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 quick recap #111 for the week of May 30-June 3, 2016.

Winning participants revealed at 2016 Venice Biennale Golden Lion ceremony

The 2016 Venice Biennale launched in high spirits with the announcement of the National Participation winners during opening day. Spain, Japan, and Peru were among those who received top honors in National Participation.

Phyllis Lambert presented with 2016 Wolf Prize in Israel

Phyllis Lambert continues to rake in architecture honors from around the globe. Most recently, the former Canadian Centre for Architecture Director was honored with the 2016 Wolf Prize in Israel for her lasting influence in the architecture profession.

d3 Housing Tomorrow 2016 winners explore the future of urban residential design

The competition invites architects, designers, engineers, and students worldwide to send their most inventive ideas that can take conventional approaches to urban planning and residential design one step further. For 2016, the winning designers were based in China, Cyprus, Greece, Korea, Thailand, and the U.S.

YAC Lighthouse Sea Hotel competition winners reimagine the historic Murro di Porco

Lighthouses were in the spotlight for one of Young Architects Competitions' latest competitions. Entrants worldwide sent their ideas for reviving the Murro di Porco lighthouse into a seaside hotel — all while respecting its original character and natural environment as much as possible.

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