Holcim Foundation Awards 2025

Now open for submissions.

ENTER YOUR SUSTAINABLE DESIGN TODAY.

The world’s most significant competition for sustainable design is now accepting submissions. Enter now for your opportunity to share USD 1 million in Award prizes.

Why enter?

Set Sustainability Benchmarks
Elevate standards in sustainable design by entering an ambitious project that is in the detailed design phase but still yet to be completed.
Share in USD 1M in prizes
Truly global, our Awards champion projects in 5 regions worldwide, with 20 selected winning entries sharing a prize pool of USD 1M.
Gain Global Recognition
The competition is open to everyone and judged by a globally renowned jury. Join an industry-changing cast of Award winners today.

Words With Winners

LANDMARK PROJECTS FROM PAST WINNERS OF THE HOLCIM FOUNDATION AWARDS

Meet the Jury

Our global jury represents Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, and North America.

Founder & Principal, Sou Fujimoto Architects, Japan

Image: © David Vintiner

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Sou Fujimoto
Jury chair, Asia Pacific

Founding Partner, Snøhetta, Norway

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Kjetil Trædal Thorsen
Jury Chair, Europe

Principal, Barclay & Crousse Architecture, Peru

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Sandra Barclay
Jury Chair, Latin America

Founding Principal, Lina Ghotmeh – Architecture, France

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Lina Ghotmeh
Jury Chair, Middle East & Africa

Founding Principal, Studio Gang, USA

Image: © John David Pittman

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Jeanne Gang
Jury Chair, North America

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FAQs

  • How do I enter the Holcim Foundation Awards?

    Complete the online entry form and provide general project information, explain how the project responds to the sustainability goals of the Holcim Foundation, provide detailed sustainability performance data and project images.

  • When does the competition close?

    Registrations close on February 11, 2025 at 14:00 UTC.

  • Are there any costs to enter?

    No. Entry in the competition is free.

  • What projects are eligible?

    Projects must be client-supported: commissioned by a client with the intention of real-world execution, at late design phase or already under construction, provided construction is not completed before February 11, 2025.

  • Where can my project be located?

    The Holcim Foundation Awards competition is open to projects anywhere in the world by teams or individuals. The competition is conducted in five geographic regions: Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, and North America.

Submit your sustainable design project now

Free to enter. Deadline February 11, 2025