Overview
The PG Bison 1.618 Awards aim to recognize and celebrate excellence in the fields of interior design and architecture. Backed by the Institute of Interior Design in South Africa, the competition has a long history and winners receive national and international promotion.
The judging process is strictly anonymous, transparent and confidential. Jurors are eminent professionals working in their fields who are co-ordinated by a facilitator.
It is the aim of the organisers to promote entrants and winners to ensure considerable media recognition via a range of newspapers, magazines and websites. Any South African student may enter.
History
The long running PG Bison competition for architecture and interior design students was first run in 1992. It quickly became a most prestigious competition and has become an integral component of curriculums across the country.
Almost without fail, the winners of the competition have gone on to become successful and well respected in the fields of architecture and interior design.
PG Bison
PG Bison were the founding partner of the competition and have remained the key partner and main sponsor since its inception.
Its products are the mainstay of the building industry and it is a company that remains committed to encouraging creativity and sustainability.