European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture
European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture.
Description
The European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture is a biennial prize co-funded by the Creative Europe programme and Mies van der Rohe Foundation, with the aim of recognising and rewarding outstanding examples of architecture. The prize is complemented by the Special Mention for an Emerging Architect awarded to a single piece of architecture.
Co-organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the Mies van der Rohe Foundation (the headquarters of which are in Barcelona), it is supported by a network of 15 architectural institutions and a committee of experts from 31 different countries.
The main prize of €60,000 and the Special Mention for an Emerging Architect prize of €20,000 are granted to individual works that demonstrate excellence in conceptual, social, cultural and technical terms. The prize also includes a sculpture that evokes the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion in Barcelona.
Objective
The aim of the prize is to increase awareness of excellence in the field of architecture, drawing attention to the contributions of European professionals in the development of new concepts of architecture, techniques and technologies.
For more information
More information about the main prize and special mention award (including past winners) can be found at the awards website: http://www.miesarch.com/portal/site/miesarch
