Dwell Magazine Presents Fourth Annual Andersen Bright Ideas Design Awards – Call for Entries Now Open

Andersen’s fourth annual Bright Ideas design awards recognizes outstanding architectural projects showcasing fenestration in transformational design with exceptional, solar-oriented configurations.
Andersen’s fourth annual Bright Ideas design awards recognizes outstanding architectural projects showcasing fenestration in transformational design with exceptional, solar-oriented configurations.

In collaboration with Dwell Magazine, Andersen invites architects to submit entries for its fourth annual Bright Ideas Design Awards. The contest recognizes outstanding architectural projects showcasing fenestration in transformational design with exceptional, solar-oriented configurations.

The 2024 awards will honor newly completed residential projects in two categories: single- and multi-family. Each category will have one winner that exhibits excellence in fenestration and daylighting.

“As we embark on our fourth year of the Bright Ideas Design Awards, we are delighted to celebrate meticulously crafted spaces that not only showcase beautiful design but also prioritize occupants’ well-being . The work of these talented architects brings the story of a home to life and their deliberate use of windows not only enhances the overall aesthetics and ambiance, but also elevates the function of the home.”

Brandon Berg, senior vice president of research, development and innovation at Andersen Corporation

Winners will be determined by an esteemed panel of judges:

  • Brandon Berg, Senior Vice President of Research, Development and Innovation at Andersen Corporation
  • William Hanley, Editor-in-Chief of Dwell
  • Henry NG, AIA, Principal at Ideas of Order
  • Jenny French, Partner at French 2D 
  • Anda French, AIA, NCARB, Partner at French 2D 

Awards Criteria 
The contest is open to licensed individual architects who are legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The winning residential projects will be:

  • Creative in their approach to fenestration and daylighting. 
  • Environmentally responsible with safe, healthy living spaces that incorporate recycled, renewable, or otherwise sustainable materials. 
  • Structurally innovative in their use of new materials and/or methods. 
  • Contextualized and responsive to their surroundings to ensure they fit into their environment. 

“We’re looking for design that uses daylight and views in creative ways. It’s not always about letting in the most natural light possible or totally dissolving boundaries. It’s about intentionality – finding the right moments to frame and heightening experiences,” said William Hanley, Dwell’s editor-in-chief.

Interested parties are eligible to submit their projects between now and Friday, July 12, 2024. Dwell will name the winning projects on Monday, October 7, 2024, in honor of World Architecture Day. Selected projects will also be featured on Dwell.com and in the November/December issue of Dwell Magazine.

 
Posted: June 4, 2024