Get ready for a showcase of exceptional architectural photographers and photography talents as the 2023 edition of the Architecture Photography MasterPrize Awards officially opens!
In celebration, Part 1 of “Architectural Photographers to Look Forward To” will feature some of the most promising and emerging award-winning photographers. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or a professional, don’t miss the chance to discover these artists in the coming year.
Open to submission from photographers worldwide, the Architecture Photography MasterPrize celebrates the masterminds who capture the allure of the built environment.
Rafael Gamo
Winning Architecture MasterPrize Photography of the Year title in 2 consecutive years, Rafael Gamo started his career as a photographer in Mexico City, following architecture school and studying at the Photo Art Center. He is also a graduate of the International Center of Photography in New York City. His work ranges from large-scale public works and cutting-edge buildings to intimate interiors and one-off installations.
James Brittain James Brittain is an award-winning photographer working from studios in Montreal, Canada, and London, UK. Over 20 years of commissioned practice he’s established an international reputation for pictures grounded in the experience of architecture. His work is widely published in books and magazines around the world.
Hans Georg Esch
Hans Georg Esch was born in Neuwied in 1964, completed a classical training in photography and is active as an architectural photographer and filmmaker since 1989. Today he is one of the most important interpreters of the latest architecture and avant-grande design worldwide. In addition, he has developed a number of artistic concepts resulting in large series of images and books.
Yi-Hsien Lee (Ethan Lee)
Ethan Lee is a talented photographer who has earned recognition for his work in architecture photography. In 2022, he was awarded the Architecture Masterprize Photography of the Year title for his project ‘KAOHSIUNG MUSIC CENTER BY THE SEA’. In addition to his personal success, Ethan has also made a significant impact by helping multiple architectural and interior design studios secure awards through his remarkable photography abilities.
Ashok Sinha
Born in Calcutta, Ashok Sinha is an American filmmaker and photographer who shoots lifestyle and creative culture though a contemporary architectural lens. Before he pursued an art career based out of New York City, Ashok programmed telecom satellites for the U.S. government after graduating from Columbia University, left behind a second career in advertising, and eventually settled in Manhattan, where he now lives with his wife and daughter in a town house on the East Side.
About Architecture MasterPrize(AMP)
The mission of the AMP is to advance the appreciation of quality architectural design worldwide. Celebrating creativity and innovation in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, product design and architectural photography, the prize is open to submissions worldwide, accepting entries from architects all around the globe.
Winners are selected by the esteemed jury of architects and leaders in the architecture world and will receive the AMP trophy and extensive publicity showcasing their designs to a worldwide audience, plus more.
The 7th Annual Architecture MasterPrize Awards Ceremony at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao was a night to remember! With glitz, glamour, and architectural excellence, the ceremony welcomed over 200 guests from more than 70 firms worldwide. The ceremony celebrated some of the best of the architecture and design world, from emerging designers to established architects and photographers. Guests enjoyed a Michelin-starred dinner prepared by Chef, Josean Alija, and a live jazz performance, and the celebration went on well into the night.
Check out some of the pictures from the celebration and relive the best moments of the night!
About Architecture MasterPrize(AMP)
The mission of the AMP is to advance the appreciation of quality architectural design worldwide. Celebrating creativity and innovation in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, product design and architectural photography, the prize is open to submissions worldwide, accepting entries from architects all around the globe.
Winners are selected by the esteemed jury of architects and leaders in the architecture world and will receive the AMP trophy and extensive publicity showcasing their designs to a worldwide audience, plus more.
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Continuing our series of the top Canadian architecture and interior firms. The AMP team has selected a diverse range of inspiring firms from across Canada, each with their own distinct design philosophies and techniques for crafting functional and visually stunning spaces.
For 8 years straight, the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) architecture award has continued its mission in celebrating architects and interior designers worldwide for their achievements.
Based in Vancouver, Canada, MGA | MICHAEL GREEN ARCHITECTURE is one of the most internationally recognized architecture firms in Canada. Founded in 2012 by Michael Green, who saw the impact that the construction industry was having on the environment, now Michael Green and Natalie Telewiak lead a team of talented and experienced architects, designers, and support staff, all united by a shared passion to learn from diverse communities, collaborate with peers, and contribute to a better built environment.
