At the start of every week, we highlight some of the most recent news in competition-winning projects, commissions, awards, shortlists, and events on the newly redesigned Bustler from the previous week that are worth checking out. 

Here's recap #99 for the week of March 7-11, 2016.

Dorte Mandrup wins prestigious Träpriset prize for Råå Day Care Center

Danish practice Dorte Mandrup Arkitekten won the Träpriset, one of Sweden's most prestigious architecture prizes. Awarded only every four years, the prize awards the best in wood design.

Cecil Balmond announced as 2016 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medalist in Architecture

Architect, artist, and writer Cecil Balmond won the Thomas Jefferson Medal for Architecture. Bestowed by the University of Virginia and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, individuals who receive the accolade are recognized for their dedication and achievements in areas that President Jefferson held in high regard.

Jeanne Gang named 2016 Architect of the Year in Women in Architecture Awards

Image via Architectural Review.

Known for creating bold and sustainably-minded designs like the Aqua Tower, Jeanne Gang won the jury's favor for her Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership project at Kalamazoo College in Michigan.

Re-imagine Poveglia as a university campus island in YAC's latest competition

Young Architects Competitions is accepting entries for their latest contest, "University Island", which invites architects worldwide to propose ideas on how they would transform the island of Poveglia into a university campus.

James Corner is designing a field of ICEBERGS at the National Building Museum this summer

James Corner Field Operations is taking on the Museum's Great Hall this summer with ICEBERGS, an immersive underwater landscape that is sure to attract big crowds.

La SHED distinguished as the 2016 RAIC Emerging Architectural Practice

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada distinguishes emerging practices within the country in their yearly Emerging Architectural Practice Award. For 2016, Montreal-based La SHED Architecture was selected as the winner for their refreshing small-project designs.

Don't forget to register for the Dencity 2016 competition!

Following a successful first year, DENCITY 2016 is seeking a fresh set of design solutions that could help alleviate sub-standard urban living conditions as a response to global rapid urbanization.

Architects challenge pop culture paradigms in the Tokyo Pop Lab competition

Designers worldwide were challenged to design a Tokyo-based research institution dedicated to the study of pop culture, while also articulating their own definition of pop culture. (Pictured: 1st prize entry by Attilio de Palma, Andrea Longo, Enrico Nicli).

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