Mies van der Rohe 2017 Award, Nominations, Buildings, News, Architects
Mies van der Rohe 2017 Award Nomination News
European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Buildings + Architects
12 May 2017
Mies van der Rohe Awards: European Union Prize Winner in 2017
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Mies van der Rohe 2017 Awards
European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture
We are pleased to share with you the list of works competing for the 2017 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award announced today by the European Commission and the Fundació Mies van der Rohe. From the list of 356 projects, 19 of the projects are constructed in the United Kingdom and 5 project are built by offices from the United Kingdom in Boulogne-sur-Mer, Lazika, Lisbon, Oslo and Tbilisi.
The European Commission and the Fundació Mies van der Rohe announced today the list of 356 works competing for the 2017 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award.
“The nominated works are stimulating, innovative and have improved the existing conditions of their sites. They push boundaries and have set new standards based on strong collaborative and participatory strategies.”
Ivan Blasi, Coordinator of the Prize
As Hans Ibelings wrote “Looking at the thousands of nominated projects, it is easy to see many of them not only as commendable pieces of architecture but valuable parts of the city as well.”
Published in Atlas of Contemporary Architecture EU Mies Award 1988 – 2015
“Nearly all works are constructed in an existing built environment and testify that a key challenge for contemporary architecture is the consciousness of its urban environment and a constant dialogue with cultural heritage.” Michel Magnier, Director for Culture and Creativity, DG Education and Culture of the EC
• More countries participate this year. Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine have joined the Prize for the first time. Georgia outstands with 7 nominated works, pushing the boundaries of the Prize further east to cities such as Kvareli, towards the Caspian Sea.
• The Jury members will shortlist 40 projects and select the 5 finalist works which they will visit in April.
• The process will culminate with the Award Ceremony on May 26 at the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, marking several days of Open Doors throughout Europe during which sites of the shortlisted works will be open for visit to the general public.
Nominated sites for 2017 Housing and buildings for Cultural programmes continue being the most representative works. They are followed by education buildings which have increased their presence significantly. The number of mixed used works connected to cultural and social programmes such as a Library with an Auditorium or a City Hall with a Civic Centre have also increased and form the fourth most important group of works.
Mies van der Rohe 2017 Award Nominees
356 Nominated works, alphabetical by architects (not building) listed per country:-
Albanian Nominees
by Albanian architects
TID Tower, Tirana, by 51N4E architects
Austrian Nominees
by Austrian architects
Pfauengarten Development, Graz by Pichler & Traupmann Architekten ZT GmbH
Residential Care Home Erika Horn, Andritz, Graz by Dietger Wissounig Architekten
Revitalisation of the Biomedical Technology – Technical University Graz, Graz by Gangoly & Kristiner Architekten
Barn Loft, Hittisau by Georg Bechter Architektur+Design
HERberge Refugee Home, Innsbruck by STUDiO LOiS Barbara Poberschnigg Walch Elias
Building. School of Arts and Architecture for Young People, Innsbruck by studio3 – Institut für experimentelle Architektur
Primary School Dorf Lauterach, Lauterach by Feyferlik / Fritzer
House Moser, Neustift im Stubaital by Madritsch Pfurtscheller
Panzerhalle Salzburg, Salzburg by LP architektur ZT GmbH + hobby a. schuster & maul + cs-architektur Christoph Scheithauer + strobl architekten ZT GmbH
