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WE-EF Landscape Architecture After Dark Competition

Words by: WE-EF

WE-EF LIGHTING and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects are once again running the national Landscape Architecture After Dark competition. Held for the first time in 2018, this competition showcases the very best of landscape architectural lighting design, enabling registered landscape architects to submit their project designs to win national recognition and incredible prizes from WE-EF.

The competition is designed to recognize and celebrate the very best of Australian landscape lighting and calls for entries from AILA registered landscape architects, applicants and graduates. Selected by People’s Choice and an expert jury, the National Winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip to join the WE-EF THAILAND tour in early 2020 (for one person from the project team). All regional winners (one each in NSW/ACT, QLD/NT, VIC/TAS and SA/WA will receive a full Festival Pass to the International Festival of Landscape Architecture, flights and 1 night of accommodation. This can be redeemed for either 2019 or 2020.

WE-EF Marketing Manager Alena Cerfotyne says: “After a very successful launch of the WE-EF After Dark National Competition in 2018 we are delighted to continue the tradition of celebrating Australia’s best-lit landscape architecture projects this year. 2019 is a very special year for WE-EF marking our 25th anniversary in Australia and New Zealand. We are looking forward to combining this historical milestone with promoting inspirational and innovative project entries from all parts of the country.”

The competition launches today, with winners to be announced as part of the 2019 International Festival of Landscape Architecture in Melbourne in October 2018, see AILA website for details. Full details of the competition and how to enter can be found here.

WE-EF became Principal Corporate Partner of AILA as of July 1, 2017. In this capacity, WE-EF is a major supporter of opportunities for landscape architects in Australia.

Photography: Ina Parakhina