With 20 years of experience in the architecture industry in Montreal, Alain Carle’s approach is informed by his background as a teacher and researcher at the Université de Montréal’s School of Architecture. His firm’s emphasis on critical representation in the design process has resulted in consistent recognition and praise from the architectural community, particularly in the areas of residential and commercial architecture.
Provencher_Roy is an award-winning Canadian architectural firm known for its excellence in quality, design, and execution. Their unique studio model encourages creativity, collaboration, and analytical thinking, always prioritizing the best ideas. The team is dedicated to responsible interventions that enhance spaces and promote collective well-being, a vision shared by the founders.
ACDF Architecture creates inspiring spaces that blend North American practicality with European flair. With a distinct and striking design language, sophisticated detailing and materials, ACDF’s work has earned a reputation for excellence in Quebec, Canada, and beyond. The 86-member team, with a flexible structure, handles a wide range of residential, commercial and institutional projects.
Henriquez Architects specializes in large, complex mixed-use projects that aim to create beautiful buildings that foster inclusive and engaged communities. With over 50 years of experience, they have developed strong partnerships with developers, non-profits, and government agencies, allowing the firm to achieve meaningful collective objectives.
Founded in 2007 by Johanna Hurme, Sasa Radulovic and later joined by Colin Neufeld, 5468796 Architecture is a Winnipeg-based practice that promotes a collaborative approach among its 20 members. The firm is leading a new wave of contemporary architecture in Winnipeg.
BDP Quadrangle is one of Canada’s leading architecture, design and urbanism practices. Based in Toronto, Canada, their expertise spans designing for the full spectrum of the built environment including mixed-use, residential, workplace, retail, transit, media environments, education and health.
Group2 Architecture is a co-creator of spaces that support, uplift and enrich. They value diversity and the well-being of future generations, fostering leadership in their staff both at work and in their communities. The studio is an inspiring space for creativity, exploration, and learning.
CORE Architects Inc. is a Toronto-based firm of architects and interior designers that stands out for its innovative and well-considered design solutions. Founding principals Babak Eslahjou, Charles Gane, and Deni Poletti guide the firm with a philosophy that emphasizes creativity, innovation, and sustainability.
Atelier RZLBD is a boutique art & architecture practice based in Toronto that centered around residential architecture.
Photography: Borzu Talaie
About Architecture MasterPrize(AMP)
The mission of the AMP is to advance the appreciation of quality architectural design worldwide. Celebrating creativity and innovation in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, product design and architectural photography, the prize is open to submissions worldwide, accepting entries from architects all around the globe.
Winners are selected by the esteemed jury of architects and leaders in the architecture world and will receive the AMP trophy and extensive publicity showcasing their designs to a worldwide audience, plus more.
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Home to some of the most talented and innovative architects and interior designers, Canada has multiple award-winning architecture firms that are sure to deliver stunning projects to the industry. From grand theatres to inspiring, flowy houses, in this Part 1, the AMP team has selected a handful of firms that are at the top of their game and have won many Architecture MasterPrize architecture award titles.
For 8 years straight, the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) architecture award has continued its mission of celebrating architects and interior designers worldwide for their achievements.
Revery Architecture is a Vancouver-based architecture, interior design, and planning practice internationally recognized as a leader in community placemaking. The firm is committed to a design philosophy of Building Beyond Buildings that align meaningful architecture with broader community initiatives to shape inclusive, authentically responsive spaces that stimulate human interactions, engage the senses, improve quality of life, and bring joy.
hcma designs buildings, brands, and shared experienced that connect people. The firm is multi-skilled, but driven by a shared purpose: to maximize positive impact. Furthermore, hcma is a Certified B Corporation that strives to be a force for good and works towards an economic system that benefits everyone.
SHAPE Architecture is an award-winning architectural practice of architects and designers located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm was founded on the belief that their work as architects is central to building an engaging, humane and sustainable future.
Diamond Schmitt Architects is an international architectural firm, with its headquarter in Toronto, that specializes in transformative, sustainable and socially responsible buildings. They create innovative designs inspired by local context, community, and history. Their designs can be seen all around the world.