Motorway Maintenance Centre Salzburg, Salzburg by Marte.Marte Architekten
Tiwag KWB Control Center Silz, Silz by Bechter Zaffignani Architekten
Weingut Högl, Spitz an der Donau Ludescher + Lutz, Architeken + Philip Lutz
Residential building, St. Gallenkirch by Dorner\Matt
KAMP Office Building, Theresienfeld by gerner°gerner plus architects
Erste Campus Headquarters Building, Vienna by Henke Schreieck Architekten ZT GmbH
image © Werner Huthmacher
European Central Bank Frankfurt Tower by COOP HIMMELB(L)AU Wolf D. Prix & Partner
GREAT AMBER – Concert Hall, Liepaja Region Saka Parish by Volker Giencke & Company
Chapel of the Resurrection, Poprad by Architekt Samuel Netocny
Music and Congress Center Strasbourg, Strasbourg by Dietrich | Untertrifaller Architekten + Rey-Lucquet
Belgian Nominees
by Belgian architects
House H, anonymous by Broekx-Schiepers architecten
Structure and Gardens, Brussels by BAUKUNST + Util + Landinzicht
DC L-Berg, Ghent by architecten de vylder vinck taillieu + Ney & Partners engineers + Boydens Engineering
Zwin national park, KnokkeHeist by Coussée & Goris Architects + Gafpa
Keramis – Ceramic Center, La Louvière by Association Coton_Devisscher_Lelion_Nottebaert_ Vincentelli
University Psychiatric Centre Gasthuisberg, Leuven by Stéphane Beel Architecten bvba + Ney & Partners engineers + VK Engineering + DAIDALOS PEUTZ + Ludovic Devriendt
OFFICE 119: Villa Der Bau, Linkebeek by OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen
Mons Memorial Museum (MMM), Mons by Atelier d’architecture Pierre Hebbelinck – Pierre de Wit
House CG, Pajottenland by architecten de vylder vinck taillieu + Denis Dujardin landscape designer
M Garden pavilion, Renaix by Vers.A
TRAX: Redevelopment of a former train transfer station, Roeselare by BUUR | bureau voor urbanisme + Nero architecten
image © Filip Dujardin
NAVEZ – 5 social units as Northern entrance of Brussels, Belgium, Schaarbeek by MSA / V+
Polyvalent Infrastructure, Spa by BAUKUNST
City archives of Bordeaux, Bordeaux by Robbrecht en Daem architecten
Faaborg Harbour Bath, Faaborg by JDSA / Julien De Smedt Architects + URBAN AGENCY
TID Tower Tirana by 51N4E
British Nominees
by British architects
Outhouse, Brockweir by Loyn Architects
A House for Essex, Essex by FAT
Pensthorpe Play Barn, Fakenham, Norfolk
Design: Adam Khan Architects
photo © Lewis Khan
Pensthorpe Play Barn Building, Fakenham by Adam Khan Architects
The Fishing Hut, Hampshire by Niall McLaughlin Architects
Granby Four Streets, Liverpool by ASSEMBLE
University of Greenwich, London by heneghan peng architects
Holmes Road Studios: Micro Homes for Homeless People, London by Peter Barber Architects
Shepherdess Walk Housing, London by Jaccaud Zein Architects
Leadenhall Building, London by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
Sir John Soane’s Museum, London by Julian Harrap Architects
House of Trace, London by Tsuru Architects
Ely Court, London by Alison Brooks Architects
Newport Street Gallery, London by Caruso St John Architects
The Whitworth Manchester by MUMA
image © Alan Williams
Weston Library, University of Oxford, Oxford by Wilkinson Eyre Architects
Investcorp Building, Oxford by Zaha Hadid Architects
Drawing Studio, Arts University Bournemouth, Poole by CRAB Cook Robotham Architectural Bureau Ltd
Stanbrook Abbey, Wass, Yorkshire Wass by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
York Art Gallery, York by Simpson and Brown with Ushida Findlay
Elizabethan Theatre at Chateau d’Hardelot, Boulogne-sur-Mer by Studio Andrew Todd
Lazika Municipality, Lazika by Archtects of invention
Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, Lisbon by AL_A
Stormen Concert Hall and Library, Bodø by DRDH
Prosecutor’s Office, Tbilisi by Architects of invention
Bulgarian Nominees
by Bulgarian architects
Observation House by I/O architects
Varna Office Building by MMXX Architects
Croatian Nominees
by Croatian architects
Swimming Pool Complex Svetice, Zagreb, by Plazma architects
Cypriot Nominees
by Cypriot architects
