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Radical Social Housing Project in Barcelona Wins the 2024 RIBA International Prize

Maria-Cristina Florian — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:30:00 +0000

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) awarded its 2024 International Prize to Modulus Matrix, an 85-unit social housing development in Cornellà, near Barcelona. Designed by Peris + Toral Arquitectes, the six-story timber-framed building is a notable example of innovative social housing design. Its modular structure, based on a 3.6m x 3.6m grid inspired by traditional Japanese homes, creates a flexible and adaptable living space. The design prioritizes cross-ventilation, dual orientation, and a central communal courtyard, fostering social interaction and community building.

A Hospital in Bangladesh Wins RIBA International Prize 2021

Andreea Cutieru — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 04:30:00 +0000

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named Friendship Hospital in Bangladesh, designed by Kashef Chowdhury/URBANA as the winner of the 2021 RIBA International Prize, the biennial award highlighting worldwide projects that "demonstrate design excellence and social impact". The remote community hospital set within a riverine landscape translates the site's conditions prone to flooding into the central theme of the design, crafting a serene environment around the water element. The jury commended the project's thoughtful and innovative design within a modest budget, its use of local craftsmanship, and its climate-resilient response.

RIBA Announces 2021 International Prize Shortlist

Dima Stouhi — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced its shortlist for the 2021 International Prize, a prestigious biennial award that celebrates the world’s best new projects that “champion buildings that change the world and positively impact the community around them". The jury has selected three projects from a list of 16 projects in 11 countries, and will announce the winner on Thursday 2nd December.

Odile Decq to Lead Grand Jury for 2020 RIBA International Prize

Christele Harrouk — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 07:30:00 +0000

RIBA announced the 2020 RIBA International Prize jury and stated that it will be led by French architect and urban planner Odile Decq with the participation of Es Devlin, Jeanne Gang, Rossana Hu, and Gustavo Utrabo.

This Week in Architecture: Reduce, Reuse, Rethink

Katherine Allen — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the massive production of architecture today. Scroll through ArchDaily for more than a minute and even we'd forgive you for losing track of it all. But what seems like an endless scroll of architectural production doesn't quite fit with the popular movements surrounding resource sharing and community.

Children Village by Aleph Zero and Rosenbaum Wins 2018 RIBA International Prize

Eric Baldwin — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Children Village by Brazilian architects Aleph Zero and Rosenbaum has won the 2018 RIBA International Prize. Located on the edge of the rain forest in northern Brazil, the new school complex provides accommodation for 540 children attending the Canuanã School. The RIBA International Prize is awarded every two years to a building that exemplifies design excellence and architectural ambition, and delivers meaningful social impact. Children Village was recognized for it's vision in imagining architecture as a tool for social transformation.

Fate of O’Donnell + Tuomey’s RIBA International Prize Contender Uncertain after Political Crackdown

Niall Patrick Walsh — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000

The Central European University’s Budapest campus, designed by O’Donnell + Tuomey and shortlisted for the RIBA International Prize, is under threat of abandonment due to ongoing verbal and legislative attacks by Hungary’s populist prime minister, Viktor Orbán.

4 Buildings Shortlisted for the RIBA 2018 International Prize

Niall Patrick Walsh — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 06:30:00 +0000

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the shortlist of four finalist projects in the running for the 2018 RIBA International Prize. A biennial award open to any qualified architect in the world, the International Prize seeks to name the world’s “most inspirational and significant” building. Criteria for consideration include the demonstration of “design excellence, architectural ambition, and [delivery of] meaningful social impact.”

RIBA Announces 2018 RIBA International Prize Longlist for World's Best Building

Patrick Lynch — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:20:00 +0000

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed the 2018 RIBA International List, the longlist of buildings in the running for one of the world’s most prestigious architecture awards, the RIBA International Prize.

Grafton Architect's "Modern Day Machu Picchu" Wins Inaugural RIBA International Prize

AD Editorial Team — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 19:01:00 +0000

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have revealed the Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC), located in Lima and designed by Dublin-based practice Grafton Architects, as the winner of the inaugural RIBA International Prize. A longlist of thirty projects, published in May of this year, was narrowed down to six in October before a grand jury—chaired by Richard Rogers—selected the scheme as "an exceptional example of civil architecture."

6 Buildings Shortlisted for the Inaugural RIBA International Prize

Patrick Lynch — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:20:00 +0000

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the shortlist of six finalist projects in the running for the inaugural RIBA International Prize. The first RIBA Award open to any qualified architect in the world, the International Prize seeks to name the world’s “most significant and inspirational” building. Criteria for consideration include the demonstration of “visionary, innovative thinking and excellence of execution, whilst making a distinct contribution to its users and to its physical context.”

RIBA Announces Longlist of 30 Buildings for Inaugural International Prize

Vladimir Gintoff — Tue, 10 May 2016 12:15:00 +0000

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced its longlist of 30 buildings to be considered for the inaugural RIBA International Prize. According to the organization, “Projects range from large urban infrastructure schemes to private residential projects; cultural destinations to civic spaces; academic buildings to places of worship. The RIBA International Prize will be awarded to the most significant and inspirational building of the year. The winning building will demonstrate visionary, innovative thinking and excellence of execution, whilst making a distinct contribution to its users and to its physical context.” This is the first RIBA Award to be open to any qualified architect in the world.