Hariri Pontarini Architects is a full-service Canadian firm dedicated to producing work of lasting value. The firm was founded by Siamak Hariri and David Pontarini in 1994. The team consists of 150 professionals who offer in-depth partner involvement through all stages of design. They also provide the breadth of building experience and technical expertise to rigorously oversee construction.
Based in Montreal, APPAREIL Architecture designs architecture that is timeless, strongly inspired by its northern identity and context. Sustainability is imbued in their projects, ensuring their longevity and future-proofing.
DUBBELDAM Architecture + Design is a Toronto based multi-disciplinary design studio recognized for creating innovative and environmentally responsible design solutions that are timeless and uniquely designed for each client and context. Founded by architect Heather Dubbeldam, the studio has grown to include a team of architects and designers from different backgrounds and disciplines.
Lemay is a team of architects, designers, leaders, and change makers creating meaningful spaces for people and their communities. Based in Montreal, the firm strive to design spaces that improve the natural environment, create value for the business and communities they serve.
The mission of the AMP is to advance the appreciation of quality architectural design worldwide. Celebrating creativity and innovation in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, product design and architectural photography, the prize is open to submissions worldwide, accepting entries from architects all around the globe.
Winners are selected by the esteemed jury of architects and leaders in the architecture world and will receive the AMP trophy and extensive publicity showcasing their designs to a worldwide audience, plus more.
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Thanks to these inspiring architects who embrace surrounding nature, these 10 extraordinary homes have been created in some of the most breathtaking locations on earth. Their vision for taking advantage of the landscape and understanding its nature has earned them winning titles in the architecture award programs of the Architecture MasterPrize.
Staying true to its mission, the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) architecture award has paid tribute to architects and interior designers who make the impossible possible for 8 consecutive years.
SUSPENSION HOUSE by Fougeron Architecture
Suspended between two beautiful California hills, this remodel spans a creek and boasts a waterfall in the backyard. An inserted steel frame anchors the home to the hillsides allowing the team to remove supporting columns from within the creek bed. The minimal glass volumes steeped in the surrounding beauty feel more expansive than ever and create an experience of being part of nature and humbled by it.
Photography: Joe Fletcher
ROLO by Alain Carle Architecte
Situated on a steep slope, the property is characterized by large rocky outcrops and offers clear views of the horizon. Rather than dominating its surroundings, the project was developed to observe the landscape. The structural layout is simple and apparent, developing an “interior landscapes” whose proportion’s recall those of the surrounding trees. The verticality of the project is strategic, offering a sensitive response to preserve existing topographic land.
Photography: Félix Michaud
HEIRLOOM FARM STUDIO by Bushman Dreyfus Architects
Located in a unique sustainable community on a working farm in central Virginia, USA, the 565 SF structure is sited on the high point of the 33-acre lot, tucked between a pasture, an apple orchard, the existing cottage, and a future homesite. The simple, prismatic form of the building distills their minimalist barn inspirations into an essential and timeless vernacular. The sculptural form of the building is emphasized by the use of the same wood cladding on the roof and the walls.
Photography: Virginia Hamrick
LA HACIENDA JARDÍN by Práctica Arquitectura
One hour south of Mexico City, in the town of Tepoztlán, La Hacienda Jardín is arranged on a valley nestled within three rock formations. The project’s program was designed as a weekend residence that will become a retirement home in the future. As a result, the walls are blurred allowing the inhabitants to periodically modify the space. The home’s exterior, a roofed wall opened to the elements, is sober and serene in order to reclaim the essence of the town, framing the landscape and nature; the interior, a garden of endemic vegetation, preserves its magic and mystery for those who enter.
On the southernmost of the Magdalen Islands, you will find Les Rochers, with its choppy profile that mirrors the cliffs surrounding the Islands. These two houses with their sculptural silhouettes open up on the maritime landscape and offer a graphic and embodied vision of the traditional gable roof typology. Playing with the geometry, the architects propose a contemporary reinterpretation by breaking the proportions and creating asymmetric forms, a playful nod to the vernacular architecture of the Islands.
