Reimagining Pei

Open Call to Architects–a design challenge to adaptively use the landmark dormitories of Sarasota’s New College of Florida.

To honor the innovative work of renowned architect I.M. Pei, New College of Florida, in collaboration with Architecture Sarasota, introduces Reimagining Pei – a design competition aimed at adaptively reusing the structures and courtyards!

The challenge is to boldly transform the iconic Pei dormitories on the East campus of New College by giving them new uses and incorporating them into a planned athletic and recreational complex to include retail and restaurants. What can these buildings become? How can they positively impact student life, sports, recreation, and the overall college experience?

This adaptive use competition is a rare opportunity to put your creativity to the test while helping to preserve architecture history.

Prize Fund 

Three designers/design firms selected will receive $10,000 each to develop their design concept!

To Enter 

Create a pdf to include a portfolio of relevant work and projects, short description of why you believe you and/or your firm or team is qualified to take on this project and describe your design process to: peicompetition@architecturesarasota.org.

Important Dates for 2023

September 1 - Deadline to enter

September 8 - Three participants selected - honorarium provided to each to develop a concept and designs which will be presented and exhibited at Architecture Sarasota.*

September 11-15 - Programs, discussions, questions, input and feedback period

November 15 - Participants present their designs (details to come)

November 17 - Winner announced

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