Mr. Samberg's entry was comprised of the visual materials from his thesis project. Titled “The Art of Straying: Studies toward a Daydream Tectonic,” the project included analytical and speculative documents focused on the abandoned Reading-Line rail bed that runs through North Philadelphia . The design process relied montage techniques to produce models, drawings, and photographic materials.

All entries were exhibited during February at the Third Street Gallery, 58 North 2 nd Street , Philadelphia . The jury was comprised of one representative from each of the participating schools, a representative from the Philadelphia chapter of the American Institute of Architects, a representative from the Third Street Gallery and the 3 members of Vitetta's design committee. Winners were announced on February 3.