Below you can find a selection of news related to traditional building, architecture and urban planning:
– Traditional Building Cultures Foundation –
Last Days to Submit Applications for the 2025 Building Arts Awards
These awards are organized annually by the Traditional Building Cultures Foundation with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, in collaboration with INTBAU Spain and the Institute of Spanish Architects’ Associations. The deadline for submissions is January 22, 2025.
The awards recognize traditional building crafts across four categories, each offering an annual prize of €10,000 and a commemorative plaque.
Final Weeks to Submit Proposals for the Richard H. Driehaus Architecture Competition
The call for proposals for the latest edition of the Richard H. Driehaus Architecture Competition remains open. Organized by the Traditional Building Cultures Foundation with the support of Richard H. Driehaus, the Ministry of Culture (through the Directorate-General for Cultural Heritage and Fine Arts), INTBAU Spain, and the Institute of Spanish Architects’ Associations, the competition invites submissions until February 4, 2025.
Architects from around the world are encouraged to participate in this second, international phase of the competition by submitting architectural and urban design proposals for any of the three selected locations: Baltanás (Palencia), Irurita (Navarra), and La Fresneda (Teruel). Participants may also submit proposals for multiple sites.
The winning proposal for each location will receive a First Prize of €12,000, while Honorable Mentions, as determined by the jury, will receive €2,000 each.
The necessary information for developing proposals is available at the following link:
– News –
Registration Open for the 2025 European AHI Award
The European “Architectural Heritage Intervention” Award is a biennial competition that aims to recognize high-quality interventions in built heritage and contribute to their dissemination. With a history spanning ten years, the award seeks to establish itself as a benchmark and meeting point for reflecting on the new challenges posed by the globalization of contemporary architecture in the preservation and restoration of heritage.
The deadline for submitting entries is March 14, 2025.
Results of the Gran Vía 19 Counterproposal Competition, Organized by Motín Arquitectónico
The jury has awarded the first prize to Proposal No. 9, by Alex Peacock. Alongside the first prize, the jury has also recognized Proposal No. 3, by Herman Stinia. Additionally, two honorable mentions were granted to Proposal No. 1 (by Andreas Mendez) and Proposal No. 5 (by Juan Requena Aragón). Lastly, the Popular Vote Award went to Proposal No. 10, by Diego Luccioni.
More information available on Montín Arquitectónico’s Instagram account: @motin_arquitectonico
Inaugural Edition of the Architectura Picta International Festival
The inaugural edition of the Architectura Picta International Festival brought together scholars, painters, and 20 architects and architecture students from various countries to explore illusionary perspectives and trompe l’œil in architecture.
Held from October 11th to 13th, 2024, in the Refectory of Trinità dei Monti, this three-day event transformed the iconic venue into a hub of exchange and learning.
TAG Awards 2024
The TAG Awards 2024, organized by the Traditional Architecture Group (TAG), host to INTBAU UK, have announced the winners in five award categories:
– Best Measured Drawing: Awarded to Jago Trelawny for his drawing of Eastend House in South Lanarkshire.
– Best Student Project: Granted to Luke Alcock for his project in the Old Dorter ruins of Worcester Cathedral.
– Best Built Project: Awarded to Ptolemy Dean Architects for their work on the Aldourie Estate.
– Outstanding Craftsmanship Award: Presented to carpenters Ben Naylor and Rob Poole.
– Lifetime Achievement Award: Conferred upon Léon Krier in recognition of his extraordinary career.
Sustainable Rehabilitation Studies by Boulouki
With the support of an INTBAU “Grassroots” grant, Boulouki has conducted two sustainable rehabilitation studies that lay the groundwork for the adaptive reuse of a historic building.
These studies have also served as pilot projects for the rehabilitation of similar structures, both within the region and beyond. The following text explores how traditional architecture contributes to sustainable building practices and promotes efficient resource management.
International Architecture Competition
With the support of an INTBAU “Grassroots” grant, the Department of Architecture at Antalya Bilim University, in collaboration with the Akdeniz Association of Architects in Private Practice, has launched an international competition for architecture students.
Titled “Reinterpreting Tradition: Contemporary Insights Towards Buttoned Houses’ Technique,” the competition aims to integrate the cultural heritage of Buttoned Houses, one of Antalya’s traditional construction techniques, with contemporary architectural practices.
Call for Entries: Hispania Nostra Awards for Best Practices in Cultural and Natural Heritage 2025
The awards include the following categories:
– Award for intervention in the territory or landscape.
– Award for heritage conservation as a factor of economic and social development.
– Award for the signage and dissemination of cultural and natural heritage.
The submission deadline is April 11, 2025.
National Craft Awards
The winners of the National Craft Awards, organized annually by the Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism through the School of Industrial Organization (EOI) and its craft promotion department, Fundesarte, have been announced.
Among the honorees is the Ramón Recuero Blacksmith School, which won the “Promociona” Award for Private Entities for its efforts in training young people in the traditional craft of blacksmithing.
Ramón Recuero was previously awarded the 2022 Building Arts Award by the Traditional Building Cultures Foundation in collaboration with INTBAU Spain.
– Education –
Utrecht Summer School 2025
The call for applications is now open for a new edition of the Utrecht Summer School, “Let’s Build a Beautiful City,” which will take place from July 21 to August 7, 2025.
The application period is open until May 1, 2025, with a discount available for applications submitted before April 1.
Introductory Workshops on Ironwork and Carpentry
La Table Ronde de l’Architecture has organized two hands-on workshops to be held in Belgium in 2025:
– Introduction to Ironwork Workshop, taking place from August 18 to 22, 2025, led by master blacksmiths Brecht Dujardyn and Steven Dujardyn.
– Introduction to Carpentry Workshop, also a five-day program, led by master carpenter Dirk Mortier.
Summer School of Architecture and Urban Design
Create Streets, in collaboration with ADAM Architecture, has launched a new edition of its Summer School of Architecture and Urban Design, which will take place from July 11 to 20, 2025, in Sherborne, United Kingdom.
The intensive course consists of two modules. Participants can attend either one of the modules or both. A Craft Module is included at the beginning of the Architecture Module, and those attending only the Urban Design Module can also add it as an optional component.
Drawing Tour in Verona, Organized by the ICAA
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) has organized a drawing tour from May 23 to 26, 2025. Led by renowned architects specializing in classical design, the tour aims to introduce emerging professionals to the rich design traditions of northern Italy.
– Conferences, seminars and lectures –
9th Edition of the International Conference “Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts”
The 9th edition of the International Conference “Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts” (CITAA) will take place from October 7th to 9th, 2025, in Aswan and Luxor, Egypt. The event is organized by the International Experts for Research Enrichment and Knowledge Exchange (IEREK) in collaboration with the University of Pisa.
