The Royal Institute of British Architects is now accepting submissions for the RIBA International Prize, with the institute on the hunt for superlative projects of social significance.
Established in 2015, the RIBA International Prize is a biennial accolade awarded to a building that demonstrates visionary thinking, originality and excellence of execution, and that makes a distinct contribution to its users, surrounding environment and communities.
Registered architects from anywhere in the world are eligible to enter. There are no restrictions on building size, typology or budget; however, projects must be environmentally and economically sustainable while also providing social value, and projects based in the UK are not able to apply.
RIBA president Muyiwa Oki said the awards celebrate and recognize buildings that boldly push design boundaries, embrace sustainable technologies and drive meaningful change.
“We want to uncover the world’s most ambitious and impactful projects that provide robust solutions to social and environmental issues faced by communities across the globe,” Oki said.
In June 2024, in the lead-up to the disclosure of the winning project, RIBA will present approximately 20 buildings with RIBA International Awards for Excellence. One emerging practice – having operated for 10 years or less – will also be acknowledged with the International Emerging Architect Award.
Children Village, Brazil, by Aleph Zero and Rosenbaum, was awarded the RIBA International Prize in 2018.
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Leonardo Finotti
The winner of the latest RIBA International Prize in 2021 was the Friendship Hospital in Satkhira, Bangladesh, designed by Khashef Chowdury and Urbana. Selected from a shortlist of three outstanding entries, the design team was praised for the delivery of a low-cost yet visually appealing community hospital, the social value of the project, the response to challenging environmental conditions, and the use of local and traditional crafted materials.
Preceding winners include Aleph Zero and Rosenbaum in 2018 for Children Village in northern Brazil, and Grafton Architects in 2016 for the Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología in Lima, Peru.
UTEC, Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología, Peru, by Grafton Architects, was awarded the RIBA International Prize in 2016.
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Iwan Baan
Entries for the RIBA International Prize 2024 are open until 17:00 GMT on 7 December 2023. Any lodged projects must have been completed between December 2018 and December 2022, and have been in functional use for at least one year – enabling the jury to review performance data.
Every shortlisted project will be visited by a group of international design experts.
The international prize winner will be announced in November 2024. To find out more, visit here.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
