“Good architecture emerges when material, construction and form are in harmony,” says jury member Jórunn Ragnarsdóttir of the Berlin-based firm Lederer Ragnarsdóttir Architekten. “Among the many entries from 41 countries were numerous outstanding buildings that embodied this holistic approach.” The international jury of the architecture award, which is held every three years, convened in Berlin in early July to evaluate projects in the categories of Residential Building/Apartment Complex, Office and Commercial Buildings, Public Buildings, Recreation and Sports, and Detached House/Semi-Detached House.
“It was a pleasure to see how the use of brick can provide outstanding responses to the challenges of our time,” Ragnarsdóttir concludes. The combination of architectural practice, journalistic expertise and international exchange formed the basis of the distinguished jury session. Alongside Ragnarsdóttir, this year’s jury comprised Max Wasserkampf, member of the Executive Board of the Association of German Architects (BDA); Marie Bruun Yde, editor at Bauwelt; Barcelona-based Josep Ricart, whose firm Harquitectes won the Grand Prix in 2023; and Lena Unger of the Leipzig-based firm Meier Unger.
The jury will present Gold, Silver and Bronze awards as well as Special Mentions. The winners will be announced at the award ceremony in Berlin on 4 September. The “Best in Germany” distinction will also be presented for the first time.