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.
Photography: César Béjar
LES ROCHERS by la Shed Architecture
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.
1. Ema Peter
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.
2. Ruth Maria
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.
3. Austin Irving
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.
4. Angie McMonigal
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.
5. Ramona Balaban
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.
6. Francesca Pompei
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.
7. Lesley MacGregor
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.
8. Sara Rawlinson
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.
9. Annette LeMay Burke
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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Los Angeles
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
Los Angeles
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. - Franco Casaccia and Albrecht Voss,
winners of 2024 Interior and Exterior Architecture Photographer of the Year, respectively.
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.
For a complete list of winners and exclusive event images, visit the official AMP website at architectureprize.com.
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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Prestigious awards to be given out during ceremony at the world-famous Guggenheim Museum Bilbao on November 24
Los Angeles (October 18, 2022)
When it comes time to celebrate the latest and greatest in architecture, the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) has long been the premier global industry program.
And 2022 looks to be no different as they recognize some of the most prolific and forward-thinking architects of our era during the 2022 presentation of the architecture awards. During the Architecture MasterPrize awards ceremony, the best architectural projects, firms, products and photographers of the year will be recognized fittingly inside the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
The award winners were selected through a multi round voting process by a jury panel of renowned architects, academics, and industry experts. Their selections showcase some of the best overall design, excellence and creativity in architecture in academia and the field.
This year’s Head of Jury was Valerie Schweitzer.
“What an honor to be head juror in AMP 2022,” Schweitzer said. “The entries were rigorously thoughtful, dynamic, and uplifting, and equally excellent was work from established names and unknown offices.”
In addition to their visually striking designs, the jury was impressed by how the award-winning entries demonstrated an amazing balance of form and function. The abilities displayed through this year’s entries are sure to inspire the next generation of architects. Their work today will echo through the future, as the works also reflect an increasingly important focus on sustainability.
This year’s AMP awards included four categories, including the second year of a photography category.
This years AMP awards included the first edition of the architectural photography program as well as our yearly programs celebrating the greatest architectural and product designs:
- Architectural Designs of the Year
- Firms of the Year
- Products of the Year
- Architecture Photography of the Year
Along with an invitation to the Architectural Awards winners receive the AMP Winner Certificate and Winner Seal and benefit from the prestige and recognition that comes from the globally recognized prize and will be featured in the AMP Book of Architecture and the Winners Gallery on the AMP website.
The 2022 winners:
- Architectural Design of the Year – House of Music, Hungary by Sou Fujimoto and Liget Budapest Project
- Interior Design of the Year – Dyson Global Headquarters, Singapore by M Moser Associates
- Landscape Architecture of the Year – A Floating Forest: Fish Tail Park in Nanchang City by Turenscapes of the Year
- Architecture Firm of the Year – MGA | Michael Green Architecture
- Interior Design Firm of the Year: i29
- Landscape Architecture Firm of the Year – WTD Design
Architectural Product Design Award Winner:
- Product Design of the Year – The Envelon System by Grenzebach Envelon
Architecture Photography Award Winners:
- Exterior Photographer of the Year – Yi-Hsien Lee
- Interior Photographer of the Year – Rafael Gamo
“AMP is democratizing the field in attracting and recognizing the array of talent,” Schweitzer said. “My personal favorite was Sou Fujimoto’s House of Music in Hungary. Almost like an oversized garden pavilion, the synergy of nature, music and art create an architecture greater than the sum of its parts. I like the bold use of color, inventive integration of soaring trees at the ground floor, changing elevation, like a forest, and wonderful daylighting through the panoramic insulated glass. While playful and unifying, it still addresses the important practicality of acoustics that is so important for a music hall. In taking risks, the architect has managed to capture some of what Schpopenhauer meant when he called architecture ‘frozen music.’”
Winners will be celebrated during the architecture awards ceremony at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao on November 24.
Entries that achieved the “Best of the Best” designation by making into the final round of voting across all categories, will also be recognized. A partial list of those entries include:
- Zaha Hadid Architects – BEEAH Headquarters in Commercial Architecture
- Gad – Shaoxing Rice Wine Town Reception Room in Cultural Architecture
- White Arkitekter – Sara Culture Centre in Cultural Architecture
- Mark Cavagnero Associates – San Francisco Conservatory of Music Ute and William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for Performing Arts
- Team V Architecture – HAUT Amsterdam in Green Architecture
- Hello Wood – The Rock Cabins in Hospitality Architecture
- Atelier d’More – Sleeping Lab – Arch in Hospitality Architecture
- Sordo Madaleno – Valle San Nicolás – Clubhouse in Recreational Architecture
- Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors – THIRTY ANDERSON in Apartments interior design
- Rich Honour Design – Time Capsule, A Beauty Lab in Commercial Interior
- CSD.DESIGN – Chengdu Tianfu Art Museum in Cultural interior
- Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP, TAKENAKA CORP – ZOZO, Inc., Head office building in Workplaces interior
- University of Kansas Architecture Mangrove Reef Walls in Outdoor Installations
The event will open with welcome drinks, giving attendees ample time to network with other successful candidates and industry professionals, followed by the ceremony with a dinner provided by Nerua and Michelin Star chef Josean Alija.
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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This fall, the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) Winners Gala is returning to one of the most iconic buildings of the generation – the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain. Ahead of the event, AMP team takes a closer look at what to expect at the 7th Annual Architecture MasterPrize Gala.
