Nitte Institute of Architecture invites online participation -“Waste to Wonder – Christmas tree making challenge 2024”

Nitte Institute of Architecture invites online participation -“Waste to Wonder – Christmas tree making challenge 2024”

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, December 20, 2024: Nitte Institute of Architecture, Mangaluru Campus, India cordially invites you to embrace the festive season with a “Waste to Wonder – Christmas tree making challenge 2024”. It will be an online submission via google form. Create your unique Christmas tree from waste/discarded material.

Participation details:

The competition welcomes participants in the following categories:

Category A: below the age of 18 years.
Category B: 18 years and above.

Submission details:

1. Submit 1 high-quality photograph of the Christmas tree via Google Form (link in our Instagram bio or scan the QR code on the poster). Our Instagram handle is: @nitte.architecture.

2. Include a brief description (max. 100 words) OR a one-minute video explaining your concept and use of
materials.

Prizes:

1st Prize: Rs 5,000 each (2 winners)
2 nd Prize: Rs. 3000 each (2 winners)
Exciting Consolation prizes (20 winners)

Eligibility Criteria:

* The tree height must be a minimum of 8.5 inches (A4 sheet size).

* Use only reusable, recyclable, or discarded materials to construct and decorate your Christmas tree.

Judging criteria:

Christmas tree (3D model) should be a blend of Creativity, Innovation and Sustainability. Judges’ decision is final.

Deadline for the submission: December 26, 2024. (no late submissions).

Prize Announcement: December 27, 2024.

Intellectual property rights:

Participants retain rights to their work, but Nitte Institute of Architecture is permitted to use the content on Nitte’s social media platforms.

*Please note that announcement of results and prize distribution details will be shared via email, message and on social media. Accurate contact information in the google form is crucial for communication.

Get to know about NIA!

Nitte Institute of Architecture (NIA), Mangaluru Campus was envisioned in 2015 by a core group of national and international experts who intended to create an innovative and vibrant, institution of architecture & design.

Education at NIA emphasizes integrated hands-on learning with a focus on sustainability deriving strength from its specialized curriculum, dedicated faculty and cutting-edge infrastructure. Innovative pedagogy forms the crux of the architecture program at NIA. Our areas of strength are:

1. Foundation Studio incorporates hands-on work for understanding design fundamentals.

2. Vertical Studio allows for interactions and peer learning between students of different age groups.

3. Summer School provides opportunities to learn various arts & crafts and develop an appreciation for them.

4. Cooperative Learning program provides an experiential learning experience that is critical for professional development.

5. Travel programs allow students to observe, understand and address real-life issues.

6. Workshops serves as an explorative space for building working models with a variety of material explorations, including clay, bamboo, wood, metal, etc.

7. Fab Lab provides for cutting-edge equipment like laser cutting and 3D printing machines for ideas to become a reality.

8. Building Science Lab for research and experimentation that offers a comprehensive understanding of energy efficiency, climate-sensitive buildings, sustainability, building physics and air quality which is relevant in today’s crucial context of climate change.