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Progress, Volume IX, Issue 10, 1 June 1914, Page 1099

Our 24th Competition for Architectural Students We offer a prize of £1 Is., and a second prize of 10s. 6d., to the student who writes the best story on THE USE OF COLOUR IN ARCHITECTURE. The essay to include: (a) the various manners of using colour by the ancients; (b) the different materials employed by them to obtain a variety of colour; (c) the ways of employing colour from Classic times to present day ; (d) the effect of climate (e) the different materials in use now; (f) the author’s own views as to how, when, and where colour shall be employed. The essay is limited to 2000 words, and the winning (and probably the second) prize essay will be published in “Progress.” Mr. Basil Hooper, A.R.1.8.A., of Dunedin, has kindly consented to adjudicate in this competition. Essays to be sent in by July 21, addressed “Essay Competition.” Our 25th Competition for Architectural Students We offer a prize of £1 Is., and a second prize of 10s. Gd. to the student who writes the best essay on GREEK ARCHITECTURE Undoubtedly the style most in vogue at present for public buildings is “Neo-Greek.” Before students can design satisfactorily in this style, or indeed, even understand the elementary principles of suitable construction and ornament, it is necessary that they should have a thorough knowledge of the architecture of ancient Greece. It is, therefore, hoped that this competition will be of practical use and benefit to students. CONDITIONS; OF THE COMPETITION. 1. The essay is limited to 2000 words. 2. It is to be illustrated by ten (10) small pen and ink sketches. All such sketches to be on one sheet of drawing paper not larger than demy size (20 inches by 15) inches). 3. For subject matter, literary style, and sketching equal possible marks will be allotted. Mr. Leslie D. Combs, A.R.1.8.A., of Dunedin, has kindly consented to adjudicate in this competition. Essays must be sent in to “Progress” office by August 21st, marked “Essay, Competition.” Winning essay will be published.