous use or purpose, and/or materials destined for landfill or waste had they not been used in the submission. These are materials that the artists themselves must procure, and will not be provided by Design by Nature or Evergreen Brick Works.

Where will the installations/pieces be displayed? The installations will be dotted through the Evergreen BrickWorks campus with some pieces installed inside and outside. Pieces should be designed to withstand the rigors of an unsupervised public environment. We encourage functional pieces of furniture that can be easily moved around the site and do not take up too much space.

Can I tour the installation submitting an application?

locations

before

Artists are welcome to join in a site tour of Evergreen Brick Works prior to submission deadline. Please contact info@designxnature.ca for available dates. Otherwise, artists are free to visit the Evergreen Brick Works Site site on their own time, during public visiting hours. http://ebw.evergreen.ca/visit

Within what dimensions installation/piece to be?

can

design

my

Any size of piece will be considered. However, keep in mind the location and scale, and public nature of the installation sites. Monumental pieces may have trouble fitting at the proposed installation locations, and small, precious pieces may not be suitable for an

unsupervised public environment.

Can I submit a proposal if I have submitted previously, or won previously? Yes, you may submit again!

How many proposals can I submit?

Each artist may submit up to four distinct proposals for a piece. Please use the same application for all pieces, and submit a number description and images that correspond to number of pieces submitted.

Will the public installation/piece?

have

access

to

my

All installations/pieces will be located in the public access spaces of Evergreen Brick Works, where all visitors will be able visitors to see, touch and interact with your submission. Some pieces may be exhibited outdoors, if appropriate, and so it is best to design submissions to withstand the rigors of an unsupervised public environment as well as outdoor conditions. Although Evergreen Brick Works visitors are a respectful bunch, you should expect to have your submission explored by children, which means that they should be safe to touch, sit on, lean against, or enter.

Who selects the finalists?

A panel of judges, representing experts across the design field, will review all submissions and decide the finalists as a jury. Last years jury included Esther Shipman, Gallery Curator, Design at Riverside,

Cambridge Galleries; John Hellwig, Vice President of Design Strategy and Research at Teknion; Matthew Cohen, Director of Sustainability at Perennial

Sustainable Solution; Peter Fleming, Head of Furniture Program at Sheridan College; Sue Madsen, Director of Canadian Architecture & Design at Teknion; Terry Brown, Creative Director at Forrec Limited; and David Stonehouse, General Manager of Evergreen Brick Works.

A. Clarity of design vision

Comprehensiveness of design concept Aesthetic considerations Congruency with Evergreen Brick Works site aesthetic, or relationship to theme of sustainable transportation

Thoughtful articulation of inspiration behind design vision

B. Creative use of existing materials

Originality of design

Demonstrated use of at least 50% salvaged materials, i.e. reclaimed, recycled or diverted materials from landfill or waste

Considered/imaginative use of existing materials

C. Adaptability of design

Pieces are suitable for both public space and consumer appeal

Pieces are suitable to an unsupervised public environment, with safety and abilities of public taken in consideration

Durability Evidence of quality materials