eVolo Skyscraper Competition

The annual Skyscraper Competition organized by eVolo has become an important architectural prize with high media attention. eVolo Architecture was founded by a group of international architects in New York City in 2003. Their goal is to create a forum of discussion for the develpment of new ideas towards excellence in architectural design for the XXI Century.

For the 2009 edition eVolo invites architects, engineers, and designers to continue exploring on new ideas and concepts for vertical density. Skyscrapers have been springing up in fast-developing countries without careful consideration of the urban fabric, environmental effects, and quality of life.
The 2009 competition calls for innovative designs for the XXI Century which takes into consideration the historical and social context, the existing urban fabric, the human scale, and the environment.
There is no restriction on site, height or shape.
The idea is to give the designers enough freedom to address the challenge in the most creative and innovative way.
Designs must be technologically feasible and environmentally responsible.
The projects should also investigate on the urban and private space as well as the definition of new programmes for a vertical structure.

These are last year's competition winners:

	Elie Gamburg
	Rugel Chiriboga and Ted Givens
	Alberto Fernández and Susana Ortega