Holcim Awards 2023

Design what matters

Holcim Awards 2023 winners announced

From adaptive reuse and material circularity to participatory design and cooperative business models

  • Fujian Tulou in China

    • Gold
      Awards Gold 2023 Asia Pacific

    Fujian Tulou in China

    Conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings

    Fujian Tulou in China
  • El 17. Composition of Knowledge House

    • Gold
      Awards Gold 2023 Europe

    El 17. Composition of Knowledge House

    360° co-design process for rehabilitation of an industrial building

    El 17. Composition of Knowledge House
  • Utopia Estrella Iztapalapa

    • Gold
      Awards Gold 2023 Latin America

    Utopia Estrella Iztapalapa

    Urban forest and social infrastructure precinct


    Utopia Estrella Iztapalapa
  • Surf Ghana Collective

    • Gold
      Awards Gold 2023 Middle East & Africa

    Surf Ghana Collective

    Youth empowerment and responsible tourism co-operative

    Surf Ghana Collective
  • 1925 Victoria Park Ave

    • Gold
      Awards Gold 2023 North America

    1925 Victoria Park Ave

    High-tech and low-cost modular housing solution for urban living

    1925 Victoria Park Ave
  • A23-AP-GerPlugIn-01

    Ger Plug-In 3.0

    • Silver
      Awards Silver 2023 Asia Pacific

    Ger Plug-In 3.0

    High-performance utility solutions for traditional housing

    Ger Plug-In 3.0
  • Urban Nature Project

    • Silver
      Awards Silver 2023 Europe

    Urban Nature Project

    Urban biodiversity and public education landscape program

    Urban Nature Project
  • San José De Nueva Venecia School

    • Silver
      Awards Silver 2023 Latin America

    San José De Nueva Venecia School

    School refurbishment enabling flexible community use

    San José De Nueva Venecia School
  • Stream Co-Habitat in Turkey

    • Silver
      Awards Silver 2023 Middle East & Africa

    Stream Co-Habitat in Turkey

    Ecosystem regeneration and urban re-engagement program

    Stream Co-Habitat in Turkey
  • Maritime Innovation Center

    • Silver
      Awards Silver 2023 North America

    Maritime Innovation Center

    Deep energy retrofit for “blue tech” economy hub

    Maritime Innovation Center
  • A23-AP-NUS-1

    NUS Yusof Ishak House in Singapore

    • Bronze
      Awards Bronze 2023 Asia Pacific

    NUS Yusof Ishak House in Singapore

    Energy-efficient retrofit of heritage university hub

    NUS Yusof Ishak House in Singapore
  • Haus 2+ in Germany

    • Bronze
      Awards Bronze 2023 Europe

    Haus 2+ in Germany

    Urban infill for a mixed use cultural building

    Haus 2+ in Germany
  • Saving Portete - Sustainable Island

    • Bronze
      Awards Bronze 2023 Latin America

    Saving Portete - Sustainable Island

    Designing for resilience in a coastal settlement

    Saving Portete - Sustainable Island
  • Kfar Houneh Ecolodge

    • Bronze
      Awards Bronze 2023 Middle East & Africa

    Kfar Houneh Ecolodge

    User centric solution for environmental remediation

    Kfar Houneh Ecolodge
  • Kaiser Borsari Hall

    • Bronze
      Awards Bronze 2023 North America

    Kaiser Borsari Hall

    University building with on-site energy generation and storage

    Kaiser Borsari Hall
  • Post-Covid Factory in Vietnam

    • Acknowledgement
      Awards Acknowledgement 2023 Asia Pacific

    Post-Covid Factory in Vietnam

    Refurbishment through passive design for enhanced user comfor

    Post-Covid Factory in Vietnam
  • High-Rise H1 Zwhatt Site in Switzerland

    • Acknowledgement
      Awards Acknowledgement 2023 Europe

    High-Rise H1 Zwhatt Site in Switzerland

    Hybrid, high-rise, low-tech housing solution

    High-Rise H1 Zwhatt Site in Switzerland
  • Memories of Water in Colombia

    • Acknowledgement
      Awards Acknowledgement 2023 Latin America

    Memories of Water in Colombia

    Amphibious park system for ecological restoration

    Memories of Water in Colombia
  • Ezbet Eshaq’s Eco Classroom

    • Acknowledgement
      Awards Acknowledgement 2023 Middle East & Africa

    Ezbet Eshaq’s Eco Classroom

    Community learning space constructed from recycled materials

    Ezbet Eshaq’s Eco Classroom
  • Muscowpetung Powwow Arbour

    • Acknowledgement
      Awards Acknowledgement 2023 North America

    Muscowpetung Powwow Arbour

    Traditionally constructed cultural space for an indigenous community

    Muscowpetung Powwow Arbour

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America

Middle East & Africa

North America

Replay of Ceremony and Panel Discussion

Holcim Awards 2023 – Prize Presentation Ceremony

Watch a replay of the Holcim Awards 2023 presentation ceremony, where 20 projects from around the world are recognized in the world’s most significant competition dedicated to sustainable construction.

Holcim Awards 2023 – Panel Discussion

Two panel sessions featuring the Holcim Awards regional jury chairs offer a comprehensive view of how these exemplary projects contribute to the industry's global knowledge network across regions.

About the competition

    • Entries opens: February 6
    • Registration closes: March 30 (14:00 UTC)
    • Competition closes: April 6 (14:00 UTC)
    • Evaluation by juries: May/July 2023
    • Verification of nominees: August/September 2023
    • Announcement of winners: November 18, 2023 
    • The Holcim Awards competition recognizes and promotes projects that combine sustainable design and sustainable construction with architectural excellence.
    • The global competition is conducted in five geographic regions: Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, and North America.
    • Independent expert juries evaluate submissions and nominate the winners.
    • Entries are evaluated using the Foundation’s renewed goals for sustainable construction (Uplifting places, a Healthy planet, Viable economics, and Thriving communities).
    • USD 1 million in total prize money (USD 200,000 per region) is shared between winners of a Holcim Awards Gold, Silver, Bronze prize, and Acknowledgement prizes in each region.
    • Registered authors can view and download (but not edit) their submissions in the competition via the Holcim Awards platform (registered users only).
    • Project must not have started construction before January 1, 2022.
    • Projects may be at the following stages: detailed design, completed design, under construction, and completed construction.
    • Projects must be client-supported – commissioned by a client for the purpose of real-world execution.
    • Entries must provide information on detailed sustainability data points.