In Paris, the awards were announced in the 7th edition of Trophée Archizinc, the biennial competition organized by VMZINC, a brand of the Umicore group, for 12 projects and 12 architecture firms from around the world.
The competition confirms its capacity to bring together different cultures, typologies and architectural styles around a noble, natural and recyclable material like zinc. A material that makes it possible to express the creativity of designers through various types of applications and surface appearances, in new constructions or renovations.
The winning projects stand out for architectural style, innovation in the use of zinc, functional quality and an ecosustainable approach.
All the projects were evaluated by a jury of nine international professionals in the world of architecture and construction, chaired by Nicola Leonardi to assign prizes in four categories, as well as three Special Awards.
For the category of Single-family houses the prize went to Casa Golf in Hondarribia (Spain) by Rehabite.
There were two special mentions: Publilettre House in Bordeaux (France) by Fabre/De Marien Et Lesgourgues and the private house in Hohenems (Austria) by Marc Hoffenscher.
For the Residential projects category the jury chose the Canopée Residence, Ginko Eco-district in Bordeaux (France) by Brochet Lajus Pueyo.
In the Commercial category the prize was for the 82 Bank Learning Center in Nagano (Japan) by Nikken Sekkei Ltd.
A special mention went to Abdoun Fashion Atrium, Amman (Jordan) by Symbiosis Designs Ltd.
For the Public buildings category the selection was the Museum of Fine Arts in Oviedo (Spain) by Mangado Y Asociadoss S.L.
Two special mentions: Daoiz y Velarde Cultural Center in Madrid (Spain) by Rafael de La-Hoz Arquitectos, and Santa Maria Monastery in Armenteira (Spain) by Rodríguez + Pintos Arquitectos.
The three special prizes:
– the Sustainable Building prize was assigned to Moulins High School in Lille (France) by Chartier Dalix Architectes;
– the Special Jury prize went to the reconversion and extension of the former hospital in Meursault (France) by Jung Architectures;
– the Internauts Prize was for Daan Residential in Taipei (Taiwan) by Rogers Stirk Harbour+ Partners.
