The International Union of Architects (UIA), in partnership with UN-Habitat, has just announced the winners of the second cycle of the UIA 2030 Award. This prestigious award recognizes architectural achievements that advance the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the New Urban Agenda. Honoring projects that embody sustainable design principles, the UIA 2030 Award celebrates contributions to Sustainable Development Goal 11: "Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable."
After receiving 100 submissions from 33 countries, regional finalists were selected in the first stage, representing the five UIA regions: Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East, the Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Africa. These finalists moved on to Stage 2, where they submitted three-minute videos showcasing their projects in action and detailing their alignment with the SDGs. The winners in the six categories have been awarded during the World Urban Forum (WUF12), taking place in Cairo, Egypt, from November 4-8, 2024. This biennial competition highlights how architects around the world are advancing sustainable, inclusive urban solutions to address global challenges and shape resilient communities for the future.
Read on to discover the two winners of each category, focused on Good health and well-being, Adequate, safe, and affordable housing, Access to green and public space, Adaptation to climate change and resilience to disasters, and Promotion, restoration, and sustainable use of ecosystems.
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Architecture for Sustainable Development Goals: UIA 2030 Award Announces Finalists of its Second CycleCategory 1: Good health and well-being
Angels' Care Early Childhood Development Centre by FGG Architects - Nerø Holt, South Africa and Australia
Wanjian Village Children's Library,264313 by OnEarth Studio, China
Category 2: Adequate, safe and affordable housing
Nightingale Village by ℅ Nightingale Housing, Australia
ETC Bygg by Kaminsky Arkitektur AB - Arkitekt Hans Eek AB, Sweden
Huebergass Berne by GWJ Architektur AG, Switzerland
Category 4: Access to green and public space
The Rehabilitation of public spaces in the historic center of Qalandiya, Jerusalem by RIWAQ- Center for Architectural Conservation, Palestinian Authority
Benjakitti Forest Park by Arsomsilp Community and Environmental Architect Co. Ltd., + Turenscape (Design Consultant), Thailand
Category 5: Adaptation to climate change and resilience to disasters
Badshahpur Forest Corridor by Beyond Built Pvt. Ltd., India
La Torura River Flood Park: landscape adaptations for climate change by Entropía, Colombia
Category 6: Promotion, restoration, and sustainable use of ecosystems
The Main Pavilion of the 11th Jiangsu Horticultural EXPO by China Architecture Design & Research Group (CADG), China
Center Street, Ruesta - San Juan Chapel, Ruesta - San Jacobo Chapel, Ruesta - San Juan Chapel, Sigüés by Sebastián Arquitectos SLP, Spain
