The Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) is proud to announce the winners of its 2024 edition, honoring visionary projects that are redefining the built environment across a broad range of disciplines.
This year’s AMP celebrates exceptional projects from around the globe, confidently showcasing architectural works from both renowned figures and emerging talents, including Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Tadao Ando, SOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill), KieranTimberlake, Sir Terry Farrell, and many others. Following an extensive evaluation process, the 2024 winners have distinguished themselves as leaders in the field, earning well-deserved international attention.
The awarded projects span a diverse array of categories, each making a profound impact on the trajectory of modern architecture and shaping the future of the industry. Notably, this year’s highly celebrated Architectural Design of the Year title was awarded to a project that masterfully transformed a historic museum into a dynamic, state-of-the-art university, breathing new life into a cherished landmark. This transformation reinforces the power of architecture to inspire meaningful change, blending heritage with forward-thinking design.
In a historic moment, the Social Impact Project of the Year award was introduced for the first time in AMP’s history. It was presented to a social housing project in Spain, praised for its immense social value and transformative impact on the local community, serving as an exemplary model for low-cost housing.
AMP is also proud to name James Corner as the 2024 Landscape Firm of the Year, recognizing his visionary approach to urban spaces. His innovative work continues to shape major cities, offering solutions to environmental challenges while enhancing the human experience.
The AMP remains committed to its mission to highlight exceptional projects across all architectural disciplines, celebrating both established icons and rising talents. This year’s winners stand as exemplars of creativity and technical brilliance, showcasing the vital role that architecture plays in shaping the world.
The 2024 Architecture MasterPrize Awards Winners Include:
Architectural Design of the Year: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center by Rockwell Group (USA)
Interior Design of the Year: Nobu by Cuaik CDS (Mexico)
Social Impact Project of the Year: 54 Social Housing in Inca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands by Fortuny-Alventosa, Morell Arquitectes (F-AM Arquitectes) (Spain)
Landscape Architecture of the Year: Qin Lake Park: From Culture to Nature by Grasp Earth Architecture & Landscape Design Co., Ltd. (China)
Architecture Firm of the Year: Dominique Coulon & Associés (France)
Interior Design Firm of the Year: Omar Gandhi Architects (Canada)
Landscape Architecture Firm of the Year: James Corner Field Operations (USA)
Product Design of the Year: MykoFoam by Mykor (UK)
Exterior Architecture Photographer of the Year: Albrecht Voss (Germany)
Interior Architecture Photographer of the Year: Franco Casaccia (Argentina)
Best of Best Award
In a remarkable display of architectural excellence, a select group of projects—representing the top 5%—has earned the Best of Best title, recognizing their exceptional design and influence on the industry. Notable projects include:
Small Architecture: MPavilion 10 by Tadao And
Cultural Architecture:
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art by Renzo Piano Building Workshop –
Educational Buildings:
UCL East Marshgate by Stanton Williams –
Residential Architecture:
Canvas House by PARTISANS –
Cultural Architecture:
The New Museum of Ethnography, Budapest by NAPUR Architect Ltd. –
Hospitality Architecture:
Lakeside Teahouse by Domain Architects
Residential Interior:
The Ravine by A Work of Substance –
The 2024 AMP winners represent the very best in architectural innovation and creativity, solidifying their place among the industry’s leaders.
The awards ceremony will take place at the iconic Guggenheim Museum Bilbao on November 18, 2024, where both the 2023 and 2024 winners will be celebrated. This highly anticipated event promises to continue AMP’s tradition of honoring the groundbreaking achievements of the world’s most talented architects and designers.
For a complete list of the 2024 AMP winners and more information, please visit the official AMP Winners website. 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.
About the Architecture MasterPrize (AMP)
The Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) stands as a beacon in the architectural world, honoring exceptional design talent globally. Its mission aligns with the pursuit of sustainability and innovation, making the AMP a platform that not only showcases architectural excellence but also inspires a future where design and sustainability go hand in hand.
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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The event celebrating the winners of the 2022 Architecture MasterPrize was held at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Spain, on November 24, 2022.
As one of the most important events of the year in architecture, over 200 guests from over 70 architectural and design companies enjoyed the culinary creations of Michelin star chef Josean Alija from Nerua Restaurant, after the Winners Ceremony in the Guggenheim Auditorium where winners received their trophies on stage.
The event celebrating the winners of the 2022 Architecture MasterPrize will return to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Spain, on November 24, 2022.
Please stay tuned for more details, in the meantime enjoy some pictures from the Winners Gala in 2019:
As one of the most important events of the year in architecture, almost 300 guests from 150 architectural and design companies enjoyed the culinary creations of Michelin star chef Josean Alija from Nerua Restaurant, while Architectural Designs, Products and Firms of the Year winners received their trophies on stage.