Art School & Residence 1306 by Marios Christodoulides Christos Christodoulou, Architects
Czech Republic Nominees
by Czech Republic architects
Punkva Caves Entrance Building by Architektonicka kancelar Burian – Krivinka
House in the Orchard, Prague, by Sepka Architects
Danish Nominees
by Danish architects
Sonnesgade 11, Aarhus by SLETH
Dokk1, Aarhus by Arkitekt Kristine Jensens Tegnestue + Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Kalø Tower Visitor Accesss, Aarhus by MAP Architects + MastStudio
Green Solution House, Bornholm by SLA + 3XN/GXN + Steenbergs Tegnestue + Ramboll Group A/S + COWI A/S
image © Adam Mørk
New multipurpose hall, Falkonergårdens Gymnasium, Copenhagen by Falko Arkitekter Aps
Park ‘N’ Play, Copenhagen by JaJa Architects + Rama Studio
Sundbyoster Hall II, Copenhagen by Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter A/S
Kvæsthus Pier, Copenhagen by Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects
The Circle Bridge, Copenhagen by Studio Olafur Eliasson
South Harbour School, Copenhagen by JJW Arkitekter
Faaborg Harbour Bath, Faaborg by JDSA / Julien De Smedt Architects + URBAN AGENCY
Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse, Løkken by JaJa Architects + BESSARDs’ Studio
Kannikegården, Ribe by Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects
Ragnarock – The Museum for Pop, Rock and Youth Culture, Roskilde by COBE + MVRDV
Skjern River Pump Stations, Skjern by Johansen Skovsted Arkitekter
Museum Center Blaavand, Varde by BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group
Malmö Live, Malmö by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects + SLA
Moholt 50I50 – Timber Towers, Trondheim by MDH Arkitekter SA + Masu planning
Dutch Nominees
by Dutch architects
De Halls Amsterdam, Amsterdam by Architectenbureau J. van Stigt bv
Tennisclub IJburg, Amsterdam by MVRDV
deFlat Kleiburg, Amsterdam by NL Architects + XVW architectuur
Public transport terminal building, Breda by Koen van Velsen architects
image © Rene de Wit
Museum Fort Vechten, Bunnik by Anne Holtrop
KAPKAR/SF-P7S, Heeswijk by Studio Frank Havermans
Integrated Coastal Defense & Underground Parking Garage Katwijk, the Netherlands, Katwijk aan zee by Royal HaskoningDHV + OKRA Landschapsarchitecten + Zwarts & Jansma Architecten + Ballast Nedam + Arcadis Nederland B.V.
Landmark Nieuw-Bergen, Nieuw-Bergen by Monadnock
KWR Watercycle Research Institute, Nieuwegein by cepezed
Timmerhuis, Rotterdam by O.M.A.
Luchtsingel, Rotterdam by ZUS [Zones Urbaines Sensibles]
A Home away from Home, The Hague by COA (Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seeker of the Netherlands) + Chief Government Architect of the Netherlands
Supreme Court of the Netherlands, The Hague by KAAN Architecten
Cheese Dairy, The Netherlands by Westbeemster
Fondazione Prada, Milan by O.M.A.
Ragnarock – The Museum for Pop, Rock and Youth Culture, Roskilde by COBE + MVRDV
Marubi National Museum of Photography in Shkodër by Casanova+Hernandez Architecten
Fondaco dei Tedeschi, Venice by O.M.A.
French Nominees
by French architects
Cité du Vin, Bordeaux by X-TU
City archives of Bordeaux, Bordeaux by Robbrecht en Daem architecten
Elizabethan Theatre at Chateau d’Hardelot Boulognesur-Mer Studio by Andrew Todd
59 Dwellings, Neppert Gardens Social Housing, Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin by Lacaton & Vassal architectes
National Center for Circus Arts, Châlons en Champagne by NP2F + Caractère spécial Arthur Rimbaud Museum, Charleville Mézières by Abinal & Ropars
Montaigne Multimedia Library, Frontignan by Tautem + BMC2
Concert hall for amplified and electronic music “La Belle Électrique”, Grenoble Hérault by Arnod Associés
Lycée Hotelier de Lille, Lille by Caruso St John Architects
Marseilles Docks, Marseille by 5+1AA Alfonso Femia Gianluca Peluffo
Pompidou Metz Restaurant Extension, Metz by Studiolada Architects
Extension of Winery, Montpellier by Michèle&Miquel
Gare Saint-Roch Parking, Montpellier by Archikubik
