Armstrong World Industries (Lancaster, Pa.), along with the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), is holding "ideas 2 reality," a professional design competition to showcase Armstrong commercial products in either an "idea" or a "reality" stage.
For the idea portion of the contest, architects and interior designers can upload sketches or renderings created with Armstrong flooring or ceiling products in mind, providing them with an outlet to share creative concepts without having a finished installation. The reality portion is where specifiers can upload pictures of completed projects where Armstrong ceiling or flooring products were used.
The competition has two flooring categories: one for the idea stage and one for the reality stage.
The deadline for submission is Oct. 28. The prize for the idea category will be a $2,500 spa vacation, and the prizes for the reality category will include a crystal trophy and a catered event for the winner's firm. In addition, all winners will receive an iPad 2. Idea category winners will be determined by an online popular vote. Reality category winners will be determined by a panel of IIDA professionals.
To enter the idea category, entrants must submit an online entry with perspective sketches or renderings. For the reality category, entrants must enter online and upload photographs of the finished installation. Reality projects must have been completed in 2009 or later. Submissions will be judged on the creativity of the design, the use of Armstrong products, originality of the design, and the successful incorporation of other interior products.
For more information or to submit an entry, visit www.armstrongi2r.strutta.com/about.
