A moderated discussion titled "Beyond the Prize" will occur during the 19th Architecture Biennale in Venice, focusing on the role and impact of architecture awards. This event, organized by a consortium of renowned awards, will critically evaluate the purpose and trajectory of these prizes amidst social and environmental challenges. The organizers emphasize the importance of collaboration, ethical standards, and the broader cultural circulation fostered by architecture awards, arguing that they should act as catalysts for meaningful discourse and change, rather than simply serve as recognition.
An award is not merely a recognition, but more importantly, the social cultural circulation to encourage dialogue and debate, which is even more pressing during the difficult times. - Xu Tiantian, Founding Principal Architect, DnA_Design and Architecture
It is essential to uphold ethics and principles such as rigor, critical evaluation, and long-term impact to ensure that architecture prizes remain instruments of meaningful recognition and progress.
Collaboration among awards is key to amplifying their impact and fostering knowledge exchange.
The event aims to critically reflect on these awards' purpose, trajectory, and potential in the face of contemporary social and environmental challenges.
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