Photography: Maxime Brouillet
AUGUST MOON by SPAN Architecture
August Moon was once Brooke Astor’s private retreat. While paying homage to late architect R Patterson, the clients desire for modern sensibility and reverence for the environment, led to the biophilic-forward detailing. Locally sourced materials, a tribute. Upper floors are captured below an unfolding form pinned by the central hearth and stair. The zinc coated copper roof is the great gesture of the building. The lowest floor is nestled into the valley saddle providing coastline paths and a roof-lawn for living spaces. A glass walled master suite flies free, cantilevering into the tree line.
Photography: Robert Karosis
JUNEGRASS HOUSE by Messana O’Rorke
Designed to encompass the rugged mountains and respect the tradition of the neighborhood, the Junegrass house contains architectural details that feel distinctly modern. With the community design guidelines constraints, Messana O’Rorke designed a home that didn’t compromise their meticulous approach. The residence is broken into four volumes connected by glass bridges. The house’s exterior is stained cedar and stone. The interior paired with the exterior lends to an alternating rhythm of modern design, resulting in a house graced with contemporary beauty.
Photography: Tuck Fauntleroy
HIGH DESERT RETREAT by Aidlin Darling Design
Sited on a rocky desert plateau, this home is tightly nestled within a constellation of boulders. The brief was simple: create a modest home that didn’t remove a single Pinyon tree, embraced the desert climate, and framed the dynamic vistas. The home’s diagram is a triptych of elements: a floating roof plane, a collection of wooden volumes, and two concrete anchor walls. The home is a simple framing device to observe the dynamic surrounding terrain. The structure is quiet and crisp in its geometry, intentionally contrasting the desert forms and low to the ground to minimize its presence.
Photography: Adam Rouse
KASTELAZ HOF by Peter Pichler Architecture
Among valleys and vineyards lies Kastelaz Hof, a minimal concrete rural villa boasting 360-degree views of the surrounding Alpine scene. The ribbon-like structure merges seamlessly with the forestry scenery creating a flowing and harmonious transition within the landscape.
Photography: Gustav Willeit
THE POLISH FARMHOUSE by BXB Studio Bogusław Barnaś The Polish Farmhouse is a transformation of a typical rural homestead into a modern residential manor. In the place of five existing farm buildings due for demolition, the team proposed five contemporary Farmhouses. The newly designed forms have a unique shape which results from the reference to the existing farm layout, terrain, view axes, functional needs, division into residential zones and the location of trees.
Photography: Rafał Barnaś
About Architecture MasterPrize(AMP)
The mission of the AMP is to advance the appreciation of quality architectural design worldwide. Celebrating creativity and innovation in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, product design and architectural photography, the prize is open to submissions worldwide, accepting entries from architects all around the globe.
Winners are selected by the esteemed jury of architects and leaders in the architecture world and will receive the AMP trophy and extensive publicity showcasing their designs to a worldwide audience, plus more.
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Attracting male and female architectural photographers in the field of architecture and interior design from 46 countries worldwide, the Architecture Photography MasterPrize celebrates the masterminds who capture the allure of the built environment.
The Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) architecture award pays tribute to the architects and designers who make the impossible possible. But, more often than not, a project requires someone who can capture the essence and beauty of each site through their lens. This is when the AMP award winning photographers come in, with their unique ability to bring each creation to life.
These 9 female architectural photographers are sure to make an impact in 2023 with their authenticity and unique perspective.
Besides being a juror for the Architecture Photography MasterPrize, in the past 12 years, Ema has works with some of the most prestigious architectural, interior design and engineering firms in North America. Her photography has helped many of these firms reach award-winning status.
Ruth Maria is an Irish photographer and art director, who has travelled quite a bit throughout her life and it is a big part of who she is. With over 15 years experience in graphic design, branding and art direction both in Ireland and abroad, she brings a unique perspective to every project having worked with a diverse range of brands, people and companies from all over the world. She is published regularly in notable magazines and newspapers in Ireland and abroad principally for her interiors photography. Ruth Maria joined the Architecture Photography MasterPrize jury panel in 2021.
Born and raised in New York City, Austin Irving is an award winning visual artist who works exclusively with large format analog photography. Irving graduated cum laude with a BFA from the Department of Photography and Imaging at NYU’s TISCH School Of The Arts in 2006.
