Calling all Syracuse University and SUNY ESF students! Syracuse University’s chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) is proud to announce Reimagine 315, a student design competition for a storefront in downtown Syracuse.
In collaboration with Syracuse community leaders, the aim of the competition is to revitalize local businesses along Salina Street, which will be undergoing systematic changes as a result of the removal of I-81. Reimagine 315 is a chance for students to develop ideas and concepts within a practical, realistic context, whilst gaining a comprehensive understanding of the history of racial bias and prejudice embedded within our city’s urban fabric.
As a pivotal part of this project, NOMAS is eager to invite students from both Syracuse University and SUNY ESF to participate in a design competition and offer students the opportunity to engage with the Syracuse community beyond our campus. These designs have the potential to create pragmatic solutions that can be implemented to improve the area, and can provide guidance and inspiration to foster further community development.
Participants can work individually or in groups of two to four to produce a set of diagrams, drawings, photographs or any mode of representation they see fit, along with a 250-word description of the project proposal. The jury is a panel of distinguished architects, community representatives and faculty members, who will evaluate the submissions based on the criteria stated in the project brief, which is available at Reimagine 315.
The winner of the competition will receive a cash prize, in addition to having their work displayed in an exhibition on campus!
Registration for Reimagine 315 closes on Oct. 11, 2024, and the final project is to be submitted by Nov. 30. Late submissions will not be accepted.
This competition is an opportunity for you to give back to the local community, as well as showcase your design skills, regardless of major! For more information, email nomassyr@gmail.com.
Written By Ariya Kukreja ’28, School of Architecture