US$30,000 Prize in New Global Architecture Award

The first global architecture awards scheme was launched in August last year with the aim of identifying the 50 best buildings completed around the world during 1999 and 2000, and one overall winner. The scheme will identify five buildings from each of ten regions. From this ‘pool’ of finalists it will then identify the best in each region, and by one of eight categories. The overall Supreme award, with a prize of US$30,000 will then be selected.

Any architect can submit a project, irrespective of its size or value. The categories cover all types of project, including new build and refurbishment schemes. Entry is free. Ten top juries of leading architectural experts are currently being recruited by the award organizers. The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention Centre in June 2001.

 Further details about the awards can be obtained from its website  www.worldarchitectureawards.co.uk. 

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