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DIVISION 3 Replication: Construction Documents

Draw a set of construction documents for one of the following buildings below. A set of construction documents will be available for reference, provided by your teacher. You may create these drawings either by hand or using CAD software, such as Revit Architecture and AutoCAD.

Who is eligible to enter in this category?
Chicago Public School students enrolled in a first year architecture class. Any CPS high school student not registered in an architecture course is also welcome to enter this division.

Students in the second and third year of an architecture class are not eligible to enter this division.

BUILDINGS

F10 House by EHDD Architecture
1919 North Keeler Ave.
Chicago, IL

SHEET #1: Basement Floor Plan, drawn at 1/4” = 1’-0”
First floor plan, drawn at 1/4” = 1’-0”

Second Floor Plan, drawn at 1/4” = 1’-0”
SHEET #2: West elevation, drawn at 1/4” = 1’-0”
South elevation, drawn at 1/4” = 1’-0”

1748 North Winchester by Studio Dwell
1748 North Winchester
Chicago, IL

SHEET #1: First floor plan, drawn at 1/8” = 1’-0”
Second floor plan, drawn at 1/8” = 1’-0”

SHEET #2: East elevation, drawn at 1/8” = 1’-0”
West elevation, drawn at 1/8” = 1’-0”
South elevation, drawn at 1/8” = 1’-0”

Willow Residence by Searl & Associates
922 West Willow Street
Chicago, IL

SHEET #1: Ground floor plan, drawn at 1/8” = 1’-0”
Second floor plan, drawn at 1/8” = 1’-0”

SHEET #2: South elevation, drawn at 1/8” = 1’-0”
West elevation, drawn at 1/8” = 1’-0”

FORMAT

•	Drawing size must be 18” x 24” center mounted on a 22” x 28” mat board.
•	Both sheets must be mounted overlapping each other on a single piece of mat board.
•	Backing must be 22” x 28” mat board (either black or white).
•	Lettering for titles should be 3/16” high.
•	Titles and scales should be placed under each drawing (e.g. plan, elevation, wall section).
•	For CAD projects, scale notations should be 3/32” high. Titles and scales should be placed under each drawing (e.g. plan, elevation, wall section) on each sheet.
•	Projects may not be submitted in teams.

TECHNIQUE: HAND-RENDERED

•	All lettering is to be freehand.
•	Typical architectural drafting standards and conventions are to be used throughout. You may indicate materials such as roofing, siding, bricks and floor tile used.
•	Drawings must be fully dimensioned.
•	No shading or rendering techniques may be used.

TECHNIQUE: DIGITAL

•	Drawings must be entirely computer generated.
•	Typical architectural drafting standards and conventions are to be used throughout. Material indications, such as roofing, siding, bricks and floor tile may be used.
•	Drawings must be fully dimensioned.
•	The drawing must be plotted on white paper with black ink.
•	No shading or rendering techniques may be used.

JUDGING CRITERIA

•	Appropriate techniques and materials
•	Precision and craftsmanship
•	Level of detail exhibited in project
•	Originality of composition
•	Proper use of line types and widths
•	Appropriate use of notes, dimensions, and placement of text
•	Originality and thoroughness of solution
•	Overall neatness