Irving is based in Los Angeles where she lives with her husband and her dog, Kodak.
Angie is a Chicago-based photographer, focusing on the various aspects of architecture photography. Her interest in architecture began with her fascination for big cities; their soaring skyscrapers, unique and varied design and general diversity compared to the small Wisconsin town where she grew up in.
Drawing from the precision required from her science background (molecular biology, microbiology, virology), much of her work focuses on details of the built environment, resulting in bold yet elegant images.
Born in 1984, Ramona Elena Balaban lives in Como, Italy with her husband Riccardo and their two sons Tommaso and Edoardo. She studied Law and was a member of the Restorative Justice and Criminal Mediation Studies Centre at the University of Insubria. In 2017 she realized that her path was a different one and abandoned the university dedicating herself professionally, as a self-taught photographer, to interior, architecture and portrait photography.
Francesca Pompei, graduated with Honour in Philosophy, is a Rome based professional photographer focused on arts and architectural images. Her work has been awarded internationally and exhibited widely in museums and photo festivals.
MacGregor’s photography stems from a love of modern art and architecture. Their minimalism, geometry, and luminance drive her interpretation of the world and the subjects she choose to photograph. She focuses on fine art photography, using black and white photography which provides many opportunities to translate the world to a minimal, geometric vision. However, as some photographs demand color to accentuate their essential lines, she tends to use desaturated and tonally minimal color, believing it adds depth and emotion in a way that is different from black and white.
Using her camera to create memories of moments rather than recording specific details, she makes photos with intentional movement with an ephemeral and painterly aesthetic. Her work evokes the essence of a subject by leaning towards the ‘significant form’ idea from the 1920s Bloomsbury Group’s Clive Bell – that a good work of art is so defined by its ability to provoke ‘aesthetic emotion’ in the viewer and has little, if anything, to do with subject identification or representation. Her work has been shortlisted for several international awards and is held in private collections around the world.
Annette LeMay Burke is a photographic artist and Northern California native who lives in the heart of Silicon Valley. A longtime observer of the evolution of the western landscape, Burke’s work is about connection, especially in relationship to the land and place. She is interested in how our environment changes over time and the telltale artifacts — both tangible and temporal — that are left behind. She explores metaphorical clues in the landscape as well as her personal connections to the west. She also examines how technology links us to each other via its idiosyncratic presence in the landscape.
About Architecture MasterPrize(AMP)
The mission of the AMP is to advance the appreciation of quality architectural design worldwide. Celebrating creativity and innovation in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, product design and architectural photography, the prize is open to submissions worldwide, accepting entries from architects all around the globe.
Winners are selected by the esteemed jury of architects and leaders in the architecture world and will receive the AMP trophy and extensive publicity showcasing their designs to a worldwide audience, plus more.
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The AMP 2022 winners have truly outdone themselves with these innovative and beautifully executed, remarkable renovation projects. From modernizing historic buildings to creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces, these 9 projects showcase the incredible talent and dedication of the winners.
9 Award-Winning Remarkable Renovation Projects that Exemplify Exceptional Design and Craftsmanship
1. SANTIAGO CARBONELL FOUNDATION MUSEUM by Miguel Concha Arquitectura
The museum is a testimony of how to rethink historic buildings and recover colonial architecture that has deteriorated or been abandoned for different reasons to open it to the city, with the sole purpose of providing spaces where the population can approach to art and reflection, where it is possible to reconcile the modern and the historical, the contemporary and the classic, the empty and the occupied, the abandoned and the used. The Santiago Carbonell Foundation Museum Building seeks to bring art closer to the general population.
2. FAUST HAUS by Aidlin Darling Design
Originally built in 1878 in the Queen Anne style, this historic Victorian home was structurally upgraded, lovingly restored, and reincarnated to transform into Faust winery’s first ever tasting venue. Every element was carefully implemented to ensure the soul of the building was preserved, while infusing the design with an open modern sensibility. Conceptually, the staircase serves as a primary design element. As the palette transitions from one of dark opulence to bright simplicity, it represents the transcendence of the winery’s namesake: Faust, the protagonist of Goethe’s classic play.
