Winners Revealed for 2024 Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) Competition
The Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) has announced the winners of its 2024 edition, recognising exceptional design talent from around the world. The awards ceremony, which will take place at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao on November 18, 2024, will celebrate both the 2023 and 2024 winners.
The AMP 2024 Best of Best winning projects represent the pinnacle of architecture that balances artistic excellence, social impact, and sustainability. While specific projects labelled "Best of Best" in 2024 are not detailed, AMP usually honours projects that set new benchmarks in architectural ingenuity and social value.
One of the standout winners is James Corner Field Operations, named the Landscape Firm of the Year. The firm's innovative approach to design has been recognised for its ability to transform spaces, creating sustainable and socially impactful landscapes.
In the Product Design category, MykoFoam by Mykor (UK) was named the winner. This innovative product, made from mycelium—the root structure of mushrooms—offers a sustainable alternative to traditional packaging materials.
The Social Impact Project of the Year award was introduced for the first time and was presented to a social housing project in Spain, 54 Social Housing in Inca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands by Fortuny-Alventosa, Morell Arquitectes (F-AM Arquitectes). This project exemplifies how thoughtful architecture can positively transform communities.
The Architectural Design of the Year title was awarded to a project that transformed a historic museum into a dynamic, state-of-the-art university. The Interior Design of the Year was given to Nobu by Cuaik CDS (Mexico), while the Interior Design Firm of the Year was awarded to Omar Gandhi Architects (Canada).
The AMP celebrates projects across all architectural disciplines, highlighting both established icons and rising talents. The Exterior Architecture Photographer of the Year was Albrecht Voss (Germany), and the Interior Architecture Photographer of the Year was Franco Casaccia (Argentina).
The Architecture Firm of the Year was awarded to Dominique Coulon & Associés (France), and the Landscape Architecture Firm of the Year was Qin Lake Park: From Culture to Nature by Grasp Earth Architecture & Landscape Design Co., Ltd. (China).
The AMP team and jury panel extend their congratulations to all winners and express their deep appreciation to all participants for their outstanding contributions to the field of architecture and design. The winners of the AMP 2024 stand as exemplars of creativity and technical brilliance, showcasing the vital role that architecture plays in shaping the world. The AMP aims to promote sustainability and innovation, with a mission to honour exceptional design talent globally.
- The Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) has awarded the Interior Design of the Year to Nobu by Cuaik CDS (Mexico), showcasing the vital role of interior design in shaping spaces.
- Omar Gandhi Architects (Canada) was honored as the Interior Design Firm of the Year, continuing to make their mark in the realm of sustainable and innovative interior design.
- Meanwhile, the Real-Estate sector is not left behind, with the Social Impact Project of the Year award presented to a social housing project in Spain, revealing the potential of architecture to positively transform communities.
- In the Finance sector, the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) champions exceptional design talent globally, serving as a platform for investing in innovative and sustainable architectural projects.
- The AMP also recognizes the significant role of cultural architecture, with the Landscape Architecture Firm of the Year awarded to Grasp Earth Architecture & Landscape Design Co., Ltd. (China) for Qin Lake Park: From Culture to Nature, demonstrating the harmonious blend of architecture and nature.
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