The European Prize of Architecture Philippe Rotthier 2024: Vernacular Architecture

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 April 2024

Created in 1982, the European Architecture Prize Philippe Rotthier rewards vernacular works of collective and cultural value, rooted in their region, using natural materials in a durable way, drawing on the genius of the European city in dialogue with the past and history.


The European Architecture Prize Philippe Rotthier 2024 will value one or several architectural projects, urban and rural developments completed in the last five years that promote architecture in harmony with nature, that value local identity, history, and craftsmanship through the judicious use of common-sense principles, natural materials, and long-lasting construction techniques.

PRIZE & JURY
An amount of 40,000 EUR, possibly split between several entries, is being made available to an international jury presided by Maurice Culot, by the prize founder, Philippe Rotthier.


To apply for the European Architecture Prize Philippe Rotthier 2024, please fill
in the form on www.rotthierprize.com and send us your application before
the 30th of April 2024.


Application files must be sent to La Table Ronde de l’Architecture asbl, for
the attention of Nadia Everard, 13 Sint Annarei 8000, Bruges, Belgium and by
email: contact@rotthierprize.com


The application file should be A3 format, 20 pages maximum (single slide) and should
include all documents of use in understanding the work (elevations, plans, sections,
construction details, colour photographs before and after) as well as contact details of
the natural person or corporate entity submitting the entry file, the names of the authors of the project (craftsmen, architects, urbanists, builders, developers, etc). Works entered for the prize must have been built within the last five years. Texts must be in French or English.


The files and documents sent will not be returned. Candidates cede their rights to reproduction and communication of their documents to the Philippe Rotthier Foundation for Architecture.

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