The event celebrating the winners of the 2018 and 2019 Architecture MasterPrize has taken place at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Spain, on October 14, 2019.
As one of the most important events in architecture this year, almost 300 guests from 150 architectural and design companies enjoyed the culinary creations of Michelin star chef Josean Alija from Nerua Restaurant, while Architectural Designs, Products and Firms of the Year winners received their trophies on stage.
Save the Date for the 2019 Architecture MasterPrize Gala!
The event celebrating the winners of the 2018 and 2019 Architecture MasterPrize will take place at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Spain, on October 14, 2019.
This is a great opportunity to meet and network with some of the winners, jury members, and the AMP Team.
Be one of the 2019 winners, enter your best projects today and join us in October to celebrate innovation and creativity in architecture.
More details will be revealed soon, stay tuned.
The AAP was originally assembled by Farmani Group with a core mission to advance the appreciation of quality architectural design worldwide, and it has come a long way in the 3 years since its inception. Its influence in the field of architecture has grown exponentially as thousands of architects from all over the world have entered their work. The greatest projects have been distinguished and awarded by the illustrious international jury, and garnered recognition from the global media for their innovative and groundbreaking designs.
We are thrilled with the way AAP has been received by the architectural community and beyond, and we believe that it is time for our name to reflect the global vision — to bring together the best and brightest in architectural design from all corners of the world and shine a spotlight on the greatest achievements.
Therefore, AAP has now been reborn as Architecture MasterPrize. We believe this name represents the mastery, excellence, creativity and innovation exhibited in all the visionary works that have been entered to win this prize from all over the world.
Architecture MasterPrize stands for the same core values that brought AAP to the global forefront in this arena:
– To advance the appreciation of quality architectural design around the world,
– To celebrate the greatest achievements in architecture, interior design and landscape design,
– To showcase the world-class talent and visionaries in these fields.
The MasterPrize recognizes those individuals and teams who push boundaries and set new standards; who turn the ordinary into the truly extraordinary and inspire others, today and for generations to come.
The 2018 program is open for entries now, register here.
This book celebrates and honors the greatest architectural works from all over the world. It showcases the winning projects of the 2017 AAP Architecture Prize and 2017 Firm of the Year award.
View photos from the Winners Event at the New Museum on October 27, 2017 on the AAP Flickr. Over 250 guests celebrated innovation and creativity in architecture.
The AAP 2017 book will be available on Amazon, shipping globally in November 2017.
Los Angeles, USA – The AAP Architecture Prize has announced the winners of its Firm of the Year Award 2017. Global interest was high for the inaugural award, with applications from over 40 countries all over the world. AAP’s jury recognized the work of over 20 visionary companies, awarding titles in the disciplines of architecture, interior design and landscape architecture. View all the winners here.
The AAP Architecture Prize is a global platform that honors the greatest achievements of architecture firms. The mission of AAP is to celebrate excellence, creativity and innovation across architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture. The Firm of the Year Award recognizes the full portfolio of firms, taking into consideration the company size, specializations and resources.
The winners of the Firm of the Year Award 2017 were selected by AAP’s esteemed jury, comprised of 32 architecture experts and professionals. The following firms have been chosen as the main category winners in 2017 for their accomplishments and vision, and will be receiving the AAP trophy:
In addition to the 3 main disciplines, 19 subcategory winners have also been selected. The winners include:
Desai Chia Architecture from New York, United States – Small Firm of the Year Award in Multi-Disciplinary Architecture
Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors from Melbourne, Australia – Medium Firm of the Year Award in Residential Interior Design
Belzberg Architects from Santa Monica, United States – Medium Firm of the Year Award in Residential Architecture
Chang Architects from Singapore – Small Firm of the Year Award in Residential Architecture
JGMA from Chicago, USA – Medium Firm of the Year Award in Institutional Architecture
The AAP also recognized the achievements of 31 shortlisted firms, including:
Studio Gang from Chicago, United States- shortlisted in Multi-Disciplinary Architecture
Studio Munge from Toronto, United States – shortlisted in Multi-Disciplinary Interior Design
Destilat from Vienna, Austria – shortlisted in Commercial and Industrial Interior Design
Gus Wüstemann Architects from Zürich, Switzerland – shortlisted in Residential Architecture
The complete list of winners and the shortlist is available here.
Winners are invited to the Winners Event taking place in New York City this October. They will also get extensive publicity showcasing their designs to a worldwide audience throughout the next year. While the 2017 Firm of the Year Award winners have already been selected, applications are still open for the AAP Design of the Year Prize, where individual projects will be evaluated and recognized by the AAP Architecture Prize jury.
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