3. HAUSER & WIRTH MENORCA by Laplace
Hauser & Wirth Menorca is an art center on the restored 18th-century outbuildings of a decommissioned naval hospital. Located on Illa del Rei, an island off Mahon harbour, the center intuitively integrates architecture, art and nature in its 1,500 square meters. Laplace has sensitively repurposed the existing historic outbuildings into an inspiring environment which enhances the history and naval qualities of the building. The project comprises a building with eight galleries, accessible from a central patio, and the Cantina building, where the restaurant and gallery shop are found.
4. SPITALFIELDS HOUSE by Common Ground Workshop
The project had a highly challenging brief that called for the extensive renovation and extension of a mundane two-up-two-down end-of-terrace property, located in Central London, to almost double the usable floor area of the host building. The resulting building simultaneously provides a fully-functioning family home with extensive open plan family space over multiple levels, and a haven for relaxation, calm repose and prayer, all with a highly minimalist aesthetic that would need to remain fully clutter free in use and operation. Phase 1 works were undertaken by ‘Studio Idealyc’
5. ANCESTRAL CHURCH OF FRAIÃO by Nuno Ferreira Capa | arquitectura e design
This project is an intervention of analysis and decision: analysis of former interventions and decision of tracing a new path by subtracting/aggregating distinctive elements in a formal symbiosis of significance, scale and materials. The subtraction of layers brings the stone back to the surface –solemn act of the beginning of works. This return to original expression led to a contemporary intervention on elements that couldn´t be changed: as so, the aggregation of a steel skin patina -Corten- in the bell tower and in the eastern/southern elevation volumes conferring maturation over the year
6. BAJÍO 307 by BRAG arquitectos
Bajío 307 is a residential complex of 82 apartments located in Mexico City. The main challenge was to work with an early 20th century house was restored and it was decided that it would house the access and common areas as the lobby, library, cafeteria, gym, swimming pool and bar. From there, the project was resolved through a longitudinal compositional axis in the center of the lot; two volumes are distributed among seven-level volumes each one. The green walls were designed as a series of openings and ramparts that strategically generate natural lighting and ventilation inside the apartments.
7. RENOVATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE LANDMARK TUEBINGEN DISTRICT COURT by Dannien Roller Architekten + Partner
Metamorphosis of an Imperial Military Building into the Tübingen District Court Between 2018 and 2021, Dannien Roller + Architekten implemented both the extensive renovation of the severely damaged state-owned chamber building in Schellingstraße and its functional and symbolic transformation into a modern place of jurisdiction. The careful confrontation and dialogue between the original and the deliberately sparse new design provides a convincing path to the building’s new identity and dignity as a district court.
8. RURAL LOUNGE OF DABIE MOUNTAIN by Homme Architects
Located in Nanwanggang Village, Xinyang City, the site consists of two parts – the former courtyard of township government and its adjacent grain reserve depot, which are out of service for years. The project aimed to activate its values in the new era for village stepping into a modern rural life, while preserving and revealing their original architectural appearances. The planning strategy followed the original texture and preserved the spatial scale. The site was naturally divided into clustered plazas with public/semi-public/private characteristics.
9. THE HAMLIN SCHOOL by Mark Cavagnero Associates
The Hamlin School has educated girls to “meet the challenges of their time” for over 127 years. Comprised of 3 separate buildings stepping 65’ down a slope, the campus suffered from circulation challenges. The 3 buildings, constructed during 3 different eras, were disconnected from one another, and not designed to support the school’s modern pedagogy. The renovation/expansion project clarified the circulation and unified the campus. The approach stacked a tall gymnasium above an arts space in the center of the site, allowing classrooms to be north facing with large windows and views.
About Architecture MasterPrize(AMP)
The mission of the AMP is to advance the appreciation of quality architectural design worldwide. Celebrating creativity and innovation in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, product design and architectural photography, the prize is open to submissions worldwide, accepting entries from architects all around the globe.
Winners are selected by the esteemed jury of architects and leaders in the architecture world and will receive the AMP trophy and extensive publicity showcasing their designs to a worldwide audience, plus more.
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Welcome to a new year filled with endless possibilities and opportunities!
The AMP team is thrilled to kick off 2023 by expressing our appreciation to all the talented architects, designers, and photographers from around the world who continue to inspire and innovate in the fields of architecture, interior design, landscape design, and architecture photography.
