Using Google SketchUP, a three-dimensional modeling program, competitors were challenged to design a shelter for one person to study and sleep. The theoretical shelter can be built anywhere on earth, but competitors were not allowed to remove existing structures, only to add to them. It must offer protection from the elements, but must not have fixtures for water, gas, or electricity. The single-occupant house must also not be larger than 100 square feet and taller than 12 feet.

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Event Name Help Pinoy architect finalist become the Guggenheim Museum Art Shelter Competition Winner

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Help this Pinoy architect finalist become the Guggenheim Museum Art Shelter Competition Winner

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Deadline: October 10, 2009

#1 Please Visit:

http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/education/sackler-center/design-it-shelter/vote-for-shelters

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A Bamboo Shelter in a Garbage Dump City

By Gonzalo Raymundo

From: Quezon City , Philippines

Shelter location: Philippines

FINALIST

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Maria Elizabeth Embry

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Filipino architect leads in online polling

By Cynthia Balana

Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 14:01:00 09/22/2009

MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino architect Gonzalo “Jun” Raymundo, Jr. was selected as one of the top 10 finalists in the prestigious Guggenheim Art Shelter Competition and has been leading the online voting polls for the award, the Philippine Embassy in Washington reported on Tuesday.

The Guggenheim Art Shelter Competition is an exhibition contest sponsored by the Guggenheim Museum and Google SketchUp. It is open to both amateur and professional designers who are challenged to come up with various 3D designs inspired from different shelters in any part of the world using Google SketchUp and Google Earth.

Submissions were received from nearly 600 contestants in 68 countries around the world. Ten finalists were then drawn from this pool of contestants for the People’s Prize Award, which will be chosen through an online public voting.

In his report to the home office, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Willy Gaa said that Raymundo has exhibited exceptional skill in design and architecture.

“Truly, his work best reflects ingenuity, workmanship and culture that the Filipino people can be proud of. I encourage members of the Filipino community to extend their support to Mr. Raymundo by casting their votes for his meritorious piece of art,” he said.

Raymundo’s work entitled, “A Bamboo Shelter in a Garbage Dump City ,” is a bamboo design shelter built on a concrete base situated at a garbage dump in the Philippines . The bamboo wall represents a strong sense of camaraderie or “bayanihan” to signify that “where there is unity, there is strength.” His work collectively symbolizes

“sustainability and hope.”

The competition opened last June 8, was closed to submissions on August 23, and will end on October 21, the 50th anniversary of the Guggenheim Museum’s opening, when two prizes, a Jury Prize and a People’s Prize, will be awarded. The voting period will run until October 10.

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FILIPINO ARCHITECT SELECTED AS FINALIST IN GUGGENHEIM ART SHELTER COMPETITION

18 SEPTEMBER 2009 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Filipino architect Gonzalo “Jun” Raymundo, Jr. who is based in Quezon City, Philippines was selected as one of the top ten finalists in the prestigious Guggenheim Art Shelter Competition. 

The Guggenheim Art Shelter Competition is an exhibition contest sponsored by the Guggenheim Museum and Google SketchUp.  It is open to both amateur and professional designers who are challenged to come up with various 3D designs inspired from different shelters in any part of the world using Google SketchUp and Google Earth.   Submissions were received from nearly 600 contestants in 68 countries around the world.  Ten finalists were then drawn from this pool of contestants for the People's Prize Award, which will be chosen through an online public voting.  Currently, Mr. Raymundo is leading the voting polls. 

In a statement, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Willy C. Gaa said, “Mr. Raymundo has exhibited exceptional skill in design and architecture.  Truly, his work best reflects ingenuity, workmanship and culture that the Filipino people can be proud of.  I encourage members of the Filipino community to extend their support to Mr. Raymundo by casting their votes for his meritorious piece of art.” 

Mr. Raymundo’s work entitled, “A Bamboo Shelter in a Garbage Dump City,” is a bamboo design shelter built on a concrete base situated at a garbage dump in the Philippines.  The bamboo wall represents a strong sense camaraderie or “bayanihan” to signify that “where there is unity there is strength.”  His work collectively symbolizes “sustainability and hope.”

The voting period will run until 10 October 2009.  A link to the voting page can be accessed at: http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/education/sackler-center/design-it-shelter/vote-for-shelters. END

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