The Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize Announces Finalists for the 2024 MCHAP Award

Written by Nour Fakharany
Published on August 16, 2024

The Mies Crown Hall American Prize (MCHAP), has just announced the four finalists for the 2024 prize. In the latest stage of its fifth cycle, this prize for emerging practices has been selected from a pool of over fifty nominated works designed by architects in the first decade of their training. The award recognizes the best-built works of architecture in the Americas completed between 2020 and 2023.

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Representing four countries, these finalists showcase a diverse range of typologies, scales, materials, and site conditions, reflecting the dynamic approaches of the next generation of architects. With a commitment to collaborative practices, the finalists “exemplify a community-driven focus and innovative architectural interventions within the urban fabric.” Additionally, each project was also recognized for its mindful use of locally sourced materials and construction methods.

The emerging talent in the Americas is expanding our understanding of the roles architects and landscape architects play in shaping meaningful, innovative, and impactful contributions to the built environment. We are deeply appreciative of our dedicated jury’s thorough evaluation of the projects, particularly in how they address and respond to contemporary challenges. — said Dirk Denison, Prize Director.

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The first-ever MCHAP.emerge Conference on Critical Practice is scheduled to take place at S. R. Crown Hall, a central architectural landmark at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Co-organized by IIT's Leslie Johnson, the conference will explore themes including environmental sustainability, technological advancements, the role of architects in society, and shifts between generations in the field. Attendees will include IIT students and faculty, the MCHAP jury, this cycle’s emerging practice finalists, and notable figures from the global architecture community. The event will conclude with an evening ceremony on September 27, where the MCHAP.emerge Prize winner will be revealed.

Read on to discover the four 2024 finalists for the MCHAP.