ESMA, Animated Film School and student residence, Nantes by BNR architectes (armand nouvet) Armand Nouvet architecture et urbanisme
Ariane futsal sports complex, Nive by CAB ARCHITECTES (CALORI AZIMI BOTINEAU)
Home for Dependent Elderly People and Nursing Home, Orbec by Dominique Coulon & associés
Pantin General stores refurbishment, Pantin by Jung Architectures
Belleville, Paris by SEPTEMBRE
On site Poissy Galore – Insects Museum and Visitor Center, Paris by AWP office for territorial reconfiguration + HHF
The Paris Philharmonic Hall, Paris by Ateliers Jean Nouvel
Community Workshop, Poigny-laForêt by Boidot Robin architectes
Jean Moulin High School, Revin by Duncan Lewis + J de Giacinto + OFF architecture
The Rivesaltes Memorial Museum, Rivesaltes by Rudy Ricciotti
Contemporary Glass Museum, Sars Poteries by W-Architectures [Voinchet & Architectes Associés]
image © Cyrille Weiner
Music and Congress Center Strasbourg, Strasbourg by Dietrich Untertrifaller Architekten + Rey-Lucquet et associés
La Brigantine, Toulon by Martinez Barat Lafore Architectes
Olivier Debré Contemporary Art Centre, Tours, Indre-etLoire by Aires Mateus & Associados
Office Building for Isere county, Voiron by Perraudin architecture
Estonian National Museum, Tartu by DGT – Dorell Ghotmeh Tane
German Nominees
by German architects
Richard Wagner Museum, Bayreuth by Staab Architekten
Fellows Pavilion-American Academy, Berlin by Barkow Leibinger
Art Berlin Contemporary – 2015 Fair booths, Berlin by Meyer-Grohbrügge
St. Agnes, Berlin by Brandlhuber+ Emde, Burlon + Riegler Riewe
Aufbau Haus 84, Berlin by Barkow Leibinger
Modernisierung Dreischeibenhaus, Düsseldorf by HPP Hentrich-Petschnigg & Partner GmbH + Co. KG
The Wehrhahn Line Project, Düsseldorf by netzwerkarchitekten
Barn, Fergitz by Thomas Kröger Architekt
European Central Bank, Frankfurt am Main by COOP HIMMELB(L)AU Wolf D. Prix & Partner
Residential Tower “Cinnamon”, Hamburg by Bolles+Wilson
Renovierung und liturgische Neuordnung des Mariendoms in Hildesheim und Revitalisierung der Annexbauten, Hildesheim by Schilling Architekten Hahn Hertling von Hantelmann Landschaftsarchitekten GmbH
Sonnenhof, Genossenschaftliches Wohnen, Jena by J. MAYER H. Architects
St. Trinitatis Church Propsteikirche, Leipzig by Schulz und Schulz
European Hansemuseum, Lübeck by Studio Andreas Heller GmbH Architects & Designers
NS-Dokumentationszentrum, Munich by Georg Scheel Wetzel Architekten + Weidinger Landschaftsarchitekten
ZOB (Central Bus Station), Pforzheim by METARAUM Architekten BDA
Sparkasse Ulm, Ulm by Lederer Ragnarsdóttir Oei
image © Roland Halbe
The Circle Bridge, Copenhagen by Studio Olafur Eliasson
The Space of Synagogues, Lviv by Franz Reschke Landschaftsarchitektur + Studio Sophie Jahnke
Icelandic Nominees
by Icelandic architects
Airport Terminal Extension, Keflavik by Andersen & Sigurdsson Arkitekter / Teikn Architects
Holmsheidi Prison, Reykjavik, by Arkis Architects
Italian Nominees
by Italian architects
Opificio Golinelli – Citadel for Knowledge and Culture, Bologna by Diverserighestudio
image © Giovanni Bortolani
Alps Villa, Brescia by Camillo Botticini Architect
Protiro, Caltagirone by NOWA (NavarraOfficeWalkingArchitecture)
Green Arena, Cavallino Treporti by Stradivarie Architetti Associati
Casa Gianin, Coi by Clinicaurbana
Wigglyhouse – single family home, Como by ifdesign
Vgramsci building, Giulianova by Giovanni Vaccarini architects
Nursery in Guastalla, Guastalla by Mario Cucinella Architects
Polish Pavilion Expo 2015 Milano, Milan by 2pm
House of Memory, Milan by Baukuh
Fondazione Prada, Milan by O.M.A.
ECO BAR_reuse of the former ticket office of the sports arena, Ragusa by Giuseppe Gurrieri Architetto
City of Sun, Rome by Labics
New BNL-BNP Paribas Real Estate Group headquarter, Rome by 5+1AA Alfonso Femia Gianluca Peluffo srl
Reale Group New Office Building, Torino by Iotti+Pavarani Architetti + Artecna srl + ArchiLabs Pizzolato Winery, Treviso by MADE associati _ architettura e paesaggio
Fondaco dei Tedeschi, Venice by O.M.A.
