With a total prize pool of USD 1 million, this is a unique opportunity to have your work recognized on a global stage and to join an industry-changing case of Awards winners. The submission deadline is fast approaching: February 11, 2025, at 14:00 UTC.

What are the Holcim Foundation Awards?

The Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction, based in Switzerland, organizes the Holcim Foundation Awards to highlight and reward innovative design solutions that address the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges. The competition is free to enter and open to client-supported and/or commissioned projects at an advanced stage of design with the intention of real-world execution.

Why Enter?

• Global Recognition: winning projects receive exposure on an international platform, showcasing your innovation in sustainable design to a global audience.
• USD 1 Million in prize pool: truly global, the Awards champion projects in 5 regions worldwide, with 20 selected winning entries.

How to Enter the Holcim Foundation Awards

Submitting your project to the Holcim Foundation Awards 2025 is easy and free. Simply complete a web-based submission form with the following details:

• Project Sustainability Summary: Highlight how your project addresses sustainability challenges.
• Design Team & Client Information: Include details about the professionals behind the design.
• Project Images & Drawings: Share visuals that bring your project to life.
• Deadline: Register before February 11, 2025, at 14:00 UTC

As part of its ongoing mission to inspire change in sustainable design, the Holcim Foundation has released a series of short films entitled "Words with Winners". These films feature interviews with past Award winners, showcasing their visionary projects and revealing the creative processes behind their groundbreaking work.

Among the standout projects featured is the BRAC University Campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, designed by WOHA. This project exemplifies “breathing architecture,” creating healthier environments for the 20,000 students who call it home. Another highlight is the UCLA Margo Leavin Graduate Art Studios in Los Angeles, designed by Johnston Marklee using adaptive reuse to extend the lifespan of an existing structure while integrating innovative new elements. The Cathédrale des Sports in France, by NP2F Architects, shows how minimal materials can be used creatively to design multifunctional spaces that integrate harmoniously with their neighborhoods.

These projects are just a glimpse into the power of architecture and design to address global challenges.