The award is named after Dr Mohamed Saleh Makiya, a great Iraqi architect whose influence and importance continue to impact the field of architecture today. The prize was announced in 2014, in celebration of Dr Makiya’s 100th birthday.
The Mohamed Makiya Prize is part of Tamayouz Excellence Award’s programme that champions and celebrates the best of architecture in the Middle East and North Africa. Every cycle, the prize is presented to the ‘Architectural Personality of the Year’, or the individual/organisation that has made the greatest contribution towards the advancement of architecture in a specific period. The winner will be celebrated during the biennial Tamayouz Excellence Award Ceremony.
The Award aims to promote the advancement of architecture in the Middle East and North Africa.
Objectives
– Recognise and celebrate contributions made towards the advancement of architecture in the Middle East and North Africa.
– Encourage individuals and organisations to contribute towards the transformation of the built environment and local communities.
– Annually celebrate the work and lasting contribution of Dr Mohamed Saleh Makiya through the prize.
Eligibility
The Mohamed Makiya Prize is open to both individuals and organisations who promoted, encouraged, campaigned or influenced directly or indirectly the advancement of architecture in the Middle East and North Africa.
The nomination is open to:
1- Organisation of any type: governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, cultural centres, unions and architectural or non-architectural companies.
2- Individuals of any occupation that have direct or indirect influence, achievement or contribution to the advancement of architecture, including architects, designers, clients, engineers, educators, journalists, government employees, activists, planners, civil servants, conservation specialists, students, curators and organisation owners/directors.
Selection Craiteria
The winner will be selected by the Mohamed Makiya Prize judging panel. The selection will be based on the achievements or contributions made towards architecture between January 2018 and December 2023. Achievements or contributions include (but are not limited to): the promotion of architectural excellence; research with impact; publication; built projects; winning design competitions; and activity in a certain field, such as conservation, planning, campaigning, building regulations, services to the built environment, education, services/contribution to the community, and institutional excellence for organisations.
The Prize
The winner receives the Mohamed Makiya Medal, designed by Dr Makiya himself. This medal is given during Tamayouz’s biennial ceremony. The winner’s flights and accommodation for attending the ceremony are covered by Tamayouz Award. The host city of the ceremony will be announced later during the year.
Important Dates
Registration Period: 01/Oct/2023 – 01/June/2024
Judging period: July 2024
Winner Announcement: August 2024
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Call for nominations: The Middle Eastern Architectural Personality of the Year - The Mohamed Makiya Prize for ArchitectureType
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Organizers
Tamayouz Excellence AwardRegistration Deadline
June 01, 2024 11:59 PMSubmission Deadline
June 01, 2024 11:59 PM