Deborah J. Norden Fund

The Architectural League of NY organizes a number of competitions each year to nurture excellence, particularly among younger designers, and to explore ideas of topical note. The Deborah J. Norden Fund, established in 1995 in memory of architect and arts administrator Deborah Norden, awards a total of up to $5,000 annually in travel/study grants to students and recent graduates in the fields of architecture, architectural history, and urban studies. The Deborah J. Norden Fund is administered by the Architectural League of New York. The Deborah J. Norden Fund competition is announced each November.

The Architectural League of NY
DATE:
July 11, 2016

AWARD: Deborah J. Norden Fund (1995-)
TRAVEL: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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