From the stunning House of Music in Hungary designed by Sou Fujimoto, to the breathtaking sky park located on a bridge that connects the city of Bangkok, the AMP winners never cease to amaze us with their exceptional creations. We are proud to honor the spectacular architectural and design projects worldwide and look forward to even more exciting designs in the future. Happy New Year!
About Architecture MasterPrize(AMP)
The mission of the AMP is to advance the appreciation of quality architectural design worldwide. Celebrating creativity and innovation in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, product design and architectural photography, the prize is open to submissions worldwide, accepting entries from architects all around the globe.
Winners are selected by the esteemed jury of architects and leaders in the architecture world and will receive the AMP trophy and extensive publicity showcasing their designs to a worldwide audience, plus more.
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2023 Architecture MasterPrize Awards: Showcasing Visionaries Shaping a Future Rooted in Sustainability
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The Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) proudly announces the winners of its 2023 Awards, recognizing visionaries who are reshaping our world through creativity, sustainability, and innovative architectural and design practices.
Celebrating its 8th anniversary, the AMP Awards continue the tradition of honoring and acknowledging exceptional projects that not only demonstrate architectural and design excellence but also contribute significantly to environmental sustainability and human well-being.
This year’s AMP Awards brought together entries from multiple leading architecture firms and emerging talents globally, ranging from renowned groups like BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group and Sir David Chipperfield to rising architects such as Omar Gandhi. The winners, a diverse group of architects, designers, and visionaries, have contributed significantly to their fields, ranging from sustainable urban planning to stunningly crafted interior design.
The jury panel, led by Valerie Schweitzer, features a distinguished assembly of top designers, architects, curators, and academics. Among them is Dr. Dawn Jourdan, Dean of the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at the University of Maryland, and Dr. Sedef Doganer, the respected Dean of the School of Architecture and Design at Wentworth Institute of Technology, who brings a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives to the judging process. In thoughtfully selecting the winners, the AMP jury panel faced the challenging task of evaluating exceptional submissions.
A Historic Tie in Architectural Design of the Year
For the first time in Architecture MasterPrize history, the Architectural Design of the Year title resulted in a tie, recognizing the outstanding ‘Sluishuis’ by Barcode Architects and BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group alongside the compelling ‘New Temple Complex’ by James Gorst Architects. This rare event reflects the remarkable quality of architectural brilliance and the dynamic nature of architectural discourse within the society, highlighting the robust contest and diverse range of talents in this year’s entries.
Valerie Schweitzer, Head of the AMP Jury, shared her thoughts on the selection process: “Humane architecture that fosters connectivity among all peoples and between man and nature is the signature of the 2023 AMP winners. In the architecture category, both winners establish a rational framework that integrates with the site’s unique environs, but also engenders an inner-architecture of soulfulness.”
The 2023 Architecture MasterPrize Architecture Awards Winners Include:
Architectural Design of the Year: Sluishuis by Barcode Architects and BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group and New Temple Complex by James Gorst Architects
Interior Design of the Year: Prime Seafood Palace by Omar Gandhi Architects
Urban Design of the Year: DJI Sky City by W&B Design International Pty. Ltd.
Architectural Firm of the Year: IBUKU
Interior Design Firm of the Year: Raul Sanchez Architects
Landscape Architecture Firm of the Year: JL Design
Product Design of the Year: Unburnt Circular Tile by loqa
Exterior Photographer of the Year: Deed Studio.uae
Interior Photographer of the Year: Victor Romero
In a remarkable demonstration of excellence, certain entries have attained the ‘Best of Best’ title by advancing to the final round of voting across all categories. A partial list of these entries includes:
– 55 Hudson Yards by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates in Commercial Architecture
– National Pavilion by Fernanda Ahumada + FR-EE in Cultural Architecture
– LEGO® Campus by C.F. Møller Architects in Commercial Architecture
– SOM Store X D415 by D415 in Retail Interior
– HEM Restaurant by Tadao Ando in Commercial Architecture
– SuperHub Meerstad by De Zwarte Hond in Green Architecture
– Ferrocarril de Cuernavaca 780 by HEMAA in Institutional Architecture
Schweitzer added: “As we live through a dark period of collective alienation, misunderstanding, and prejudice, we look to architecture not only to protect our increasingly fragile earth but to push its humanity toward greater dialogue and mutual respect of differences. Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s remarkable AMP, and also to the growing worldwide community of applicants who tirelessly push the boundaries of what our cities and structures can be.”