T-House, Izmir by Teke Architects
Marseilles Docks, Marseille by 5+1AA Alfonso Femia Gianluca Peluffo srl
Antiroom II, Valletta by Chiavi Goldoni
Norwegian Nominees
by Norwegian architects
AAlgaard Church, Ålgård by Link Arkitektur
Eldhusøya Tourist Route Project, Averøy by Ghilardi+Hellsten Arkitekter
Three Houses for Hoskel, Bærum by Knut Hjeltnes AS Sivilarkitekter MNAL
Stormen Concert Hall and Library, Bodø by DRDH
Weekend House at Sildegarnsholmen, Herøy by Knut Hjeltnes AS Sivilarkitekter MNAL
Memorial and Learning Centre on Utøya, Hole by Blakstad Haffner Arkitekter AS
image © Are Carlsen
Romsdal Folk Museum, Molde by Reiulf Ramstad Architects
Sentralen, Oslo by Atelier Oslo/AWP + KIMA arkitektur
M62 Offices and Kindergarten, Oslo by LPO arkitekter AS
Sorenga Seawater Pool, Oslo by Arkitekt Kristine Jensens Tegnestue + LPO arkitekter AS
House in Pareliusveien, Oslo by Atelier Oslo/AWP
Sognefjellshytta Mountain Lodge Extension, Sognefjellet by Jensen & Skodvin Arkitektkontor as
Moholt 50I50 – Timber Towers, Trondheim by MDH Arkitekter SA + Masu planning
QUADRUM BUSINESS CITY, Vilnius by Lund+Slaato Arkitekter + ARCHES + Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Portuguese Nominees
by Portuguese architects
Abrantes Municipal Market, Abrantes by ARX Portugal Arquitectos
Casas de Campo no Trebilhadouro, Vale de Cambra by Andre Eduardo Tavares Arquitecto
Parque Escolar, Oeiras by Célia Gomes + Pedro Machado Costa (a.s* atelier de santos)
Institut of Health Research and Investigation – I3S, Porto by Serôdio Furtado & Associados
Public Library and Regional Archive of Angra do Heroísmo, Angra do Heroísmo by Inês Lobo Arquitectos Lda
Camping in Abrantes, Abrantes by Atelier Rua
image © Fernando Guerra
Solar da Porta dos Figos, Lamego by Belém Lima Arquitectos + NRV | NORVIA, CONSULTORES DE ENGENHARIA S.A.
House in Oeiras by Pedro Domingos Arquitectos
Abade Pedrosa Municipal Museum (MMAP) and International Museum of Contemporary Sculpture (MIEC), Santo Tirso by Álvaro Siza 2 – Arquitecto, SA + Souto Moura – Arquitectos, S.A.
Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, Lisbon by AL_A
Costa Nova Social and Cultural, Gafanha da Encarnaçã o by ARX Portugal Arquitectos
EDP Headquarters, Lisbon by AIRES MATEUS
Nadir Afonso Museum for Contemporary Art, Chaves by Álvaro Siza 2 – Arquitecto, SA
Spanish Nominees
by Spanish architects
R&D+i Headquarters for Local Sustainability, Badajoz by Daniel Jiménez+Jaime Olivera arq.
110 ROOMS. Collective Housing, Barcelona by Maio
Public Market in Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona by Manrique Planas Arquitectes + Àgata Vila
Sala Beckett / Theatre and International Drama Centre, Barcelona by Flores&Prats
COMMUNITY ARCHITECTS. Office of Citizen Assistance at the Raval, Barcelona by Arquitectos de cabecera
Collective housing for elderly people and civic and health centre, Barcelona by Bonell i Gil + Peris+Toral
Encants School, Barcelona by Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona
Fire Prevention Park – Firemen space, Barcelona by Roldán+Berengué, arqts.
