Storytelling is a powerful medium

Christian Benimana, Co-Executive Director and Senior Principal at MASS Design Group and member of the Board of the Holcim Foundation at the Board meeting in Zurich, Switzerland in May 2024.

Board of the Holcim Foundation meeting in Zurich, May 2024 (l-r): Maria Atkinson - Chair (Australia), Meisa Batayneh Maani (Jordan), Nollaig Forrest (Switzerland), Harry Gugger (Switzerland), Loreta Castro Regura (Mexico), Christian Benimana (Rwanda), Kate Ascher (USA), Stuart Smith (UK/Germany) and Jan Jenisch (Switzerland).

Members of the panel discussion (l-r): Thomas Wehrle, Roger Boltshauser, Prof. Dr. Andrea Frangi, Ana Alberati and Dr. Chris Luebkeman (moderator).

Members of the Board of the Holcim Foundation at Awards Talks Zurich (l-r, front row): Stuart Smith, Jan Jenisch, and Harry Gugger.

The design advocates for abandoning disconnected and standardized architectural models in favor of designs that are contextually responsive and adaptable to the unique conditions of the area.

Infinito Delicias reuses 95% of existing built structure with a focus on intelligent management of resources, and community engagement.

For Infinito Delicias, Madrid, Spain (l-r): Laura Viscovich, Executive Director, Holcim Foundation; Belinda Tato (Chair of Jury), Founder of ecosistema urbano, Madrid, Spain; the collaborative team from Husos, Elii, and Ultrazul, Madrid, Spain; and Priya Pawar, Program Manager – Holcim Awards, Holcim Foundation.

Winners of the Holcim Awards 2023 Gold for Middle East & Africa (l-r): Juergen Strohmayer and Glenn DeRoché, DeRoché Strohmayer, Accra, Ghana for Surf Ghana Collective.

For Fujian Tulou, Zhangzhou, Fujian, China (l-r): Laura Viscovich, Executive Director, Holcim Foundation; Manit Rastogi (Chair of Jury), Founding Partner of Morphogenesis, India; Tiantian Xu and Weina Wang DnA_Design and Architecture, China; and Priya Pawar, Program Manager – Holcim Awards, Holcim Foundation.

The first 12-storey near-zero emission mixed use rental development in Ontario.

Multi-functional lodge, finished with sustainable and recycled materials. The new Surf Ghana Collective lodge is located directly on the beach and plugs into a network of surf schools and coastal lodges. Image: Julien Lanoo LD.

Social unit, wetland and forest.

Qifeng Tulou: for the space program and function, the top floor retains the function of collective residences, while the first and second floors are planned to accommodate the cultural, catering, and other tourism services. The partially collapsed part of the tulou’s entrance will be developed into a viewing platform to enjoy the scenery, and is intended to be a public space shared by the host and guests.

The distinguishing feature of a BillionBricks home is its large roof, made entirely of photovoltaic panels. Photo: © BillionBricks.

The Seraj Library Project supports the development of community libraries that provide safe and beautiful spaces for children, facilitate access to information and education, and foster civic engagement.

Maria Atkinson AM, Atkinson Consultancy: The sustainability whisperer.

The workshop brainstorming sessions focused on ways to build momentum within the building and construction industry.