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Saturday, 8 January 2005 | senay
The Solutia International Design Awards
Deadline: June 30, 2005
The Solutia International Design Awards To Recognize Innovative Work In Glass Design
This year's program will recognize architectural and automotive industry professionals
ST. LOUIS -- (January 6, 2005) -- Marking an industry first, the Laminated Glazing Interlayers division of Solutia Inc. (OTCBB: SOLUQ) will bring the design talents of both architects and automotive designers under one competition.
The Solutia International Design Awards, now in its seventh year, is a global competition that pays tribute to architects, interior designers, automotive designers and laminators who have used laminated glass liberally in their design. Entries are now being accepted for the awards, which will recognize projects that demonstrate innovative uses of any of Solutia's architectural glazing products, which include Vanceva and Saflex laminated glass interlayers and KeepSafe brand families. This year, the program will also recognize automotive designers and engineers for the use of laminated glazing in automobiles. "Our laminated glass products have been used in amazing ways by automotive designers, as well as building designers," says Jay Pyper, North American market development director for Solutia. "We are proud to be able to recognize that dynamic group of individuals as well."
The projects will be judged by an international jury of celebrated industry professionals in both the architectural and automotive industries. This year's winners will receive an original work of art by noted American glass artist Laurel Fyfe. Last year's winners spanned the globe and represented architectural and interior work, as well as an artistic installation.
Entries are due by June 30, 2005. For more information on entering architectural projects contact Janet Ryan, program coordinator, at 314.822.8860 or janetlryan@earthlink.net or contact Solutia's Architectural Glazing Solutions Centre at 877.674.1233. For more information on entering automotive projects contact Rick Williams, program coordinator at 248.740.0483.
Entry forms are available online at www.vanceva.com/design.
Corporate Profile
Solutia (http://www.Solutia.com) uses world-class skills in applied chemistry to create value-added solutions for customers, whose products improve the lives of consumers every day. Solutia is a world leader in performance films, producing Saflex and Vanceva brand polyvinyl butyral interlayers for laminated glass in automotive, architectural and residential applications. Solutia is also a leader in process development and scale-up services for pharmaceutical fine chemicals; specialties such as water treatment chemicals, heat transfer fluids and aviation hydraulic fluid and an integrated family of nylon products including high-performance polymers and fibers.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Call for Nominations:
Solutia Inc. will recognize up to 4 projects in the architectural industry and up to 4 project in the automotive industry that demonstrate innovative use of any of Solutia's architectural and automotive glazing products, which include Vanceva, Saflex and KeepSafe families of brands. The laminator who supplied the glass for each of the winning projects will also receive an award.
Architects, interior designers, laminators, automotive designers and engineers and other industry professionals are invited to submit projects for this recognition program. Winners will receive an original artwork by a recognized artist.
The process to nominate a project is very simple. Nominations, consisting only of photography and brief background information on qualified architectural projects, are being accepted until June 30, 2005. Nominated projects will be judged by Solutia and leading professionals in the architectural and automotive communities.
The Solutia International Design Awards is an international competition that pays tribute to architects and designers who have used laminated glass liberally in their design. Projects can be submitted from all parts of the world.
Entries are judged on following:
-Degree of attention paid to safety, structure, security, and/or noise reduction through the use of laminated glass
-Significance of the design in regards to new and developing applications of laminated glazing
-The creative use of laminated glass
-Overall aesthetic appeal of the project
Deadline for submissions is June 30, 2005
For more information, contact:
Janet Ryan, program coordinator, 314.822.8860, janetlryan@earthlink.net OR
Solutia's Architectural Glazing Solutions Centre at 877.674.1233.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
ELIGIBILITY:
1.The Solutia Design Awards is an international recognition program open to all professional architects, laminators, interior designers, automotive designers and engineers and other industry professionals. Any individual or group of individuals contributing to the design of a project may submit nominations. Solutia employees and Solutia customers may also make nominations.
2.All entries must have been completed between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2004 and can be from anywhere in the world.
3.All entries must include the liberal use of products from Solutia's architectural and automotive family of brands, including Vanceva, Saflex and KeepSafe.
4.Solutia reserves final decision on eligibility and accepts no liability in this regard.
PRIZES AND RECOGNITION:
Solutia Inc. will recognize up to 4 projects in the architectural industry and up to 4 project in the automotive industry that demonstrate innovative uses of any of Solutia's architectural and automotive glazing products mentioned above.
Winners will receive an original artwork by a recognized artist. The laminator who supplied the glass for each of the winning projects will also receive an award. Winners will also have their work submitted to various industry publications for possible editorial coverage.
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR PROJECT SUBMISSION:
1.Nomination Form - A signed and fully completed nomination form must accompany each submission by June 30, 2005. Entry forms must be legibly printed in English.
2.Photography - All project nominations must be accompanied by quality color photographs, digital images, slides, or negatives with the name of the project clearly identified. The photographs should accurately document the submitted project with both interior and exterior views, if possible. Original photographs are not required, and no models or videotapes will be reviewed. Solutia will not accept liability for submitted materials and reserves the right to publish submitted materials at their discretion. If your project is selected as a winner, you will be required to submit high quality, high-resolution transparencies. You also agree to allow Solutia or its customers to use these photographs in their brochures, websites, direct mail pieces and public relations or general marketing activities that promote the winners of the 2005 Solutia Design Awards competition.
3.Supporting Materials - Supporting materials or drawings that illustrate the challenges or design of the project are encouraged.
4.Entry Fees - No entry fees are required.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1.Entry Deadline - The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2005.
2.Return of Entries - All entries will not be returned and will become the property of Solutia. Solutia assumes no liability for loss or damage.
Please send all architectural entries to the following:
Attn: Janet Ryan
2338 Gateroyal Drive
St. Louis, MO 63131 USA
Inquiries: 314.822.8860 / 1.877.674.1233
janetlryan@earthlink.net
www.vanceva.com
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