Holcim Foundation Announces Finalists for the International Holcim Awards

The precise ranking of the nominees will be announced at the Holcim Awards 2023 Ceremony scheduled for November 18 in Venice, Italy during the final weeks of the Biennale Architettura 2023 - 18th International Architecture Exhibition.

“This year’s Holcim Awards finalists exemplify how it is possible - in this decisive decade to advance sustainable development - to pursue and deliver the application of innovative design and construction practices that provide a holistic response to meeting human development goals and regenerating natural systems,” said Laura Viscovich, Executive Director of the Holcim Foundation.

In its continuous effort to improve access to knowledge for its global audience, the Holcim Foundation is happy to announce that ArchDaily, a global leader in architecture news and information, will be the official media partner for this year’s awards ceremony. As part of this collaboration, ArchDaily will host a livestream of the ceremony on its website, ensuring that architecture enthusiasts and industry professionals worldwide can join the Foundation in real-time to celebrate the best in sustainable construction.

David Basulto, CEO and Co-Founder of ArchDaily, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “The Holcim Awards have consistently recognized and elevated projects that embody the future of sustainable construction. We at ArchDaily are immensely proud and excited to partner with the Holcim Foundation for this year’s awards ceremony. Together, we aim to inspire and inform the global architectural community about the pivotal role of sustainable design in shaping our world.”

“The partnership with ArchDaily allows us to amplify the reach and impact of the Holcim Awards. ArchDaily’s commitment to the architecture community aligns with our goal to support change accelerators in the built environment globally.” added Laura Viscovich.

Join us via livestream for the Holcim Awards 2023 presentation of prizes on November 18, 2023 from 14:30 CET. 

(Singapore 21:30 | Venice 14:30 | London 13:30 | New York 08:30)

(listed in alphabetical order by project title)

• 1925 Victoria Park Ave
  High-tech and low-cost modular housing solution for urban living
  Toronto, ON, Canada
  CREE Buildings, Serotiny Group, and Well Grounded Real Estate
• El 17. Composition of Knowledge House
  360° co-design process for rehabilitation of an industrial building
  Madrid, Spain
  Husos, Elii, and Ultrazul
• Ezbet Eshaq’s Eco Classroom
  Community learning space constructed from recycled materials
  Ezbet Eshaq, Egypt
  BENAA Foundation for Sustainable Development
• Fujian Tulou
  Conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings
  Zhangzhou, Fujian, China
  DnA_Design and Architecture
• Ger Plug-In 3.0
  High-performance utility solutions for traditional housing
  Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  District Development Unit, Energy Efficient Design Build, and Ger Hub
• Haus 2+
  Urban infill for a mixed use cultural building
  Berlin, Germany
  Office ParkScheerbarth
• High-Rise H1 Zwhatt Site
  Hybrid, high-rise, low-tech housing solution
  Regensdorf, Switzerland
  Boltshauser Architekten
• Kaiser Borsari Hall
  University building with on-site energy generation and storage
  Bellingham, WA, USA
  Perkins&Will
• Kfar Houneh Ecolodge
  User centric solution for environmental remediation
  Kfar Houneh, Lebanon
  Akl Architects
• Maritime Innovation Center
  Deep energy retrofit for “blue tech” economy hub
  Seattle, WA, USA
  The Miller Hull Partnership
• Memories of Water
  Amphibious park system for ecological restoration
  Rio Negro, Colombia
  TAP Arquitectura, Rojas Arquitectos, Geográfica Sur, Cosme Landscape Architecture, and EMS Arquitectos
• Muscowpetung Powwow Arbour
  Traditionally constructed cultural space for an indigenous community
  Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, SK, Canada
  Oxbow Architecture and Richard Kroeker
• NUS Yusof Ishak House
  Energy-efficient retrofit of heritage university hub
  Singapore
  National University of Singapore (NUS)
• Post-Covid Factory
  Refurbishment through passive design for enhanced user comfort
  Đồng Nai, Vietnam
  Le Quang-Architect(s)
• San José De Nueva Venecia School
  School refurbishment enabling flexible community use
  Sitio Nuevo, Colombia
  FP Arquitectura
• Saving Portete - Sustainable Island
  Designing for resilience in a coastal settlement
  Esmeraldas, Ecuador
  Rama Estudio
• Stream Co-Habitat
  Ecosystem regeneration and urban re-engagement program
  Tuzla, Turkey
  Openact Architecture
• Surf Ghana Collective
  Youth empowerment and responsible tourism co-operative
  Busua, Ghana
  Juergen Strohmayer and Glenn DeRoché
• Urban Nature Project, Natural History Museum
  Urban biodiversity and public education landscape program
  London, United Kingdom
  Natural History Museum, Feilden Fowles, and J&L Gibbons
• Utopia Estrella Iztapalapa
  Urban forest and social infrastructure precinct
  Mexico City, Mexico
  CANO | VERA Arquitectura

About the Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction

The Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction are the world’s most significant competition for sustainable design - showcasing projects that contribute to the transformation of the building sector. Established in 2004, these Awards commend projects that combine sustainable design and sustainable construction with architectural excellence. Boasting a global footprint, the Holcim Awards have notably conferred over 320 prizes. For these innovators, the accolade is more than just recognition – it's a catalyst. From bolstering project legitimacy to garnering international peer appreciation, the Holcim Awards play a key role in accelerating the best ideas and solutions for a more sustainable built environment.

About the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction

Founded in 2003, the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction supports change accelerators in the built environment globally. Since its inception, the Foundation has investigated and communicated the various aspects of sustainable construction via a series of roundtables and conferences with international experts. It has also recognised excellent contributions to this field with the Holcim Awards which are considered the world’s most significant competition for sustainable design.

About ArchDaily

ArchDaily is the most visited source of tools, inspiration, and knowledge for those who will imagine, design, and build our future world. Its job is to improve the quality of life for the billions of people who will move into cities over the coming decades, by providing knowledge, tools, and inspiration for those who will meet the challenge of designing for them. Every day, architects and designers from around the world send ArchDaily their latest projects, products, news, and opinions. Using innovative technologies, the platform collects, curates, and publishes the best information on our ever-growing database of knowledge, delivering our platform to millions of monthly readers in over 230 countries and regions.

Olivier Puech
Head of Communications and Campaigns
Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction
olivier.puech@holcimfoundation.org
+41 79 943 5651

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