- The ceremony will pay homage to the best architects and designers at the auditorium of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
- Good company makes for a good event! Attendees will be seated in the alluring main hall of the museum.
- Tasty wines and delicious food will be prepared by the Michelin star chef of Nerua: Josean Alija.
MOTION. AUTOS, ART, ARCHITECTURE
April 8, 2022 – September 18, 2022
Motion. Autos, Art, Architecture celebrates the artistic dimension of the automobile and links it to the parallel worlds of painting, sculpture, architecture, photography and film. In this holistic approach, the exhibition challenges the separate silos of these disciplines and explores how they are visually and culturally linked together.
The exhibition considers the affinities between technology and art, showing for example how the use of the wind tunnel helped to aerodynamically shape the automobile to go faster with more economic use of power. This streamlining revolution was echoed in works of the Futurist movement and by other artists of the period. It was also reflected in the industrial design of everything, from household appliances to locomotives.
The exhibition brings together nearly forty automobiles—each the best of its kind in such terms as beauty, rarity, technical progress and a vision of the future. These are placed centre stage in the galleries and surrounded by significant works of art and architecture. Many of these have never before left their homes in private collections and public institutions, so they are being opened up to a wider audience for the first time. Unlike any other single invention, the automobile has completely transformed the urban and rural landscape of our planet and in turn our lifestyle. We are on the edge of a new revolution of electric power, so this exhibition could be seen as a requiem for the last days of combustion.
Curated by Norman Foster; Lekha Hileman Waitoller, Manuel Cirauqui, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Celebrating the world’s best architecture and design
Los Angeles, United States, November 2, 2021
The Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 awards! The best architectural projects, firms, products and photographers of the year have been revealed.
After a rigorous judging process by the jury panel of renowned architects, academics and industry experts, the winning architectural projects, showcasing the best overall design excellence and creativity have been decided and awarded the prestigious AMP accolade in both the professional and student categories. The jury was particularly impressed by the high level of innovation and creativity of the award-winning entries and how they showcased smart design in both form and function that will inspire the next generations of architects.
For its sixth edition, the Architecture MasterPrize received its highest number of submissions yet. The standard of the projects was truly exceptional, with talent from around the world displaying astounding creative and technical talent.
“We were blown away by the quality of AMP entries this year. The level of ingenuity showcased in the projects was both impressive and inspiring. This year’s winners have shown exceptional talent and have set a new benchmark for architectural design. The AMP jurors were pleased to see how many of the projects emphasized sustainability, offering solutions to our ever-changing world and environmental challenges, proving that innovative design goes beyond aesthetics”. AMP Head of Communications, David Tera
This years AMP awards included the first edition of the architectural photography program as well as our yearly programs celebrating the greatest architectural and product designs:
- Architectural Designs of the Year
- Firms of the Year
- Products of the Year
- Architecture Photography of the Year
In addition to the top winners, the jury also awarded the “Best of Best” distinction to projects that received the highest scores across all categories.
The AMP 2021 winners:
- Architectural Design of the Year 2021: The Arc at Green School Bali by IBUKU
- Interior Design Of The Year 2021: Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet By Atelier Brückner
- Urban Design Of The Year 2021: Eleftheria Square By Zaha Hadid Architects
Firms of the Year:
- Architecture Firm of the Year 2021: Vo Trong Nghia Architects
- Interior Design Firm of the Year 2021: Norm Architects
- Landscape Design Firm of the Year 2021: TURF Design Studio
Architectural Product MasterPrize Winner:
- Architectural Product of the Year 2021: Heavy Duty Solar Canopy by Pvilion
Architecture Photography MasterPrize Winners:
- Exterior Photographer of the Year 2021: Rafael Gamo
- Interior Photographer of the Year 2021: Félix Michaud
Best of Best winners include:
- Smart Design Studio by William Smart
- Tom Patterson Theatre By Hariri Pontarini Architects
- Nancy and Rich Kinder Museum Building, Museum of Fine Arts Houston by Steven Holl Architects
- Amant Art Campus by SO – IL
- Future Art Lab of the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts by Pichler & Traupmann Architekten ZT
- Cohen Quad, Exeter College, Oxford by Alison Brooks Architects
- Kö-Bogen 2 by ingenhoven architects
- The Bryant by David Chipperfield Architects
- One Vanderbilt by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
- Aurora Lodge by Stinessen Arkitektur
- Îlot Balmoral by Provencher_Roy
- Social Housing Units In Cornellà By Peris+Toral Arquitectes
- NCaved Residence by Mold architects
- Hadaewon Housing by Kim Kiwon & Kelly Lwu
- APARTAMENTO PAULISTA by RICARDO ABREU ARQUITETOS
- Canal House Apartment at Herengracht, Amsterdam by Mokkō
- Pastel Rita by APPAREIL Architecture
- Fragrance with Lotus Flowers by Nakamura Kazunobu Design-Works
- Yujidao Park, Sichuan by BLVD International
- Cycling through the Trees by BuroLandschap
Winners will enjoy extensive publicity, showcasing their designs to a worldwide audience throughout the next year, and their designs will be featured in the AMP Book of Architecture, distributed globally.
All winners will receive the AMP Winner Certificate and Winner Seal and are now featured on the Winners Gallery on the AMP website. Link to the Winners Gallery
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.