Contest Rules

New for 2021 - Individual Professional or Group / Individual Student or Group

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New for 2021 - What We Need From You

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Scaled 2d plan, rendered with media of choice. 

There will be a major emphasis plased on the presentation & detail of the 2d plan this year.


  At least 1 form of a perspective rendering. ** 
   At maximum, 8 supporting graphics rendered with media of choice.  ***

 

A paragraph detailing your design process and/or explanations of solution details.

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Optional Items for Consideration:

 

A two minute maximum video (.mp4 or .mov format) flythrough.

 

3d physical model or other unique presentation support.

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* Limited to 4 Individuals or Teammates

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** Entries will not be judged on amount of renderings, but quality of workmanship​   and effective/unique design usage for the clients wishes.


​ *** The Designer & Company will remain anonymous to the judges until the initial judging process is completed.  Please do not have names your plans or perspective renderings.  Design & videos will be co-property of “The Million Dollar Pool Challenge” once submitted and can be distributed to electronic and print outlets.  Owner of design can also distribute design materials.

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The judges panel will consist of 6-8 "industry experts" using a point based system using the following criteria:

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            1. Aesthetic Quality
                     

                     - Rate the overall look & technique executed on the 2d plan.  Does it display everything in a clear & effective way while                                    presenting as something a high end client would expect?

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                     - Rate the 8 supporting graphics / Video/ Presentation Material.  Does it present as something a high end client would expect?                           Do the graphics effectively communicate detail that the 2d drawing does not have the ability to?


            2. Differentiation
                     

                     - Do you Like The Designers Use & Mix Of Materials?  Is the color scheme effective for the client?  

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                     - Did the designer use a mix of high end & resort like elements?  Do these concepts seem new and fresh?

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                     - Are Project Areas Unique? Putting Green; Pool Entry, Kitchen, Fire Features, Topo Usage

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                     - Rate the Designers Usage & Vision with the Dolphin Waterslide.

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                     - Rate the Designers Usage & Vision with the Ledge Lounger Furniture & Color Schemes.

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                     - Rate the Designers Usage & Vision with the Mosaic Glass Tile Artistry.  Does the design fit the space & architecture? 

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            3. Functionality


                     - Does the Pool & Home Architecture Flow Seamlessly?

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                     - Do the outdoor spaces flow well together & are they to scale?

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                     - Is the design high end feeling, but not too over the top for a group never larger than 20 People?  

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                     - Does the project incorporate the customers main wants & needs in an effective manner?

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                     - Did the designer effectively solve the topography of the space using it as an architectural asset?

           

            4. Realization Possibility
                   

                     - To the best of your knowledge, would this design meet national and local safety & construction codes?

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                     - Would an engineer stamp off on the design & execution?

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                     - Overall, would this presentation be able to sell a client that is spending north of $1 million on a backyard?

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Judging Criteria