Living Places - Simon Architecture Prize 2024 , Barcelona / Spanien

Press release

 

 

The talk "Space Narratives", held on 29 May at SWITCH, Simon's new corporate headquarters in Barcelona, marks the beginning of the 5th edition of the Living Places - Simon Architecture Prize 2024.

The Living Places - Simon Architecture Prize is an initiative of the firm Simon curated by the Fundació Mies van der Rohe since the prize’s inception in 2016. The purpose of this award is to recognise architectural projects (including interiors, public spaces and landscaping) whose excellence enhances the ability of spaces to provide comfort to those who dwell within them. These designs improve people’s quality of life on a daily basis: while working, learning, sharing, enjoying... It’s architecture to be lived!

 

This year's jury features: PhD Architect, writer and curator Andrés Jaque,president of the jury;  filmmaker and screenwriter Amanda Sans; Berlin-based architect and professor Verena Von Beckerath; Brazilian architect and urban planner Gabriela de Matos; and industrial designer Salvi Plaja, Global Director of Design at Simon and president of the FAD.

 

The event "Space Narratives" featured the presentation of the short film 'El Luchador', produced by RA! Arquitectos, which launches the new edition of the award and highlights the ability of architecture to transform dreams into reality. 

 

This kicks off the registration period for nominations of projects from all European countries, Mexico and Brazil. Nominations can be made until 16 September.

 

More information about the prize: www.simonprize.org

Watch the video here: vimeo.com/simonprize