The UIA, in partnership with UN-Habitat, has announced the finalists for the first stage of the second edition of the UIA 2030 Award. The Award recognises the work of architects who contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the New Urban Agenda. The regional finalists will now advance to Stage 2, where they will submit a three-minute video showcasing their projects in use, explaining their functions and detailing how they contribute to the relevant SDGs targets and meet eligibility criteria. Winners in each of the six categories will receive a medal, with commendations for the remaining regional finalists. The awards ceremony will take place at the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo, Egypt, from 4-8 November 2024. For more information and to view the finalists, visit the UIA website. About the Award and selection process Organised biennially in six categories and aligned with the World Urban Forum, the UIA 2030 Award invited architects from around the world to submit their projects. These projects were evaluated for their design quality and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Finalists for Stage 1 were assessed regionally, representing the five UIA regions: Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East, The Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Africa. The selected entries highlight the power of design to address complex social, economic, and environmental challenges, and showcase progress towards delivery of the SDGs through six categories. Category 1: Good health and well-being O-SI™ (Ônibus de Saúde Imediata) - The Immediate Health Bus by Democratic Architects Ltda., BrazilHuvila by Jenni Reuter Architects, FinlandChildren’s Surgical Hospital by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, France1507 Clos Pachem Winery by HARQUITECTES Àrea Productiva SLP, SpainGalenicum New Headquarters 1822 by HARQUITECTES Àrea Productiva SLP, SpainHouse 1721 by HARQUITECTES Àrea Productiva SLP, SpainWanjian Village Children’s Library,264313 by OnEarth Studio, ChinaAngels’ Care Early Childhood Development Centre by FGG Architects - Nerø Holt, South Africa and AustraliaGongchen ZEB Community Center by SUP Atelier of THAD, ChinaDnyan Marg by Rahul Kadri, IMK Architects, IndiaYutjuwala Djiwarr Aged Care by Kaunitz Yeung Architecture, AustraliaHub of Rural Art Teachers by Architectural Design & Research Institute of Tsinghua University (THAD), ChinaThe Regional Center for Autism Care, CRIAA / Centro Regional Integral para la Atención del Autismo CRIAA by Urbánika, MexicoCategory 2: Adequate, safe and affordable housing ETC Bygg by Kaminsky Arkitektur AB - Arkitekt Hans Eek AB, SwedenClimate Positive Living in Berlin by Peter Ruge Architekten GmbH, GermanyHuebergass Berne by GWJ Architektur AG, SwitzerlandThe Girl’s Home by Bhoomija Creations, IndiaSkyblox Co-Living Housing by Tan Kwon Chong Architect - TKCA Architect, MalaysiaTrudo Vertical Forest by Stefano Boeri Architetti, ItalyNightingale Village by ℅ Nightingale Housing, AustraliaSocial Housing 1737 by HARQUITECTES Àrea Productiva SLP, SpainBetances Residence by Cookfox Architects, USAJordan by Donn Holohan by Superposition, Hong KongFloating Bamboo House by Doan Thanh Ha / H&P archietcts, VietnamCategory 3: Access to safe, accessible, and sustainable public transport Requalification Pont du Lion by Sterling Presser Architects + Engineers, GermanyPark & Ride Neustrie: Parking facility Nantes by IDOM Consulting Engineering Architecture SAL, SpainBus Terminal and Urban Park in São Luis, Maranhão by Natureza Urbana, BrazilSantiago de Compostela Bus Station by IDOM, SpainYulong Snow Mountain Transportation Complex by Architectural Design & Research Institute of Tsinghua University Co., LTD., ChinaCategory 4: Access to green and public space MODELO ABIERTO by Intendencia de Montevideo - Departamento de Desarrollo Urbano, UruguayGer Innovation Hub by Rural Urban Framework, Hong KongWanjian Village Children’s Library by OnEarth Studio, ChinaMeiyuan Pavilion: The east gate - Nongda Pavilion: The southwest gate by Architectural Design & Research Institute of Tsinghua University Co., LTD., ChinaSocial Center “Casino”, Community Development Center (CDC) and Ecological Park by KEN | Matías Martínez, MexicoThe Rehabilitation of public spaces in the historic center of Qalandiya, Jerusalem by RIWAQ- Center for Architectural Conservation, Palestinian AuthorityTha Chalom Public Park by Arsomsilp Community and Environmental Architect Co. Ltd., ThailandBenjakitti Forest Park by Arsomsilp Community and Environmental Architect Co. Ltd., + Turenscape (Design Consultant), ThailandThe New Levee in the Wuyue archaeological park by Office Off Course, ChinaBanderas Bay Market and Neighborhood Park by KEN | Matías Martínez, MexicoCategory 5: Adaptation to climate change and resilience to disasters Badshahpur Forest Corridor by Beyond Built Pvt. Ltd., IndiaTranquil Abode: A Disaster Resilient Dwelling by WM Creative Studio – Relab, PakistanMaona Village by SUP Atelier of THAD, ChinaLa Torura River Flood Park: landscape adaptations for climate change by Entropía, ColombiaZa’atari Refugee Camp and Amman, Jordan by Worldchanging Institute, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Syria and United StatesRupgaon-A knowledge Exchange Center by Perceive, BangladeshCategory 6: Promotion, restoration and sustainable use of ecosystems The Main Pavilion of the 11th Jiangsu Horticultural EXPO by China Architecture Design & Research Group (CADG), ChinaSongyang Stray Birds Art Hotel by Line+ studio, ChinaConcept WRRF(water resource recovery facility)Yixing by SUP Atelier of THAD, ChinaOil Mill of Segermès by Adel Hidar, TunisiaCenter Street, Ruesta - San Juan Chapel, Ruesta - San Jacobo Chapel, Ruesta - San Juan Chapel, Sigüés by Sebastián Arquitectos SLP, Spain |