Architecture
in memory of ARATA ISOZAKI - 2024
Architect, JAPAN
for his ability to combine tradition and modernity. A pupil of Kenzō Tange, in 1963 he founded the ‘Arata Isozaki Atelier’, which later became ‘Arata Isozaki & Associates’ and received numerous international awards. His works include the new monumental exit of the Uffizi in Florence, the Palasport Olimpico in Turin, and one of the three new skyscrapers in Milan's modern CityLife district: the Dritto.
He was a member of the Building Council of Japan, an honorary member of the Accademia Tiberina in Rome and the American Institute of Architects, an honorary member of the Bund Deutscher Architekten, and a Knight of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 03 june 2024
in memory of BALKRISHNA DOSHI - 2024
Architect, INDE
For having placed the construction of the habitat at the centre of his work: a place where animal and plant species must live together, respecting each other and celebrating life. In Doshi's case, it becomes recurrent to form a microclimate similar to that of a turban worn on the head, an essential solution of great architectural value: spatial on a formal level, constructive on a technical level and symbolic on a poetic level.
Awardin Ceremony
Naples, 03 june 2024
MASSIMO PICA CIAMARRA - 2018
Architect/Pica Ciamarra Associati - ITALY
A Massimo Pica Ciamarra, per la tensione utopica che manifestano progetti e costruzione teorica, per l’impegno nell’affermare una stretta relazione fra espressione formale e comportamenti umani, per il generoso contributo ad una visione sistemica nei processi di trasformazione degli ambienti di vita. Fra i pionieri dell’approccio ecologico in architettura, per la sua multiforme attività ha ottenuto non pochi riconoscimenti anche internazionali.
L’attribuzione a Massimo Pica Ciamarra dell’”edizione speciale” del Premio Mediterraneo per l’Architettura, segnala l’eccezionalità del lungo percorso e testimonia un simultaneo interesse per il suo futuro.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 03 may 2018
in memory of OSCAR NIEMEYER - 2014
Architect - BRASILE
Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho, better known as Oscar Niemeyer (Rio de Janeiro, 15 December 1907 – Rio de Janeiro, 5 December 2012), was a Brazilian architect and one of the most renowned architects of the twentieth century. He worked for many years with Le Corbusier, and, despite advocating utilitarianism in architecture, his creations reflect the use of dynamic “Mediterranean” forms. They are so sensual that many of his admirers saw him as a sculptor of monuments more than an architect.
This award, which was conferred upon him on 10 November 2012, is now made to commemorate his works.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 13 january 2014
FILIPPO CANNATA - 2013
Architect - ITALY
He has been incisive and profession in the execution of his architectural work as well as in his relationships with light.
His works, especially the "Light of the Mediterranean", are permeated with “Mediterraneanity” and combine the culture of architecture with rigour and lighting technology in compliance with the memory of place, the utility of spaces and the needs of individuals.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 20 december 2013
VITTORIO DI PACE - 2012
Architect, ITALY
At 105 years old, Vittorio di Pace continues to work indefatigably as an architect on the project he has dreamed about all his life: that of creating an interethnic city.
His life has been based on Love for Life and the “Architect’s Profession”, which unites artistic spirit with curiosity for the world. He has carried out projects in Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia, The Ivory Coast and Saudi Arabia.
He is a rare example of curiosity and perceptiveness, brimming with enthusiasm for work and wellbeing, as well as being a careful observer of the world and creator of universal architecture without differences or hierarchies.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 4 january 2012
ZAHA HADID - 2011
Architect - IRAQ
Iraqi by birth, but a Londoner by adoption, Zaha Hadid is gradually but inexorably peppering the landscape of the world with her architectural creations. She is an inspired but refined visionary, whose works have been widely acclaimed in Italy. They include the Afragola High Speed Train Station in Naples and the new project for the Mediterranean Museum in Reggio Calabria or that of the Nuragic and Contemporary Art Museum in Cagliari, as well as the revolutionary and futuristic National Museum of 21st Century Arts in Rome. Zaha Hadid is a reference point for the Greater Mediterranean on how Architecture can be used as a tool of peace and dialogue.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 20 may 2011
ALVARO SIZA - 2009
Architect - PORTOGALLO
He has been incisive and profession in the execution of his architectural work as well as in his relationships with the social and human capital of towns. His works are permeated with “Mediterraneanity” and combine the culture of architecture with rigour and technique, respect for tradition, the utility of spaces and the needs of individuals.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 13 june 2010
FABRIZIO CARÒLA - 2005
Architect - ITALY
An architect who, through his talent, has been able to create structures based on the wisdom of ancient tradition in buildings. He has created living spaces that are both primitive and complex, bridging archaic tradition and futuristic space in which the simplicity of techniques is transformed into versatility of execution, clarity and rigour in the use of materials.
Architecture of life and for life, which respects natural environments and satisfies the fundamental need for of serenity and harmony without resorting either to an excess of technology or obsolete technologies. With Fabrizio Caròla, Tèchne strive for freedom leading to the discovery of knowledge embodied in building techniques of the pre-modern tradition and paving the rich way to the rich discovery of contemporary Mediterranean creativity.
Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 24 octobre 2005