MASSIMO PICA CIMARRA -  Special Edition 2018
Architect/Pica Ciamarra Associati, ITALY

The award was assigned to Massimo Pica Ciamarra, for the utopian tension that projects and theoretical construction show, for the commitment in affirming a close relationship between formal expression and human behavior, for the generous contribution to a systemic vision in the processes of transformation of living environments.
Among the pioneers of the ecological approach in architecture, for its multifaceted activity has obtained not a few international acknowledgments. The attribution to Massimo Pica Ciamarra of the "special edition" of the Mediterranean Award for Architecture, highlights the exceptional nature of the long route and bears witness to a simultaneous interest in its future.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 03 May 2018

in memory of OSCAR NIEMEYER - 2014
Architect, BRAZIL

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.

Awards 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.

Awards 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.

Awards Ceremony
Naples, 20 May 2011

 

ALVARO SIZA - 2009
Architect
PORTUGAL

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 October 2005