{"id":302986,"date":"2025-11-23T06:26:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T06:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/302986\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T06:26:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T06:26:32","slug":"20-sustainable-projects-honored-at-holcim-foundation-awards-2025-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/302986\/","title":{"rendered":"20 sustainable projects honored at Holcim Foundation Awards 2025 | News"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Art-Tek Tulltorja in Pristina, Kosovo by RAFI SEGAL A+U, OFFICE OF URBAN DRAFTERS, ORG PERMANENT MODERNITY, STUDIO REV. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

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The Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction<\/a> has announced the 20 winners of its 2025 Awards. The awards, divided into five Grand Prizes and 15 Regional Winners, are aimed at \u201chighlighting global trends reshaping sustainable design and construction.\u201d<\/p>\n

The winning projects span Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, and North America. The five grand prize winners will each receive $80,000, while the 15 regional winners will each receive $40,000. The awards recognize sustainability<\/a> across all scales, from a 2000-square-foot semi-permanent school in a Kenyan forest to large and mega-scale urban regeneration projects in major cities such as Madrid, Dhaka, and Shenzhen.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s 20 winners use the right materials in the right places, bring communities into the process from day one, and design with nature as an ally,\u201d said Laura Viscovich, Executive Director of the Holcim Foundation. \u201cThe projects are inspiring because the solutions they offer are replicable and implementable-they set a credible path forward for industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

Below, we have detailed the 20 winning projects. You can learn more on the official website here<\/a>, and compare this year\u2019s selection to those of previous years through our ongoing coverage of the series here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

GRAND PRIZE WINNERS<\/p>\n

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Old Dhaka Central Jail Conservation in Dhaka, Bangladesh by FORM.3 ARCHITECTS. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Grand Prize \u2013 Asia Pacific<\/p>\n

Old Dhaka Central Jail Conservation in Dhaka, Bangladesh by FORM.3 ARCHITECTS<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0A historic jail site in central Dhaka is reimagined as a vibrant public space, blending adaptive reuse, passive cooling strategies, and local craft to deliver a culturally rooted, economically viable model for sustainable urban renewal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Art-Tek Tulltorja in Pristina, Kosovo by RAFI SEGAL A+U, OFFICE OF URBAN DRAFTERS, ORG PERMANENT MODERNITY, STUDIO REV. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Grand Prize \u2013 Europe<\/p>\n

Art-Tek Tulltorja in Pristina, Kosovo by RAFI SEGAL A+U, OFFICE OF URBAN DRAFTERS, ORG PERMANENT MODERNITY, STUDIO REV<\/p>\n

Description: A former brick factory in Prishtina is reimagined as a creative and tech program, combining clean energy, circular construction, and community-led programming to drive cultural, social, and economic regeneration in post-conflict Kosovo.<\/p>\n

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Schools for Flood-Prone Areas in Porto Alegre, Brazil by ANDRADE MORETTIN ARQUITETOS ASSOCIADOS, SAUERMARTINS. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Grand Prize \u2013 Latin America<\/p>\n

Schools for Flood-Prone Areas in Porto Alegre, Brazil by ANDRADE MORETTIN ARQUITETOS ASSOCIADOS, SAUERMARTINS<\/p>\n

Description: A Brazilian public school is redesigned to act as a multi-level refuge during annual floods, ensuring vital shelter for the local community, whilst offering a unique architecture that acts as a learning tool in itself.<\/p>\n

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Qalandiya: the Green Historic Maze in Qalandiya, Palestinian Territory by RIWAQ \u2013 CENTRE FOR ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Grand Prize \u2013 Middle East & Africa<\/p>\n

Qalandiya: the Green Historic Maze in Qalandiya, Palestinian Territory by RIWAQ \u2013 CENTRE FOR ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION<\/p>\n

Description: An incremental restoration project looks to revive a fragile historic village, honoring vernacular architecture, championing community engagement, optimizing ecological rehabilitation, and highlighting adaptive reuse.<\/p>\n

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Moakley Park in Boston, MA, USA by Stoss Landscape Urbanism. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Grand Prize \u2013 North America<\/p>\n

Moakley Park in Boston, MA, USA by Stoss Landscape Urbanism<\/p>\n

Description: A community-led waterfront park in Boston that integrates restored marshes, stormwater management, adaptive landscapes, and native plantings to create a resilient and inclusive public space<\/p>\n

REGIONAL WINNERS<\/p>\n

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Gelephu Mindfulness City in Gelephu, Bhutan by BIG \u2013 BJARKE INGELS GROUP. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 Asia Pacific<\/p>\n

Gelephu Mindfulness City in Gelephu, Bhutan by BIG \u2013 BJARKE INGELS GROUP<\/p>\n

Description: A bold design in Bhutan integrates spiritual values, passive design, and renewable energy into a large-scale urban plan. Shaped by the landscape and local materials, it aims to set a global benchmark for sustainable urban planning and development.<\/p>\n

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Healing Through Design in Bengaluru, India by THE AGAMI PROJECT \/ A THRESHOLD. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 Asia Pacific<\/p>\n

Healing Through Design in Bengaluru, India by THE AGAMI PROJECT \/ A THRESHOLD<\/p>\n

Description: A compact health center in Bengaluru uses recycled stone and timber, passive cooling, and community-led design to form a vibrant, inclusive hub for healing, culture, and social resilience.<\/p>\n

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Pingshan River Blueway Landscape in Shenzhen, China by SASAKI ASSOCIATES. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 Asia Pacific<\/p>\n

