At the start of every week, we highlight some of the most recent news in competition-winning projects, commissions, awards, shortlists, and events on Bustler from the previous week that are worth checking out.
Here's recap #46 for Feb. 2-6, 2015 below:
Fuensanta Nieto + Enrique Sobejano win 2015 Alvar Aalto Medal
Nieto Sobejano co-founders Fuensanta Nieto and Enrique Sobejano were the 2015 recipients of the Alvar Aalto Medal. Alvar Aalto designed the creative achievement medal, which was first awarded in 1967.
The 2015 Emerging Voices winners
The eight winners of this year's prestigious Emerging Voices portfolio competition were announced. The jury selected them for their alternative forms of practice and entrepreneurial spirit, and their achievements in the design and academic communities. Above: Camouflage View by Aranda\Lasch
Andrés Jaque/Office wins YAP 2015 with “Cosmo”
Andrés Jaque/Office for Political Innovation will design this year's MoMA PS1 courtyard installation for the 2015 Warm Up summer music series. Addressing the environmental issue of sufficient water, the winning proposal can recycle and filter 3,000 gallons of water.
Copenhagen Architecture Festival wins Lille Arne award, 2015 prep continues
Established in 2014, the Copenhagen Architecture Festival is off to a solid start with its Lille Arne win. The Danish Architect Association bestows the award to projects that give a reinvented and well-rounded presentation of architecture in addition to creating relevant architectural debate. Above: From Copenhagen Architecture Festival 2014: "Salk Institute" directed by Robert Redford (2013).
Architectural patron Jane Priestman wins inaugural Ada Louise Huxtable Prize
Architectural patron Jane Priestman was awarded the inaugural Ada Louise Huxtable Prize, which recognizes non-architects who are regarded for leaving a lasting influence in the architectural profession. Throughout her career, Priestman commissioned notable architects like Norman Foster and Grimshaw Architects.
Winners of the 2014 Boston Society of Architects Design Awards
The Boston Society of Architects celebrated the winners of their latest Design Awards program, which highlights local design excellence in Boston, the New England region, and a few projects elsewhere too. Above: Ann Beha Architects for the Center for Art and Education, Shelburne Museum.
See previous recaps here.
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