AMP Awards Ceremony Returns to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
The celebration for the 2023 AMP winners will return to the home of the Architecture MasterPrize, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, in November 2024. This special night will honor the exceptional achievements of both this year’s and the 2024 winners altogether. Plans for the 2024 AMP Awards ceremony are already underway, promising to continue the tradition of celebrating talented architects and designers.
The full list of winners and their projects can be viewed on the AMP website. The AMP team extends sincere congratulations to all the winners and expresses gratitude to all participants for their outstanding contributions to the field of architecture and design.
About Architecture MasterPrize(AMP)
The mission of the AMP is to advance the appreciation of quality architectural design worldwide. Celebrating creativity and innovation in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, product design and architectural photography, the prize is open to submissions worldwide, accepting entries from architects all around the globe.
Winners are selected by the esteemed jury of architects and leaders in the architecture world and will receive the AMP trophy and extensive publicity showcasing their designs to a worldwide audience, plus more.
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On November 18, 2024, the architectural world gathered at one of the most iconic buildings—the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao—for an unforgettable celebration of creativity and innovation. The 2024 Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) Awards Ceremony brought together over 300 distinguished guests from around the globe, including visionary designers, emerging talents, and industry leaders, to honor the exceptional winners of the 2023 and 2024 programs.
For nearly a decade, the AMP has celebrated global excellence in architecture, recognizing luminaries such as Tadao Ando, Zaha Hadid Architects, Elora Hardy of IBUK, and Sir David Chipperfield. This year’s ceremony continued that legacy, shining a spotlight on visionary projects that are shaping the future of the built environment.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Frank Gehry’s architectural masterpiece, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the event was a vibrant celebration of design innovation. Attendees were treated to an inspiring evening filled with immersive presentations, heartfelt acceptance speeches, exquisite dining, and live entertainment. The museum’s dynamic forms and world-renowned art collections provided a fitting stage for the architectural visionaries who are redefining their disciplines.
Highlighting Innovation Across Categories
With thousands of submissions from 81 countries, the ceremony brought together a remarkable group of winners, showcasing exceptional talent and groundbreaking projects celebrated at the 2024 AMP Awards Ceremony, including:
Omar Gandhi Architects, 2024 Interior Design Firm of the Year winner, recognized for an acclaimed project such as Prime Seafood Palace.
James Gorst Architects, 2024 Architectural Design of the Year winner for New Temple Complex.
Barcode Architects, 2023 Architectural Design of the Year winner for Sluishuis.
Cuaik CDS, 2024 Interior Design of the Year winner for Nobu.
Grasp Earth Architecture & Landscape Design Co., Ltd., 2024 Urban Design of the Year winner for Regeneration of Qin Lake Park.
Stanton Williams, 2024 Best of Best in Educational Buildings for UCL East Marshgate.
HEMAA, 2024 Best of Best in Institutional Architecture for Casa Rancho Avándaro.
These distinguished architects, designers, and photographers were among the many celebrated for their visionary projects, which continue to expand the boundaries of architectural excellence.
Looking to the Future
This year’s celebration reinforced AMP’s mission to inspire innovation and recognize excellence across all architectural disciplines. By honoring a diverse array of talent—from established icons to rising stars—the AMP cultivates a global community where creativity, sustainability, and collaboration thrive.
The AMP team extends its heartfelt congratulations to all winners and participants, whose exceptional work not only elevates the standards of design but also inspires a future where architecture serves as a driving force for positive global change.
The mission of the AMP is to advance the appreciation of quality architectural design worldwide. Celebrating creativity and innovation in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, product design and architectural photography, the prize is open to submissions worldwide, accepting entries from architects all around the globe.
Winners are selected by the esteemed jury of architects and leaders in the architecture world and will receive the AMP trophy and extensive publicity showcasing their designs to a worldwide audience, plus more.
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