Oculus 2008 Editorial Calendar
If you are an architect by training or see yourself as an astute observer of New York’s architectural and planning scene, note that OCULUS editors are looking for writers for the Winter issue. The theme:

Winter OCULUS: Competing for Space. Explore the growing competition between expansionist institutions on limited sites and the interests of adjacent communities, many in residential areas with moderate-income families.

If you’re interested, please contact OCULUS editor-in-chief Kristen Richards. with a brief outline and full contact information.

08.01.08 Winter 2008-09: Competing for Space

Launching 06.10.08: Call for Identification: Doors of Downtown
The Alliance for Downtown New York has created a photo essay featuring 19 doorways located throughout Lower Manhattan. The first person to correctly identify all of the doors, either by address or building name, will receive a $100 gift certificate to Century 21 Department Store, a $100 gift certificate to J&R Music World, a $100 gift certificate to Delmonico’s Restaurant, and free admission to the Sports Museum of America. The contest is open to all and no registration is required.

08.15.08 Call for Entries: IDA 2008 Design Competition
Architects and designers of interiors, fashion, products, and graphics are invited to enter work. Winners of IDA08 will be celebrated at a cocktail party and week-long reception in LA and NYC in December 2008. In addition, each of the winners will receive publication of his/her work in the 2008 International Design Awards art book to be distributed to museum bookstores nationwide; promotion to 100,000 design professionals and potential clients worldwide; and year-long coverage on the International Design Awards website. The “early bird’ deadline is 06.16 for a 10% discount on the registration fee.

10.20.08 Call for Entries: 2008 International Architecture Award for Diploma
Architecture students are encouraged to explore current cultural contexts. Prizes come in several categories. Any final year/diploma project presented from October 2007 to October 2008 at an architecture school officially recognized in the country of origin is eligible for submission. The jury will grant three prizes of €5,000 euros each. Hosted by ACXT Architects and IDOM Engineering, winners will also be eligible for an internship at an ACXT-IDOM studio.