The Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction is Accepting Projects for 2025 Award
https://awards.holcimfoundation.org/home
January 09, 2025
About Opportunity
The internationally recognized non-profit organization, Holcim Foundation, has launched its 2025 awards competition for art projects that are client-supported and in the late design phase or already under construction. The competition features a total prize pool of $1,000,000, with $200,000 allocated to each of five regions: Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, and North America. In each region, the jury will award four winning projects $40,000 each, recognizing innovative and sustainable design solutions. One of these winners will also receive a special recognition prize of an additional $40,000. The winners will be selected by an international jury of 35 members from five regions, representing diverse expertise in architecture, engineering, and sustainable design. They will be invited to the Holcim Foundation Awards Ceremony in Venice, Italy, on November 20, 2025, with travel and accommodation expenses covered by the Holcim Foundation.
About Organizer
The Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is an independent non-profit dedicated to empowering international artists in sustainable construction. Since launching its Awards program in 2004, the Foundation has collaborated with academics and industry leaders to create educational opportunities and host events that foster the exchange of ideas and best practices.
The Foundation emphasizes the importance of understanding and implementing interdependent goals and principles to advance sustainable construction and build a better world.
The Foundation emphasizes the importance of understanding and implementing interdependent goals and principles to advance sustainable construction and build a better world.
Details
Eligibility:
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Both professional and emerging artists, working in diverse art medium, from all over the world can apply for this award
Project/event location:
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Venice, Italy
Participation fee:
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Participation is free
Award/prize:
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Cash prize - $40,000 (for each winner)
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Jury prize - $40,000
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Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the Holcim Foundation
Application requirements:
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Online application form in English
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CV/portfolio
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Artist statement
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Personal information
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Project description and general information
The submission closes:
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11 February, 2025