Holcim Awards 2023 winners announced

The Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction has announced the winners of its international Holcim Awards for 2023, underscoring the breadth of diverse and innovative real-world approaches to transforming the built environment.

From the bustling streets of Madrid to heritage conservation efforts in China, the winning projects – awarded prize money totaling USD 1 million – exemplify the growing global effort to provide holistic design and construction responses that advance multiple aspects of sustainable development.

This series not only celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of the 20 Holcim Foundation Awards 2023 winners, but also provides an opportunity each month to explore the innovative practices shaping a sustainable future in architecture and construction.

Central to this series is a dedication to fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and experiences. Each 60-minute webinar facilitated by Nirmal Kishnani features in-depth discussions with two Awards winners, delving into the challenges and solutions encountered in their design approaches.

This year’s Holcim Awards competition is now over. Out of 2,380 registrants from 114 countries, 20 entries stood above the rest. So what were the big takeaways? Who showed the most ambition? The five jury chairs are here to tell.