CRITERIA
Entries will be evaluated for architectural excellence based on the following considerations: The work should draw inspiration from the
high desert and demonstrate creative sensitivity to its climate, topography, geology, vegetation
and unique quality of light. Architectural solutions must demonstrate appropriate and artistic
responses to the challenges of the site, client, users, program and budget. The work must be
for a permanent rather than temporary or moveable construction. Projects must demonstrate
the innovative utilization of available materials and technology, and adhere strictly to
established principles of sustainability. The work must exemplify architectural uniqueness by
way of original interpretation of the region's rich historical and cultural diversity.
ENTRY FEE
$80.00 for the first submittal and $40 for each additional submittal. Make
checks payable to the Thornburg Charitable Foundation. Entry fees go towards
covering the cost of travel and accommodations for judges.
DEADLINE
Entry fee & submittals: Friday, September 18, 2009 by 4:00 PM
mail to:
Thornburg Corporate Communications
2300 N. Ridgetop Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
ENTRANT ELIGIBILITY
Must be an active or retired architect
registered in the state of New Mexico.
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY
A singular work of residential,
commercial or industrial architecture
built in Santa Fe County completed
since January 1, 1999.
RELEASE OF WAIVER
By submitting an entry, entrants take full responsibility for the accuracy
of all the information submitted and warrant that all the necessary
permission has been obtained from others who may have rights to the work
presented. Entrants further acknowledge that no royalty or compensation is
due anyone, holds the sponsors of the Jeff Harnar Award for Contemporary
Architecture harmless from all liability and grant the Jeff Harnar Award for
Contemporary Architecture the nonexclusive rights to publish, reproduce and
distribute copies of the original work.
CONTACT
David M. Miller
Managing Director, SVP, Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning
Phone: (505) 467-5342
Fax: (505) 467-5242
dmiller@thornburg.com