Pingshan River Blueway Landscape in Shenzhen, China by SASAKI ASSOCIATES<\/p>\n

Description: A 40km river corridor in Shenzhen is transformed into a biodiverse public landscape, integrating passive measures to reduce the urban heat island (UHI) effect, material reuse, and regional cultural heritage to create a flood-resilient, inclusive urban greenway.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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School in Ga\u00fcses in Girona, Spain by TED’A ARQUITECTES. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 Europe<\/p>\n

School in Ga\u00fcses in Girona, Spain by TED’A ARQUITECTES<\/p>\n

Description: A rural school in Catalonia built from local earth, timber, and tile rethinks education through sustainability, turning its forested site into a space where children learn by doing\u2014inside and out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Crafts College in Herning, Denmark by DORTE MANDRUP. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 Europe<\/p>\n

The Crafts College in Herning, Denmark by DORTE MANDRUP<\/p>\n

Description: A vocational campus uses recycled materials, passive design, and shared public space to connect education with sustainable building and craft, offering students a hands-on model for learning by making.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Southern River Parks in Madrid, Spain by ALDAYJOVER ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 Europe<\/p>\n

The Southern River Parks in Madrid, Spain by ALDAYJOVER ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE<\/p>\n

Description: A large-scale restoration of Madrid\u2019s southern riverbanks turns degraded land into resilient green infrastructure, using native planting, water reuse, and community-led design to address climate, biodiversity, and social challenges.<\/p>\n

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Barrio Chacarita Alta Housing in Asunci\u00f3n, Paraguay by MOS ARCHITECTS & ADAMO FAIDEN. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 Latin America<\/p>\n

Barrio Chacarita Alta Housing in Asunci\u00f3n, Paraguay by MOS ARCHITECTS & ADAMO FAIDEN<\/p>\n

Description: An innovative social housing project in Asunci\u00f3n\u2019s Chacarita Alta district upgrades an informal settlement through resident participation, providing safe, affordable homes and transforming a polluted ravine into vibrant public spaces and pathways.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Origin: The Reunion with the Lost Gardens in Medell\u00edn, Colombia by CONNATURAL. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 Latin America<\/p>\n

Origin: The Reunion with the Lost Gardens in Medell\u00edn, Colombia by CONNATURAL<\/p>\n

Description: Shaping a new landscape in Medell\u00edn, the project removes an obsolete concrete structure to uncover a buried creek. Integrating urban farming, water gardens, and outdoor classrooms, it reconnects a university campus with its natural hydrology.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Sesc Parque Dom Pedro II in S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil by UNA ARQUITETOS. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 Latin America<\/p>\n

Sesc Parque Dom Pedro II in S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil by UNA ARQUITETOS<\/p>\n

Description: In central S\u00e3o Paulo, a derelict triangular lot wedged between highways and a river is reborn as a vibrant community center for the city\u2019s underserved downtown population.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Brookside Secondary School in Asaba, Nigeria by STUDIO CONTRA. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 Middle East & Africa<\/p>\n

Brookside Secondary School in Asaba, Nigeria by STUDIO CONTRA<\/p>\n

Description: A school harnessing locally crafted, low-carbon clay bricks revives nearly lost artisanal skills, whilst providing economic opportunities for the area.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Waldorf School in Nairobi, Kenya by URKO S\u00c1NCHEZ ARCHITECTS. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 Middle East & Africa<\/p>\n

Waldorf School in Nairobi, Kenya by URKO S\u00c1NCHEZ ARCHITECTS<\/p>\n

Description: A semi-permanent primary school campus in Nairobi’s forest poetically merges classrooms with nature, utilizing modular, earth-filled walls and lightweight roofs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Zando Central Market in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo by THINK TANK ARCHITECTURE. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 Middle East & Africa<\/p>\n

Zando Central Market in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo by THINK TANK ARCHITECTURE<\/p>\n

Description: Redeveloping Kinshasa\u2019s central market, this project provides safe, comfortable, shaded stalls for 20,000 vendors using passive design, breathable brick fa\u00e7ades, and open concrete structures.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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FortWhyte Buffalo Crossing Paul Albrechtsen Visitor Centre in Winnipeg, MB, Canada by Stantec Architecture. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 North America<\/p>\n

FortWhyte Buffalo Crossing Paul Albrechtsen Visitor Centre in Winnipeg, MB, Canada by Stantec Architecture<\/p>\n

Description: A net-zero visitor centre in Winnipeg reconnecting communities to reclaimed landscapes, drawing on Indigenous design collaboration, and passive strategies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Lawson Centre for Sustainability – Trinity College at the University of Toronto in Toronto, ON, Canada by MECANOO ARCHITECTEN. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 North America<\/p>\n

Lawson Centre for Sustainability – Trinity College at the University of Toronto in Toronto, ON, Canada by MECANOO ARCHITECTEN<\/p>\n

Description: A climate-conscious urban infill education hub at Toronto\u2019s Trinity College is deploying passive design strategies that foster community, circularity, and ecological restoration.<\/p>\n

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Portland Intl. Main Terminal in Portland, OR, USA by ZGF. Image courtesy of Holcim Foundation<\/p>\n

Regional Winner \u2013 North America<\/p>\n

Portland Intl. Main Terminal in Portland, OR, USA by ZGF<\/p>\n

Description: A sustainably expanded airport terminal with locally sourced materials, passive daylighting, and community-informed design.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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