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Toyo Ito, a 71 year old architect whose architectural practice is based in Tokyo, Japan, will be the recipient of the 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize, it was announced today by Thomas J. Pritzker, chairman of The Hyatt Foundation which sponsors the prize
The judging panel for this year includes RIAS President Elect Ian Connelly FRIAS, Dr Joyce Deans CBE PPRIAS, Lori McElroy MBE, Kathy Li of the Mackintosh School of Architecture and Roger Stephenson OBE, representing the Royal Institute of British Architects
Veronika Valk is a highly versatile architect whose range includes both the traditional work of an architect and the broader awareness-building of architecture – exhibitions, holding lectures, seminars and workshops, and writing articles.
The first ever Surface Design Award winners were presented with their striking recycled glass trophies at a vibrant ceremony today, the last day of Surface Design Show
Entries are now invited for the 2013 European Copper in Architecture Awards 16 – a showcase for architects designing with copper and its alloys to promote their work to an international audience
Among the distinguished architects to have received the award are the Portuguese architect, Eduardo Souto de Moura, Peter Zumthor from Switzerland and the Norwegian Sverre Fehn, all laureates of the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
World Architecture 100 Survey – WA100, 2013, information on world’s largest architecture practices – World Architecture 100, WA100 Survey, news, architects winners
Since 1980, the Interiors Awards has recognized the exceptional projects and accomplishments of well-known firms and emerging talent who push the boundaries of architecture and design.
The results of the 2011 Emporis Skyscraper Award: New York by Gehry at 8 Spruce Street in New York City is the winner of the renowned architecture prize for new skyscrapers, chosen from over 220 skyscrapers completed in 2011
Coffey Architects has scooped the coveted Young Architect of the Year Award after impressing a panel of judges including artist Pablo Bronstein, Kathryn Firth of the London Legacy Company and award-winning architects Graham Stirk and Clare Wright
The RIBA is pleased to announce that Rem Koolhaas is to receive the 2012 Jencks Award. The Jencks Award is given annually to an individual (or practice) that has recently made a major contribution internationally to both the theory and practice of architecture.
The Carbon Trust Low Carbon Building Awards have been specifically designed to acknowledge and applaud the success of organisations in Scotland in designing, refurbishing and building low carbon buildings.
The Surface Design Awards recognise examples of progressive design and the use of innovative surfaces in projects both in the UK and internationally.
The aim of the prize is to enhance the importance of architecture in social discourse, to strengthen the role of architects in public life and to reinforce the network of architects, industry, clients and politics.
The DETAIL Prize seeks to identify impressive and architecturally-challenging projects with innovative features and a coherent overall concept. The editorial team has its work cut out analysing and evaluating the entries. The top 25 projects are chosen and presented to the distinguished jury and readers.
WAF Awards Shortlist 2012, World Architecture Festival Awards 2012 – winners : buildings + architects – WAF Singapore Shortlist, Marina Bay Sands
BCO Awards, British Council For Offices Awards, UK – results for 2012, winning architects & buildings – BCO Prize, British Council For Offices, London, England: winners