Organised by the UIA in collaboration with UNESCO , this competition invited young architects to imagine visitor centres that reimagine cultural heritage through participation, sensitivity, and site-specific innovation. A total of 139 proposals were received from 45 countries. This competition was conducted in accordance with he UNESCO Standard Regulations for International Competitions and the UIA best practice recommendations. The jury awarded five prizes and four honourable mentions. All projects will be published online on the UIA website, with winning projects exhibited at Palazzo Zorzi (Venice) from 8–15 May 2025. The official awards ceremony took place on 7 May 2025. 1. First Prize – W[oa]ndering Medina Competitor: Radical-JTeam Leader: Amath Luca DiattaTeam Members: Greta Allegretti, Letizia Allegretti, Pietro Brunazzi, Elena Paccagnella, Stefano TremoladaCountry: Italy2. Second Prize – Under the Winding Hill Competitor: CDH TeamTeam Leader: Bui Minh ChauTeam Members: Nguyen Thi My Duyen, Pham Nguyen Gia HuyCountry: Vietnam3. Third Prize – Tulou Consolidation Competitor: Distortion StudioTeam Leader: Davide ContranCountry: Italy4. Fourth Prize – Golden Gates Competitor: DENARATeam Leader: Francesco RambelliTeam Members: Nicolò Calandrini, Mirko Tavaniello BoresiCountry: Italy5. Fifth Prize – Visitor Center at Quebrada de Humahuaca Competitor: AAtlasTeam Leader: Mateo BoassoTeam Members: Laura PazCountry: ArgentinaThe jury also awarded honourable mentions to the following: PROTECTED by ANCIENT by Sinelnikova Olga with Semen Egorov, Liia Akhmerova, Anastasia Sergeeva (Russia)Light over the Kasbah by Vladimir Obrosov with Olga Erukova (Russia)Shibam Cultural Center Sculpting earth, raising skyscrappers by Georgia Rozani with Panagiota Raitsou, and Amalia Kasampali (Greece)Digital Heritage Hub: Preserving Delos Beyond Timeby Giorgios Tsikalis (Greece) View the Jury Report |
