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A picture may be worth a thousand words, but we also believe in the power of language to drive change. Through articles, publications and multimedia content we provide our community with the means to learn about the latest ideas and best practices in sustainable design and construction.
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Holcim Fellowships
Introducing the Holcim Foundation Fellowship Cohort for Latin America!
Meet the 20 young professionals selected for our first Fellowship in Latin America
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Project Update
Immersive Design-Build Workshop Inaugurates a New Cultural Beacon in Indonesia
The NGX Ambassador team was joined by 10 students from around the world to open a new dance school and performance venue.
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Awards Talks
Wild Education: Designing for Nature in the City
The Holcim Foundation Awards Talks in London explored the role of urban biodiversity in creating sustainable cities, from innovative design to community engagement.
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Webinar
Material Smart: Designing Low-Carbon Buildings
Exploring innovative approaches to reducing carbon footprints in construction from Germany and Switzerland
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Holcim Foundation Awards 2025
The world’s most significant competition for sustainable design calls for entries
USD 1M Holcim Foundation Awards 2025 competition now open
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Clinic of Care: Tanzania
Healthcare and Maternity Clinic Breaks Ground
Construction Underway for Clinic of Care: Tanzania Project
Latest multimedia
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Stream Co-Habitat in Turkey
The project creates a continuous green corridor, connecting fragmented green spaces to form an ecological backbone. It provides access to schools, public buildings, and amenities via pedestrian and bike paths, allowing residents to meet their daily movement, sports, and social needs, while also enabling inter-neighbourhood mobility.
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Aftermovie - North America Fellowship
In partnership with renowned firms such as Henning Larsen, Arup, and SOM, the Fellows engaged in hands-on workshops, site visits, and discussions with leading experts.
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Board of the Holcim Foundation
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).
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Amazon vernacular architecture: an innovative method to tackle the severe housing deficit in Manaus, Brazil, prioritizing local elements
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.
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Holcim Awards 2023 prize announcement - Infinito Delicias
Presenting the Holcim Awards 2023 Gold winner for Europe - Infinito Delicias in Spain.
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Presentation of the Holcim Awards 2023 Gold for Europe
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.
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Holcim Awards 2023 - The Official Aftermovie
The official aftermovie of the Holcim Awards 2023 ceremony witnessed a total prize pool of USD 1 million awarded to projects in 17 countries that exemplify the growing global effort to provide holistic design and construction response.
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Architecture Hunter introduces the Holcim Awards 2023
This overview video produced by Architecture Hunter provides an insight into their exclusive interviews with the winners.
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Presentation of the Holcim Awards 2023 Gold for Asia Pacific
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.
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Holcim Awards 2023 prize announcement - 1925 Victoria Park Ave.
Presenting the Holcim Awards 2023 Gold winner for North America - 1925 Victoria Park Ave.
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Holcim Awards 2023 prize announcement - Surf Ghana Collective
Presenting the Holcim Awards 2023 Gold winner for Middle East & Africa - Surf Ghana Collective.
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Holcim Awards 2023 prize announcement - Utopía Estrella Iztapalapa
Presenting the Holcim Awards 2023 Gold winner for Latin America - Utopía Estrella Iztapalapa in Mexico.
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Holcim Awards 2023 prize announcement - Fujian Tulou
Presenting the Holcim Awards 2023 Gold winner for Asia Pacific - Fujian Tulou in China.
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Time-lapse video: Dismantling of the Gunungkidul Joglo
The Gunungkidul Joglo was carefully dismantled, paving the way for a relocation, reconstruction and renovation that respects architectural and cultural heritage while breathing new life into the typology by facilitating dynamic new uses.
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Fujian Tulou in China
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.
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Life on the Amazon Waters: Documentary explores the unique architecture of the riverine communities in Brazil
View trailer: Architect Danielle Khoury Gregorio has released a 30-minute documentary “Life on the Amazon Waters” to develop a deeper understanding of local construction processes and issues related to sustainability and housing, after receiving a USD 75,000 Research in Practice Grant (RPG) from the Holcim Foundation.
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