The selected teams would get a piece of land with a house in that area. Their designs had to match the internet facilities perfectly to create a brand new modern, high-tech community.
The final winner would be the team who made the most practical design at the lowest cost. It seemed like a typical competition, but it was actually a chance for the newly rich to share ideas and technologies with each other and show off about their fortunes in the process.
The award was very alluring for the young architects. The tutors at Columbia stressed the importance of practice and encouraged their students to participate in such competitions.
The team was composed by Cong Nianwei, Rongzhi and some other students. Thanks to Cong Nianwei's business qualification certificate, they overcame all difficulties on their way to their destination. The final competition would be held in Las Vegas.