The Fall 2019 BP Student Ideas Competition, presented in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Center, invited young people to respond to the following challenge: Design a safe community space where young people can share ideas and take action on a local or global issue. Your space can be a physical place, an object, or an event.

All participants were celebrated at an awards ceremony and showcase at the Chicago Cultural Center with Mayor Lori Lightfoot. View photos here.

Winning entries were on view as part of the Chicago Architecture Biennial in the Biennial x Lendlease Discovery and Learning Lab at the Chicago Cultural Center from December 22, 2019 through January 5, 2020.

Jurors:

• Catherine Baker | Principal, Landon Bone Baker Architects
• Juan Jimenez | Head of Control, Compliance, Financial Risk & Functions, BP America
• Karen Rigg | Project Architect, Partners by Design, Inc.
• Lydia Ross | Director of Public Art, City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
• Carrie Shepherd | Reporter, WBEZ
• Helen Slade | Executive Director, Territory
• RaMona Westbrook | President, Brook Architecture, Inc.
• Asif Wilson | Associate Dean, Harold Washington College

Student Prizes:

• First Place: $500, a one-night stay at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, a Lettuce Entertain You dinner voucher, a private tour of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, and four Chicago Architecture Center walking tour passes
• Second Place: $350, a private tour of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, and four Chicago Architecture Center walking tour passes
• Third Place: $275, a private tour of the Chicago Architecture Biennial, and four Chicago Architecture Center walking tour passes
• Honorable Mentions (10): $100 and four Chicago Architecture Center walking tour passes