Prix du XXe siècle

Terms of Reference

Purpose of the Award

The Prix du XXe siècle recognizes the enduring excellence of nationally significant architecture, such as landmark buildings in the historical context of Canadian Architecture. The award can go to a building in Canada, designed by an architect from any country, or a building anywhere designed by a Canadian architect.

Eligibility

• An existing building that was completed between twenty-five and fifty years ago.
• A person may nominate one or two buildings, which need not be their own work.

Submission Requirements

Submissions shall be in a black 3 ring binder accepting 8-1/2” x 11” sheets to include the following material in this order. (The following forms are in MS Word format and can be filled out electronically)

1. Completed Nomination Form
2. Completed Declaration Form
3. Project Credit Sheet
4. Images: black & white or colour (maximum 10), including at least one photograph taken during the year of the submission.
5. A written Statement, which explains why the building deserves this award. The Statement shall be three pages or less.

All submission materials must be included electronically in PDF format on CD-ROM.

Professional Advisor

The RAIC will engage a Professional Advisor to administer the selection process. The Professional Advisor will be responsible to:

• Answer any and all questions with respect to the submissions with the assistance of the RAIC Executive Director / RAIC Awards Staff.
• Review of the submissions to ensure compliance with the requirements and eligibility.
• Confirm list of eligible entries.
• Review and advise on instructions document for adjudication (“charge to the jury”) to be sent to Jury members prior to evaluation event.
• Call to order of the Jury (preliminary teleconferences). Review process and answer any questions.
• Ensure commitment to ensure forms are signed by Jury members.
• Advise the Jury on matters related to the selection process during the assessment.
• Manage the Jury process and meeting.
• Record comments from Jurors assessment.
• Solicit and record summary comments for successful award decision.
• Advise RAIC on award, prepare summary notes including recommendations for changes to process for Board review.

Jury

National Committee of the College of Fellows shall appoint a Jury of five each year which will be Chaired by the Chancellor of the College (or his/her delegate), and may include Past Presidents, past Gold Medal recipients, distinguished scholars or educators, a member of the public, and other distinguished members of the profession.

Jury Information

• The Professional Advisor and the RAIC Office will prepare an information package for the Jury members.
• The information will be sent in advance of the meeting.
• Jury members will be required to sign an acknowledgement of the terms of reference.
• Jury members will be required to sign an acknowledgement and acceptance of the Jury composition.

Jury Deliberations

• After preliminary discussions of the Jury, there will be a formal face to face Jury meeting for selection of the Prix du XXe siècle.
• Confidentiality (process & results): Jury members will be required to sign confidentiality agreements.
• Conflict of interest: Jury members will be required to sign a conflict of interest declaration.