50th Annual Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition

Ryan Rankin, Associate AIA, ASAI, 2023 Winner of the Kevin Sloan Award for Best Travel Sketch

Presented by HKS, Organized by KRob Committee

Submission Deadline: Thursday, May 23

The Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition (KRob) has celebrated the best in architectural delineation for 50 years. A Dallas classic that has received international recognition, KRob honors hand and digital delineation by professionals and students throughout the world. Averaging over 400 entries from 25 countries in the past several years, the competition’s visibility continues to grow. The Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition is the most senior architectural drawing competition currently in operation anywhere in the world.

KRob is open to students and professionals, offering awards in the following categories: digital/hybrid media, hand delineation, travel sketch, physical delineation, animation, and emerging technologies. The winner for each category will receive a cash prize of $300 USD.

Looking for more inspiration? View Past Winners >>

Entry Fees

PROFESSIONAL

  • AIA Member…………….$35 single entry, $20 per additional entry
  • Non-AIA Member………$50 single entry, $30 per additional entry

STUDENT

  • AIAS Member…………..$25 single entry, $15 per additional entry
  • Non-AIAS Member…….$35 single entry, $25 per additional entry

Important Dates

  • May 23: Submission Deadline
  • June 20: Virtual Awards Announcement Event
  • June 18 – August 17: KRob 50th Anniversary Gallery Exhibition at the AD EX
  • July 17: KRob 50th Anniversary In-Person Gallery Reception at the AD EX

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This year, the Ken Roberts Memorial Delineation Competition (KRob) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary! The KRob committee is currently seeking new membership and invites you to join the semicentennial celebration as a KRob committee member.

To learn more, please email lswanson@aiadallas.org.


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