CID Centre Calamonte by NGNP Arquitectos
Recovery of the Irrigation System at the Thermal Orchards, Caldes de Montbui by CICLICA [space, community & ecology] + CAVAA
317 Social Housing Units in Loma del Colmenar, Ceuta by SV60 Cordón&Liñán arquitectos
Casa #20, Cintruénigo by RUE Space
Musikene, Music Centre of the Basque Country Musikene, Donosti by | G | A | Z | Arkitektoak
New access to the historical centre of Gironella, Gironella by Carles Enrich architecture+urbanism Metro Station Alcázar Genil, Granada by Antonio Jiménez Torrecillas
Federico García Lorca Centre, Granada by MX-SI arcitectural studio
Architecture School of Granada, Granada by Víctor López Cotelo
Learning Center at the Campus of Health Sciences of UGR University, Granada by Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos
House 104, Granollers by HARQUITECTES
Lugo Auditorium, Lugo by Paredes Pedrosa Arquitectos
Free Institution for Education, Madrid by Amid Cero9
image © Jose Hevia
Museum of the Royal Collections, Madrid by Mansilla+Tuñón Arquitectos
Extension of the Fine Arts Museum of Asturias, Oviedo by Mangado y Asociados
Ressò, Rubí by Coque Claret
National Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago, Santiago de Compostela by Manuel Gallego Psychological Medical Centre, Vic by Comas-Pont arquitectes
Extension to Sant Jordi Public School, Vilanova i la Geltrú by AIXOPLUC
Consolidation of the Castle of Matrera Keep Tower, Villamartín by Carlos Quevedo Rojas Carquero Arquitectura
Extension of a Winery, Montpelier by Michèle&Miquel
Jordanki Culture and Congress Centre, CKK “Jordanki”, Torun by Menis Arquitectos
Gare Saint-Roch Parking, Montpellier by Archikubik
Swedish Nominees
by Swedish architects
KTH School of Architecture, Stockholm by Tham & Videgård Arkitekter
Malmö Live by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Östermalm’s Temporary Market Hall, Stockholm by Tengbom, Architects
Turkish Nominees
by Turkish architects
Angelos Organic Olive Oil Mill,Bademli, Dikili, Izmir by Mimarlar ve Han Tümertekin
Diyarbakir Yenisehir Municipality Building, Diyarbakır by Uygur Architects
Protel Office Building, Istanbul by HS Architects
Sky Garden, Istanbul by SO? Architecture and Ideas
Kılıç Ali Pasha Hamam, Istanbul by Cafer Bozkurt Architecture
Robert College Murat Karamancı Student Center, Istanbul by Alatas Architecture and Consulting Beyazıt State Library Renovation, Istanbul by Tabanlioglu Architects
T-House, Izmir by Teke Architects
Abdullah Gül University Sümer Campus, Kayseri by EAA – Emre Arolat Architecture + Ofis MPU Abdullah Gül Presidential Museum and Library, Kayseri by EAA – Emre Arolat Architecture
A. Nuri Çolakoğlu Anatolian Technical and Industrial Vocational High School, Kocaeli by Norm Architects
The Architecture Faculty, Mardin by Mardin Artuklu University Faculty of Architecture
TAC-SEV New Campus, Mersin by Erginoglu & Calislar Architects
image © Cemal Emden
Mies van der Rohe Awards
Background
Initiated in 1987 after an agreement between the European Parliament and the Barcelona City Council, the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture.
Mies van der Rohe Award has been co-organised by the Fundació Mies van der Rohe and the European Commission since 2001. The Prize is awarded biennially to works completed within the previous two years.
The principal objectives are to achieve a thorough understanding of the transformation of Europe’s built environment; to recognize and commend excellence and innovation in the field of architecture (in conceptual and construction terms) and to draw attention to the important contribution of European professionals in the development of new ideas, the clients who support them and the citizens that enjoy them.
The Fundació Mies van der Rohe was created in 1983 with the aim of reconstructing the German Pavilion that Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created for the 1929 International Exhibition. The foundation fosters debate on and awareness of themes related to contemporary architecture and urban planning, as well as encouraging studies on the work of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and on the Modern Movement.
Creative Europe is the European Commission’s framework programme for support to the culture and audiovisual sectors. The cultural and creative sectors embody Europe’s immensely rich and diverse cultural heritage, and contribute to the development of our societies. These sectors play a big role in the European economy and help generate growth and jobs.
Process 86 independent experts, the national architecture associations from the 39 participating countries and the Advisory Committee nominated the 356 projects that will compete for the Prize and the Emerging Architect Prize. The Jury will make a shortlist of 40 works in late January 2017 and afterwards it will announce the 5 Finalists that will be visited in April.
The Granting Ceremony will take place on May 26 at the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion in Barcelona with the Winners, the Finalists, the Jury members, the clients of the works, authorities from the European Commission and Parliament and the Barcelona City Council and all those people who support an architecture that responds to the needs of our century.
Prize The Prize Winner receives 60.000€ and a sculpture that evokes the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion of Barcelona. Professionals starting out on their careers have the opportunity to become an Emerging Architect Winner, and receive the sculpture together with 20.000€. The prestige of the Prize and the determination to disseminate the knowledge and savoir-faire of European architects is brought forward with the organization of exhibitions and debates worldwide, bringing architecture nearer to citizens.
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