Spaghetti Marshmallow Contest SI AIA 2024 Results

On Tuesday November 18, 2024, the American Institute of Architects Staten Island Chapter conducted their annual Spaghetti-Marshmallow Contest. The event is a design competition open to students in grades 2^nd through 8^th. The rules are very simple…… DESIGN A STRUCTURE USING NOTHING MORE THAN SPAGHETTI & MARSHMALLOWS AND…… TO BE CREATIVE. The main goal is for students to explore their creativity through the world of Architecture. Inspiration can be drawn from anywhere that the student has interest and there are no limits on the type of structure that can be built. Working as a team is an option open to all participants.

This event received participation by approximately 160 students from various Staten Island schools with submissions from students in 2^nd grade through 8^th grade. All submissions were judged by members of the American Institute of Architects Staten Island Chapter as well as American Institute of Architects New Jersey members. We traveled the world with the submissions. Below is a list of this 2024’s Winners and attached are photos of some of the submissions.

 

Best in show – Shanya Tissera – 4^th Grade – (PS 65) Leaning Tower of Pisa

 

2^nd-5^th graders

1^st place – Lucas Roster – 5^th grade- (PS 32) – Parthenon

2^nd place – Abigale Kamil 1^st Grade, Isabella Kamil 3^rd Grade, & David Kamil 4^th Grade, (PS1) World Trade Center

3^rd place – Alesander Jankowski –5^th Grade – (St Clare’s) Coliseum

Honorable Mention – Grace Assile – 5^th Grade – (St Claire’s) Leaning Tower Interpretation  

 

6^th-8^th graders

1^st place – Victoria Syty – 8^th Grade – (St Clare’s) – Cinderella Carriage

2^nd place – Peter Guilino – 7^th Grade – (St Clare’s) – Eifel Tower

3^rd place – Sarah Curley – 7^th Grade – London Tower Bridge

Honorable Mention Jenna Ruiz – 7^th Grade – Hudson Yards Vessel

 

Pella Windows Special Award – Lianna DiMartini – 7^th Grade – St Clare’s – Notre Dame Statium