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GINGERTOWN^™: Moonbase 2022

Gingertown^™ 2022  will be on December 6th, 2022 at 5:30PM at 1828 L St NW in Washington, DC!

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How It Works

Each year, David M. Schwarz Architects (DMSAS) creates a themed master plan based on principles of good urban planning with playful embellishments appropriate for the gingerbread-built city. We invite you, our friends in the building design and construction industry, to join us in bringing this confectionery city to life. Each firm/team is given one lot to design and build on. At the end of the build night, all of the creations come together on the master plan to create Gingertown^™! The built-out master plan will remain on display for one week prior to being divided up and donated – along with all of the monies raised – to our DC-based recipient charities.

How to Participate

Firms can reserve a lot by sponsoring or participating. Sponsorship information is detailed below. There is a $300 minimum donation to participate in Gingertown^™ DC. Once the call for lot selection goes out in early November, sponsors can email the Mayor of Gingertown^™ at gingertown@dmsas.com with their TOP THREE LOT CHOICES – and they will be awarded their first available preferred lot. You will receive a confirmation of your lot selection and an invoice for your 100% tax-deductible donation will be sent shortly thereafter.

Awards

Our esteemed panel of judges (to be announced) represent a cross-section of the DC building industry – architects, developers, engineers and building owners. The group of judges, along with The Mayor of Gingertown^™, will award buildings in the categories of:

• Most Innovative Use of Materials
• Best Expression of Theme
• Best Overall Design Quality
• Best Overall Craftsmanship
• Judge’s Choice Awards
• Mayor’s Choice Award

Details

• The build will begin at 5:30pm and run till 8:30pm. After all lots have been placed on the master plan, our judges will converse and decide on award winners. Winners will be announced immediately thereafter on site.
• Lots are given to teams on a first-come-first-served basis, with sponsors getting priority in the event of overlapping requests for a particular lot.
• DMSAS will provide the gingerbread, frosting, and a wide array of candies. You are welcome to bring your own special sweets to fit your theme and/or lot designation. Please also be sure to bring your own utility knives and cutting mats.
• While team sizes vary by lot, we ask that you please try to limit your team to no more than 6 builders in order to ensure a comfortable building environment for all of our participants.

Gingertown^™ is presented by: