Press Release
First Annual San Francisco Edible Architecture Competition launched by Architect Mason Kirby
San Francisco, California — Architect Mason Kirby is proud to announce the first Bernal Heights hosted, city-wide Edible Architecture Competition in San Francisco. Designed to be a celebration of creativity, sustainability, community, and the power of design to inspire joy, the Edible Architecture Competition will raise awareness about the importance of sustainable and locally sourced food, as well as challenge architects and designers to think outside the box and approach their work in new and unconventional ways.
Inspired by a similar and innovative competition in New York City decades ago, which was limited to students at an art, architecture & engineering school, the Edible Architecture Competition in San Francisco will instead be open to all imaginative entrants with an open theme comprising any form of architectural structure; house, building or topography; modern, traditional or antiquity. In keeping the brief broad and expansive, Mason Kirby Architects hope to inspire across generations, from amateur cooks and cookie-stacking fans, to professional bakers and chocolate makers, artists and designers.
There will be four competition categories: Professional (architects, designers, chefs, bakers, food services), Adult, ages up to 12, and ages 12-18. To be eligible for entry, all structural elements of an entry must be entirely constructed of edible components, which may be homemade or store-bought. The only part of the entry permitted to be inedible is the base platform, tray or platter.
Concept and creativity will be the key components when it comes to judging, which will be presided over by a panel that includes blogger & cartographer Burrito Justice, restaurateur Vega Freeman-Brady, artist Jane Willson and Karen Curtis from Red Dot Studio, among others.
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 4-6 pm (entries to be set up between 2:30-3:45, judging 4-5 pm)
Location: Office of Architect Mason Kirby, 306 Precita Ave, SF, CA 94110 / Precita Park
Competition Director: Gilly Youner, Project Architect, Mason Kirby
Competition Website: https://masonkirby.com/ediblearchitecture/
Eligibility: Everyone, all ages (individual or teams)
Open Theme: Any form of architecture, structure, house, building, topography, modern, traditional, or antiquity
Judges: TBD: Christian Divis, Divis Consulting; Burrito Justice, cartographer, and blogger; Vega Freeman-Brady, restaurateur; Jane Willson, artist; Nilgun Wolpe, NY Engineering; Karen Curtis, Red Dot Studio; Deborah Landis, Civil Service; Linda LeBlanc, Compass RE.
Sponsors: Britex Fabrics, Bernal Star, Black Jet Baking Co, Black Lockett, Vega Pizzeria, Vinorosso Enoteca, Little Bee Baking, Barberella, SF Tequila Shop
Notes to editors
AMK partners with discerning families and visionary developers to unlock the true potential of their construction projects. With humility, wit, and a deep respect for your aspirations, we provide careful and thoughtful design services that empower you to transcend the ordinary and create useful spaces that just feel right. Our methodology untangles the complexities along the path of designing and building a home. Step by step, we’ll guide and empower you, ensuring that your every decision brings you confidence and pride. Together we will design your space to not only work flawlessly but also inspire a sense of belonging and enduring joy.
Press Release
First Annual San Francisco Edible Architecture Competition launched by Architect Mason Kirby
San Francisco, California — Architect Mason Kirby is proud to announce the first Bernal Heights hosted, city-wide Edible Architecture Competition in San Francisco. Designed to be a celebration of creativity, sustainability, community, and the power of design to inspire joy, the Edible Architecture Competition will raise awareness about the importance of sustainable and locally sourced food, as well as challenge architects and designers to think outside the box and approach their work in new and unconventional ways.
Inspired by a similar and innovative competition in New York City decades ago, which was limited to students at an art, architecture & engineering school, the Edible Architecture Competition in San Francisco will instead be open to all imaginative entrants with an open theme comprising any form of architectural structure; house, building or topography; modern, traditional or antiquity. In keeping the brief broad and expansive, Mason Kirby Architects hope to inspire across generations, from amateur cooks and cookie-stacking fans, to professional bakers and chocolate makers, artists and designers.
There will be four competition categories: Professional (architects, designers, chefs, bakers, food services), Adult, ages up to 12, and ages 12-18. To be eligible for entry, all structural elements of an entry must be entirely constructed of edible components, which may be homemade or store-bought. The only part of the entry permitted to be inedible is the base platform, tray or platter.
Concept and creativity will be the key components when it comes to judging, which will be presided over by a panel that includes blogger & cartographer Burrito Justice, restaurateur Vega Freeman-Brady, artist Jane Willson and Karen Curtis from Red Dot Studio, among others.
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 4-6 pm (entries to be set up between 2:30-3:45, judging 4-5 pm)
Location: Office of Architect Mason Kirby, 306 Precita Ave, SF, CA 94110 / Precita Park
Competition Director: Gilly Youner, Project Architect, Mason Kirby
Competition Website: https://masonkirby.com/ediblearchitecture/
Eligibility: Everyone, all ages (individual or teams)
Open Theme: Any form of architecture, structure, house, building, topography, modern, traditional, or antiquity
Judges: TBD: Christian Divis, Divis Consulting; Burrito Justice, cartographer, and blogger; Vega Freeman-Brady, restaurateur; Jane Willson, artist; Nilgun Wolpe, NY Engineering; Karen Curtis, Red Dot Studio; Deborah Landis, Civil Service; Linda LeBlanc, Compass RE.
Sponsors: Britex Fabrics, Bernal Star, Black Jet Baking Co, Black Lockett, Vega Pizzeria, Vinorosso Enoteca, Little Bee Baking, Barberella, SF Tequila Shop
Notes to editors
AMK partners with discerning families and visionary developers to unlock the true potential of their construction projects. With humility, wit, and a deep respect for your aspirations, we provide careful and thoughtful design services that empower you to transcend the ordinary and create useful spaces that just feel right. Our methodology untangles the complexities along the path of designing and building a home. Step by step, we’ll guide and empower you, ensuring that your every decision brings you confidence and pride. Together we will design your space to not only work flawlessly but also inspire a sense of belonging and enduring joy.
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For further information on the project or for interview requests with Architect Mason Kirby, or Competition Director, Project Architect Gilly Youner, please contact press@octobercomms.com