"According to the jury chaired by Smiljan Radić, the finalist projects are exemplary contributions to the future of European architecture, demonstrating how the discipline can respond simultaneously to specific local conditions and broader social, cultural, and environmental challenges. The selected works range from interventions in former industrial sites, small villages, and peripheral urban areas to carefully calibrated projects within larger cities."
"What unites the seven finalist projects is a strong focus on the human dimension of architecture. The jury emphasized that these works illustrate how contemporary practice can balance preservation and transformation, reuse and new construction, while remaining attentive to everyday life. Both emerging and established architects demonstrate simplicity, rigor, and flexibility, with design decisions guided by material choices, scale, and spatial clarity."
The European Commission and the Fundació Mies van der Rohe announced seven finalists for the 2026 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Awards, supported by Creative Europe. The selection followed 410 nominations and a 40-project shortlist. Five finalists are in the Architecture category and two in the Emerging category. The jury, chaired by Smiljan Radić, highlighted projects that respond to local conditions and broader social, cultural, and environmental challenges. The projects transform former industrial sites, small villages, peripheral urban areas, and city centres into inclusive, high-quality spaces. Shared values include sustainability, social responsibility, multifunctionality, cultural sensitivity, and material-driven simplicity. Winners will be announced on 16 April 2026 at the Aalto Silo in Oulu.
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